Genesco delivered Q1 FY2027 net sales of $487.03 million, up 3% from $473.97 million year-over-year, driven by stronger full-price selling and higher transaction sizes. Journeys saw healthy growth in athletic lifestyle and casual shoes, with female consumers now exceeding 50% of sales and 90 new Journeys 4.0 stores planned.
In Q1 FY2027 Genesco reported net sales of $487.03 million, a 3% increase from $473.97 million in the prior year, reflecting stronger full-price selling and higher average transaction sizes across its concepts.
Journeys achieved healthy growth across athletic lifestyle and casual shoes, particularly in sandals, boots, low-profile and lifestyle running categories, with female consumers now accounting for well over 50% of sales.
Genesco’s Footwear First strategy targets the back-to-school season with trend-driven assortments and the new Life On Loud campaign featuring celebrities and influencers, supported by a substantial increase in media spend to boost brand awareness and customer acquisition.
The company plans to double its Journeys 4.0 footprint by adding 90 stores this year, with two-thirds as remodels and the remainder comprising relocations to larger formats and new openings to accelerate growth.
