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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 17, 2000
VENATOR GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York No. 1-10299 13-3513936
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
112 West 34th Street, New York, New York 10120
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 720-3700
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Item 5. Other Events.
On August 17, 2000 the Registrant reported operating results
for the quarter ended July 29, 2000. (See Exhibit 99, which, in its entirety, is
incorporated herein by reference.)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
In accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation
S-K, an index of exhibits is included in this Form 8-K on page 3.
SIGNATURES
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.
(Registrant)
Date: August 18, 2000 By: /s/ Bruce L. Hartman
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Bruce L. Hartman
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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VENATOR GROUP, INC.
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
FURNISHED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-K
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Exhibit No. in Item 601
of Regulation S-K Description
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99 News Release dated August 17, 2000
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