Genesco Inc., the parent of Journeys, said that after initially reducing store hours, Genesco will temporarily close its North American stores from March 18 through March 28 in response to the continued spread of the coronavirus and evaluate the timing of reopening.
The company’s North American banners also include Little Burgundy and Johnston & Murphy.
The company’s North American e-commerce operations remain open at its e-retail sites: journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, journeys.ca, littleburgundyshoes.com, johnstonmurphy.com, and johnstonmurphy.ca.
Due to the heightened uncertainty relating to the potential impact of COVID-19 on Genesco’s business operations, including its duration and effect on overall customer demand, the company is withdrawing its guidance issued on March 12, 2020. Genesco is not providing updated guidance at this time.
Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s president and CEO, said, “The safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities are our top priorities. Over the past few years, we have made strategic investments in our e-commerce operations and IT infrastructure establishing dynamic online businesses that will allow our customers to continue to shop and stay connected with our retail brands through social media during these unprecedented times.”
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