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Articles in September, 2004 issue of Footwear News

• NEW YORK RUNWAY SPRING '05; INSPIRED BY EVERYTHING FROM THEIR BACKYARD FLOWER GARDEN TO THE GREEK ISLE OF SANTORINI, DESIGNERS SCALED NEW HEIGHTS FOR SPRING '05 WITH THEIR FRESH TAKES ON FEMININITY, COLOR AND THE OLD CLASSIC -- SEX APPEAL.
• SHOP TALK: RAFE ADDS TOKYO SHOP...BROOKLYN GETS MORE GOOD FOOTING...MEET OSCAR DE LA RENTA, RETAILER.(Rafe Totengco, Good Footing Adventure)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• FACES: KIM, PATRICIA, VICTORIA AT CANDIE'S ... REEBOK'S 25TH ... MISS USA & NEW BALANCE ... RAFE'S BUYING CLUB ... SKX IN NYC.(Brief Article)
  by Russak, Brian
• MIDEC EXHIBITORS HOPE FOR BETTER '05.
  by Foreman, Katya
• TURNING POINT; RUPERT SANDERSON DISCUSSES ONE OF THE MOST PIVOTAL YEARS IN HIS FOOTWEAR CAREER.(Interview)
  by Anniss, Elisa
• LUXE FIRMS CLICKING ONLINE TO UP SALES.
  by Baran, Michelle
• BODY AND SOLE; RETAILER AND PEDORTHIST PEG SWISHER ADMITS THAT SHE DOESN'T ALWAYS GIVE THE CUSTOMER WHAT THEY WANT.
• HURRICANES STALL SEPTEMBER SALES SALES; FOOTWEAR RETAILERS COULD TAKE AN ADDITIONAL HIT WITH MORE STORMS EXPECTED TO STRIKE THE SOUTHEAST.
• MATERIALS & COMPONENTS: BUZZ.(Vibram new products, Zip It Gear)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• GDS BUYERS UPBEAT.(Brief Article)
  by Abel, Katie; Anniss, Elisa
• OLYMPIC STYLES FAIL TO LIFT STORES; DESPITE SLUGGISH DEMAND FOR GAMES-RELATED MERCHANDISE, OVERALL ATHLETIC SALES REMAIN STRONG.(sales of Olympics related products)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• HURRICANES SLAM FLORIDA STORES; RETAILERS LARGE AND SMALL HAVE BEEN REPORTING MAJOR SALES LOSSES IN WAKE OF HURRICANE FRANCES.
  by Baran, Michelle
• CONVENTION BLUES: RETAILERS LAMENT GOP DISRUPTIONS.
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• WHAT'S SELLING: ATLANTA.(top shoe brands)
• THE WILD SIDE; BY TAKING A MORE FASHION-DRIVEN PATH, HELLE COMFORT IS MAKING TRACKS FOR TREMENDOUS SALES GROWTH.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• THE NEXT CHAPTER: HOW TO INCORPORATE LABOR RIGHTS NEEDS.
  by Niemi, Wayne
• ROCA ROCKS PRO-KEDS.(Rocawear)
• REEBOK UNVEILS NEW ADS.(Reebok International Ltd.)(Chivas Rayadas Del Guadalajara)(Brief Article)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• NEW YORK RETAILERS REPORT SLUGGISH TAX-FREE WEEK SALES.
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• EURO'S STING SPURS RETAILERS TO CANCEL TRADE-SHOW PLANS.(MICAM shows )
  by Baran, Michelle
• COURTING BRAZIL; AS CHILDREN'S RETAILERS LOOK FOR HIGH-QUALITY, LOW-PRICE SHOES, TWO BRAZILIAN BRANDS ARE MAKING THEIR MOVE.
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• THE BIG EASY; FOR BECCA GUTWIRTH, COMFORT RULES BOTH DAY AND NIGHT.(Brief Article)
• GLOBAL VISION.(Carmen Marc Valvo's footwear line)(Brief Article)
• TEAM PLAYER; W.L. GORE'S MATT SCHREINER EXPLAINS WHY BEING A COMPONENT SUPPLIER IS NO LONGER ENOUGH IN TODAY'S COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE.(Interview)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• PITTI IMMAGINE CLOSES MODA PELLE.(Brief Article)
  by Epiro, Stephanie
• THE MOD SQUAD; THE LOWDOWN ON FOUR UP-AND-COMING DESIGNERS WHO ARE READY TO ROCK THE SHOE INDUSTRY.
• THE FN LIST: FLYING HIGH; TOP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS BY 2003 RETAIL SALES.
• FRESH CUTS.(Pollini's product)(Brief Article)
• INSIDER: JACKPOT...SM@VMA...MORE VMA HITS.
  by Russak, Brian
• THE FN LIST: COLLEGE TRY; THE 10 MOST WELL-EDUCATED U.S. AREAS.
• FIRMS UPBEAT AT KIDS' SHOW.(footwear)(Brief Article)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• FOOTNOTES: GENESCO PREZ RINGS NYSE BELL...HEELING SPORTS GETS BUSINESS AWARD...PUMA INKS CONTRACT WITH FERRARI.(Hal Pennington, International Business Achievement Award)(Brief Article)
• OBITUARY: ROBERT SAVAGE, 67.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
• RHONDA BROWN ON GROWTH, DOMINANCE AND MAXWELL SHOE.(acquisition of Maxwell Shoe Company Inc.)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• INSIDER: OUT IN NYC...BOOT MAN...CLOSED OPEN.
  by Russak, Brian
• ON THE HUNT; BUYERS REVEAL THE BRANDS, STYLES AND COLORS ON THEIR GDS AND MICAM SHOPPING LISTS.
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• MEDIA BANK: BIG TOP...STARRING ROLES...KEEPING PACE.
  by Russak, Brian
• GROUND LEVEL.(New fashion trends for shoes)(Brief Article)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• ACCESSORIES COUNCIL NAMES ACE WINNERS.(Brief Article)
  by Abel, Katie
• TECH SPECS; FOUR DIVERSE BRANDS REVEAL THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF THEIR LATEST TECHNOLOGIES.(Multi Contour System)(Bruise Control)(AsoSorb)
  by Carofano, Jennifer; Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• FORMER VANS VP FACING CHARGES; THE SOURCING EXEC AND A CONSULTANT ALLEGEDLY DEMANDED KICKBACKS FROM CHINESE FACTORIES.(Scott Brabson)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• SHOW STOPPERS; JUST IN TIME FOR GDS AND MICAM, A SLEW OF NEW ITEMS HAVE ARRIVED -- FROM SHOES TO BOOKS TO EXHIBITIONS.
  by Anniss, Elisa
• KALINSKY REFUTES JEFFREY SALE RUMORS.(Brief Article)
  by Abel, Katie
• KEY SHOE EXEC TO EXIT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE.(Susan Pellish-Thaler)(Brief Article)
  by Abel, Katie
• FACES: ANDY AND SERENA HOLD COURT IN NYC ... PARIS DOES THE VMAS ... CFDA'S NEW MEMBERS ... ICE CREAM SCOOPS ... POP STARS LOVE SHOES.(Brief Article)
  by Russak, Brian
• PRICES HIGHER AT MICAM.
  by Taylor, Sarah
• TRUCKER-HAT BRAND VON DUTCH SIGNS COLLECTIVE SHOE DEAL.(Collective Licensing International, F.E.E.T Group)(Brief Article)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• SURF, SKATE VENDORS COURT WOMEN AT ASR.(surfing, skating equipment marketing)(Brief Article)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• THE FN LIST: DIAMOND DISTRICTS; MOST EXPENSIVE STREETS IN 10 NORTH AMERICAN CITIES.
  by DeMazza, Matt
• VENDOR REACTION MIXED AT CHINA SHOE FAIR.
  by Movius, Lisa
• CLASSIC SOLE; FROM BERLIN TO TOKYO, FN TRACKS DOWN FOUR OF THE HOTTEST VINTAGE SHOE STORES IN THE WORLD.
  by Anniss, Elisa; Hirano, Koji
• AT YOUR SERVICE; INDEPENDENTS: ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET AND I GUARANTEE THE CUSTOMER WILL BE YOURS FOR LIFE.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• DATE CLASH IMPACTS TRAFFIC AT GDS SHOW.(GDS International Shoe Fair )
• APPEARING ONLY ON FOOTWEARNEWS.COM.(Brief Article)
• PAMELA ANDERSON DEBUTS LEATHER-FREE LINE.(Top Industries)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• INSIDER: SHOWGIRL?...IN THE WORKS...SHOE BITES.
  by Russak, Brian
• SHOP TALK: MODELL'S BOWS IN BALITIMORE...ABERCROMBIE & FITCH TO REPLACE FENDI ON FIFTH AVENUE...A TOUCH OF ELEGANCE HELPS TO REVITALIZE CALIF. TOWN.(Elegant Sole opened new shop)(Hansel and Gretel expanding into footwear)(Baltimore Ravens expanding it
• ANALYSTS: MASS COMPETITION CONTINUES TO HINDER PAYLESS.(Payless ShoeSource Inc.)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• TRUE COLORS.(Brief Article)
• SCOOPS: NEW YORK FASHION WEEK.
  by Davis, Georgia Alexandra; Russak, Brian
• THE FN LIST: PAY DAY; FOOTWEAR'S HIGHEST-PAID EXECS.
• NEUTRAL TERRITORY.(footwear trends)(Brief Article)
• SPANISH LULLABY.(Brief Article)
• COLOR ME PRETTY.(Brief Article)
• KEEPING TRACK.(footwear industry appointments, Penny Loves Kenny)
• FOOTNOTES: NIKE DONATES $37.3 MILLION TO CHARITY IN '04...TIMBERLAND GIVES BACK...CHINESE FIRM LAUNCHES NEW FOOTWEAR VENTURE.(3C International)
• LIVING COLOR.(Brief Article)
• INSIDER: EMMY HEEL HITS...SHOP GIRL...PARIS IN FALL.(footwear campaigns)
  by Russak, Brian
• COMFORT BUZZ: OUTSIDE THE BOX...KEY COORDINATES...WASH AND WEAR.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• KEEPING TRACK.
• NIKE PROVES UNBEATABLE IN FIRST QUARTER.(Brief Article)
  by Adamsak, Phil
• CUSHY JOB; NOW THAT FOOT PETALS HAS REVOLUTIONIZED THE INSOLE INDUSTRY, THE COMPANY'S FOUNDER IS CHARGING AHEAD WITH BIGGER PLANS.(Foot Petals)
  by Taylor, Sarah
• HURRICANE FORCES SMOTA TO DELAY SHOW.(Shoe Market of the Americas)(trade show postponed)(Brief Article)
  by Baran, Michelle
• APPAREL BOUTIQUES SPELL BIG BUSINESS FOR MAGIC VENDORS.
  by Niemi, Wayne
• STELLA MCCARTNEY UNVEILS NEW ADIDAS LINE; THE FOOTWEAR PORTION OF THE NEW LINE WILL FEATURE SEVEN STYLES, INCLUDING GYMNASTICS, YOGA, RUNNING AND GENERAL WORKOUT SHOES.
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• DELEGATES DISH.
  by Baran, Michelle