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Payless, Inc. owns and operates retail shoe stores. The firm’s products include casual and dress shoes, sandals, boots, slippers, handbags, jewellery, bath-and-beauty product and hosiery. The company is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

MidOcean US Advisor LP (MidOcean Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by James Edward Virtue. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Image International Manufacturing, Inc. provides clinical skin care products. It operates under the brand name of Image Skincare. The firm?s products include Vital C facial oil, the MAX stem cell neck lift, Ageless total eye cr?me and lightening cleanser. The company was founded by Janna M. Ronert in 2003 and is headquartered in Lantana, FL.

HSNi LLC engages in multichannel retailing of interactive entertainment and lifestyle products. Its product category includes fashion, shoes, home, electronics, beauty, jewelry, kitchen and food, health and fitness, crafts and sewing, and travel. The company was founded on June 30, 2010 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Cornerstone Brands Inc. sells online home, leisure, and casual apparels through catalogs. Its direct marketing brands include Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Improvements, Smith Noble, The Territory Ahead, and TravelSmith Outfitters. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH.

e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. manufactures and retails beauty product. The firm offers beauty products for eyes, lips, face, and skin care and beauty tools. It provides complete line of makeup and professional tools. The company was founded by Joseph A. Shamah and Scott Vincent Borba in June 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

TOMS Shoes LLC manufactures shoes for men and women. It provides shoes, slip-ons, sandals, wedges, flats, lace ups, boots and slippers. The firm also offers eyewear, bags and coffee products. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Collective Brands, Inc. is a private group led by Wolverine Worldwide, Blum Capital, and Golden Gate Capital. The private company is based in Kansas City.

Sperry is a footwear company that offers a variety of stylish shoes for men and women, including boat shoes, sandals, and boots. The private company is based in Burlington, MA. Sperry is known for its authentic original boat shoes made of canvas and leather, which are perfect for a relaxed style. Additionally, Sperry has collaborated with Kerby to create a unique collection of shoes. The company offers free shipping and easy returns on all orders.

Saucony UK, Inc. (formerly Saucony, Inc.) designs and manufactures athletic footwear for men and women. It also manufactures walking, racing and trail shoes for men and women of all ages. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquaretred in Peabody, MA.

Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area founded in 1986. Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is headquartered in New York.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Credit) (Carlyle Group), subsidiary of The Carlyle Group Inc. is a private equity firm founded in 1987 by William E. Conway Jr., Daniel A. D'Aniello and David M. Rubenstein. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Central Hockey League operates a professional minor league hockey teams playing in small to medium-sized markets primarily in central and southwestern US states. The league, which was started in 1992, is managed and operated by WPHL, a subsidiary of Global Entertainment Corporation.

Payless Holdings LLC engages in the operation of retail shoe stores. It provides lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories. The firm's portfolio brands include Airwalk, Dexter, Champion and American Eagle. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

Cole Haan LLC manufactures and distributes footwear, handbags, apparel, and accessories. Its products include sandals, pumps, ballet flats, wedges, drivers, loafers, backpacks and clutches. The company was founded by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan in 1928 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC, Popular Club Plan is an American company that sells general merchandise through catalogs. Popular Club Plan was acquired by Bluestem Brands, Inc., a subsidiary of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC from TPG Capital LLC on December 02, 1998.

Pepe Jeans USA, Inc. markets women and men jeans wear. It provides services through online retailing. The company is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America operates as a footwear trade association. It serves the full supply chain of the footwear industry, providing research, design, and development; manufacturing and distribution; and retail selling services. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham.

Stride Rite Corp. manufactures and markets children's footwear. The firm also markets athletic and casual footwear for children and adults. Its brands include Keds, Grasshoppers, Robeez, Saucony, Hind, Sperry Top-sider and Tommy Hilfiger. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Inc. manufactures and sells sporting goods. Its products include bats, gloves, equipment bags, batting gloves, protective gear, accessories, and training aids. The company was founded by John Andrew Hillerich in 1884 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.