DSW Inc. said Aug. 2 that it appointed Peter Cobb as an independent director on the company's board.

Cobb will serve on the nominating and corporate governance and technology committees of the footwear and apparel retailer.

He will stand for election to serve on the post, for a three-year term expiring in 2021, at the 2018 annual shareholder meeting of the company.

Cobb is currently a member of the board of directors of the National Retail Federation.