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Ashley Randolph promoted to VP and chief accounting officer at Genesco

US footwear group Genesco has announced the appointment of Ashley Randolph as vice president and chief accounting officer, effective May 5, 2026. Randolph, a 20-year veteran of the company, most recently served as vice president and corporate controller, a position she has held since 2024. In her new capacity, Randolph will oversee the...

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Genesco embarks on AI-driven transformation strategy, jobs losses expected

Wholesale and licensing firm Genesco has announced the launch of a strategic transformation following a review of the business, as pressure on profitability mounts. The plan will see the US company adopt a new operating model, which will roll out in phases. As a result of the process, some positions are expected to be impacted within the IT...

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Genesco forms a global retail group to reach more customers

Genesco, the footwear company with more than 1,250 retail stores in North America, the UK and the Republic of Ireland, alongside a portfolio of owned and licensed lifestyle brands, has formed a global retail group uniting its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy brands. The new venture will be called Journeys Global Retail Group and will be led...

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Wrangler chooses Genesco for design and distribution of footwear line

Denim brand Wrangler wants to expand its presence in the footwear market. It has chosen to join the portfolio of wholesale distributor Genesco. Genesco will design, source and market footwear for men, women and children under the Wrangler brand. The two have signed a multi-year licensing agreement for this purpose. The two American companies...

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Genesco names Kyle Polischuk as chief human resources officer

Footwear retailer Genesco has appointed Kyle Polischuk as chief human resources officer. “Kyle’s strategic leadership and exceptional track record building dynamic organizations, developing talent, and promoting strong cultures will make a tremendous impact on Genesco. Her rich knowledge of retail and digital commerce, along with her ability to...

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Genesco names new chief financial officer

Footwear company Genesco Inc. has appointed Cassandra “Sandra” Harris as senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer, effective October 7. Harris joins Genesco with experience in retail, finance, supply chain and information technology leadership and served as chief financial officer for direct-to-consumer, global supply chain...

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Johnston & Murphy unveils new look to transform perception

American heritage footwear and clothing brand Johnston & Murphy has launched a new brand campaign aimed at reshaping how customers think of the 174-year-old brand as it looks to inspire audiences and to show it is more than a dress shoe company. The Nashville-based brand, part of Genesco Inc., tapped creative agency Wolfgang to put a fresh lens...

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Schuh parent Genesco swings to Q1 loss, cuts guidance

Nashville-based specialty retailer Genesco has lowered its full-year outlook after swinging to a loss in the first quarter of the year. The company, whose portfolio includes Scottish footwear retailer Schuh, made a net loss of 18.9 million dollars in the three months to April 29 compared to a profit of 4.9 million dollars a year earlier. That...

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Schuh parent Genesco lowers FY earnings outlook

Nashville-based specialty retailer Genesco has lowered its full-year profit outlook amid higher industry-wide promotional activity and cost pressures. The company, whose portfolio includes Scottish footwear chain Schuh, now forecasts adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of 5.5 dollars to 5.9 dollars....

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Matthew Bilunas and Carolyn Bojanowski to join Genesco’s board of directors

Genesco Inc., a Nashville-based specialty retailer has appointed two new independent directors Matthew M. Bilunas, chief financial officer of Best Buy Co., Inc., and Carolyn Bojanowski, executive vice president merchandising, Sephora USA, to its board of directors, effective January 29, 2023. Genesco also announced that current directors Matthew...

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Schuh parent Genesco swings to FY profit after strong Q4

Schuh parent company Genesco returned to the black in its fiscal 2022 year after the Nashville-based specialty retailer reported a strong fourth quarter. In the three months ended January 29, the company posted net sales of 728 million dollars, an increase of 14 percent compared to a year earlier and 7 percent compared to two years ago. For the...

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Genesco appoints chief financial officer

Nashville-based speciality retail and branded company Genesco has appointed Tom George as its new chief financial officer. He is expected to serve in the role until at least March 2024. He has been in the position on an interim basis since December 2020. Earlier in his career, George spent nine years as chief financial officer of footwear...