Collective Brands makes executive appointment

Topeka, Kan. Collective Brands said Tuesday that it has named John D. Smith as senior VP and general manager of retail for Collective Brands' performance and lifestyle group.

Smith joined the company in 2005. He previously worked at Target Corp., McKinsey & Co., IBM and General Electric.

Collective Brands owns Payless Shoe Source and brands such as Stride Rite, Keds, Sperry Top-Sider and Saucony.