DBI vs DMRC Comparison

Designer Brands Inc is a designer, producer, and retailer of footwear and accessories. The company operates in three reportable segments: the U.S. Retail segment, the Canada Retail segment and the Brand Portfolio segment. The U.S. Retail segment operates the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banner through its direct-to-consumer U.S. stores and e-commerce site. The Canada Retail segment operates The Shoe Company and DSW banners through its direct-to-consumer Canada stores and e-commerce sites. The Brand Portfolio segment earns revenue from the sale of wholesale products to retailers, commissions for serving retailers as the design and buying agent for products under private labels, and the sale of branded products through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce sites.

Digimarc Corp is engaged in digital watermarking technologies. The Digimarc Illuminate platform is a distinctive software as a service (SaaS) cloud-based platform for digital connectivity that provides the tools for the application of digital watermarks and dynamic Quick Response (QR) codes, software (digital twins) that enables various systems and devices to interact with those data carriers and a centralized platform for capturing insights about digital interactions and automating activities based on that information. The company generates revenue through commercial and government applications of its technology. The company derives its revenue from software development services, subscriptions for products and related services, and licensing of patents.