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Articles in January, 2000 issue of Footwear News

• DR. MARTENS KNOCKOFF SUIT BOOMERANGS DOWN UNDER.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• FIRST SECURITY TO PURCHASE BLACK.(Brief Article)
• YOUNG GUNS; THE CHILDREN'S MARKET IS BEING TARGETED BY ATHLETIC FIRMS AS A MAJOR GROWTH-POTENTIAL CATEGORY.
  by Carr, Debra
• BUDDY SYSTEM; UTILIZING PARENT COMPANY NEW BALANCE'S TECHNOLOGY, DUNHAM IS RELEASING A NEW COLLECTION OF HIGH-TECH BOOTS THAT EMPHASIZE COMFORT.(Company Business and Marketing)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• GEORGIA PEACH; THE NEWLY OPENED CAMI SHOE SALON IS TARGETING ATLANTA'S WEALTHIEST, MOST FASHIONABLE LADIES WITH EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN LABELS AND A HIP SHOPPING ENVIRONMENT.
  by Bernard, Sharon
• WIMZIE TO APPEAR ON NEW PRODUCTS, SHOES.
• GOING DUTCH.(Brief Article)
  by Blumberg, Elizabeth
• JIMMY'Z-ACI AGREEMENT TO MAKE FOOTWEAR SPLASH.
  by CARR, DEBRA
• TECHNOLOGY BOOMS AT PANAMERICAN LEATHER FAIR DESPITE TRAFFIC COOL DOWN.(Brief Article)
  by CARR, DEBRA
• BRAND BUILDERS; MEN'S FASHION FIRMS AIM TO KEEP THEIR CUSTOMERS ACCESSORIZED FROM HEAD TO TOE.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• LOOKING YOUNGER; WITH A NEW LINE OF STYLISH SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN, DEXTER IS APPEALING TO A YOUNGER, MORE FASHION-CONSCIOUS CLIENTELE.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• FRONT RUNNER; BEVERLY HILLS SHOE HAS POSITIONED STYLISH BACCO BUCCI AS ITS PREMIER MEN'S BRAND.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• AND COMFORT TO BOOT; TRADITIONAL BOOT COMPANIES ARE BRANCHING OUT WITH COMFORT-CASUAL FOOTWEAR.(Product Announcement)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• WHAT A DISPLAY! NEW YORK RETAILERS PULLED THE STOPS ON THEIR HOLIDAY WINDOWS.(Brief Article)
• TIMELESS TRENDS.
  by Carr, Debra
• MODEL DESIGNER; IN THE FOUR YEARS SINCE SHE GAVE UP A MODELING CAREER TO START HER OWN BUSINESS, MICHELLE MASON HAS TAKEN THE WEST COAST FASHION SCENE BY STORM WITH HER SUPER-COOL WOMEN'S SHOES.
  by LoRusso, Maryann
• KENNETH COLE GETS INTO SPORTS, READIES MEDIA ADS FOR REACTION.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• STREET TALK; WALL STREET ANALYSTS DISCUSS THE COMPLEXITIES OF JUDGING FOOTWEAR STOCKS.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• ADIDAS VETOES APPAREL LABEL IN FAVOR OF LEISUREWEAR LINE.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• FERRAGAMO PICKS SAN FRANCISCO FOR U.S. FLAGSHIP.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• JUST FOR FEET STOPS TRADING ON NASDAQ AS 4TH QUARTER RESULTS ARE DELAYED.
• ADAMS STAGES COMEBACK WITH THREE NEW BRANDS.(Brief Article)
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• SCHWARTZ BIDS ADIEU TO NINE WEST.(Brief Article)
• KEEPING UP THE PACE; WITH AGING BABY BOOMERS EMBRACING THE SPORT, THE WALKING CATEGORY IS EXPECTED TO MAKE FURTHER STRIDES.(Brief Article)
  by Carr, Debra
• [7] THE 2000/2001 INDUSTRY DIRECTORY.
• NINA WILL USE SEVEN STAR BRAND IN STELLAR BID FOR JUNIOR MARKET.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• ALL IN THE FAMILY.
  by Kleinman, Rebecca
• THE 2000/2001 INDUSTRY DIRECTORY.
• VANS NET UP 8%, AS SALES LEAP 27%.(2nd quarter of 1999)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• CO-FOUNDER OF NIKE DIES CHRISTMAS EVE.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• NET NUPTIALS; WHY THE HIPPEST BRIDES ARE NOW TURNING TO THE INTERNET TO FIND THE PERFECT WEDDING-DAY SHOES.
  by Speier, Susanna
• SHOONER OR LATER; A MIX OF CURRENT FASHION-COMFORT BRANDS GIVES ONE BRITISH CHAIN A CASUAL-LIFESTYLE APPEAL.
  by Anniss, Elisa
• RETAIL FORECAST SAYS A GOOD HOLIDAY 2000 WON'T BEAT '99 SEASON.(Brief Article)
  by YOUNG, VICKI M.
• TENNIS, ANYONE? IT'S ONE OF THE HOTTEST SPORTS AND HAS CHURNED OUT MANY INTRIGUING CELEBRITIES. NOW ALL THE TENNIS CATEGORY NEEDS IS SOME NEW PRODUCT AND SUPPORT FROM MORE LIFESTYLE-ORIENTED RETAILERS.
  by Carr, Debra
• RUNNING MAN; ENTREPRENEUR ALVARO GALLEGOS OFFERS A COMFORTABLE ALTERNATIVE TO THE AVERAGE RUNNING SHOE.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• TRIPPING ABROAD; DESIGNER CATRIONA FLETCHER LEARNED THE ROPES IN PARIS AND GOT HER BUSINESS OFF THE GROUND IN LONDON. NOW SHE'S LOOKING TO THE UNITED STATES TO MAKE HER FASHION IMPRINT.
  by ANNISS, ELISA
• ROCKY 4TH QTR. FIGURES FORGE AHEAD.(Rocky Shoes & Boots Inc.)(Brief Article)
• LARRY'S LOOKS TO THE FUTURE; AT FIFTY, THE TEXAS-BASED RETAILER SOLIDIFIES ITS PLACE AS THE NATION'S MOST INFLUENTIAL INDEPENDENT.(Larry's Shoes)
  by Richardson, Lynne
• HAPPY TRAILS; THE LATEST TRAIL RUNNERS COMBINE EXCITING NEW STYLING WITH ULTRA-TECHNICAL FEATURES THAT WERE ONCE USED ONLY FOR HIKING OR MOUNTAINEERING FOOTWEAR.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Carr, Debra
• OUT OF BOUNDS; CLARKS ENGLAND IS CHARTING A NEW COURSE WITH UPDATED PRODUCT TARGETED TO A YOUNGER, SAVVIER CUSTOMER.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• URBAN COWGIRL.
• HEADING WEST.(women's cowboy boots)(Brief Article)
• FINISH LINE'S FOOTWEAR DOES WELL, DESPITE RED INK FROM APPAREL BIZ.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• ENGLISH LEATHER; BRITISH LEATHERGOODS DESIGNER BILL AMBERG IS BRINGING HIS EXTRAVAGANT ACCESSORIES -- AND THE PROMISE OF A NEW FOOTWEAR LINE -- TO NEW YORK.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Fallon, James
• JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN.
• OPENING ACTS; HOLLY WOULD HITS THE GROUND RUNNING; SHOES FIT FOR A MUSEUM; HANDBAG MANIA HITS THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY.
  by Carmichael, Celia; Mooney, Jennifer
• SEYCHELLES PUTS BEACH CLUB IN JUNIOR LEAGUE.
• BABY STEPS; CHILDREN'S VENDORS ARE MAKING STRIDES IN THE KIDS MARKET WITH FASHIONABLE, INNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCT.
  by Carmichael, Celia
• DANIEL GREEN INKS AGREEMENT TO BUY L.B. EVANS SHOE LINES.(Company Business and Marketing)
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• FUTURE SHOCK; THE NEXT 50 YEARS WILL BRING RADICAL CHANGES TO THE SHOE INDUSTRY.
  by Rossi, William
• GETTING AROUND; FOR MANY OUTDOOR BRANDS, LIGHT HIKERS ARE THE POPULAR SEGUE INTO NEW MARKETS.
  by Carr, Debra
• SKECHERS DEBUTS SHOWCASE UNITS ON N.Y.'S 34TH ST., UNIVERSAL CITY; HIGH- ENERGY SITES PART OF LONG-REACHING PLAN FOR TOURIST HOT SPOTS.(Brief Article)
  by PLOTKIN, AMANDA
• MAKING A PLAY; WITH HIP NEW PRODUCT, A TRIO OF CHILDREN'S VENDORS PUT FASHION IN A NICHE.(Steve Madden Ltd)
  by Carmichael, Celia
• THE FASHIONABLE WORLD OF DONALD J PLINER COMES TOGETHER IN LARGER NEW YORK HQ.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by PLOTKIN, AMANDA
• SIMPLY SIMON; IT'S AN EASY FORMULA -- COMFORT SHOES WITH A FASHION TWIST -- BUT IT WORKS FOR ONE NEW ENGLAND RETAILER.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Allen, Carolyn J.
• [5] THE 2000/2001 INDUSTRY DIRECTORY.
• WHY NIKE'S SHARING THE SWOOSH.
• KEEPING TRACK.
• THE 2000/2001 INDUSTRY DIRECTORY.
• ENGLISH ECCENTRICS.(fashion designers offer innovative women's footwear)(Brief Article)
• MIAMI RHAPSODY; THE PANAMERICAN LEATHER FAIR HAS BEEFED UP ITS FLOOR SPACE AND ADDED A NEW SECTION FOR 2000.
  by Carr, Debra
• ARTEMIS SIGNS DEALS TO EXTEND SOAPS' GLOBAL REACH.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• WOOLING WORKERS; IN THIS JOB SEEKER'S ECONOMY, RETAILERS WILL GO TO GREAT LENGTHS ATTRACT AND KEEP GOOD EMPLOYEES. JUST WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE THESE FICKLE STAFFERS HAPPY, AND HOW LONG WILL THEY HAVE THE UPPER HAND?
  by Carmichael, Celia
• TWO INSOLE RIVALS IN COURT BATTLE OVER PRICE BOOK.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• EYE ON TEXAS.
  by Cannon, Deborah
• NEW AND IMPROVED; WITH A NEW SKATEPARK AND A NEW HEAD DESIGNER, VANS IS ANXIOUS TO TAKE A GROWING BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
  by Carr, Debra
• LIFE IN THE FAST LANE; FOOTWEAR COMPANIES REVAMP THEIR IMAGES IN ORDER TO CATER TO A NEW BREED OF YOUNG CONSUMER.
  by Tielis, Laurel
• IN STITCHES; EMBROIDERY IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST EMBELLISHMENTS FOR SPRING 2000.(Brief Article)
  by Mooney, Jennifer
• ELEMENTS OF STYLE; THE LATEST TECHY INNOVATIONS ARE RAISING THE COMFORT BAR.(Portania USA)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• TRACK 'N TRAIL PARES 42 STORES IN EFFORT TO SPUR TURNAROUND.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• GOLDEN YEAR.(Clarks' Desert Boot)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• HARVEY FRIEDLAND.
• MAHLER'S OVERTURE; UNDER THE DIRECTION OF ITS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT, JOHNSTON & MURPHY IS FINE-TUNING ITS IMAGE.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• DECEMBER SALES SAVED BY 11TH-HOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.
  by SOLNIK, CLAUDE
• ABBADABBA-DO; ABBADABBA'S, A HIP ATLANTA CHAIN, OFFERS HARD-TO-FIND COMFORT STYLES THAT CATER TO A FASHION-SAVVY CROWD.(Brief Article)
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• MULLINS, SIU PROMOTED AT FOOTWEAR NEWS.
• STREET TALK.
• WEATHER OR NOT; WEATHERPROOF IS TEAMING WITH NOMAD TO MARKET A NEW LINE OF TECHNICAL FOOTWEAR DESIGNED TO BATTLE THE ELEMENTS.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• THE PROBLEM OR THE SOLUTION?
• THE RIGHT FIT; ACCORDING TO THE OWNERS OF FLORIDA'S THE SHOE BOX, CONSUMERS MUST FORGET THEIR PREVIOUS COMFORT STANDARDS AND BE TRUE TO THEIR FEET.(Company Business and Marketing)
  by Conaway, Fran

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