SHOP TALK.(Athlete's Foot is carving a strong retail presence in Atlanta)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) From: Footwear News | Date: July 29, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Fairchild Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Southern Comfort Kennesaw, Ga.-based The Athlete's Foot is carving a strong retail presence in Atlanta, opening its 30th store there inside the Cumberland Mall.

"The Athlete's Foot has grown from six stores in Atlanta to 30 in the past three years," said Bob Corliss, firm president and CEO. "Atlanta will continue to be a key target market for expansion."

The 2,829-square-foot unit, which opened two weeks ago, includes footwear for adults and children with bra...