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Collective Brands Announces New Franchise Deals for Payless Retail Expansion

Oct 20, 2010

Payless Stores to Launch in Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore in 2011

TOPEKA, Kan., Oct 20, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

As part of its international growth strategy to expand the company's global footprint for all its brands and businesses, Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) announced today that its Payless ShoeSource unit has signed two new franchise deals to bring the Payless retail chain to new international markets beginning next year, including opening Payless stores in Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

Children in Need to Get The Gift of Shoes This Holiday Season Thanks to Payless ShoeSource's Third Annual Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids(SM) Program

Oct 19, 2010

Payless Gives $1.2 Million in Free, New Shoes to Children; 2010 Program Again Calls Non-Profit Agencies to Apply to Join the International Grass Roots Giving Effort; Retailer Engages Social Media to Spread the Word to Establish a Network of Hundreds of Charities to Distribute Free Shoe Coupons this Holiday Season

TOPEKA, Kan., Oct 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Payless ShoeSource is getting into the holiday spirit early with the launch today of its three-week application period for non-profit agencies to join the retailer in its big

Collective Brands to Host Institutional Investor Conference

Sep 30, 2010

TOPEKA, Kan., Sept 30, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) announced that the Company will host a conference for the institutional investment community in Kansas City, Missouri at The Hyatt Regency on Thursday, October 21, 2010. Company management will make a series of presentations. The conference will be audiocast live at www.collectivebrands.com and is expected to run from 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. central time.

Stride Rite Children’s Group Makes Mom’s Life Easier With The Launch of New Step Program

Sep 27, 2010

Introducing an Easy Way to Shop for the “Rite” Shoe for
3 Key Stages of Children’s Foot Development

(Lexington, Mass.) September 27, 2010 -- The Stride Rite Children’s Group (SRCG), a leading provider of premier children’s footwear, today unveiled its new STEP™ -- Scientifically Tested Everyday Proven™ -- program designed to help parents select the proper shoes to support a child’s growth and development from ages one through five.

Shoppers Can Join Payless in the Fight Against Breast Cancer; the Purchase of $2 Bracelet Has Helped Raise Millions of Dollars

Sep 22, 2010

Seventh Annual Embrace the Cause Program Features 2010 Limited-Edition Charm Bracelet for Only $2 With 100 Percent of Net Profits from Bracelet Sales to Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R); Co-Branded Slipper Also Supports Cause

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept 22, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

This October, Payless will inspire shoppers to show their support for breast cancer awareness with this year's must-have accessory item - the 2010 Payless Breast Cancer Awareness charm bracelet benefitting Susan G.

Saucony Run For Goodsm Foundation Honors National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month by Announcing Latest Round of Grant Winners

Sep 16, 2010

From East to West, Saucony Continues to Run Childhood Obesity Off the Map

LEXINGTON, MA — September 16, 2010 — The Saucony Run For Goodsm Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running programs, has announced its support for the first ever National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

Payless Helps Women Accessorize from Head to Toe Nail with Launch of New Beauty Line Available Exclusively at Payless Stores this Month

Sep 16, 2010

On-Trend Colors, Shimmers and Scents Expand Accessory Offering from Payless ShoeSource

TOPEKA, Kan., Sept 16, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Beginning today, women can turn to Payless ShoeSource to fully complete their signature style from head to toe with the introduction of the Payless beauty line. Well known for on-trend and affordable footwear and accessories, the Payless beauty launch now extends the brand's mission of "democratizing fashion" to the beauty products category.

Shoppers Revamp Their Fall Wardrobes with the Latest Affordable Accessory Trends from Payless ShoeSource

Sep 15, 2010

Payless Fall Collections Hit Stores -- Including Designer Labels -- with Prices Starting at Under $10 an Item

TOPEKA, Kan., Sept 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Payless ShoeSource, the retailer on a mission to democratize fashion in footwear and accessories by offering the most in-demand styles at affordable prices, announced today the availability of its fall collection including the first-ever Isabel Toledo for Payless(TM) designerline, as well as additional exclusive Payless designers labels Christian Siria

Payless ShoeSource Spring Designer Collections Unveiled on the Lincoln Center Runways at New York Fashion Week

Sep 09, 2010

Designers Christian Siriano and Lela Rose Unveil Spring Lines for Payless; Shoes and Handbags Channel Global Inspirations Including African, Indian, and Chinese Influences and the Old-Meets-New of Lima, Peru

NEW YORK, Sept 09, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

New venue, new inspiration, new designs ...This week, the New York fashion community will be migrating uptown to celebrate a new venue for Fashion Week along with the latest trends for the upcoming spring season.

Saucony(R) Appoints Chris Lindner as Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer

Sep 07, 2010

Seasoned Industry Leader Positioned to Drive Brand's Global Marketing Offense, Create Stronger Consumer Connections

LEXINGTON, MA, Sep 07, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --

Saucony, Inc, a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear and apparel, today announced the appointment of Chris Lindner to the newly created role of senior vice president/chief marketing officer.

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