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Articles in November, 2006 issue of Footwear News

• TREND: FLIP SIDE.
  by Clack, Erin
• KIDS' BUZZ: PLAY GROUP...GREEN PARTY...QUICK CHANGE.(Reebok International Ltd. rolls out toddler sneakers)(Simple to extend footwear collection)(Daph Daph, Sunnyvale CA, introduces line of children's footwear)
• POWER POSEN; ZAC POSEN TALKS CANDIDLY ABOUT THE POWER OF WOMEN'S SHOES, THE STATE OF NEW YORK FASHION AND STAYING IN THE SPOTLIGHT.(Interview)
  by Baran, Michelle
• 8 HOLIDAY PICKS: SWEET HEELS...TRAVELING IN STYLE...FRAGRANT CAUSE...(Gayle's Chocolates sells chocolates, Bottega Veneta launches travel clock, Kenneth Cole R.S.V.P Cologne launches eau de toilette spray)
  by Baran, Michelle; Glavin, Jessica; Newman, Eric; Russak, Brian
• TAKING STOCK: THE BOTTOM LINE ON THE SHOE BIZ.
• NATURALIZER INKS CELEB DEAL.(Brown Shoe Co. Naturalizer Shoe Div. signs deal with Gretchen Monahan)
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• DESIGNER DIARY; A DAY OF GARDEN PARTYING, LINE-BUILDING AND PAMPERING WITH NEW YORK-BASED NANCY GEIST.(Diary entry)
  by Mooney, Jennifer
• SHOE PLAYERS LAUD B&B BARCELONA.(fashion designer Pierre Hardy tells about his collection in an interview)(Interview)
• TAKING STOCK; THE BOTTOM LINE ON THE SHOE BIZ.
• REEBOK UNVEILS NEW LINE WITH SCARLETT JOHANSSON.
• COMFORT BUZZ: BURNING RUBBER...THINK AGAIN...FINE TUNED.(new products)
• DOCTOR'S ORDERS: OFTEN ON HIS FEET FOR 24 HOURS STRAIGHT, ONE MEDICAL INTERN PRESCRIBES CROCS FOR COMFORT.(Daniel Kim)(Interview)
• ROCKPORT REVAMPS RETAIL.
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• WORKING GIRL.
• SPACE ODYSSEY; DESIGNERS HAVE DELVED INTO THE PAST - AND LOOKED TO THE FUTURE - FOR SPRING'S SPACE-AGE MATERIALS. CLEAR PVC AND LUCITE, HIGH-SHINE SILVER AND PLENTY OF PATENT GIVE A NOD TO THE MOD STYLE OF THE 1960S BUT THE EFFECT IS UTTERLY MODERN.
• NEWS BRIEFS: AEFFE BUYS 20 PERCENT STAKE BACK FROM BANK...NIKE SOCCER STAR UNVEILS SIGNATURE COLLECTION.
  by Zargani, Luisa
• PUMA LOOKING TO RAMP UP U.S. PROFITS.(Puma AG)
• MCCARTHY STEPS INTO NEW ROLE.(Don McCarthy expertises his role as executive chairman of House of Fraser)(Brief article)
  by ANNISS, ELISA
• WELL GROOMED; BRIDES GET ALL THE ATTENTION, BUT GROOMS ALSO HAVE PLENTY OF FOOTWEAR OPTIONS FOR THE BIG DAY.
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• ON DEADLINE: BROWN SHOE CREATES NEW DESIGN TEAM FOR VIA SPIGA...TOP EXECS OUTLINE STRATEGIES AT WWD/DNR CEO SUMMIT.(Brief article)
  by Newman, Eric
• TRAINING DAY; EUROPE'S MOST EXCLUSIVE SNEAKER BOUTIQUES ARE WORKING HARD TO STAY ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF ALL THAT'S CASUAL, YOUNG AND HIP.
  by Anniss, Elisa
• HEAD TO TOE; FAMED FOR HIS HATS, PHILIP TREACY HAS TAKEN HIS DESIGN PERSPECTIVE INTO MEN'S FOOTWEAR - AND HE'S LOOKING TO SCORE STATESIDE WITH HIS UMBRO COLLABORATION.(Interview)
  by Anniss, Elisa
• EVENING STARS; GOWNS ARE GOING SHORTER AND CLASSIC ELEGANCE IS BACK - PAVING THE WAY FOR A YEAR OF MAXIMUM DRESS SHOE EXPOSURE.
  by Baran, Michelle
• NINE WEST RAMPS; THE COMPANY IS ADDING TALENT, FOCUSING ON PRODUCT AND IMPROVING RETAIL RELATIONSHIPS.(Andrew Cohen)(Interview)
• BABY STEPS.
• ISACK FADLON BOWS NEW BRANDING FIRM.(owner of Sportie LA Media launches new company Slam)(Brief article)
• HOT NUMBERS.
• POWER 100 (CONTINUED).(footwear companies)(Company rankings)
• FIRMS REPORT UPBEAT Q3 RESULTS.
• MEN'S BUZZ: HIGH MARKS...FEELING GOOD...PAIRING UP.(Johnston & Murphy Inc., Shane&Shawn and Private Label Footwear introduce new products)
• MAX APPEAL; SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE TO WSA, A GROUP OF KIDS' VENDORS ARE EMBRACING A NEW SHOW JUST DOWN THE STRIP.
• GRAY GOODS POSE PROBLEMS.
  by Casabona, Liza
• TAKING STOCK: THE BOTTOM LINE ON SHOE BIZ.(Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. acquires Golf Galaxy Inc., market size of retail stores, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. purchases shares of Nike Inc)
• BRANCHING OUT; LOOKING TO RACK UP MORE SALES, A NUMBER OF LEADING FOOTWEAR; RETAILERS HAVE INCREASED THEIR ACCESSORY SELECTION.
• PAYLESS TO DEBUT NYC DESIGN OFFICE.(Payless ShoeSource to open office in New York)
• OUTDOOR RETAILERS BULLISH ON NEW VAN DINE BRAND.(Jim Van Dine )
• FOP'S FAVORITES; WITH A FLAIR FOR THE DRAMATIC AND AN EYE FOR DETAILS, PATRICK MCDONALD TAKES FOOTWEAR NEWS INSIDE ONE OF NEW YORK'S MORE INTERESTING CLOSETS.(Interview)
  by Newman, Eric
• INSIDER: TV SPOT...VIVA MEXICO...DEER HUNT.(Cole Haan director on the Oprah show )
  by Baran, Michelle; Russak, Brian
• SNEAKER PEEK; THE FOOTWEAR BRANDS OF CHOICE AT CRUNCH GYM IN DOWNTOWN NEW YORK RUN FROM NIKE TO NEW BALANCE, BUT GYM-GOERS AGREE: THE FOOTWEAR BRANDS OF CHOICE AT CRUNCH GYM IN DOWNTOWN NEW YORK RUN FROM NIKE TO NEW BALANCE, BUT GYM-GOERS AGREE: COMFORT I
• WARDROBE CHECK; BETWEEN STYLING THE STARS AND DESIGNING THEIR OWN CLOTHING LINE, ESTEE STANLEY AND CRISTINA EHRLICH JUST HAVE TO GLANCE IN THE MIRROR FOR FASHION CUES.(Interview)
• STAFF PROMOTIONS.(Sandi Mines promoted at Footwear News)(Brief article)
• DSW FORGES AHEAD WITH BOLD STRATEGY.(DSW Shoe Warehouse)(Interview)(Company overview)
• NEW CHAIN BOWS IN NY; A RENDERING OF T CASAN, A WOMEN'S RETAIL CONCEPT DEDICATED TO SHOWCASING YOUNG FOOTWEAR DESIGNERS.
  by Zmuda, Natalie
• RAYNES DIVEST BMS BRAND.(footwear manufacturer William Lamb nabs Buckle My Shoe brand from Nick Rayne and Lulu Rayne)(Brief article)
• POWER 100 (CONTINUED).(rankings of footwear companies)(Company rankings)
• FACES.(Madden, Brian Atwood and Zac Posen )
  by Newman, Eric
• KID'S BUZZ: MADE IN ITALY...BOOT CAMP...SNEAKIN' AROUND.
• NEW AD AGE; ALTERNATIVE JUNIORS' BRANDS HAVE FLOURISHED WITHOUT THE HELP OF BIG-BUDGET ADVERTISING. IS IT TIME TO SPLURGE?
• SPACED OUT.(Brief article)
• ADIDAS PLANS TO INCREASE SPENDING TO REVAMP RBK.
• AAFA TAPS NEW FOOTWEAR LEADERS.(American Apparel and Footwear Association appoints Susan Lapetina, Nate Herman)
  by ABEL, KATIE
• FOOT LOCKER TO BOW NEW CHAIN.
• POWER 100.(rankings of footwear companies)(Company rankings)
• STREETS OF GOLD II: THE MOST EXPENSIVE RETAIL RENTS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
• ROYAL ELASTICS LOOKS TO NEW EXEC TO RAISE PROFILE.(appointment of John Spilman )(Brief article)
  by Niemi, Wayne
• FOOTNOTES: BURBERRY'S FASHION DOCTOR...PEDESTRIAN SHOPS' SHOE DRIVE...FAMOUS FOOTWEAR TO LAUNCH WALKAMERICA SHOES.
  by Glavin, Jessica; Newman, Eric
• LUXE LADS; WHY TRENDSETTING MEN ARE HEADING TO LONDON'S BUSTLING OXFORD STREET AREA FOR FASHION INSPIRATION AND THE LATEST LOOKS.
• WEST COAST WATCH: ABOUT TOWN...PLAY BALL...BIRKEN BRANDING...
• FASHION FIX; RETAILERS LOOKING TO STEP UP THEIR STYLE QUOTIENT ARE INCREASINGLY TURNING TO FASHION BRANDS WITH A COMFORT EDGE.(Donald J Pliner )
  by Schneider-Levy, Barbara
• ON DEADLINE: ASICS FILES TWO LAWSUITS INVOLVING TARGET CORP...GDS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO MARCH 2007 TRADE SHOW.
• FOOTNOTES: FLAY TAKES NEW YORK...TRUE RELIGION SIGNS SHOE DEAL...KOKOSALAKI LAUNCHES LINE AT MACY'S.(Bobby Flay helps Reebok International launch trainer shoes, True Religion Apparel Inc. signs deal with GMI Group, Sophia Kokosalaki, Macy Herald Square )
  by Glavin, Jessica; Zmuda, Natalie
• TITAN INDUSTRIES NABS DEAL FOR L.A.M.B. HEELS.
• DANDYLAND; THE RESURGENCE OF BRITISH DANDY ATTIRE HAS LED TO A NEW ERA OF SOPHISTICATED MEN'S FOOTWEAR. WHETHER BESPOKE, HANDCRAFTED OR FACTORY-MADE, MEN'S SHOEMAKERS ARE PRODUCING CONTEMPORARY TAKES ON WINGTIPS, OXFORDS AND SPECTATORS. ELEMENTS INCLUDING
• ICONIX ADDS OP, LOOKS FOR MORE.(Iconix Brand Group acquired Ocean Pacific)
  by Newman, Eric
• FANCY FOOTWORK: THE FASTEST-GROWING FOOTWEAR COMPANIES.(Deckers Outdoor Corp., Phoenix Footwear Group)
• INSIDER: BEACH GIRL...SENSUALLY SONIA...TO BE SEEN.
  by Newman, Eric; Russak, Brian
• FOOT TRAFFIC; FOOTCARE ITEMS ARE GIVING COMFORT STORES A WAY TO BOOST SALES - AND KEEP WOMEN FREE FROM PAIN.
• WESTON ADDS MORE PERRY.(J.M. Weston relies on Michel Perry)(Brief article)
• SIZING UP TBL BUZZ; MOST ANALYSTS REBUFF LBO RUMORS GIVEN COMPANY'S TIGHT-KNIT, FAMILY-RUN STRUCTURE.(Timberland Co.)
  by Derby, Meredith
• CRIB NOTES.
• INDUSTRY REACTS TO ELECTION.(Nancy Pelosi promises to cut taxes to spur economic growth and keep tax rates low for the middle class.)
• MEDIABANK: SHOE QUEENS...SHOE DOGS...IN BRIEF.(marketing of footwear)
  by Russak, Brian
• HEELYS PREPS FOR IPO; SIX-YEAR-OLD FIRM ADDING EXECS, EXPANDING GLOBAL PRESENCE AND PUSHING INTO NEW CATEGORIES.(Heeling Sports, initial public offerings)
  by Clack, Erin
• TWO TEN GOES FOR RECORD.(Two/Ten International Footwear Foundation)
• JUST DANDY.(Brief article)
• GBMI PREPS FOR LAUNCH OF SEVEN IN NY.(ERIC NEWMAN)(Brief article)
  by Newman, Eric
• ONLINE CONTENDER; THANKS TO ITS REDESIGNS, SALES AT SHOEDAWG.COM ARE NEARING $5 MILLION.
• GCO UPBEAT DESPITE FLAT Q3 EARNINGS.(Genesco Inc.)
• STAFF PROMOTIONS.(Brief article)
• DOUBLE DOSE; ONE COUPLE'S CHILDREN'S BUSINESS IS FAST APPROACHING $1 MILLION IN SALES, THANKS TO A MIX OF BRICK-AND-MORTAR AND ONLINE OUTLETS.
  by Bowers, Katherine

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