Among the world's preeminent footwear, accessory and lifestyle brand companies. Collective Brands is the operating company for Payless ShoeSource, Stride Rite, and Collective Licensing International. Collectively – together – we are an expanded enterprise with combined expertise, a powerful brand portfolio, and a broader range of channels to reach, engage and inspire consumers with leading iconic brands, superior quality and on-trend footwear and accessory products.
Collective Brands Inc. now ranks as the largest non-athletic footwear company in the Western Hemisphere and the largest footwear company in the Western Hemisphere based on retail stores.