- An Overview of Collective Brands
Collective Brands Inc. is one of the world's foremost footwear, accessory, and lifestyle brand companies. It acts as the holding company for Payless ShoeSource, Stride Rite, and Collective Licensing International, the three of which serve organizationally to break down the company into business units. Payless ShoeSource looks to "democratize fashion" with its affordable styles from brands like Airwalk®, American Eagle™, Champion®, Disney®, and designer collections. Stride Rite focuses on children's and athletic footwear under brands such as Stride Rite®, Keds®, Sperry Top-Sider®, Tommy Hilfiger® footwear, andSaucony®, among others. Collective Licensing works on brand management and licensing for the likes of Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®, Ultra-Wheels®, and Skate Attack®. As a whole, Collective Brands Inc. is the largest footwear retailer in the United States based on retail stores and is looking to continue its growth by using its expertise, brand portfolio, and a range of channels to reach out to the consumer.
Some of the Brands
Payless ShoeSource: Stride Rite: Collective Licensing International:
Airwalk Stride Rite Airwalk
American Eagle Keds Vision Street Wear
Champion Sperry Top-Sider Lamar
Dexter Tommy Hilfiger Sims
Disney Saucony LTD
Shaquille O’Neal-endorsed Dunkman Hind genetic
ABT for Spotlights Robeez Dukes
Abaeté for Payless Rage
Lela Rose for Payless Ultra-Wheels
alice + olivia for Payless Skate Attack
Financials
Collective Brands 2007 Annual Report
Collective Brands 3 Year Stock History
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