SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 1998
VENATOR GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York No. 1-10299 13-3513936
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(State or other jurisdic- (Commission (IRS Employer
tion of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
233 Broadway, New York, New York 10279-0003
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 553-2000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On March 11, 1998, the Board of Directors of the
Registrant approved, and recommended for adoption by shareholders,
an amendment to Article First of the Registrant's Certificate of
Incorporation to change the name of the Registrant to Venator
Group, Inc. On June 11, 1998, shareholders of the Registrant
approved the proposal to change the name of the Registrant. The
Registrant filed a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of
Incorporation with the Department of State of the State of New
York, effective June 11, 1998, changing the name of the Registrant
from Woolworth Corporation to Venator Group, Inc. as of this date.
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned being hereunto duly
authorized.
VENATOR GROUP, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: June 24, 1998 By: /s/ Gary M. Bahler
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Gary M. Bahler
Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary