Genesco Inc. is a specialty retailer and wholesaler focused on branded footwear and headwear. Through two reportable segments—Footwear and Headwear—the company designs, sources and distributes a broad assortment of products. Its Footwear segment operates a network of branded retail stores, wholesale accounts and e-commerce sites, while the Headwear segment markets licensed sports headwear and casual caps through retail partners worldwide.
Within its Footwear segment, Genesco’s portfolio includes Journeys, a lifestyle-driven footwear and accessory retailer catering primarily to teens and young adults; Johnston & Murphy, a premium men’s and women’s dress shoe and accessory brand; and Schuh, a U.K.-based footwear retailer offering global, regional and private-label brands. The company differentiates its offering by combining in-store styling services, exclusive product collaborations and omnichannel capabilities to address fashion-conscious consumers across multiple price points.
Genesco’s Headwear segment is anchored by Lids, the largest specialty retailer of licensed sports headwear in North America. Through Lids stores, shop-in-shops and e-commerce, the company carries headwear for major professional, college and international sports leagues. In addition, Genesco serves third-party retailers and global wholesale partners through its Hat World and licensed-wholesale channels, extending the reach of its headwear brands in markets including Europe, Asia and Australia.
Founded in Nashville in 1924 as Southern Shoe Company, Genesco has evolved into a multi-channel footwear and headwear platform with operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and beyond. The company is overseen by an experienced board of directors and an executive leadership team led by President and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Dennis. Under this leadership, Genesco continues to invest in brand innovation, supply-chain efficiency and digital experiences to drive long-term growth across its retail and wholesale businesses.
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