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Articles in August, 2005 issue of Footwear News

• ROBUST SALES BOOST GENESCO IN Q2.(Brief Article)
  by Owens, Jennifer
• HOT NUMBERS.(Foot Locker Europe B.V., Sports Authority Inc. and Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc.'s profits)
• DECKERS APPOINTS NEW TEVA PRESIDENT.(Deckers Outdoor Corp. appoints Carlo Lingiardi)(Brief Article)
• ARABIAN SIGHTS; WOMEN'S : WITH HER GROWING EAST-MEETS-WEST COLLECTION, KARINE ARABIAN HAS HER EYES ON ATTRACTING THE ATTENTION OF LARGER DEPARTMENT STORES.
  by Baran, Michelle
• JOSEF SEIBEL INKS DEAL FOR ROMIKA.(Josef Seibel North America)(Romika Shoes GmbH)(Brief Article)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• HEAD OF THE CLASS; WOMEN'S : AT PRIME AND PROPER FINISHING SCHOOL, THERE ARE NO TEACHERS OR TEXTBOOKS, JUST A GROUP OF FRESHMAN DESIGNERS UNITED IN THEIR PASSION FOR SHOES AND THEIR LACK OF, WELL, RESOURCES.(Prime and Proper collection showroom)
  by Baran, Michelle
• GRAPHIC DISPLAY; ATHLETIC : DRAWING ON HIS LOVE OF DESIGN AND SNEAKERS, A SAN FRANCISCO-BASED ARTIST; IS CREATING AN EYE-CATCHING NICHE ALL HIS OWN.(JB Classics)
• WEDGED IN.(Brief Article)
• LOOK SHARP; MEN'S : A SARTORIAL SHIFT TO DRESSING UP BEFORE STEPPING OUT FOR A NIGHT ON THE TOWN HAS FASHION-CONSCIOUS URBAN CONSUMERS RETHINKING THEIR FOOTWEAR.
  by Sakany, Lois
• MARTIN KEEN BACK WITH NEW OUTDOOR BRAND.
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• CONTRIBUTORS.
• TOP NOTCH; MEN'S : UPSCALE BRANDS ARE FINDING THERE ARE NO LIMITS WHEN IT COMES TO LUXURY, AS CONSUMERS CONTINUE TO TRADE UP.(labels attracting consumers)(luxurious materials sales)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• VF CORP. SHINES IN Q2.(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• AT YOUR SERVICE; RETAIL PROFILE : CALIFORNIA-BASED RETAILER JOHN RIKER HAS MADE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AN ART FORM, PROVIDING ATTENTION AND SELECTION.
• BOTTOMS UP; CLOSET CASE : WITH AN EYE TOWARD WORKDAY FASHION, PAUL SIU GETS DRESSED FEET FIRST.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• WANDERLUST.( spring and resort '06 collections)(Brief Article)
• SKECHERS SOARS IN SECOND QUARTER.(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• LADIES WHO LUXE; SHOPPER DIARY : FOR THE MODERN JET-SETTING WOMAN, STATUS-DRIVEN BUYING HABITS HAVE EVOLVED INTO A HUNT FOR THE UNIQUE -- AND THE PERSONAL. SIMPLY PUT, THESE SHOPPERS KNOW WHAT THEY WANT.
  by Newman, Eric
• SHOE CARNIVAL EARNINGS SOAR.(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• HARBOR LIGHTS; THEY ARE WEARING : WHEN IT COMES TO SHIPSHAPE ATTIRE, BOAT SHOES ARE STILL THE NO. 1 FOOTWEAR CHOICE ON THE HIGH SEAS FOR SAILORS AT THE BOSTON SAILING CENTER.
  by Brumback, Nancy
• DIDDY DOES SHOES: SEAN JOHN'S BIG GROWTH PLANS.
  by Abel, Katie
• BEST IN SHOW.(Brief Article)
• RABOTIN, ROSE REACH SETTLEMENT.(Thierry Rabotin)(Taryn Rose)(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• FAMILY MATTERS; FROM CELEBRITY DEALS TO THE WEB, THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOOTWEAR EXECS IS TAKING FAR MORE CHANCES WITH THEIR FAMILY BUSINESSES. BUT WILL THE RISKS THAT THEIR PARENTS NEVER ENVISIONED PAY OFF?(family business)
  by Elphinstone, J.W.
• GETTING PREPPED; 10 QUESTIONS : MODERN AMUSEMENT HAS FOUND THE PERFECT PARTNER IN SPERRY TOP-SIDER.(Interview)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• THE STARTING LINE: EXETER'S BIG PLANS FOR MASS MARKET.
• 4 PICKS.(Kenneth Cole Signature new fragrant shoes)(Me and You and Everyone We Know premier)(Puma introduced a new golf shoe brand)
  by Carofano, Jennifer; Russak, Brian; Shepherd, Nia
• INSIDER.(footwear industry marketing )
  by Russak, Brian
• SPEAKING OUT; HERBERT HAINER AND PAUL FIREMAN VISIT NEW YORK AND BOSTON TO TOUT THE MERGER.(Reebok International Ltd., adidas-Salomon AG)(Brief Article)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• THE NEXT FRONTIER ; NEWSMAKERS : POISED TO HIT THE $1-BILLION SALES MARK THIS YEAR, WOLVERINE'S TIM O'DONOVAN ISN'T ABOUT TO LET HIS COMPANY REST ON ITS LAURELS. NEXT UP: NEW PRODUCT CATEGORIES, NEW ACQUISITIONS AND OTHER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.(Interview)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• SHOW STOPPERS.(Sergio Rossi's collection at World Shoe Association trade show)(Brief Article)
• SHOP TALK: GLOBAL FEET MARCHES TO SANTA MONICA... BOB ELLIS GETS NEW LOOK... FORMER OH MY SOLE OWNER OPENS LORIN.(Global Brand Marketing Inc., Bob Ellis Shoe Store)
• HOPPING ALONG; RETAIL: SLOW AND STEADY IS WINNING THE RACE FOR LEE SILVERMAN, WHOSE LAYMAN-FRIENDLY APPROACH TO RUNNING FOOTWEAR IS PUSHING HIM AHEAD.(JackRabbit)
  by McGregor, Paloma
• COSMETIC APPEAL; RETAIL SOLUTIONS : STORE OWNERS ARE LURING A YOUNGER CROWD WITH COMFORT SHOES THAT ARE STYLISH AND A PERFECT FIT.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• SUPERSIZING; MEN'S : THE INDUSTRY IS STARTING TO REALIZE THAT IN SOME CASES, BIGGER IS BETTER, AS CONSUMER DEMAND GROWS FOR WIDER-WIDTH -- AND MORE COMFORTABLE -- SHOES.(change in shoe size)(consumer demand for footwear)
  by Rachmansky, Anna
• FACES ; HUGO BOSS HITS THE ROOF IN NEW YORK ... GIUSEPPE TAKES PARIS ... ELLESSE, KANYE & SPORTIE LA ... LEAPING FOR SHOESHI .(Brief Article)
  by Russak, Brian
• PUMA TO PUMP UP FOR 2006; ATHLETIC BRAND IS TACKLING NEW MARKETS, FRESH CATEGORIES AND ACQUISITIONS TO SPUR GROWTH.
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• ONE IN A MILLION; ATHLETIC : SNEAKER BOUTIQUES ARE INCREASINGLY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO STAND OUT IN A SATURATED MARKET.
  by Messina, Kim
• MEETING OF MINDS; BARB'S WIRE : THE COMFORT INDUSTRY MUST MAINTAIN AN OPEN DIALOGUE WITH CONSUMERS TO REALLY UNDERSTAND THEIR NEEDS.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• TREND : WINGED VICTORY.(Brief Article)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• CLASSIC SALES SLOW FOR REEBOK IN Q2.(Brief Article)
• TIMBERLAND CLOSES IN ON DEAL FOR DANSKO.(Brief Article)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• DECKERS LOOKING FOR UGG TO REHEAT SALES AFTER SLUGGISH SECOND QUARTER.(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• EARTH TO ENGLAND; COMFORT : LAUNCHED BY ENTREPRENEURS WITH NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, LOVETHOSESHOES.COM IS FINDING THAT THE SKY'S THE LIMIT FOR THE ICONIC EARTH BRAND ABROAD.
  by Anniss, Elisa
• MEN'S BUZZ: INDIAN ODYSSEY... WORKING IT... DESIGNER THREESOME...
• STAR GAZING; RETAIL : LOS ANGELES' KITSON HAS MIXED FOOTWEAR, FAME AND FASHION INTO A SWIRL OF POP CULTURE THAT HAS CREATED A FRENZY AMONG SHOPPERS -- AND VENDORS.(Interview)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• SKECHERS SCORES KITSON SNEAKER DEAL.(Brief Article)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• BROWN LOOKS FOR STRONG B-T-S FINISH.(back-to-school)
  by Newman, Eric
• NAUTICAL BUZZ: DRY IDEA... ISLAND BREEZE... FATHOM THAT...(trade shows of footwear industry at spring '06)
• RUBEL UNVEILS NEW PLANS FOR PAYLESS.(Matt Rubel, Payless ShoeSource Inc.)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• MULTI-CULTI; EUROPEAN EYE : FROM GERMANS WORKING WITH PORTUGUESE FACTORIES TO ITALIANS MAKING SNEAKERS IN JAPAN -- EUROPE IS MIXING IT UP.
  by Anniss, Elisa
• ACCESSORIES GURU SHEILA BLOCK REMEMBERED.(Accessories Council's president)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• POSH PERKS; TONY RETAILERS ARE PAMPERING THEIR BIG SPENDERS WITH TRIPS, MASSAGES AND CASH REWARDS. BUT IS THE HIGH-STAKES GAME GETTING OUT OF HAND?(retailers trade and rewards)
  by Weilheimer, Neil
• TEE TIME; THEY ARE WEARING : FOR SOME, THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER ARE BEST SPENT ON THE LINKS. FOOTWEAR NEWS VISITED HILLCREST GOLF IN KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE, TO FIND OUT WHAT GOLFERS ARE SPORTING THIS SEASON.(Brief Article)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• JEFFREY'S NEW NORDSTROM FAMILY; AFTER SELLING HIS BOUTIQUES TO THE UPSCALE SEATTLE CHAIN, THE REVERED NEW YORK RETAILER BEGAN WORK AT THE DEPARTMENT STORE LAST WEEK.(Jeffrey Kalinsky)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• FOOTWEAR PRODUCERS LOOK BEYOND CHINA.
  by Clark, Evan
• ROCKPORT TO STAY ON COURSE; IT'S BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR COMFORT BRAND, PATERNO SAYS.(Rockport Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Abel, Katie
• FACES.(World Shoe Association trade show)(Brief Article)
  by Newman, Eric
• ADIDAS' REEBOK BUY LIKELY TO TRIGGER MORE CONSOLIDATION.
  by Niemi, Wayne
• ALDO'S AIDS EFFORT TAKES OFF.(Aldo Group Inc., YouthAIDS)(Brief Article)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• NEW MEETS OLD; WOMEN'S : WITH HER ROSTER OF 80 DESIGNER BRANDS, LE BON MARCHE'S JACQUELINE SEGAL CHAMPIONS THE BEST IN FOOTWEAR, FROM BIG NAMES TO EMERGING TALENTS.(Jacqueline Segal accessories at Le Bon Marche)
  by Anniss, Elisa
• WYNN BIG ; RETAIL : AT HIS NEW NAMESAKE CASINO AND RESORT, FAMED DEVELOPER STEVE WYNN'S BET ON EXCLUSIVE, HIGH-END RETAIL IS ALREADY PAYING OFF.(Wynn Las Vegas)
  by Herring, Allyson
• BACKTRACK; COMFORT : WHEN IT COMES TO TECHNOLOGY, WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN.(Spring-o-lators)
• QUALITY CONTROL; MEN'S : ONCE GUYS MAKE THAT INITIAL TRADE-UP TO BETTER-PRICED FOOTWEAR, THEIR SHOPPING IS LIKELY TO BE DRIVEN BY GOOD LOOKS THAT LAST -- WHATEVER THE PRICE.
  by Messina, Kim
• RETAIL REVOLUTION; NEWSMAKERS : ON A MISSION TO DIFFERENTIATE SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, VICE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF MERCHANT RON FRASCH IS REFASHIONING THE HIGH-END RETAILER TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF TODAY'S HIGH-END SHOPPER.(Interview)
  by Abel, Katie
• GENESCO AIMING TO HIT $2B MARK BY 2010.(Brief Article)
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• CLEAN SEASON; FROM SNEAKERS AND CASUALS TO MORE DRESSED-UP LOAFERS, OXFORDS AND BUCKS, BRIGHT, CLEAN WHITE WILL BE MAKING QUITE A STATEMENT COME SPRING '06.
• WHITE SPACE.
• EIGHT CHARGED IN REEBOK CASE.
• CAN CROCS TAKE A BITE OUT OF WALL STREET?(Crocs plans to be traded on the Nasdaq)
  by Abel, Katie
• VIVA PARIS; RETAIL : THE CITY OF LIGHT BOASTS THREE LEADING ARBITERS OF STYLE WHOSE INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THE REALM OF ORDINARY BOUTIQUES.
  by Anniss, Elisa
• CORRECTION.(Correction Notice)
• ET, VOILA! DESIGNER PASSIONS : IF HE HAD THE TIME, JEAN-MICHEL CAZABAT WOULD RUN A RESTAURANT IN ADDITION TO A SHOE COLLECTION, BUT FOR NOW, COOKING FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL HAVE TO DO.(designer cooking for friend)
  by Baran, Michelle
• OUTDOOR BUZZ: ROCK ON... FIVE ALIVE... RAIN DAY...(Merrell)(Kamik)
• BRAVE NEW WORLD; CHILDREN'S : NO INVENTORY, NO PROBLEM: PRESCHOOLIANS IS CHALLENGING THE INDUSTRY TO RECONSIDER HOW BEST TO MANAGE A RETAIL/E-TAIL HYBRID.(Interview)
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• FASHION DESK : GIRLS, UNINTERRUPTED.
• NELSON TO GROW ECCO'S WOMEN'S BUSINESS.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• LOOKING BACK 1990-99.
  by Russak, Brian
• PATENT PENDING; OUTDOOR : TIMBERLAND'S INVENTION FACTORY IS PIONEERING STATE-OF-THE-ART FOOTWEAR BY THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX.
  by Carofano, Jennifer
• GARDEN SPOT; RETAIL PROFILE : WITH ITS WHIMSICAL, BOTANICAL LOOK, HAGGIS MCBAGGIS OFFERS PORTLAND PARENTS UNUSUAL SELECTION, A KID-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.(Company Profile)
  by Carofano, Jennifer

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