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Payless ShoeSource Unveils Spring Designer Collections at New York Fashion Week Showcasing Affordable Runway Style

Sep 08, 2011

Designers Christian Siriano and Lela Rose Debut Spring '12 Lines for Payless; Shoes and Handbags Channel Influences from Exotic Underwater Life Forms to Neon Sign Graveyard Themes; Available Next Feb. at Payless Stores at Great Prices

NEW YORK, Sept.

Christian Siriano and Payless Announce Expanded Collection to Bring Siriano's Unique Design Aesthetic to More Fashion Fans Starting Next Month

Aug 30, 2011

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO FANS REJOICE: PAYLESS ANNOUNCES TWO REASONS SHOPPERS SHOULD BE EXCITED FOR FALL

Collective Brands Reports 2011 Second Quarter Net Sales Increase of 5%

Aug 24, 2011

Company to Close 475 Non-Strategic Stores Over Next Three Years; Board to Commence Review of Strategic Alternatives to Enhance Shareholder Value

TOPEKA, KS, Aug 24, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --

Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 30, 2011 and announced plans to close underperforming and low-volume, non-strategic stores.

Team Sperry Excels At Weymouth

Aug 23, 2011

Weymouth & Portland International Regatta,
31st July 2011 –13th August 2011

LEXINGTON (MA), USA (August 23, 2011) -- Leading global nautical performance and lifestyle brand Sperry Top-Sider® announces winning 9 medals in 5 different classes by its Team Sperry athletes at the recent Weymouth & Portland International Regatta.

This pre-Olympic Regatta set out to test the Olympic facilities to their fullest in advance of the 2012 event.

Payless ShoeSource Announces Plan to Rebuild Store in Joplin, MO, After Devastating Tornado Destroyed Much of the City

Aug 12, 2011

TOPEKA, Kan. and JOPLIN, Mo., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

In the wake of the devastation and overwhelming cleanup effort from the May 22 tornado that hit the Joplin community here, Payless ShoeSource announced today its intention to directly help the city rebuild by reconstructing its Payless store at 1502 S. Range Line Road -- completely destroyed by the tornado -- with a new 3,100-square-foot store at the same location.

Collective Brands, Inc. Announces Details for Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Aug 05, 2011

TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE:PSS) announced that it plans to release second quarter earnings results on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, after the market closes. A conference call with management will take place at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time that same day.

Payless ShoeSource Continues to Expand Its Global Footprint, Celebrates 100th Franchise Store Milestone

Jul 28, 2011

TOPEKA, Kan., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Collective Brands' (NYSE: PSS) Payless ShoeSource unit announced today the opening of its 100th franchise store, which is located in Cirebon, Indonesia. The store represents the 7th store in Indonesia to date and the overall rapid international expansion of the Payless store chain over the past two years through its franchise strategy.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060627/CGTU040LOGO-b)

Students Step Into the New School Year With the Latest Shoe, Accessory Trends and Brands From Payless® Including New Teen Brand Brash(TM)

Jul 19, 2011

Payless® Back-to-School Program Includes Great Brands for Kids of All Ages, Hot Deal of the Week, Incredible Value Every Day and OfficeMax Cross Promotion - All Designed to Deliver the Latest Back-to-School Style Without Draining Parents' Budgets

TOPEKA, Kan., July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

In the midst of the dog days of summer it's hard to believe back-to-school shopping is just around the corner.

Payless Launches New Teen Brand, Brash(TM), and Sierra Kusterbeck, Lead Singer of Alt-Rock Band VersaEmerge, as Iconic Brash Girl

Jul 14, 2011

New Brand, Perfect to "Collage" an Independent, Edgy Look, to Launch Aug. 9 -- Just in Time for Back-to-School Season

TOPEKA, Kan., July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

Payless ShoeSource announced today its new teen brand, Brash(TM), a line of edgy affordable footwear, accessories and beauty items perfect for girls wanting to create their own independent style.

Richard L. Markee Elected to Collective Brands, Inc. Board of Directors

Jul 05, 2011

TOPEKA, KS, Jul 05, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --

Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) today announced that Richard L. Markee has been elected to its board of directors, with a term to expire in 2014.

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