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Sperry Top-Sider Named Title Sponsor Of United States Sailing Team In Olympic Year

Apr 24, 2012

LEXINGTON, MA and PORTSMOUTH, RI (April 24, 2012) – Sperry Top-Sider®, the leading global nautical performance and lifestyle brand, announced today its title sponsorship of the US Sailing Team, newly named US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider.

Saucony® Hurricane 14 Named “Best Update” By Runner’s World

Apr 24, 2012

Brand’s Acclaimed Geometry of Strong Collection Now Honored With Dual Awards From Worldwide Authority on Running Including “Editor’s Choice”

LEXINGTON, MA (April 23, 2012) – As Saucony continues to deliver the most innovative performance footwear in the marketplace,  the brand today announced that the

Clinch Gear™, OT Sports Announce Licensing Agreement

Apr 12, 2012

OT Sports Holds License for Sublimated, Custom Wrestling Uniforms

(DENVER) – April 11, 2012 – Clinch Gear™, the leading performance-based MMA, training and amateur wrestling brand, announced today a new multi-year licensing agreement with U.S.-based OT Sports. OT Sports will hold the exclusive North American license for all sublimated, customized singlets and performance board shorts for team wrestling uniforms.

Vision Street Wear® Partners With Punk Band Cerebral Ballzy

Apr 03, 2012

Brooklyn band to endorse Vision footwear, apparel

(DENVER, CO)   April 3, 2012 – Legendary skate and street wear brand Vision Street Wear® (Vision) announced today the addition of punk rock band Cerebral Ballzy to the Vision Crew. Dubbed “New York’s next great band” by the New Musical Express (NME), Cerebral Ballzy has toured the UK and Europe twice in the last year, performing with acts including OFF! and Anthrax.

SAUCONY(R) REVEALS THE FUTURE OF RUNNING: THE KINVARA 3

Mar 15, 2012

New Kinvara Line Features Minimal Running Shoes and Performance Apparel; Builds on Award-Winning Kinvara, Now Even Better

LEXINGTON, Mass, March 15, 2012 – Saucony, Inc., a unit of Collective Brands (NYSE: PSS), unveiled today the much-anticipated Kinvara 3 line of minimal running shoes and performance apparel that builds on the award-winning Kinvara launched in early 2010, which was among the first minimal running shoes available in the marketplace and positioned Saucony as an industry-leader in the minimal running footwear category.

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Tangerine, Coral, Teal, Fuchsia, Neons - Color in Accessories is Easy, Affordable Way to Brighten Spring Wardrobes

Mar 08, 2012

Shoe and Accessory Fashions Include Bold Colors, Wedges, Peep-Toe Booties, Plaid Canvas Boat Shoes, Stripes and Animal Prints and Bows, Knots and Flower Embellishments, Among Others

TOPEKA, Kan., March 8, 2012 – Colorful shoes and accessories are a great way to brighten spring wardrobes and Payless ShoeSource's Spring collection features all the season’s latest hues.

Collective Licensing International, PS Brands Announce Licensing Agreement for Hind®

Mar 07, 2012

PS Brands to manufacture, distribute Hind performance socks for delivery this summer

(ENGLEWOOD, CO)  March 7, 2012 - Collective Licensing International, LLC (CLI) announced today a new multi-year agreement with U.S-based PS Brands for the company to license Hind performance socks in the North American market. The Hind performance sock collection is expected to be available this summer at various retail outlets in the U.S.

Payless Shoesource Launches Incredible Value Everyday Collection Featuring Hundreds of Shoe Styles; Wardrobe Essentials for the Entire Family at Amazing Prices Starting at Just $10 A Pair for Kids

Mar 07, 2012

TOPEKA, Kan., March 7, 2012 – Renewing its commitment to offering shoes at incredible value prices for the entire family, Payless ShoeSource has launched its Incredible Value Everyday Collection -- a new line featuring nearly 100 shoe styles covering a range of wearing occasions for women, men and children including dress, casuals and athletic styles at prices starting at $10 for kids, $15 for women, and $20 for men.

Collective Brands Reports 2011 Fourth Quarter, Annual Financial Results

Feb 28, 2012

Quarterly Comp Sales Up Nearly 2%; Strategic Initiatives at Payless, Stride Rite Retail Gained Traction in the Quarter; PLG Quarterly Sales Growth of 19%; Record Annual Sales of $1 Billion

TOPEKA, KS, Feb 28, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2012. Fourth quarter 2011 comparable store sales(1) increased 1.7%, including a 1.6% gain at Payless Domestic due to progress in transforming the Payless business model.

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