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Collective Brands Inc.

(PSS) is in the Retail Industry

Market Cap:$1.2B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$3.0B
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Collective Brands Inc., among the world?s preeminent footwear, accessory and lifestyle brand companies. We are the result of three companies coming together in 2007 through Payless ShoeSource?s acquisition of Collective Licensing International, a brand management and global licensing company, and, as announced more recently on Aug. 17, the completion of the acquisition of The Stride Rite Corporation, the leader in lifestyle and athletic branded footwear and high-quality children?s footwear. 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 consumer with leading iconic brands, superior quality and on-trend footwear and accessory products.

President & CEO
Matthew E. Rubel
Number of Employees 15,500
Contact Information

3231 SE 6th Ave

Topeka, Kansas 66607-2207

www.paylessshoe...

1 785 233 5171

NAICS Code Shoe Stores: 448210

Recent Events

  • Payless Enters Russian Market

    9/03/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Headline Hits: Collective Brands' Q2 Results Fall Short

    9/04/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • FACTBOX-Key facts about Russia's retail sector

    9/03/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • Collective Brands, Inc. Announces Details for Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

    8/12/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • SmarTrendR News Watch: Collective Brands Reports Mixed Q1 Results, Comp Sales Fall

    6/03/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Collective Brands' Stockholders Pass Proposals at Corporation's Annual Meeting

    5/21/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story

News & Analysis

collective brands inc. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Matthew E. Rubel President & CEO
John N. Haugh Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Ullrich E. Porzig Chief Financial Officer
Bryan P. Collins Senior Vice President
Cathleen S. Curless Division Senior Vice President
Darrel J. Pavelka Senior Vice President Â?? Merchandise Distribution, Planning and Supply Chain
Jay A. Lentz Senior Vice President Â?? Human Resources
Larry M. Strecker Senior Vice President
Mark T. Willoughby Senior Vice President
Michael J. Fine Senior Vice President
Michael J. Massey General Counsel, Senior Vice President & Secretary
Michael R. Thompson Division Senior Vice President
Stephen J. Gish Division Senior Vice President
Thomas H. Mitchell Senior Vice President
Jeannie De Fazio Real Estate Manager
Elizabeth Bennett Financial Analyst
John F. McGovern Director
Michael George Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Howard R. Fricke Chairman
Mylle H. Mangum Compensation, Nominating and Governancecommittee, Chairman
Daniel Boggan JR. Board of Directors
Judith K. Hofer Board of Directors
Matthew A. Ouimet Board of Directors
Michael A. Weiss Board of Directors
Michael E. Murphy Board of Directors
Mylle H. McGovern Board of Directors
Robert C. Wheeler Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Collective Brands Inc. President & CEO Current
Collective Brands Inc. Board of Directors Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Collective Brands Inc. Treasurer Current
Petro Stopping Centers Chief Financial Officer Former
Petro Stopping Centers Senior Vice President Former
Collective Brands Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Petro Stopping Centers Treasurer Former

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Collective Brands Inc. Senior Vice President Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Division Senior Vice President Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Senior Vice President Â?? Merchandise Distribution, Planning and Supply Chain Current
Collective Brands Inc. Director of Stores Merchandising Former
Collective Brands Inc. Manager of Stores Merchandising for Division R Former

Organization Position Status
Collective Brands Inc. Senior Vice President Â?? Human Resources Current
Pizza Hut, Inc. Senior Director of Management Development Former
Arthur Young, Inc. Manager, Organization Development Consulting Former
University of Missouri Consulting Psychologist Former

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Collective Brands Inc. Senior Vice President Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Senior Vice President Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Senior Vice President Current

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Collective Brands Inc. General Counsel, Senior Vice President & Secretary Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Division Senior Vice President Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Division Senior Vice President Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Dollar General Corporation Senior Vice President, Store Operations Current
Collective Brands Inc. N, A Former
Foot Locker, Inc. Former

Joining the Watt Genton team in May, 2004 as a consultant and as Vice President in April 2005, Jeannie De Fazio has brought over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate in a variety of roles that include extensive work in leasing, marketing and development for local, national and international companies. Most recently she was real estate director for Regis Corporation, the largest hair salon operator in North America and Europe, handling site selection and strategic planning. She also held the position of Western Region Real Estate Manager for Payless ShoeSource, creating strategies for market entry and identifying and developing store locations. Over the years, Ms. De Fazio has worked as vice president for several prominent Southern California developers such as SES Properties, Diversified Shopping Centers (before it was sold to Donahue Schriber), O'Donnell Brigham, and DDR Oliver McMillan in San Diego. At DDR, she was responsible for the creation and execution of leasing plans for more than one million square feet of urban retail/entertainment space. Her experience covers all commercial product types - retail, office, R & D, industrial, project repositioning and rehab, as well as residential projects. Ms De Fazio holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Southern California. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and a Certified Leasing Specialist according to the organization's standards.

Organization Position Status
Collective Brands Inc. Real Estate Manager Current
Watt Family Properties Inc. Consultant Former
Regis Corporation Director Former
University of Southern California Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration Former

Elizabeth Bennett, Director of Financial Services. Bennett is responsible for managing LaGarde's company financial statements. Her duties include projects involving preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgets, forecasts and ad hoc financial analysis. Prior to joining LaGarde, Elizabeth was the Director of Financial Services for Lawrence Regional Technology Center. Elizabeth also worked for Payless ShoeSource Inc. as a Sr. Financial Analyst. While working for Payless ShoeSource, Elizabeth earned her CPA license and remains an active member of the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She earned her M.B.A. from Oklahoma State University and her B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri.

Organization Position Status
Storefront Shopping Cart Software Director of Financial Services Current
Collective Brands Inc. Financial Analyst Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member Current
Lawrence Regional Technology Center Director of Financial Services Former
Oklahoma State University M.B.A. Former
Culver-Stockton College B.S. In Business Administration and Accounting Former
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants The Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Former

Organization Position Status
Collective Brands Inc. Chairman Current
Security Benefit Group of Companies, Inc. Chairman Former

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Ibt Enterprises, LLC. Chairman Current
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. Chairman Current
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Matria Healthcare, Inc. Director Current
Philips Respironics Director Current
Emageon Inc. Director Current
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IBT, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Ibt Holdings CEO Former
BellSouth International President Former
Holiday Inn Worldwide President, Strategic Management Former
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Expense Management Former
BellSouth Corporation Director, Corporate Planning and Development Former
Ibt Holdings Chairman Former
Collective Brands Inc. Board of Directors Former
Emory University Bachelor of Arts Degree Former

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Siebert Brandford Shank & Co Director of Business Development Current
The California Endowment Chairman of The Board Current
National Youth Sports Corporation Chairman Former
Applied Sports Technology Board of Directors Current
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Alliant International University Board of Directors Current
Albion College Board of Directors Current
Viad Corp. Board of Directors Current
The Clorox Company Director Current
Albion College Trustee Current
Alliant International University Trustee Current
The California Endowment Trustee Current
Oakland California Chief of Staff Former
The National Collegiate Athletic Association Coo Former
Ncaa Senior Vice President Former
The National Collegiate Athletic Association Senior Vice President Former
The National Collegiate Athletic Association Group Executive Director Former
University of California, Berkeley Vice Chancellor Former
Siebert Brandford Shank & Co Consultant Former
Nfbpa Outstanding Public Administrator Former
The National Collegiate Athletic Association Chairman of Board Former
The National Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Directors Former
University of Michigan Master's In Social Work Former
Albion College Master's In Social Work Former
Albion College Bachelor of Arts Degree Former
University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts Degree In History Former

John F. McGovern, age 60, is the founder, and since 1999 a partner, of Aurora Capital LLC, a private investment and consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA. Prior to founding Aurora Capital, Mr. McGovern served in a number of positions of increasing responsibility at Georgia-Pacific Corporation from 1981 to 1999, including Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer from 1994 to 1999. Previously, Mr. McGovern had been Vice President and Director, Forest Products and Package Division of Chase Manhattan Bank. He currently serves as Director of Genetek, Inc., Payless ShoeSource, Inc. and Maxim Crane Works Holdings, Inc. In 2006 the Board appointed Mr. McGovern to serve as lead director for all executive sessions of non-management directors. Mr. McGovern has served as a director of Neenah since January 10, 2006.

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Munising LP Founder Current
Munising LP Board of Directors Current
Genetek Director Current
Neenah Paper, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Mark IV Industries, Inc. Director Current
Maxim Crane Works Director Current
GenTek Inc. Director Current
Chart Industries, Inc. Director Current
Collective Brands Inc. Director Current
Georgia-Pacific Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
Georgia-Pacific Corporation Executive Vice President, Finance Former
Aurora Capital Inc. Founder Former
Aurora Capital Inc. Partner Former
Neenah Paper, Inc. Lead Director Former
Channelinx, Inc. Director Former

Organization Position Status
Collective Brands Inc. Board of Directors Current

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Collective Brands Inc. Board of Directors Current
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. President, Hotel Group Former

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Collective Brands Inc. Board of Directors Current

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Civic Federation Director Current
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Big Shoulders Fund Director Current
Collective Brands Inc. Board of Directors Current
Coach, Inc. Director Current
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GATX Corporation Board of Directors Former
Sara Lee Corporation Vice Chairman Former
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated Board of Directors Former
Collective Brands Inc. Director Former
Sara Lee Corporation Director Former
Boston College Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Collective Brands Inc. Director Current
QVC, Inc. President & CEO Former
Dell Inc. Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President Former
QVC, Inc. Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee Member Former

Organization Position Status
Collective Brands Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Collective Brands Inc. Board of Directors Current
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Chairman Former
Collective Brands Inc. Chairman Former

Executive News

  • Collective Brands F2Q09 (Qtr End 8/1/09) Earnings Call Transcript

    Seeking Alpha - 9/03/09 - View Story

  • Collective Brands Q2 Revenues Drop 8.3%, Earnings Down Excluding Special Items

    Sports One Source - 9/02/09 - View Story

  • Collective Brands Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

    Market Wire via MSN Money - 9/02/09 - View Story

  • Collective Brands Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

    Market Wire - 9/02/09 - View Story

  • Collective Brands Inc. Announces Russia As Newest International Market for Payless ShoeSource Retail Chain

    PR Newswire - 9/01/09 - View Story

  • Payless Shoe to Expand Into Russia

    The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition - 9/01/09 - View Story

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     PSS $19.92 +0.23 (1.17% )
Intraday | 3 Month | 6 Month | 1 Year
Average Volume 1,428,700
Shares Outstanding 64.06M
Market Cap 1.3B
Year High 21.85
Year Low 3.85
Earnings Per Share -0.64
P/E Ratio -31.13
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
IndustryTop Rated
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