CALERES INC

Except as disclosed below, there have been no material changes that have occurred related to our risk factors since the end of the most recent fiscal year. For further information, see Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2024.

We are reliant upon our information technology systems, and any major disruption of these systems could adversely impact our ability to effectively operate our business.

Our computer network and systems are essential to all aspects of our operations, including design, pricing, production, accounting, reporting, forecasting, ordering, manufacturing, transportation, marketing, sales and distribution. Our ability to manage and maintain our inventory and to deliver products in a timely manner depends on these systems. With the continued growth in e-commerce direct-to-consumer sales, any system disruption may result in an adverse impact to our operations. If any of these systems fails to operate as expected, we experience problems with transitioning to upgraded or replacement systems, we fail to realize the expected return on our technology investment, a breach in security occurs or a natural disaster interrupts system functions, we may experience delays in product fulfillment, reduced efficiency in our operations, or delays in reporting our financial results to investors, or we may be required to expend significant capital to correct the problem, which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

We are in the process of a multi-year ERP implementation, which has required significant financial and human capital resources. We have experienced, and may continue to experience, difficulties as we implement the new ERP system. The implementation has been and may continue to be more difficult, costly and time-consuming than anticipated, and it is possible that the system will not yield the expected

benefits. Any disruptions, delays or deficiencies related to the new ERP system may materially and adversely impact our business operations, including our ability to process orders, manage our inventory, ship products to our customers, maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, or perform other business functions.