TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collective Brands, Inc.
(NYSE: PSS) announced today that it has promoted Darrel Pavelka to
executive vice president, global supply chain, reporting to Matt Rubel,
chief executive officer and president, Collective Brands, Inc.
In this role, Pavelka will oversee all aspects of getting products to
market, including product development, sourcing, logistics, merchandise
planning, allocation, and inventory management, for approximately 220
million pairs of shoes annually for the entire Collective Brands, Inc.
organization, including all branded products for the Payless and Stride
Rite business units. Most recently, Pavelka served as senior vice
president, global supply chain, Payless ShoeSource. Pavelka starts in his
new role effective today.
"Darrel is one of our most seasoned and experienced leaders and his
newly expanded role is in direct recognition of his valued contribution in
leading our global supply chain for Payless, his 27 years of expertise at
Payless and rich understanding of our customers, and the strategic
importance of the global supply chain operation to the future success of
Collective Brands," said Matt Rubel. "We look forward to Darrel's
leadership as we leverage our supply chain expertise and efficiency -- one
of our core competencies -- throughout the entire Collective Brands
enterprise."
Pavelka joined Payless in 1980 as a Store Manager. Throughout the past
27 years, he has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility and
led teams of expertise in key areas for Payless including retail
operations, merchandising and supply chain.
Collective Brands, Inc. is a consumer-centric global footwear,
accessories and lifestyle brand company, reaching customers through
multiple price points and selling channels. Collective Brands, Inc. is the
holding company of Payless ShoeSource, Stride Rite and Collective Licensing
International. Collective Brands, Inc. trades under the symbol (PSS).
Payless ShoeSource is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the
Western Hemisphere. It is dedicated to democratizing fashion and design in
footwear and accessories and inspiring fun fashion possibilities for the
family at a great value. Stride Rite markets the leading brand of
high-quality children's shoes in the United States. Stride Rite also
markets products for children and adults under well-known brand names,
including Keds, Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Tommy Hilfiger Footwear and
Robeez. Collective Licensing International is a leading youth lifestyle
marketing and global licensing business. Information about, and links for
shopping on, each of the Collective Brand's units can be found at
http://www.collectivebrands.com
SOURCE Collective Brands, Inc.
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CONTACT:
media, Mardi Larson, +1-612-928-0202, for
Collective Brands, Inc.; or financial, James Grant of Collective
Brands, Inc., +1-785-559-5321
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