TOPEKA, Kan., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Women who need
wide width and harder-to-find shoe sizes beyond the size 10
traditionally offered by most footwear retailers need to look no
further than Payless ShoeSource. In Payless(R) stores now, a
wide range of popular styles for the summer season are available in
size 11, 12 and 13 and in wide width options at prices as low as
just $15 a pair.
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"Today, a growing percentage of women wear shoes beyond size 10
and Payless is here to serve this increasing need," said
LuAnn Via, President and CEO of
Payless. "We've been recognized for years as a retailer
that carries hard-to-find sizes, and today we continue to serve
this growing group of shoppers with an expanded assortment for the
summer season featuring a range of wedges, flats, sandals and
pumps."
The retailer boasts more than 150 styles in size 11, 12 and 13
and nearly 50 styles offered in wide widths options, including key
wardrobe staples like the Kutzie peep-toe pump in nude and
the Felix flat in cognac -- both featuring knot details at
the toe. Additional dress and career looks include the
Christian Siriano for Payless La Bonita sandal in turquoise
and nude; Brash styles including the Lunar, Komet and
Jupiter, all featuring the trend-right platform sole; as
well as the Jean mid-heel pump and the Kaytee wedge
with is sculptural T-strap upper rendered in today's hottest hue --
mustard yellow.
The variety of styles is rounded out with casual looks for
summer including the Avery bow flat in a variety of colors
including striped and animal print treatments; the Westwood
metallic flat sandal with its metallic cording detail; the
Universe flat sandal with its hammered metallic
embellishments; as well as athletic and canvas sneaker styles.
"At Payless, we believe women with hard-to-find shoe sizes
shouldn't have to skimp on style, affordability or be
inconvenienced when shopping for shoes. Our extended
size footwear for women is available in stores across the nation
and includes wardrobe essentials and popular silhouettes featuring
the latest details and colors. Shoppers can count on us to deliver
on this line season after season."
The majority of Payless women's summer collection is offered in
size 11, 12 and 13 and about 30 percent is offered in wide width
options. The extended sizes are available in select stores
and Payless.com and pricing starts at just $15.
Happiness Guarantee
Payless ShoeSource is dedicated to helping shoppers find the
right shoe in the right size and making shoppers happy. When
looking for hard-to-find sizes, the retailer suggests previewing
availability on payless.com. From there, the customer can
either use the new "In Stock Near You" feature to locate the
desired style and size at a nearby Payless store, or simply order
their shoe from payless.com and ship to the local Payless store for
free.
Payless also has among the best return policies in the retail
industry and will return items for any reason. For
shoppers that have a receipt, Payless will gladly exchange the item
for another of equal value or refund the purchase price. For
those without a receipt, a store credit is
given.
About Payless & Collective Brands, Inc.
Payless ShoeSource, Inc., a unit of Collective Brands, Inc.,
(NYSE: PSS) is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in
the Western Hemisphere and is dedicated to providing incredible
value pricing for trend-right styles of footwear and accessories
for the entire family to enjoy. As of the end of first
quarter 2012, Payless operated 4,140 stores throughout the Americas
and an online store (www.Payless.com) and also has approximately
160 franchised stores located primarily in Asia, Eastern
Europe and the Middle
East.
Contact: Mardi Larson,
mardi@mardilarson.com
SOURCE Payless ShoeSource, Inc.