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Genesco (NYSE:GCO) has scheduled its second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release and conference call for August 28, 2025. The financial results will be released before market opening, followed by a conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central time.

Investors can access the live audio webcast and subsequent archive of the call, which will be available for up to one year, through the company's investor relations website. A summary of Q2 FY2026 results will also be posted on the website on the same day.

Wrangler, owned by Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB), has signed a multiyear licensing agreement with Genesco (NYSE: GCO) for the design, sourcing, and marketing of footwear products. The partnership will expand Wrangler's presence in the footwear market, leveraging Genesco's expertise in branded footwear and retail presence across 1,250+ stores.

The initial collection, set to launch in Fall 2026, will feature classic Wrangler-inspired designs and trend-driven styles across men's, women's, and children's categories. The collaboration aims to blend Wrangler's rugged authenticity with Genesco's innovation capabilities, focusing on everyday workwear, casual lifestyle, and Western-inspired silhouettes.

Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) reported strong Q1 FY2026 results, with net sales increasing 4% to $474 million and comparable sales up 5%. Journeys led growth with an 8% increase, while e-commerce sales grew 7% and represented 23% of retail sales. The company reported a GAAP loss per share of ($2.02) and adjusted loss of ($2.05), showing improvement from last year's ($2.22) and ($2.10) respectively. Despite market challenges including tariff impacts, Genesco maintained its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $1.30 to $1.70. The company's inventory was up 15% year-over-year, with total debt at $121.0 million. During Q1, Genesco repurchased 604,531 shares for $12.6 million and ended the quarter with 1,256 stores, down 5% from the previous year.

Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) has scheduled its first quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release and conference call for June 4, 2025. The company will release its financial results before the market opens, followed by a conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central time. Investors can access the live audio webcast and subsequent archive (available for up to one year) through Genesco's investor relations website. A summary of Q1 FY2026 results will also be made available on the company's website on the same day.

Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) reported strong Q4 FY2025 results with net sales increasing 1% to $746 million. Comparable sales rose 10%, driven by Journeys' 14% increase. E-commerce sales grew 18%, representing 30% of retail sales.

Key Q4 highlights include: Operating income up 24%, gross margin improvement of 60 basis points, and GAAP EPS of $3.06 vs $1.84 last year. Non-GAAP EPS reached $3.26 compared to $2.59 in Q4 FY2024.

For full FY2025, net sales remained flat at $2.3 billion with comparable sales up 3%. E-commerce sales grew 12%, accounting for 25% of retail sales. The company achieved cost savings at the higher end of its $45-50 million target range.

Looking ahead to FY2026, Genesco expects total sales to be flat to up 1%, with adjusted diluted EPS projected between $1.30 to $1.70. The company ended Q4 with 1,278 stores, down 5% year-over-year, and zero debt.

Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results on March 7, 2025, before the market opens. The company will host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. (Central time) on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access a live audio webcast of the conference call through Genesco's investor relations website. An audio archive of the call will remain available for up to one year, and a summary of the results will be posted on the company's website on March 7.

Genesco (NYSE: GCO) reported strong comparable sales growth for the quarter-to-date period ended December 28, 2024, with a 10% overall increase compared to the previous year. The company experienced significant growth across multiple channels, with same-store sales rising 6% and e-commerce sales surging 20%.

Breaking down performance by retail segment, Journeys Group led with 14% growth, followed by Schuh Group at 3%, while Johnston & Murphy Group saw a slight decline of 1%. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 EPS guidance range of $0.80 to $1.00, despite additional incentive compensation expenses and accelerated store closures as part of fleet optimization efforts.

Genesco (NYSE: GCO) has appointed Kyle Polischuk as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 6, 2025. In this newly created position, Polischuk will lead the enterprise-wide human resources function for the footwear-focused lifestyle retailer and branded company.

With over 20 years of strategic HR experience, Polischuk will oversee Genesco's HR initiatives, including talent management and recruitment, leadership development, performance management, employee engagement, and total rewards. She will report directly to CEO Mimi Vaughn and serve on Genesco's executive management committee.

CEO Mimi Vaughn highlighted Polischuk's strategic leadership and track record in building dynamic organizations, developing talent, and promoting strong cultures, noting these qualities will support Genesco's growth strategies and help drive shareholder value.

Genesco (NYSE: GCO) has announced its upcoming participation in the 2025 ICR Conference. The company's management team is scheduled to deliver a presentation on Monday, January 13, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Investors and interested parties can access the presentation's webcast through Genesco's investor relations webpage at www.genesco.com.