Overview

Collective Brands, Inc. is a leader in bringing compelling lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories to consumers worldwide. Collective Brands was formed at the close of Payless’ August 2007 acquisition of Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (formerly the Stride Rite Corporation). The company operates three strategic business units:

• Payless ShoeSource, Topeka, Kansas
• Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group, Lexington, Massachusetts
• Collective Licensing International, Englewood, Colorado

Collective Brands has created a diverse "hybrid" business model. Through our three business units, we hold a powerful portfolio of brands, reaching a broad range of consumer segments at multiple price points and through multiple selling channels including retail, wholesale, ecommerce and licensing. We are uniquely positioned in the marketplace to capture market share in growing segments of our industry, including branded, children’s and casual footwear.

Since Collective Brands was formed, the company has expanded its global footprint, and now sells or licenses products in more than 100 countries and territories throughout the world.

The name “Collective Brands” was chosen because it represents the collective spirit – the idea that the sum is greater than the individual parts. Collectively, we can grow our business and continue to connect with and inspire our consumers like no other company in the marketplace.

Collectively, we are stronger.