The overall 2 percent sales increase for Q4 was reportedly driven by a 6 percent increase at Schuh, a 9 percent gain at Johnston & Murphy and a 24 percent increase at Genesco Brands, partially offset by a decrease of 2 percent at Journeys.
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Genesco Cuts Guidance as Journeys, Boots a Drag on Holiday Selling
With fourth quarter sales trending below our expectations, GCO now expects total year adjusted EPS to be in the range of 65 cents to 85 cents compared with the company’s prior view for a range of $1.50 to $2.00.
Genesco Appoints Chris Santaella as Chief Merchant of Journeys Group
Santaella joins Journeys from Foot Locker, where he worked for over three decades in successive roles, most recently as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer for Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports.
Journeys a Drag on Genesco Q3 Top-Line; Parent Reduces Guidance
Genesco, Inc. lowered its guidance for the year after October sales weakened, driving a shortfall in third-quarter results. In the quarter, Journey’s same-store and direct sales fell 8 percent.
Genesco Taps Foot Locker Exec as Journeys Group President
Genesco, Inc. appointed Andy Gray as president of the Journeys Group, effective January 3, 2024. He joins the company from Foot Locker, Inc., succeeding Mario Gallione, who announced his retirement plans in August.
Five Below Adds Genesco’s CEO to Board
Five Below, Inc. appointed Mimi Vaughn, currently president, chief executive officer and chair of the Board of Genesco Inc., as an independent member of its Board of Directors.
EXEC: Genesco Shares Surge as CEO Highlights an Improving Picture at Journeys
Board Chair, President and CEO Mimi Vaughn said that thus far in the third quarter, sales trends for the back-to-school season improved a little further with consumers shopping when there is a reason and much closer to need.
Journeys Again the Culprit as Genesco Swings to Q2 Loss on Lower Sales
The overall 2 percent sales decline was driven by an 11 percent decrease at Journeys and a 7 percent decrease at Genesco Brands, partially offset by an increase of 21 percent at Schuh and an increase of 4 percent at Johnston & Murphy.
Genesco Increases Stock Buyback Plan By $50 Million
Genesco, Inc.’s board of directors authorized a $50 million increase to its existing $200 million share repurchase authorization.
Genesco’s Q1 Earnings Miss Plan On Journey’s Shortfall
Genesco, Inc. reported a steeper loss than expected in the first quarter ended April 29 as Journeys same-store sales fell 14 percent, offsetting double-digit gains at Schuh and Johnston & Murphy. Genesco reduced its outlook for the year and is initiating cost-containment initiatives. Genesco now plans to close more than 100 Journeys stores this year, versus prior expectations to close 60 stores.
Genesco Posts Flat Q4 Sales On Journeys Dip, FX Impact, Weaker Wholesale Sales
Genesco, Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis fell 24.4 percent in the fourth quarter due to the return of a more normalized promotional environment as well as increased freight and warehouse costs. Same-store sales were up 5 percent as double-digit growth at Schuh and Johnson & Murphy offset a 1 percent dip at Journeys.
Genesco Sees 3 Percent Holiday Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased by 3 percent for the quarter-to-date period ended December 24, 2022. The parent of Journeys now expects fiscal 2023 adjusted EPS to be at the low end of the most recent guidance range.
EXEC: Genesco Reduces FY Guidance On Inflationary, Promotional Pressures
Genesco, Inc.’s sales and margins topped expectations in the third quarter, but its full-year outlook was lowered as heightened promotional activity is now planned for the fourth quarter, particularly at the flagship Journeys chain. Mimi Vaughn, Genesco’s president and CEO, told analysts, “The consumer pressured by inflation is having to make harder choices on where they spend their money.”
Genesco Lowers FY Outlook On November Softening
Genesco, Inc.’s third-quarter results were slightly above Wall Street’s consensus estimates but the parent of Journeys reduced its guidance for the year due to a “sluggish start” in November and the impact of the inflationary environment.
Genesco Appoints Board Members
Genesco, Inc. appointed two independent directors, Matthew M. Bilunas, chief financial officer, Best Buy Co., Inc., and Carolyn Bojanowski, executive vice president of merchandising, Sephora USA, to Genesco’s Board of Directors, effective January 29, 2023, the beginning of its fiscal year.