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Genesco

Genesco reports sales growth in the third quarter

Dec 12, 2024 / United States
The US-based company positively adjusted its 2025 guidance, driven by solid e-commerce growth, improved consumer experiences and robust sales momentum at Journeys during the third quarter

Sandra Harris joins Genesco as new Chief Financial Officer

Oct 16, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has appointed Sandra Harris as Chief Financial Officer. Harris succeeds Thomas George, the current Principal Accounting Officer, who plans to retire in December 2024

Genesco exceeds expectations and slightly raises its full year forecast

Sep 12, 2024 / United States
Journeys boosts Genesco’s sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, as the company navigates store closures and cost-saving measures

Schuh introduces single-shoe purchase for disabled customers

Sep 3, 2024 / United States
Schuh, the footwear retailer owned by Genesco, has introduced single-shoe purchases across its store network to meet the needs of customers with limb differences or disabilities who require only one shoe

New Chief Marketing Officer at Journeys

Aug 1, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company Genesco has appointed Stacy Doren as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Journeys group. She joins the company from Levi’s

Genesco reports net sales decline

Jun 7, 2024 / United States
As it continues to execute its strategic plan to turn around the Journeys business, the US-based company has reported a 5% year-on-year decline in net sales in the first quarter of its fiscal year

Footwear retail in 2024: signs of recovery or a bumpy ride ahead?

Premium ContentMay 7, 2024 / World
High inflation squeezed margins in footwear retail throughout 2023. To glimpse the industry's 2024 outlook, we analysed results from key players like manufacturers Yue Yuen and Stella Holdings and retailers Foot Locker, JD Sports, Shoe Carnival, and Genesco

Genesco reports full year sales decline

Mar 13, 2024 / United States
Despite a slight improvement in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the company’s full-year net sales were down as compared to the prior year. Genesco expects the market environment to remain challenging in the first half

Schuh strengthens executive team

Mar 11, 2024 / United States
The Genesco-owned footwear retailer has appointed Stephanie Legg as Chief Marketing Officer and Justin Lodge as Chief Digital Officer as part of its efforts to attract younger generations

Genesco lowers full year earnings guidance

Jan 12, 2024 / United States
After posting weak Christmas sales, the Nashville-based footwear company has lowered its earnings guidance for fiscal 2024. Journeys continues to struggle

Genesco names new Chief Merchandising Officer for Journeys

Jan 9, 2024 / United States
The Nashville-based footwear company has named Chris Santaella as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer of the Journeys Group, effective from the 5th of February

Genesco reports drop in sales and profits

Dec 8, 2023 / United States
Amid a difficult operating environment, the footwear retailer reported a third quarter decline in sales and profits. Schuh and Johnston & Murphy results helped offset Journeys’ performance

Genesco appoints Andy Gray as President of the Journeys Group

Nov 29, 2023 / United States
The Nashville-based footwear company has announced the appointment of Andy Gray as President of the Journeys Group, effective from the 3rd of January 2024

President of Journeys to retire in February 2024

Sep 7, 2023 / United States
After working at Genesco for 44 years, Mario Gallione, who became President of Journeys in 2017, will step down from his role in February 2024. Search for a successor is already underway

Schuh's performance stands out in the second quarter

Sep 6, 2023 / United States
Against a difficult operating environment, Genesco emphasised the second quarter 21% sales growth at Schuh, as compared to the prior year, which helped offset Journey's continued declining performance
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