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Payless ShoeSource
In Restructure, Payless Eliminates 142 Positions
Topeka, Kansas—Payless ShoeSource announced Tuesday that 142 positions worldwide would be eliminated as part of a business … [Read more...]
January 10, 2013 -
Payless to Give $1.4 Million in Shoes to Kids This Holiday Season
Topeka, KA—Once again, Payless ShoeSource plans its fifth annual Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids program which this year plans to … [Read more...]
December 5, 2012 -
Payless’ LuAnn Via to Helm Christopher & Banks
Plymouth, MN—Retail veteran LuAnn Via, who left her position as chief executive at Payless ShoeSource earlier this month, has … [Read more...]
October 30, 2012 -
Payless’ New Parent Appoints New CEO
Topeka, KA—Just days after the completion of the $2 billion buyout of Collective Brands, the new owners have appointed a veteran … [Read more...]
October 12, 2012 -
Wolverine Completes $2 Billion Purchase of Collective Brands
Rockford, MI—Wolverine World Wide Inc., along with investment firms Golden Gate Capital and Blum Capital Partners said today … [Read more...]
October 9, 2012 -
Collective Brands Swing into Q2 Profit
Topeka, KA —Footwear retailer Collective Brands Inc. said Friday it turned a profit in the second quarter despite closing … [Read more...]
September 4, 2012 -
Wolverine, Golden Gate to Split Up Collective Brands in $1.32 Billion Deal
Topeka, KA and Rockford, MI—Collective Brands will be split up in a $1.32 billion deal where Wolverine World Wide will take over … [Read more...]
May 1, 2012 -
Wolverine Wins Bid for Collection Brands?
Topeka, KA—Does Wolverine World Wide and its partners have the foothold in the bidding war to buy Collective Brands Inc., owner … [Read more...]
April 30, 2012 -
Collective Brands Weighing Final Takeover Offers?
Topeka, KA—Shares of Collective Brands Inc., owner of Payless ShoeSource, continued to rise today amid speculation that the … [Read more...]
April 26, 2012 -
Buyout Bids Likely for “Bargain Priced” Collective Brands?
Topeka, KS—Collective Brands Inc., parent to Payless ShoeSource, Sperry Top-Sider and Stride Rite, may be purchased for a … [Read more...]
April 6, 2012 -
Collective Brands Q4 Loss Less Than Expected, Sales Up
Topeka, KA—Collective Brands Inc. Tuesday reported a wider fourth quarter loss but one less expected thanks to sales of its … [Read more...]
February 29, 2012 -
