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"American Idol" tinkers with success; "Dancing With the Stars" announces new dance card
www.mercurynews.com | Aug 25, 2008
"American Idol" tinkers with success; "Dancing With the Stars" announces new dance card
The 1-2-3s of syndication
www.multichannel.com | Sep 29, 2008
Say you’re a basic-cable network, settling into a digital rhythm. These days, a big part of the beat is distributing syndicated video to everywhere it wants to be, beyond the TV: To mobile phones, computer screens, portable players. Also big: Getting digital video to Web-based video destination
Fox Sports Chief Unsure About Live Streaming
www.broadcastingcable.com | Sep 7, 2008
Ed Goren cautious about sudden explosion of online streaming, what it could mean to television ratings.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6593660.html?nid=3344
Apple Finally Sues Psystar For Selling Mac Clones
techdirt.com | Jul 15, 2008
Apple has finally sued clone maker Psystar. This was widely expected, so the most surprising part is that it
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Guillemots - Guillemots - Album Reviews - NME.COM
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All those who loved Guillemots’ orchestrally sweeping debut ‘Through The Windowpane’, will most likely loathe this album. You see, Guillemots have unexpectedly gone all R&B on our asses, and not in a good way. ‘Red’ is more a poor parody of the genre than a booty shaker.
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Review - Presto Printer Mailbox
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Mother’s Day is coming up, and those of your still looking for the perfect gift, may want to take a look at a new kind of Printer called “Presto”. I first saw the Presto printer on an infomercial styled ad on BBC America.
http://www.applegazette.com/reviews/review-presto-printer-mailbox/
Toby Keith Is Your Big Dog Daddy
Country megastar, and Bible belt hero, Toby Keith is coming back with his second album under his very own Show Dog Nashville label. The vacuously titled Big Dog Daddy hits record stores June 12. Its first single, High Maintenance Woman, has burst out of the gate at No.
http://www.cinemablend.com/music/Toby-Keith-Is-Your-Big-Dog-Daddy-3748.html
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Ruckus Wireless Unveils 'Mad Dog' Program - Zibb.com
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept 29, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Ruckus Wireless(TM) today unveiled a worldwide program called "Mad Dog" to help enterprises and their channel partners easily migrate to the newest 802.11n Wi-Fi standard while protecting their existing 802.11g wireless LAN (WLAN) investments.
Running until the end of the year, the Mad Dog program provides deeply- discounted Smart Wi-Fi bundles to enterprises looking to upgrade their existing Meru, Trapeze or Colubris WLANs to Ruckus ZoneFlex(TM) Smart WLANs based on the emerging 802.11n standard. It also provides new incentives to Silver and Gold-level Ruckus Big Dog solution providers, providing additional discounts on incremental purchases and quarterly rebates based on exceeding sales targets.
"Frenzied consolidation and the emergence of 802.11n technology have caused disruption within the wireless LAN market," said Robert Mustarde, vice president of Worldwide Sales for Ruckus Wireless.
"Meanwhile enterprises and solutions providers are looking for a way to more quickly and economically move to 802.11n with better assurances. Our Mad Dog program, as well our recent lifetime warranty announcement, delivers such assurances. Moreover this program provides unprecedented value that protects the investment of legacy wireless LAN systems that enterprise customers have already installed," concluded Mustarde.
In July, Ruckus Wireless began offering a Lifetime Warranty for its ZoneFlex Smart Wireless LAN systems to maximize and protect customer investment in its equipment while ensuring the highest levels of quality and reliability for wireless LANs.
Mad Dog "Swap Up" Program for Enterprises
Under the Mad Dog program, Ruckus will swap third-party enterprise 802.11g wireless LAN systems from Meru Networks, Colubris and Trapeze Networks with ZoneFlex Smart Wireless LANs based on the 802.11n standard. Enterprises can choose from four Smart WLAN 802.11n bundles including 10, 25, 50 and 100 AP systems at 65 to 76 percent off the manufactured suggest list pricing (MSRP), depending on the specific bundle.
For instance, an enterprise looking to migrate a ten 802.11g wireless LAN (including controller) to the equivalent Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart WLAN 802.11n network would normally pay $14,990. Under the Mad Dog program, the enterprise would pay only $3,595 for the same 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi network. As part of this incentive, enterprises must send their existing Wi-Fi equipment to Ruckus for recycling.
Mad Dog Incentives for Big Dog Solution Providers
For Ruckus Big Dog solution providers, the Mad Dog program includes an incentive program for Silver partners that offers up to 5 percent additional discount from the MSRP on incremental orders of ZoneFlex APs, ZoneDirector controllers and FlexMaster(TM) management software. The Mad Dog promotion is being offered on orders with shipments specified between now and the end of the year.
For Gold-level Big Dog partners, an end-of-the-quarter bonus equal to a percentage of sales for the period will be awarded, based on achieving a pre- determined level of sales.
"These types of programs are precisely why we work with emerging technology suppliers such as Ruckus to drive new technology into existing markets," said Cathy Souza, Senior Director of Business Development for CCT Technologies, a Silicon Valley-based solutions provider. "802.11n migration is one of the hottest areas across almost every vertical market. The only thing hindering this migration has been cost, complexity and ROI of the technology. Ruckus has effectively taken these obstacles off the table."
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Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws - Zibb.com
Jul 24, 2008 (Transportation Department Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) --
SUMMARY: As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2008-0070 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in SEC 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388.
DATES: Submit comments on or before August 25, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2008-0070. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel BIG DOG is:
Intended Use: "pleasure charter."
Geographic Region: "California coast."
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Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78).
Dated: July 15, 2008.
By order of the Maritime Administrator.
Leonard Sutter,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel BIG DOG.
Citation: "73 FR 43281"
Document Number: "Docket No. MARAD-2008-0070"
Federal Register Page Number: "43281"
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High Growth Reported for the World Footwear Market - Zibb.com
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Sep 02, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) --
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Sporting goods industry is available in its catalogue.
World Footwear Market
http://www.reportlinker.com/p092566/World-Footwear-Market.html
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Footwear in US$ Million and Million Units (Pairs) at the retail level. The major product segments analyzed are Athletic Footwear (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, & Others), Outdoor/Rugged Footwear, Casual Footwear, Dress/Formal Footwear, and Footwear Accessories. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific , Middle East/Africa, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 849 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as adidas AG, Reebok International, Bata Shoe Organization, Bata India Ltd., Brown Shoe Company, Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation, ECCO Sko A/S, Gucci Group, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Lacrosse Footwear, Nike, Nine West Group Inc., Puma, R.G. Barry Corporation, San Paulo & Alpargatas, S.A., The Stride Rite Corporation, The Timberland Company, Vans, Inc., Weyco Group, Wolverine World Wide Inc., The Athlete's Foot, The Finish Line, Inc., Foot Locker, Inc., Payless ShoeSource Inc., and The Sports Authority, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
FOOTWEAR MCP-2782 A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1 Disclaimers I-2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2 Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3 Athletic Footwear I-4 Aerobic Shoes I-4 Athleisure Footwear I-4 Baseball Footwear I-4 Basketball Footwear I-5 Cricket Footwear I-5 Cross-Training I-5 Running Shoes I-5 Soccer Shoes I-5 Tennis Shoes I-5 Walking Shoes I-5 Other Athletic Footwear I-5 Outdoor/Rugged Footwear I-5 Casual Footwear I-6 Dress/Formal Footwear I-6 Footwear Accessories I-6 Socks I-6 Insoles I-6 Gaiters I-6 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. Industry Profile II-1 Global Footwear Market - An Overview II-1 Global Majors - A Strategic Insight II-2 Nike II-2 adidas AG II-2 Reebok II-3 Puma II-3 New Balance II-3 Leading Footwear Firms II-4 Table 1: Worldwide Footwear Market (2005 & 2006): Leading Companies' Sales in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4 Brand Talk II-5 Branding - What the Consumer Looks for... II-5 Table 2: US Leading Footwear Brands (2005): Select Brands Ranked by Awareness Level for Nike, Reebok, adidas, Converse, New Balance, and Puma (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-5 Brand To Fashion - The Transition... II-5 Hard Facts about Branding II-5 Table 3: Top Men's Footwear Brand Preferences in the US (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Brands for Nike, adidas, New Balance, Foot Locker, DC Shoes, Reebok, Finish Line, Vans, K-Swiss and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6 Table 4: Top Women's Footwear Brand Preferences in the US (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Brands for Steve Madden, Nike, adidas, Bakers, Nordstrom, Nine West, Diesel, Puma, Aldo, Journeys, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7 Move Towards Unconventional Brand Names... II-7 Baby Boomers - Changing Priorities... II-7 Kids - The Easiest Prey for Brands? II-8 Integration of Fashion and Comfort... II-8 Fusion of Performance and Style - A Successful Formula... II-8 Footwear Retailers II-9 Table 5: Leading US Retailers for Men's Fashion Footwear (2001-2005): Percentage Breakdown by Sales Revenues for Wal-Mart, Payless Shoe Source, Nordstorm, Kmart, J.C. Penny, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9 The Rift between Production and Consumption Narrows II-10 Competitive Advantages of Leading Footwear Producers II-10 China: The World's Largest Footwear Producer! II-10 US: The Leading Consumer of Footwear! II-10 Table 6: Footwear Consumption for Select Countries (2006): Per Capita Consumption for the US, Italy, Germany, France, and the UK (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11 Table 7: Global Leading Footwear Importers by Geographic Region (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Imports for Western Europe, USA, Japan, Russia, Canada, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11 Table 8: World Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Footwear Import by Leading Countries (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-12 Table 9: World Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Footwear Export by Leading Countries (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13 Current and Future Analysis II-13 Regional Analysis II-14 Product Segment Analysis II-14 Growth Prospects Worldwide II-14 2. 'United we Stand' - Adidas Acquires Reebok II-15 Table 10: Global Athletic Footwear Market: A Comparison of Percentage Shares by Value Sales for Nike, and adidas before and after Reebok Acquisition (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15 Regional Repercussions II-16 North America II-16 Japan II-16 Europe II-16 Asia-Pacific II-16 3. Market Dynamics II-18 Movers and Shapers of the Industry's Stance II-18 Footwear Industry in the New Millennium II-18 Globalization - Optimal Efficiencies II-18 It's a Mix-and-Match of Opportunities & Strengths II-18 Technology Advancements - An Explosive Period Ahead II-18 The Consumerism Wave II-19 Consumerism in the 21st Century... II-19 Forces Shaping Consumerism II-19 Time - A Rare Commodity II-19 Freedom - The Prized Possession II-19 Small Shops - The Most Favored Targets... II-20 Advent of a Global Network II-20 The Battle Between the Body and the Soul II-20 Children - Deciding Success and Failure of Retailers II-20 Consumers - On Top of the World... II-20 Factors Influencing the Footwear Industry... II-21 Facts About the Footwear Industry II-21 Caught in the Rip Van Winkle Act... II-22 The Replacement Issue... II-22 A Non-Seasonal Living... II-22 Huge Discounting... II-22 Dearth of Creativity... II-22 Lack of Direction and Focus... II-23 The Brown Shoe Movement... II-23 Cross Trainers - Increasingly Designed for Outdoor Wear... II-23 Trekking Shoes - Going on an Uphill Journey... II-23 Varying Styles and Designs - To Suit all Consumers II-23 Slippers - Not a Case of Slip-Ups... II-23 New Products - Much Needed Stimulus... II-23 Beige Shoes - Result of Various Factors... II-24 Vendors Cash on Casual Shoes... II-24 Fashion and Not Technology Rules... II-24 Life - Moving at a Breathtaking Speed... II-24 Price and Comfort - The Eternal Favorites... II-25 Individualism - A Way of Life in the Future... II-25 Growth Factors in the Footwear Industry II-25 E- Commerce II-25 Innovation II-25 Innovations in Footwear Components II-25 Customer Service II-26 Fashion Trends II-26 Comfort - For Today's Woman... II-26 Female Footwear Market II-26 Parents & Kids - The Retailers' New Favorites... II-26 The Kid Buying Power II-27 Factors Influencing Kids' Purchases II-27 The Teen Market... II-27 The Growing Popularity of Private Labels... II-27 Product Innovation - Not a Major Issue Any More? II-28 Participatory Levels - Forecasts for the Near Future... II-28 Specialty Footwear & Sporting Goods Stores - The Manufacturers' Favorites... II-28 Distribution Channels - A Complex System... II-28 Only the Smart Will Survive... II-29 Out-Sourcing - A Key Issue... II-29 US Leads the Packing in Outsourcing Footwear to Asia II-29 Continued Outsourcing... II-29 Sourcing Strategies - The Present and the Future... II-29 Retail Environment- An Integral & Crucial Facet of the Footwear Industry II-30 The Importance of Niche Players.... II-30 Manufacturers and Retailers- The Battle Goes on II-30 Retailers Under Pressure... II-30 Response to a Slump in Demand... II-30 Small Retailers - A Flexible Lot in a Fluid Scenario... II-30 The Problem of "Returns"... II-31 A Great Transition Ahead... II-31 Key Success Factors for Retailers II-31 Investment Areas for Retailers in the 21st Century II-31 The Retailer's Success Recipe... II-32 'Space Lifting' Footwear Retailing II-32 'Proactive' Merchandising In-Store Garners Momentum II-33 Point-of-Sale Data - Understanding the Needs of the Consumer.... II-33 P-O-P & its Importance... II-33 Co-Branding - Crucial for the Success of P-O-P Displays? II-34 Manufacturers Must Evolve too.... II-34 Strategic Formulae for a Successful Future... II-34 The Sales Team.... II-34 Catalog Sales - A Potent Marketing Tool... II-35 The Advent of a New Supply Mechanism... II-35 Core Competency - Increased Importance II-35 Customer - The Core Focal Point II-35 Customization - The Norm and Not an Option II-35 Essential Core Competencies for the Future... II-36 Design Process II-36 Development II-36 Logistics II-36 Table 11: Global Market for Footwear (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Distribution Channels for the US, UK, France, Italy, and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-37 Shelf Presence II-38 Retailing Transformation: Effect on the Manufacturers II-38 Marketing Strategies II-38 The Role of Manufacturers and Marketers... II-38 Utilization of Resources.... II-38 Successful Strategies and Trends in the Recent Past II-39 Hearst Magazines- Forging Strategic Alliances of a Different Kind... II-39 Brand Extension - A New Meaning... II-39 Trends in the Men's Footwear Market.... II-39 Marketing Strategies of Footwear Manufacturers - A Comparison... II-39 4. Trends II-41Licensing a Hot Rage! II-41 Cross Industry Forays Rife II-41 Shifting Brand Loyalty - A Major Concern! II-41 Affordable Luxury - Painting New Scapes for Growth II-42 5. Athletic Footwear - A Brief Market Scan II-43 Athletic Footwear - The Market Size II-43 Athletic Footwear Makers Party on Consumers Getting Sporty II-43 Fashion-Statements Override Brand Aspirations II-43 Competitive Landscape II-43 Table 12: Leading Brands in World Athletic Footwear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, Reebok, Puma, New Balance, ASICS, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44 Table 13: Leading Brands in the European Athletic Footwear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, Reebok, Puma, New Balance, Fila, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44 Table 14: Leading Brands in the Asia-Pacific Athletic Footwear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, Reebok, New Balance, Fila, Asics, Puma, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45 Table 15: Leading Brands in Rest of World Athletic Footwear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Nike, adidas, Reebok, New Balance, Puma, Fila and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45 adidas Soaks up Nike's Global Soccer Market Leadership II-46 Table 16: Leading Brands in the Global Soccer Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share by Value Sales for adidas, Nike, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46 Table 17: Leading Brands in the World Rugged Outdoor Footwear Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Timberland, Merrell, Hi-Tec Sports, Lowa, Salomon, Grisport, Columbia, Genfoot/Kamik, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47 Athletic Footwear Industry: Then & Now II-47 Market Description II-47 Demand Factors II-48 Supply Factors II-48 Pricing - A Marketing Tool for Athletic Footwear Chains II-48 Short Lead Times Spell Success in a Dynamic Market II-49 In a Mature Phase II-49 Threats to the Athletic Footwear Segment? II-49 The Inevitable II-49 Licensing Needs a Shot in the Arm II-50 Licensers and Licensees Must Join Forces and Help Retailers II-50 The Female Footwear Market- An Aggressive Growth II-51 6. Product Overview II-52 History of Footwear II-52 Moccasin II-52 Sandal II-52 Boot II-52 Clog II-52 Mule II-52 Pumps II-52 Oxford II-53 Footwear Style & Fashion II-53 Sneakers II-53 Product Definitions II-54 Athletic Footwear II-54 Components of Athletic Footwear II-54 Upper II-54 Midsole II-54 Insert II-54 Outsole II-54 Aerobic Shoes II-55 Athleisure Footwear II-55 Baseball Footwear II-55 Metal Cleats II-55 Molded Cleats II-55 Basketball Footwear II-55 Cricket Footwear II-55 Cross-Training II-55 Running Shoes II-55 Soccer Shoes II-56 Tennis Shoes II-56 Walking Shoes II-56 Other Athletic Footwear II-56 Outdoor/Rugged Footwear II-56 Trekking and Walking Boots II-56 3-4 Season Boots II-56 3 Season Boots II-56 Mountaineering Boots II-57 Backpacking Boots II-57 Hiking Boots II-57 Day Hiking Boots II-57 Technical Hiking Boots II-57 Light Hiking Boots II-57 Approach Shoes II-57 Technical Shoes II-58 Casual Footwear II-58 Dress/Formal Footwear II-58 Footwear Accessories II-58 Socks II-58 Insoles II-58 Gaiters II-58 7. Recent Industry Activity II-59 Sole Solutions Acquires Langer II-59 Shimano to Take Over Pearl Izumi from Nautilus II-59 Golden Gate Capital Acquires Altama Delta from Phoenix Footwear II-59 Belle International Takes Over 5 Footwear Businesses II-59 Tallinna Kaubamaja to Acquire Suurtuki II-59 Marvel Enters into an Alliance with Reebok II-59 Hush Puppies Exclusive Outlet Inaugurated In Ahmedabad II-60 Vulcabras and Reebok Announce Brazilian JV II-60 M&B Footwear to Divest 26% Interest II-60 Lawreshwar to Invest INR35 crore for New Facility at Jaipur II-60 Reebok India Eyes Kids-wear Segment II-60 Goex Announces _8.0 Million Investment Plan in Serbia II-61 R.G. Barry Secures 3-Year Development Contract with Nautica II-61 Reebok Upgrades Portfolio for Lifestyle Segment II-61 Reliance and Bata India Announce Collaboration for Reliance Footprint II-61 Hanger Orthopedic Acquires Custom Footwear II-61 DSI Holdings Acquires Deb Shops II-61 Fit For Business Acquires Footfridge II-62 Sequoia Partners Acquires 7.8% Stake in Fujian Peak II-62 Timberland Subsidiary Acquires IPath II-62 TowerBrook Acquires Jimmy Choo II-62 Berkshire Partners Acquires Minority Interest in Masai Group II-62 Big Dog Holdings to Acquire Natural Comfort II-62 Crocs Acquires Ocean Minded II-62 Implus Footcare Acquires Sneaker Balls II-63 Integrity Brands and Golden Gate Capital Acquire Wellco Enterprises II-63 RG Barry Acquires College Clogs Venture from Wolverine World Wide II-63 China Shoe Holdings Takes Over Wholly Success II-63 Kenneth Cole Acquires Le Tigre Sportswear Brand II-63 Payless ShoeSource Completes Acquisition of Stride Rite II-63 Finish Line to Take Over Genesco II-63 Crocs Acquires Bite LLC II-64 Iconix Brand Acquires Comet International II-64 Timberland Acquires IPATH II-64 Tommy Hilfiger Signs Partnership Agreement with Macy's II-64 Brown Shoe Announces Joint Venture with Hongguo II-65 Apache to Expand Facilities in Nellore SEZ II-65 Vulcabras Acquires Stake in Calcados Azaleia II-65 Woodland Announces INR2 Billion Expansion Plans II-65 Samsonite to Introduce Imported Footwear Brands in India II-65 TIL Footwear Eyes Leather Market in the UK II-66 Brazilian Footwear Businesses to Invest $60 Million in Argentina II-66 Hi-Tec Sports Announces Partnership with Chogori India II-66 Liberty Shoes to Invest INR40 Crore for 100 New Stores II-66 Superhouse Announces Plans to Expand Footwear Production Capacity II-66 Mirza to Expand Production of Ladies' Footwear II-66 Growth-Link Receives Approval for Footwear SEZ II-67 PPR Snaps Up Majority Stake in Puma AG II-67 Delta Plus Acquires Majority Stake in LH Safety II-67 Annabelle Acquires AS Nissar Ahmed & Co. II-67 Payless Acquires Collective International II-67 D. Myers & Sons Acquires New Brands II-68 Fortelus Capital Acquire Bruno Magli II-68 adidas Group Acquires Distribution Rights of Reebok Brand II-68 adidas Group Acquires Distribution Rights of Reebok Brand in Turkey II-68 Easton Sports Named Official Shoe for Baseball II-68 Phillips-Van Heusen and Harbor Footwear Enter into Agreement II-68 Crocs Partners with Warner Bros to Incorporate Comic Characters in Shoes II-69 La Perla Enters into License Agreements with Baldan and Finduck II-69 Crew B.O.S. and Leather Crafts Establishes a Joint Venture II-69 Payless and Nike Enters into Partnership II-69 Wellco Signs Contract with the US Department of Defense II-69 New York Transit Sells Rocket Dog II-70 Democrata Expands Production Capacity II-70 Free Way Builds a New Shoe Manufacturing Plant II-70 Escada AG Enters into Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Vicini SpA II-70 J'adore Concepts Pvt Ltd Forays into Indian Footwear Market II-70 310 Global Brands Hires Rapper Nas to Design Disciple Footwear Collection II-71 adidas Group Extends Strategic Agreement with INTERSPORT II-71 Totes-Isotoner Acquires E.S. Originals' Footwear Division II-71 Stride Rite Acquires Robeez II-71 Marc Fisher Takes Over Sigerson Morrison II-71 Ralf Ringer Acquires Zaraisk II-71 Belk Acquires Parisian II-72 Columbia Sportswear Acquires Pacific Trail II-72 Steven Madden Acquires Friedman & Associates II-72 NexCen Brands Acquires The Athlete's Foot II-72 Kellwood Acquires Hollywould II-72 Lotto Sport Italia Acquires Etonic II-72 The Walking Company Acquires Steve's Shoes. II-73 adidas Acquires Ownership of Korean Joint Venture II-73 Stride Rite Acquires Robeez II-73 SKECHERS Signs Agreement to Design and Market the AVIREX Brand of Footwear II-73 Execute Sports Collaborates with Jet Pilot to Develop New Racing Boot Line II-73 Brazil and Tunisia Signs an Agreement II-73 New Balance Athletic Shoe Inks Pact with Royal Sporting House II-74 Sigrid Olsen Inks an Agreement with New York Transit II-74 Melania SpA Establishes a New Footwear Company II-74 Payless Joins Hands with Walt Disney II-74 Nike and NFL Extends Footwear Supply Agreement II-74 Moschillo and Rodolphe Menudier Establishes a Joint Venture II-74 Ellen Tracy Signs a Licensing Agreement with Modern Shoe Company II-75 Jaffra and Farida Enter into Footwear Joint Venture II-75 Growth-Link to Setup Footwear Production Plant II-75 Athlete's Foot Opens First Athletic Footwear Store II-75 The Walking Company Opens Two New Stores II-75 True Religion Inc Enters into Licensing Agreement with GMI and PAI II-76 Iconix Brand and Titan Industries Enter into Licensing Agreement II-76 The Walking Company Opens New Store II-76 Kittens Partners with Mattel Toys II-76 Wolverine Wins Contract for Synthetic Leather Shoes II-76 Liberty Inks an Agreement with Van Elten II-77 Distrinando Starts Second Sports Shoe Plant II-77 Skins, Inc. Signs an Agreement with Boemos S.P.A. II-77 The Walt Disney Co. and Payless ShoeSource, Inc. Sign Direct- to-Retail Agreement II-77 Madura Garments Forms an Alliance with Sierra Industrial Enterprises II-77 National Football League Signs an Agreement with Under Armour II-77 Original Brands Signs Distribution Agreement with Von Dutch II-78 Caiman Shoes Enters into Indian Footwear Market II-78 adidas and Y-3 Extend their Strategic Collaboration II-78 Brown Shoe Signs an Agreement with Eastman Group II-78 Bata Opens New Retail Stores II-78 Bata Opens a New Store in Bangladesh II-78 Nike Opens Factory Store in Kansas II-78 R.G. Barry Enters into an Agreement with Indeka II-79 Weyco Signs Agreement with Green Market II-79 Weyco Enters into an Agreement with Asahi II-79 TOPY Enters Footwear Market in India II-79 Adidas Acquires Reebok's Distribution and License Rights in China II-79 Michelin Footwear Signs Contract with Rocky Brand II-79 Rocky Brand Enters into an Agreement With Sole Matter II-80 Everlast Worldwide Enters into an Arrangement with E.S. Originals II-80adidas-Salomon Changes Name to adidas AG II-80 Payless Acquires American Eagle II-80 Payless and American Ballet Theatre Ink a Letter of Intent II-80 Adidas Acquires Russian Distribution Rights of Reebok Brand II-81 Nike Inks An Agreement II-81 Global Brand Marketing and 7 For All Mankind Sign Licensing Agreement II-81 Everlast Signs Licensing Agreement with WS Sports II-81 Terra Footwear Secures Contract for Supplying Boots II-82 The Fashion House Extends Agreement with Bill Blass II-82 Brown Shoe Signs Licensing Agreement with Nickelodeon II-82 adidas Acquires Reebok, Combined Entity to Rival Nike II-82 Fila Signs Agreement with Dicon Technologies II-82 ECCO Expands Asia-Pacific Operations II-83 Columbia Sportswear Acquires Montrail II-83 LaCrosse Forms A New Office for Sourcing II-83 Bata Opens Largest Store in Pakistan II-83 Timberland Acquires SmartWool Corp. II-83 LaCrosse Sells PVC Footwear Facility II-84 Everlast to Market Safety Footwear and Work Boots II-84 Fila Signs Distribution Agreement with RMP Athletic Locker II-84 Iconix Brand Enters into License Agreement with Marin Group II-84 Fila Launches Online Shopping Platform II-84 adidas-Salomon Divests Salomon Business II-85 Private Equity Investors Acquire Neiman Marcus Group II-85 The Stride Rite Corporation Acquires Saucony II-85 Phoenix Acquires Assets of Paradise Shoe Company II-85 Phoenix Enters into Licensing Agreement with Oxford Industries II-86 Polo Ralph Lauren Acquires Ralph Lauren Footwear II-86 Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Formed II-86 Brown Shoe Acquires Bennett Footwear Group II-86 Rocky Shoes Snaps up EJ Footwear II-86 Phoenix Acquires CBC II-87 WSA and Couromoda Jointly Markets Brazilian Designs in the US II-87 Rodolfo Zengarini Bags Calvin Klein's Production Licenses for Women's Footwear II-87 Everlast Worldwide Names Sparta Exclusive Licensee for Footwear in Russia II-87 Downtown Locker Room Gets a Bigger Room II-87 Skin Sin Strides into the Indian Footwear Market II-87 O'Neills Joins the Footwear Bandwagon II-88 AVI Acquires Stake in A&D Spitz II-88 Billabong Pockets Palmers' Kustom Surf Footwear Business II-88 Everlast(R) Worldwide Inc., Ties up with Slace II-88 Sport Brands International Acquires Operating Subsidiaries of Fila Holding II-88 Phoenix Footwear Acquires Altama Footwear II-88 VF Corp Buys Vans Inc II-89 Reebok Acquires Hockey Company II-89 Jones Apparel Acquires Maxwell Shoe Co. II-89 Bennett Footwear Acquires North American Assets of Intershoe II-89 Hi-Tec and BHA Technologies form Partnership II-89 Stacy Adams Signs Up Shoe Technik - Eyes 11% Share of Indian Footwear Market II-90 Genesco Renews Footwear Licenses with Levi Strauss & Co. II-90 The Loft Flaunts Premium International Footwear Licenses II-90 Oroton Takes ALDO for a Stroll in New Zealand and Australia II-90 LaCrosse Footwear Hives off PVC Boots Business II-90 M&B Footwear Ramps up Manufacturing Capacity II-91 Grandoe Corp Slating Investments for Footwear Manufacture II-91 Bata Forays into the Chinese Market II-91 Danish Bianco Footwear Sets Foot in Germany II-91 Everlast Apparel & Footwear Enter the South Korean Market II-91 GBMI's Mecca Takes Shelter Under its Pony Umbrella II-92 Ecco Sko Eyes Indian Footwear Market II-92 Footstar Goes Bankrupt II-92 8. Product Introductions/Innovations II-93 Levis Launches Footwear Line in India II-93 Nike Introduces Hyperdunk II-93 Jordan Brand Debuts Jordan CP II-93 Jordan Brand Unveils AIR JORDAN XX3 II-93 SKECHERS to Introduce BEBE SPORT Footwear II-94 Ocean Minded Unveils New Line of Footwear II-94 Reliance Enters Footwear & Jewellery Retailing II-94 HEAD Launches Innovative Performance Tennis Footwear Collection II-95 Portman to Launch Vegan Footwear Range II-95 Kenneth Cole to Launch Le Tigre Brand at JCPenney II-95 Payless ShoeSource Introduces Dexter Branded Footwear II-95 Danner Introduces the Ultimate Breathable Solution II-96 The Clarks Unveils Innovative Comfort Footwear Line II-96 LMG Brands to Introduce More Foreign Brands II-96 Baltika to Launch 'Monton' Brand Footwear II-96 Heelys Unveils Innovative Footwear Styles II-96 Michigan Developers Invents Shoe with Interchangeable Strap System II-97 Swiss Inventor Develops Outsole for Athletic Shoes II-97 Florida Inventor Patents Athletic Shoe Sole II-97 North Carolina Scientist Develops Multi-Purpose Athletic Shoe II-97 Billy Martin's USA Launches DEADWOOD Boot Line II-97 Michelin Develops X Boot III Soccer Boots in Collaboration with Umbro II-97 Inventor Develops New Elastic Track Shoe II-98 Genius Launches Nascar Women's Designer Shoes II-98 adidas Introduces New Footwear Collection II-98 Brown Shoe and Gretchen Monahan Introduce New Footwear Range II-98 Bite Footwear Introduces New Disc Golf Footwear Range II-99 Black Fives and Nike Unveils New Footwear Collection II-99 GoLite Launches New Trail Running Shoes II-99 Under Armour Stages a Debut in Athletic Footwear II-99 New York Scientist Develops New Footwear with Heel Breast II-99 Chinese Inventor Develops Flashing Light System for Footwear II-99 Boxfresh Launches First Footwear Collection II-100 New Balance Launches New Footwear Range II-100 Nike Launches Air Zoom Moire Footwear II-100 Allen-Edmonds Launches Casual Comfort Collection II-100 Colorado Inventor Develops Athletic Footwear Sole Construction II-101 Oregon Inventors Launches Athletic Footwear II-101 Massachusetts Inventor Patents Ornamental Design for Shoe Sole II-101 Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe with Plate and Cushion II-101 Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe Midsole II-101 Timberland Develops Safety Footwear for Women II-102 Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe with Electrostatic Dissipation Features II-102 Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe Frame II-102 Nike Launches Air Zoom Yorker Shoes for Fast Bowlers II-102 Inventor Develops an Athletic Shoe Sole II-103 Inventor Develops Athletic Shoe with Shock Absorption Sole II-103 Wilson Launches New Line of Tennis Footwear II-103 Everlast Introduces Rugged TRU`dat` Boot Signature Design Shoe II-103 Inventors Develop New Ornamental Golf Shoe Design II-104 FootJoy Introduces ReelFit Golf Shoes II-104 Inventor Develops Spikes for Golf Shoes II-104 Nike Unveils Air Max 360 Running Shoe II-104 Adidas India Introduces Barricade IV Tennis Shoes II-104 Etnies Launches Ali Pro Model Footwear Line II-104 Inventor Develops New Shoe Turnable Vamp II-105 Inventors Develop New Soccer Shoe with Upper and Cleat Assembly II-105 Andana Shoes & Accessories Unveils 2007 Spring Collection II-105 Azaleia Rolls Out a Premium Shoes Brand A/Z II-105 Inventor from Italy Develops Mid-Sole II-105 The Fashion House Unveils Fall 2007 Women's Footwear Collections II-106 OluKai Launches Premium Sandals for Men and Women II-106 Nike Launches Basketball Signature Shoe II-106 Marc Fisher Footwear Launches New Footwear Lines II-106 Nike Introduces Jordan XXI Collection II-106 LaCrosse and Realtree Rolls Out New Hunting Boots II-107 LaCrosse Introduces New Range of Socks II-107 LaCrosse Releases EXO(TM) Platform Boots II-107 New Balance Pioneers Multiple-Width Cleated Football Shoes II-107 Le Coq's Activewear Roll outs to Keep 2005 Vibrant II-107 Nike Free 5.0 Technology Unveiled II-107 Justin Boot Company Introduces Caliente and Punchy Collections II-108 Etonic Makes a Comeback with the New G-Sok Line II-108 Pac Brands Re-Launches Merrell in Australia II-108 adidas Introduces Low Priced SSE Comfort and ClimaCool II II-108 ECCO Unveils Classic Crossfire II-108 Nike Introduces SP-6 Model II-109 New BioFit and Biotrac models from Bite II-109 New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. Introduces Aravon(TM) II-109 Bash Sports LLC Launches Magic 32 Basketball Series Athletic Gear II-109 Lowa Introduces Sirius Lo - the new Trail Walking Series II-109 Emu Australia Launches Unlined Casual Footwear II-110 9. Focus on Select Global Players II-111 Leading Manufacturers II-111 adidas AG (Germany) II-111 Reebok International (US) II-111 Bata Shoe Organization (Canada) II-112 Bata India Ltd. (India) II-112 Brown Shoe Company, Inc. (US) II-112 Deckers Outdoor Corporation (US) II-113 ECCO Sko A/S (Denmark) II-113 Gucci Group (Italy) II-114 Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. (US) II-114 Lacrosse Footwear, Inc. (US) II-115 Nike Inc. (US) II-115 Nine West Group Inc. (US) II-116 Puma AG (Germany) II-116 R.G. Barry Corporation (US) II-116 San Paulo & Alpargatas, S.A. (Brazil) II-117 The Stride Rite Corporation (US) II-117 The Timberland Company (US) II-117 Vans, Inc. (US) II-118 Weyco Group (Florsheim) (US) II-118 Wolverine World Wide Inc. (US) II-118 Leading Footwear Retailers II-119 The Athlete's Foot (US) II-119 The Finish Line, Inc. (US) II-119 Foot Locker, Inc. (US) II-120 Payless ShoeSource Inc. (US) II-120 The Sports Authority, Inc. (US) II-120 10. Global Market Perspective II-121 Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-121 Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-122 Table 20: World Historic Review for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-123 Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-124 Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-125 Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-126 Table 24: World Historic Review for Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-127 Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-128 Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-129 Table 27: World Long-term Projections for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-130 Table 28: World Historic Review for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-131 Table 29: World 15-Year Perspective for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-132 Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-133 Table 31: World Long-term Projections for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-134 Table 32: World Historic Review for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-135 Table 33: World 15-Year Perspective for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-136 Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-137 Table 35: World Long-term Projections for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-138 Table 36: World Historic Review for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-139 Table 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-140 Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-141 Table 39: World Long-term Projections for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-142 Table 40: World Historic Review for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-143 Table 41: World 15-Year Perspective for Casual Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-144 Table 42: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-145 Table 43: World Long-term Projections for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-146 Table 44: World Historic Review for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Million Pairs for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-147 Table 45: World 15-Year Perspective for Dress/Formal Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-148 Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-149 Table 47: World Long-term Projections for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-150 Table 48: World Historic Review for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-151 Table 49: World 15-Year Perspective for Athletic Footwear by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-152 Table 50: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-153 Table 51: World Long-term Projections for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-154 Table 52: World Historic Review for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-155 Table 53: World 15-Year Perspective for Athletic Footwear by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, and Others Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-156 Table 54: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-157 Table 55: World Long-term Projections for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-158 Table 56: World Historic Review for Outdoor/Rugged Footwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (i
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