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Collective Licensing International Signs Deal with OTL Brands for Airwalk(R) in Europe

May 30, 2012

(ENGLEWOOD, CO) May 30, 2012 - Collective Licensing International (CLI), the company that owns and manages the Airwalk brand, announced today a multi-year license agreement with OTL Brands. A leading design and import group based in London, OTL will design and sell Airwalk headphones and other electronic accessories in Europe. The company plans to introduce its product across the continent starting this winter.

“We are excited to partner with OTL Brands to expand the Airwalk brand in Europe,” said Bruce Pettet, CEO of CLI.

Payless Launches Its Summer Collection With The Latest Silhouettes, Colors And Details Starting At Just $10 A Pair With Its New Incredible Value Every Day Collection

May 30, 2012

Full Line Also Includes Christian Siriano for Payless Designer Label and Core Collections Featuring an Array of Styles Perfect for Summertime Fun Including Thong Sandals, Colorful Wedges, Sequin Boat Shoes, Ballet Flats, Aviator Sunglasses, Straw Hats and More

TOPEKA, Kan., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Payless ShoeSource stores across the nation are now receiving new arrivals from its Summer Collection

Collective Brands' Stockholders Pass Proposals at Corporation's Annual Meeting

May 24, 2012

TOPEKA, Kan., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stockholders of Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) today at the Corporation's annual meeting re-elected all three of the Company's nominees to the Collective Brands Board of Directors, approved an advisory vote on executive compensation, approved the amended and restated Collective Brands, Inc.

Collective Brands Reports 2012 First Quarter Financial Results

May 22, 2012

Same Store Sales Up 8.1%; Earnings Per Share Up 28.6%; Adjusted EPS Up 61.9%

Airwalk® Partners With Punk Rock Band Polar Bear Club

May 08, 2012

Airwalk.com Offers Free Download of Band Track

(Englewood, CO) May 8, 2012 – Global youth lifestyle brand Airwalk announced today its partnership with punk rock group Polar Bear Club. The upstate New York band will endorse Airwalk footwear and be featured in the music portion of Airwalk’s annual ad campaign.

To kick-off the new partnership, Polar Bear Club is offering a free download of “Close Knit,” courtesy of Bridge Nine Records.

Stride Rite® Gets Kids Ready for a Blockbuster Summer

May 02, 2012

Kids Can Now Be Marvel Super Heroes with New X-celeRacers™ Shoes by Stride Rite®

(Lexington, Mass.) May 2, 2012 – Stride Rite Children’s Group (SRCG) brings blockbuster summer movie excitement to kids with the all-new X-celeRacers™ by Stride Rite® Marvel collection.

Wolverine Worldwide, Blum Capital and Golden Gate Capital Sign Definitive Agreement to Acquire Collective Brands

May 01, 2012

Collective Brands’ Shareholders to Receive $21.75 Per Share in Cash

Clinch Gear™ Athlete Jake Varner Qualifies For London Olympics

Apr 26, 2012

Two-time NCAA champion clinches spot on U.S. freestyle wrestling team

(DENVER) – April 26, 2012 – Clinch Gear™, a leading performance training apparel brand, is proud to announce athlete Jake Varner has qualified for the 2012 London Olympics. Varner, a two-time NCAA champion at Iowa State University, will represent the U.S. wrestling team in 96 kg freestyle.

Varner won the best-of-three championship match against Tommy Rowlands at the U.S. Olympics trials this past weekend in Iowa City.

Saucony® Launches Award-Winning Kinvara─Third Edition

Apr 26, 2012

Industry’s Most Highly Anticipated Shoe Of The Season Hits Retail Today Supported By Brand’s Most Aggressive Launch Effort To Date

LEXINGTON, MA (April 26, 2012) – Today Saucony unveils the all-new Kinvara 3, the industry’s most highly anticipated shoe of the season and the third update to the brand’s award-winning natural motion running shoe, at select specialty running retailers everywhere.

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