UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) OCTOBER 15, 2004
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FOOTSTAR, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-11681 22-3439443
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1 CROSFIELD AVENUE
WEST NYACK, NEW YORK 10994
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(845) 727-6500
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
Footstar, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Sheamus Toal has
resigned as Controller of the Company effective October 15, 2004 in order to
pursue an opportunity with another retailer. The Company values and appreciates
Mr. Toal's contributions during his tenure at the Company. Richard L. Robbins,
Senior Vice President of Financial Reporting and Control, will assume the
responsibilities as principal accounting officer and the Company has commenced a
search to hire a Controller.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 15, 2004
FOOTSTAR, INC.
By: /s/ Maureen Richards
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Maureen Richards
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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