Corporate Overview

The Stride Rite Corporation is the leading marketer of high quality children's footwear in the United States and is a major marketer of athletic and casual footwear for children and adults. Our business was founded on the strength of the Stride Rite® children's brand, but today includes a portfolio of great American brands addressing different market segments within the footwear industry. In addition to the Stride Rite® brand, we market footwear under the following owned or licensed brands: Keds®, Grasshoppers®, Robeez®, Saucony®, Hind®, Sperry Top-Sider®, and Tommy Hilfiger®.

The Company is predominantly a wholesaler of footwear, selling its products nationally in a wide variety of retail formats including premier department stores, independent shoe stores, value retailers and specialty stores. We market products in countries outside the United States and Canada through independent distributors and licensees. The Company imports substantially all of its products from independent resources in the Far East which manufacture footwear according to each brand's specifications and quality standards.

Community Service and Volunteerism

When a Company makes a commitment to children, it needs to stand firm on its beliefs. Our community service programs are powered by the core belief that children are our future. In keeping with this tradition, we encourage associates to volunteer both during and after regularly scheduled hours. Some of our service projects include:

 
  • The United Way
  • Netpals
  • Annual Service Day
  • KABOOM!
  • Boston Scholars
  • Helping Hands
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