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US: Payless to step into Korea, Thailand and Vietnam
6 February 2012
Footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource has signed two new franchise deals that will see stores open in Korea, Thailand and Vietnam for the first time later this year.
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: Payless expands Christian Siriano collection
31 August 2011
Footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource is extending its tie-up with designer Christian Siriano after adding a wider assortment, lower prices and a new Christian Siriano for Payless Gold Label to his autumn designs.
US: Payless to launch Brash teen footwear range
15 July 2011
Footwear chain Payless ShoeSource is set to launch its teen footwear collection Brash later this year, through its partnership with musical artist Sierra Kusterbeck.
US: Payless taps Meyer as women's merchandise manager
13 April 2011
Footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource has named Andrew Meyer as senior vice president and general merchandise manager for its women's and accessories businesses, joining the company from the Famous Footwear unit of Brown Shoe Corporation.
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: Payless promotes DeSantis to chief marketing officer
28 January 2011
US footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource has promoted Vincent DeSantis to senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Payless.
US: Payless extends design deal with Christian Siriano
26 October 2010
Footwear chain Payless ShoeSource Inc has signed a new multi-year deal with designer Christian Siriano following the success of his initial collection which was launched last autumn.
US: Collective signs Payless franchise deals
21 October 2010
Collective Brands-owned footwear chain Payless ShoeSource has signed two franchise deals to open new stores in Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
US: Cohen named chief marketing officer at New York
13 October 2010
Apparel retailer New York & Company has appointed Eran Cohen to the post of executive vice president, chief marketing officer.
US: Payless launches Isabel Toledo range
13 September 2010
Payless ShoeSource has announced that its 'Isabel Toledo for Payless' fall collection is now available at stores across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, countries in the Middle East, and Russia.
US: Payless launches latest toning shoe
9 March 2010
US retailer Payless ShoeSource has released a new toning shoe by sports brand Champion, hot on the heels of a surge in demand for workout shoes.
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11 February 2010
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PHILIPPINES: Payless signs Philippine franchise deal
2 December 2009
Payless ShoeSource is to launch its brand in the Philippines following an an agreement with franchise partner Stores Specialists.
In the money: Back-to-school sums don’t add up
1 September 2009
Kids aren’t the only ones dreading going back-to-school; this year retailers too are fearful that the second busiest shopping season after Christmas will fail to deliver a much-needed boost to their finances. While forecasts suggest consumer spending is likely to slow, value retailers and discounts are set to win the day, as Leonie Barrie reports.
US: Collective Brands to open Payless in Russia
1 September 2009
US footwear retailer Collective Brands has announced plans to launch its Payless ShoeSource chain in Russia.
US: Stride Rite closes distribution centre, 120 jobs go
15 July 2009
Footwear retailer Stride Rite is to shutter its distribution centre in Huntington, Indiana in September with the loss of 120 jobs.
UAE: Payless expands Middle Eastern presence
18 June 2009
Payless ShoeSource has continues its expansion in the Middle East with the opening of its fourth store in the region and first in the United Arab Emirates.
US: Payless ShoeSource launches green footwear line
14 April 2009
Footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource has launched a low-priced ecologically friendly shoe and accessories line to help “more people to take part in a more sustainable lifestyle.”
CANADA: Adidas in new law suit against Payless
3 April 2009
Sports goods giant Adidas is taking fresh legal action against footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource over alleged infringement of its three-stripes trademark.
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3 April 2009
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US: Payless ShoeSource opens first Middle East stores
31 March 2009
Footwear retail giant Payless ShoeSource has taken a major step in its international expansion effort with the first store openings in the eastern hemisphere.
US: Christian Siriano to launch footwear line at Payless
1 December 2008
Fashion designer Christian Siriano, the winner of season four of Bravo's Project Runway reality fashion series, is to launch his first footwear and handbag collection in a deal with Payless ShoeSource.
US: Staple to design Airwalk collections
1 December 2008
Staple Design has signed a multi-year agreement to create Airwalk collections for autumn and spring which will be sold at Payless ShoeSource under the STPL 4 Airwalk brand.
US: Payless ShoeSource to launch green footwear line
13 October 2008
Footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource is to launch a low-priced eco-friendly shoe and handbag line and has signed an eco consultant to help drive ‘green’ innovation across the range.
US: Collective Brands sees Adidas fine cut to $65.3m
15 September 2008
Damages due to be paid by footwear company Collective Brands to sporting goods firm Adidas Group in a trademark infringement lawsuit have been slashed by 75%.
US: Collective earnings hit by K-Swiss and Adidas litigation
5 September 2008
US footwear chain operator Collective Brands has posted second quarter 2008 net earnings of US$8.1m, down from $24.9m in Q2 last year, but including $36.2m in pre-tax expenses related to litigation associated with K-Swiss and Adidas court rulings.
Top stories on just-style this week...
5 September 2008
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.
US: Payless’ guest designers on show
5 September 2008
Footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource’s three guest designers are taking to the catwalk with their new creations during New York Fashion Week.
US: Collective signs Payless franchise deal in Middle East
3 September 2008
Collective Brands and its Payless ShoeSource unit have announced plans for expansion into the Middle East region, signing an agreement with retail franchisee MH Alshaya.
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