
	Collective Brands is banking on its&nbsp;collective efforts in shoe making and retailing.&nbsp;The holding company&nbsp;boasts a&nbsp;portfolio of premium and moderate&nbsp;footwear and accessories through its Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG),&nbsp;a&nbsp;wide reach&nbsp;of some 4,455&nbsp;Payless ShoeSource&nbsp;outlets in about 25 countries, and&nbsp;an established licensing and brand management unit in&nbsp;Collective Licensing. Collective Brands was formed in 2007, when&nbsp;powerhouse&nbsp;Payless ShoeSource&nbsp;acquired&nbsp;Stride Rite, which is primarily a wholesaler to department stores and operates leased departments at&nbsp;Macy&#39;s&nbsp;stores.
