Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group - apparel and textile industry company news 
US: Sperry Top-Sider inks five licensing agreements
30 January 2012
Footwear brand Sperry Top-Sider today (30 January) announced that it has entered a series of licensing agreements to extend its reach into bags, belts, hosiery, eyewear, swimwear, headware, scarves, gloves and shoe care.
US: Blackshaw appointed as Keds president
25 January 2012
Collective Brands’ Performance and Lifestyle Group (PLG) has appointed Rick Blackshaw as president of its Keds footwear brand.
US: Charges send Collective Brands to Q3 loss
22 November 2011
Charges totalling more than $150m sent footwear firm Collective Brands to a third quarter loss as revenues inched up slightly over the period.
US: Collective brands recalls Keds shoes on cutting risk
21 November 2011
US footwear brand Collective Brands has announced the voluntary recall of one of its Keds styles after it received reports of cuts and scratches from parts that came loose.
Speaking with style: Michael Massey, CEO, Collective Brands
20 October 2011
Footwear retailer Collective Brands is in a state of flux, on the one hand announcing plans to shutter almost 500 stores in the US, but on the other inking deals to expand its distribution in a number of emerging markets. Here CEO Michael Massey speaks to just-style's Petah Marian about how the company is developing its presence overseas and online.
US: Stride Rite's Robeez line steps into apparel
21 September 2011
Footwear retailer Stride Rite Children's Group is taking its first step into infant apparel with the launch of Robeez by Stride Rite Layette.
US: Collective Brands inks global distribution deals
21 September 2011
Footwear firm Collective Brands has inked new distribution agreements to expand its Sperry Top-Sider, Keds and Saucony brands internationally.
Top stories on just-style this week...
26 August 2011
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read articles on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.
US: Collective Brands to shut 475 Payless, Stride Rite stores
25 August 2011
Footwear retailer Collective Brands Inc plans to close about 475 under-performing Payless and Stride Rite Children's stores in the next three years, as well as explore strategic options for the business as a whole, after swinging to a second quarter loss of $35m.
US: Stride Rite steps into Australia and New Zealand
25 May 2011
As part of its ongoing strategy to expand the company's global footprint, Collective Brands' Performance + Lifestyle Group has signed a licensing and retail deal to launch its Stride Rite brand in Australia and New Zealand.
US: Stride Rite heads to Indonesia, Thailand and Korea
25 May 2011
Collective Brands’ Performance + Lifestyle Group has signed new deals to take its Stride Rite children's footwear line to Indonesia, Thailand and Korea for the first time.
PHILIPPINES: Collective Brands inks wholesale shoe deal
24 May 2011
Collective Brands’ Performance + Lifestyle Group has signed a new wholesale distribution deal for its Saucony, Sperry Top-Sider and Keds brands in the Philippines.
US: Collective Brands narrows Q4 on higher sales
3 March 2011
Footwear retailer Collective Brands Inc, the parent company of Payless ShoeSource, has only marginally narrowed its fourth quarter loss, after higher sales were partially offset by markdowns and higher product and freight costs.
US: Keds in apparel deal with Li & Fung
25 February 2011
Sneaker producer Keds has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with global sourcing company Li & Fung to develop a new branded apparel collection.
US: Stride Rite children’s study sheds new light on shoes
1 February 2011
Well-fitting, flexible shoes could help children to stumble and fall less when learning to walk, according to a study commissioned by footwear brand Stride Rite.
Forecasting focus key for brands expanding in Asia
13 December 2010
Foreign companies are flocking to Asia in general and China in particular to boost sales in the hope of offsetting soft demand at home. But while potentially lucrative, such a move is not without its challenges, especially when it comes to forecasting and managing shopper demand across the supply chain.
US: Collective Brands books 29% rise in Q3 earnings
2 December 2010
Strong sales of its Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Keds and Stride Rite brands have helped footwear retailer Collective Brands Inc to a 29% hike in third quarter earnings.
CHINA: Collective Brands to open Stride Rite stores
17 November 2010
Collective Brands is planning to take its Stride Rite children's footwear brand to China and South East Asia after agreeing a licensing deal with Li & Fung Retailing.
US: Stride Rite co-brands with Robeez
5 August 2010
Children's footwear retailer Stride Rite Children’s Group is co-branding with baby shoe maker Robeez for a new collection.
US: Stride Rite brings out slingshot shoe
26 July 2010
US footwear firm Stride Rite Children’s Group has launched a new 'Slingshot' collection of shoes for kids.
US: Stride Rite launches Star Wars range
19 July 2010
US retailer Stride Rite Children’s Group has launched its new Star Wars footwear collection in all its stores and with wholesale partners.
US: Collective Brands bolsters European ops for growth
29 June 2010
US-based footwear company Collective Brands has bolstered its set-up in Europe to take advantage of growing demand for brands like Saucony, Keds, Sperry Top-Sider, Stride Rite and Robeez.
US: Saucony debuts new compression wear
11 June 2010
Athletic wear provider Saucony is launching a new high-tech range of technical apparel claimed to boost performance and aid recovery.
US: Stride Rite taps Reebok's Feiner for wholesale role
11 May 2010
Footwear retailer and wholesaler The Stride Rite Children's Group has hired Matt Feiner from Reebok as senior vice president for its wholesale operations.
US: Saucony inks Olympic athlete endorsement deal
10 February 2010
Sports footwear and apparel brand Saucony has signed US Olympic athlete Wallace Spearmon for a multi-year endorsement contract.
US: Payless and Stride Rite to launch Star Wars shoes
9 February 2010
The Payless and Stride Rite stores are to launch Star Wars-themed shoes this summer after parent company Collective Brands Inc signed a multi-year licensing deal with Lucasfilm Ltd.
US: Keds teams with alice + olivia on limited line
9 February 2010
Stacey Bendet, creator of the alice + olivia fashion brand, is teaming up with Keds footwear on a limited edition line based on the classic Champion sneaker.
US: Brausch to helm Collective Brands PLG International
15 January 2010
Apparel group Collective Brands has appointed Dan Brausch to head the international team of its Performance and Lifestyle Group (PLG), with effect from 20 January.
US: Collective Brands names Stride Rite group retail head
16 December 2009
Footwear retailer Collective Brands Inc has promoted John D Smith to the post of senior vice president and general manager of retail for its Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), which includes the 360-store Stride Rite chain.
US: Stride Rite appoints president
7 December 2009
The Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG) has appointed Sharon John as its unit president. She will begin her new role in late December.
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