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.

ASTM Adds Board Member

ASTM International reported William A. Ells, vice president of sales at Vibram USA, will serve a three-year term on ASTM’s International board of directors.

Merrell Hires New VP U.S. Sales

Merrell hired Jessica Adler as VP of U.S. sales. With nearly 20 years of experience in retail, Adler is responsible for the brand’s U.S. wholesale strategy.

DSW Parent Appoints New CEO, Reiterates Outlook

Designer Brands, Inc., parent company of DSW and Topo Athletic, hired Doug Howe, president of DSW, to succeed Roger Rawlins as CEO, effective April 1, 2023, at which time Rawlins will step down as CEO and as a member of its board of directors.