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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:20:25 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 01:20:25 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Footwear retailer Stride Rite has recalled around 7,500 girl's sandals after reports that the metal flower on the shoe can become loose or detached, posing a choking hazard.http://www.just-style.com/news/stride-rite-sandals-recalled-on-choking-hazard_id118145.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupFri, 14 Jun 2013 11:01:00 GMTFootwear business Wolverine Worldwide recorded a slight fall in first quarter profit, but saw revenues double thanks to a full quarter's contribution from newly acquired brands.http://www.just-style.com/news/wolverine-q1-profit-down-despite-record-sales_id117559.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupWed, 17 Apr 2013 12:11:00 GMTFootwear maker Wolverine Worldwide has swung to a third-quarter loss on the back of costs related to its acquisition of Collective Brands' Performance & Lifestyle Group last year.http://www.just-style.com/news/wolverine-worldwide-swings-to-q4-loss-on-acquisition-costs_id117024.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupWed, 20 Feb 2013 10:17:00 GMTFootwear chain Payless ShoeSource is laying off some 45 employees at its headquarters in Topeka and eliminating 97 open positions as part of ongoing restructuring efforts.http://www.just-style.com/news/payless-shoesource-axes-45-hq-jobs_id116599.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupWed, 09 Jan 2013 17:15:00 GMTFootwear maker Wolverine Worldwide has today (8 January) outlined a number of organisational changes designed to help drive global growth following its acquisition of Collective Brands' Performance & Lifestyle Group last year.http://www.just-style.com/news/wolverine-worldwide-reorganises-for-global-growth_id116579.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupTue, 08 Jan 2013 14:57:00 GMTFootwear maker Wolverine Worldwide has appointed Daniel Le Vesconte as managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), responsibile for overseeing the company's growth in the region.http://www.just-style.com/news/wolverine-worldwide-names-le-vesconte-md-of-emea_id116014.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupMon, 05 Nov 2012 09:28:00 GMTUS department store retailer Macy's is launching 13 new apparel and footwear brands and expanding a further 11 existing ones, as part of a drive to boost its business with customers between the ages of 13 and 30.http://www.just-style.com/news/macys-makes-moves-on-the-millennial-generation_id115863.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupFri, 19 Oct 2012 10:58:00 GMTFootwear maker Wolverine Worldwide has lowered its full-year earnings target after posting a 19% drop in third-quarter net profit amid challenging economic trading conditions in Europe.http://www.just-style.com/news/wolverine-worldwide-cuts-outlook-as-q3-profit-falls_id115832.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupTue, 16 Oct 2012 15:05:00 GMTWolverine Worldwide, Golden Gate Capital and Blum Capital have completed the acquisition of US footwear company Collective Brands. http://www.just-style.com/news/collective-brands-sale-completes_id115773.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupTue, 09 Oct 2012 15:01:00 GMTUS footwear group Collective Brands has swung to a second-quarter net profit despite closing hundreds of stores. http://www.just-style.com/news/collective-brands-swings-to-second-quarter-profit_id115436.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupMon, 03 Sep 2012 15:17:00 GMTFootwear company Collective Brands, whose shareholders earlier this week approved a deal to sell it to Wolverine Worldwide and two private equity firms, has set up a subsidiary in France. http://www.just-style.com/news/collective-brands-sets-up-french-subsidiary_id115374.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupFri, 24 Aug 2012 16:50:00 GMTShareholders in footwear retailer Collective Brands have approved a deal to sell the company to Wolverine Worldwide and two private equity firms.http://www.just-style.com/news/shareholders-approve-collective-brands-sale_id115337.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupWed, 22 Aug 2012 13:36:00 GMTCollective Brands' shareholders are to vote next week on whether to approve a US$2bn deal that will see the company sold to Wolverine Worldwide and two private equity firms.http://www.just-style.com/news/collective-brands-shareholders-to-vote-on-sale_id115260.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupWed, 15 Aug 2012 13:12:00 GMTCollective Brands, the owner of the Payless ShoeSource and Stride Rite chains, has posted a 25.7% jump in first quarter net income on the back of rising revenue.http://www.just-style.com/news/collective-brands-q1-net-income-rises-26_id114459.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupWed, 23 May 2012 10:17:00 GMTFootwear firm Collective Brands has spent the last five years trying to find a stable footing following the company's formation following Payless ShoeSource's acquisition of Stride Rite in 2007. Here just-style charts some of the key themes and events in the company's tumultuous history.http://www.just-style.com/comment/spotlight-on-collective-brands-search-for-steady-footing_id114279.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupFri, 04 May 2012 16:53:00 GMTA consortium made up of Wolverine Worldwide and private equity firms Blum Capital Partners and Golden Gate Capital has emerged as the winner in the race to buy footwear retailer Collective Brands Inc, after a $2bn deal was agreed today (1 May).http://www.just-style.com/news/collective-brands-to-be-sold-in-2bn-deal_id114226.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupTue, 01 May 2012 15:12:00 GMTCollective Brands has allegedly chosen a group made up of Wolverine World Wide and Golden Gate Capital as the leading contender to buy the company. http://www.just-style.com/news/wolverine-world-wide-leads-collective-brands-bid_id114207.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupMon, 30 Apr 2012 14:02:00 GMTUS department store operator JC Penney has made a series of senior appointments across its logistics, store design and communications departments. http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-names-chief-supply-chain-officer_id114195.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupFri, 27 Apr 2012 11:48:00 GMTWomen's fashion brand Vena Cava has signed a multi-year licensing and design agreement with LF USA, a subsidiary of Hong Kong based consumer goods sourcing giant Li & Fung.http://www.just-style.com/news/vena-cava-brand-teams-up-with-lf-usa_id114008.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupTue, 10 Apr 2012 14:46:00 GMTSneaker brand Keds has teamed up with retailer Madewell to launch a limited-edition capsule collection.http://www.just-style.com/news/keds-launches-capsule-footwear-line-with-madewell_id113573.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=collective-brands-performance-lifestyle-groupThu, 23 Feb 2012 12:09:00 GMT