Shoe industry
Article Abstract:
Top-line challenges are being faced by the shoe industry, especially in the athletic shoe sector, and many retailers are launching cost-containment efforts, although sales advantages are needed for future recovery. Fashion footwear is having greater demand, although the future is mixed, and many retailers are expanding globally. Investors are encouraged to diversify their holdings in the industry.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1999
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Shoe industry
Article Abstract:
The shoe industry has been able to take advantage of recent fashion trends and broaden their product mixes as well in 2000 and 2001, in spite of a poor retail market. The global market may, also, become more important in future years. There are several good selections hear for long-term investors.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2001
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Shoe industry
Article Abstract:
The footwear industry has been hurt by the sluggish US economy in 2001 and the strong US dollar. Top-line growth seems to be the key to the industry's future, and the forecast for the dress and casual segment is mixed. Investors need to be selective for both the short and long term.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2001
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