Stride Rite Children's Group names SVP Wholesale

LEXINGTON, Mass. The Stride Rite Children's Group, a division of the Collective Brands Performance and Lifestyle Group, announced that Matt Feiner has been appointed SVP wholesale, reporting to Sharon John, president of the Stride Rite Children's Group.

Feiner will be responsible for the Stride Rite Children's Group wholesale division and the wholesale merchandise planning team to drive strategic growth for the Stride Rite Children's Group branded products both domestically and globally.

"Matt's experience in children's footwear, combined with his proven track record of bringing innovative new product concepts to life and his overall strategic leadership will be a tremendous asset to the Stride Rite Children's Group team," said Sharon John, president of Stride Rite Children's Group. "We continue to drive forward with our vision of being the pre-eminent children's footwear company with a powerful brand portfolio of quality brands that kids love and moms trust. We are very excited to welcome Matt to our team."

Feiner most recently served as VP U.S. merchandising for footwear and apparel at Reebok North America division.