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Articles in February, 2005 issue of Footwear News

• SHOE FIRMS UNVEIL STRONG Q4 EARNINGS.(Kenneth Cole Productions)
  by Sargent, Lydia
• EYEING AN EVEN BIGGER GIANT; AS FEDERATED CLOSED IN ON MAY, INDEPENDENTS SPOKE OUT ON THE IMPACT OF THE MEGA-MERGER.(Federated Department Stores Inc.)(May Department Stores Co.)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• KICK-START; ALTHOUGH SOCCER ISN'T AS POPULAR STATESIDE AS IT IS IN EUROPE, SOME U.K. SOCCER-SHOE BRANDS ARE AIMING THEIR HIGH-QUALITY FASHION SHOES AT AMERICA'S MALE ELITE.
• STRIKING GOLD; A FAMILY BRINGS DOWNTOWN STYLE TO THE EDGE OF A TRENDY BROOKLYN NEIGHBORHOOD.(Shoe Mine)(Company Profile)
  by Burns, Nick
• MAINE ATTRACTION; EASTLAND SHOE IS STILL A FAMILY AFFAIR -- EVEN AS IT CELEBRATES THE BIG 5-0.(Eastland Shoe Manufacturing Corp.)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• CHANGING THE CHANNEL; DETERMINED TO SHED BLOOMINGDALE'S OLD DEPARTMENT-STORE IMAGE, CHAIRMAN AND CEO MICHAEL GOULD IS FORGING AHEAD WITH A FRESH FOCUS ON NEW PRODUCT AND AN UPSCALE VISION FOR THE FOOTWEAR BUSINESS AT ITS 36 STORES.(Interview)
  by Owens, Jennifer
• CONTRIBUTORS.
• TREND: SPORTS CHANNEL.(Brief Article)
• CHILDREN'S BUZZ: THE SHOW MUST GO ON... DOCTOR'S ORDERS... WALK THIS WAY...(See Kai Run)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• WALK OF FAME: CELEBS TAKE BIG STEPS INTO SHOES.(Titan Industries)
  by Abel, Katie
• RETAILERS, VENDORS ADJUSTING TO HIGHER CURRENCY RATES.(Brief Article)
  by Taylor, Sarah
• WOMEN'S BUZZ: METRO-CESSORIES...MADE IN ITALY...SOLD-OUT AFFAIR.(Duccio Del Duca)( New York Transit Museum )
• LEARNING CHINESE; HE MAY HAVE BEEN BORN AND RAISED IN ENGLAND, BUT FOR TERRA PLANA'S GALAHAD CLARK, CHINA IS AS GOOD AS HOME.
  by Anniss, Elisa
• INSIDER: FIRST IN SHOW...SHOES 4 WIDOWS...ALSO ON THE CATWALK.(meshed brief)
  by Russak, Brian
• MALE DASHING.(Brief Article)
• ATHLETIC BUZZ: SPOT ON...FASHION FRONT.(Hummel)
• INSIDER.(celebrities and footwear)
  by Baran, Michelle; Russak, Brian; Taylor, Sarah
• OPTIMAL BENEFIT; PROPONENTS SAY NEW SOFTWARE COULD HELP RETAILERS PREDICT MARKDOWNS AND REORDERS BETTER -- AND EVEN FINE TUNE THEIR PRODUCT MIX.(optimization software)
  by Millstein, Marc
• NIKE TO INTRODUCE; NEW STARTER STYLES TO MASS RETAILERS.(Brief Article)
  by Bowers, Katherine
• GIRL POWER; WITH THE RIGHT MIX OF FASHION AND PERFORMANCE, THREE FOOTWEAR DESIGNERS ARE STAYING TRUE TO THEIR CORE CONSUMER: GIRLS WHO SKATE, OR JUST WANT TO LOOK LIKE THEY DO.(Mark Haskins; Kristin Young; Elaine Hill)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• WHAT'S UP, STUD?(Carmen Ho)
  by Mooney, Jennifer
• FACES: SHOES AND SUNDANCE MAKE A GREAT MATCH ... KEDS & MISCHA ... SHOWROOM SOIREES WITH BEN SHERMAN, ROSSIMODA.
  by Russak, Brian
• GDS SHIFTS SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER SHOW.(GDS International Footwear Fair)(Brief Article)
• CHAIN REACTION; IN LESS THAN FIVE YEARS, FOOT SOLUTIONS HAS CREATED A BLUEPRINT FOR COMFORT THAT IS QUICKLY SPREADING NATIONWIDE.(Company Profile)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• THE FN LIST: HIT FLICKS: TOP-GROSSING FILMS OF ALL TIME IN U.S.
• TWO/TEN BESTOWS INAUGURAL INFANTINO AWARD.(Two/Ten Interational Footwear Foundation)(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• WELL ROOTED; A REFOCUSED AND REENERGIZED JOHNSTON & MURPHY IS EXPANDING ITS CUSTOMER BASE BY STRATEGICALLY MIXING THE OLD WITH THE NEW.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• BRIGHT LIGHTS.(men's footwear)(Brief Article)
• FLYING HIGHER; BCBG MAX AZRIA IS PUSHING ITS WAY INTO THE DESIGNER MARKET WITH BETTER-QUALITY SHOES -- AND HEFTIER PRICE TAGS.
  by Baran, Michelle
• ANTIQUE BOUTIQUE; FALL PROMISES LADYLIKE LOOKS EMBELLISHED WITH VINTAGE-INSPIRED DETAILS WORTHY OF A STARLET'S BOUDOIR.
• FINDING WORTH IN PALM BEACH; ATTRACTING A MIX OF LOCALS, TOURISTS AND CELEBRITY SHOPPERS, THIS COASTAL ENCLAVE'S TONIEST STREET IS BECOMING A PRIME RETAIL DESTINATION FOR LUXE DEPARTMENT STORES AND UPSCALE FOOTWEAR BOUTIQUES LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR REACH.
  by Kleinman, Rebecca
• A WINNING COMBINATION? FOOTWEAR VENDORS WEIGH IMPACT OF POSSIBLE MAY/FEDERATED MARRIAGE.(May Department Stores Co. and Federated Department Stores Inc.)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• ON MY OWN; DESIGNER CAROLINE DEBAERE HAS FOUND THE SECRET TO SERVICING A DIVERSE FREELANCE CLIENT ROSTER WITHOUT COMPROMISING EXCLUSIVITY.(Interview)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• TREND: SNOW DAY.(Brief Article)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• NIKE "PIGEON" SHOE SPURS BIG REACTION.(Nike Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Sargent, Lydia
• COLOR CODE.(men's clothing)(Brief Article)
• GLORY DAYS: FN STEPS BACK IN TIME WITH CHARLES JOURDAN ALUMNI TO REMINISCE ABOUT ITS HEYDAY.(Interview)
  by Anniss, Elisa
• THE REAL DEAL; VINTAGE CASUAL AND DRESS LOOKS ARE DESTINED TO MAKE A COMEBACK THIS SEASON AS YOUNG CONSUMERS REDISCOVER THEIR FASHION RICHES.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• MAJOR FOOTWEAR FIRMS POST HEALTHY EARNINGS INCREASES.(Columbia)
  by Sargent, Lydia
• TRAFFIC SIGNS; WITH THE CONSUMER FIRMLY IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, FRUSTRATED RETAILERS STRUGGLE TO MAP THE ROAD AHEAD.
  by Atmore, Michael
• RACE FOR SPACE; IT'S A NECK-AND-NECK BATTLE AS NICHE RUNNING BRANDS DUKE IT OUT FOR TOP-SHELF PLACEMENT AT TOP SPECIALTY-RUNNING RETAILERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
  by Sakany, Lois
• VENDORS, RETAILERS UPBEAT AT ATLANTA FOOTWEAR SHOW.(North American Shoe & Accessory Market)(Brief Article)
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• FOOTNOTES: QUABAUG SPONSORS TWO TEN SCHOLARSHIP... ICSC AIDS TSUNAMI VICTIMS... MELISSA BACKS ART BASEL MIAMI...
• RBK PUMPS UP AD SPEND; THE BRAND'S NEW GLOBAL BRANDING CAMPAIGN WILL INCREASE AD DOLLARS BY 30 PERCENT THIS YEAR.
  by Carofano, Jennifer; Russak, Brian
• TREND: TEE TIME.(women footwear)(Brief Article)
• GOOD TASTE: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN.(Brief Article)
  by Taylor, Sarah
• LOSING GROUND; REAL-ESTATE DEVELOPERS ARE PLAYING FOR CONTROL OF RETAIL'S BIGGEST PRIZES: MALLS. BUT FOR THE FOOTWEAR FIRMS HOUSED THERE, IT COULD MEAN FEWER OPTIONS.
  by Weilheimer, Neil
• OFF THE BLOCK: TURNER OPTS TO KEEP ASG OWNERSHIP.(Jerry Turner, American Sporting Goods Co.)(Brief Article)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• JUST FOR HER; TIMBERLAND IS MOVING OUT OF THE WOODS WITH A MORE FASHIONABLE AND COMFORTABLE WOMEN'S LINE.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• STAR GAZING; RED-CARPET DIVA STAR JONES REYNOLDS DISHES ON HER SHOE CLOSETS, WHO'S HOT AND GETTING READY FOR THE OSCARS.(Interview)
  by Russak, Brian
• SEEING STARS.
• VENDORS SAY FICKLE JUNIORS' SHOPPERS WON'T BE PIGEONHOLED.(Brief Article)
  by Baran, Michelle
• TREND: CLOGGED UP.(womens footwear)(Brief Article)
  by Mooney, Jennifer
• BOYS' CLUB; TODAY, TEEN BOYS ARE FOLLOWING FASHION AS CLOSELY AS THEY DO SPORTS SCORES -- AND WINNING WITH NEW TRENDS.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• CHARLES JOURDAN TAPS NEW DESIGNER.(Charles Jourdan France)(Brief Article)
  by Anniss, Elisa
• ONE-STOP SHOPPING; MICHAEL THOMAS HAS FOUND A WAY TO HANG ONTO HIS CLIENTELE: OPEN A SECOND STORE DEDICATED TO THE TWEEN AND ADULT CONSUMER, AND WATCH THE CUSTOMERS -- AND SALES -- GROW.(Interview)
• HOCKEY CANCELLATION ICES LICENSED APPAREL.(Brief Article)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• MADISON, TOOTSIES TEAM UP IN TEXAS.(Brief Article)
• U.S. QUESTIONS JAPAN'S HIGH TARIFF RATES.
• FAMILY AFFAIR; THIS SEASON, DESIGNERS AREN'T LOOKING FAR FOR INSPIRATION, FINDING IT IN THEIR OWN ROOTS INSTEAD.
  by Anniss, Elisa
• OUTSIDE THE BOX; FROM BLOGS TO MIRRORS, EDGIER, LESS-TRADITIONAL MARKETING HELPS BRANDS BREAK THROUGH THE CLUTTER.
  by Russak, Brian
• TUNNEY TO REMAIN IN SHOE INDUSTRY.(Greg Tunney resigns from Phoenix Footwear Group)(Brief Article)
• COMFORT BUZZ: SOFT LANDING...TEAMWORK...WOMEN'S RIGHTS.(new collections)
• HEELING HOLLYWOOD; WHEN FOOTWEAR NEWS RAIDED THE CLOSETS OF SOME OF TODAY'S HOTTEST STARLETS, WE UNEARTHED HUNDREDS OF FABULOUS FOOTWEAR FINDS -- FROM JESSICA SIMPSON'S SILVER LOUBOUTINS TO MISCHA BARTON'S $1,000 MARC JACOBS HEELS.
  by Bell, Carrie; Russak, Brian
• RETAIL DIARY: FN SHOPS WSA WITH SAXON SHOES.
  by DeMazza, Matt
• FACES: FOOTWEAR EXECS TAKE TO THE FLOOR ... CHINESE LAUNDRY PARTIES INTO THE NIGHT ... AND THREE "GLASS SLIPPERS" ARE DISCOVERED.(World Shoe Association)(Brief Article)
  by Sargent, Lydia
• JUNIORS' CHIC; CHARLES DAVID IS HEALING ITS SEPARATION ANXIETY BY LAUNCHING A NEW JUNIORS' BRAND.
  by Baran, Michelle
• MALE OUTLOOK; TAILORED LOOKS ARE BACK FOR FALL '05. THIS TIME AROUND, CASUAL AND DRESS ELEMENTS COMBINE FOR A HIPPER TAKE ON DRESSING UP.
• KIA GROUP SNAGS AKADEMIKS LICENSE.
• DIAMOND JUBILEE: FN AT 60.(Brief Article)
• A CLUB OF ONE; ROBERT BURKE HAS MARRIED AN EXCLUSIVE, BOUTIQUE SENSIBILITY WITH BIG-TIME BUZZ AND MAJOR FASHION CONNECTIONS TO ELEVATE LUXE NEW YORK RETAIL DESTINATION BERGDORF GOODMAN.(Bergdorf Goodman Inc.)(Interview)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• HOT NUMBERS.(company earnings)(footwear)
• COLOR, FASHION DOMINATE NEW STYLES AT OR SHOW.(Outdoor Retailer show)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• SITTING PRETTY; THERE'S NOTHING PLAIN ABOUT JANE BROWN. HER NAMESAKE LINE IS ON A ROLL, AND SHE'S GEARING UP TO LAUNCH A BRIDGE COLLECTION THIS WEEK.(Interview)
  by Anniss, Elisa
• GUY TALK; UNDERSTANDING THE TASTES OF MALE SHOPPERS IS RELATIVELY EASY, BUT SELLING TO THEM TAKES PRECISE KNOW-HOW. THREE INDEPENDENTS TALK OPENLY ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF THE MEN'S MARKET.(panel discussion)(Panel Discussion)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• FASHION FIRST'S SOFT LAUNCH.
• MOVIN' ON UP; FOR ONE TEEN SHOE FANATIC, AGE HAS BROUGHT A LOVE OF BOTH MARC AND MANOLO. FN REVISITS A YOUNG SHOPPER -- AND HER CLOSET -- THREE YEARS LATER.(Carson Feld)
  by Carofano, Jennifer