Genesco Inc. GCO

Genesco Inc sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel, and accessories. It has four reportable business segments. The Journeys Group generates the highest revenue, encompassing the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Little Burgundy brands, along with e-commerce and catalog sales. The Schuh Group targets teenagers and young adults aged 16 to 24, focusing on casual and athletic footwear. The Johnston & Murphy Group operates retail shops and factory stores across the United States. Finally, the Genesco Brands Group designs and sources licensed footwear for brands like Levi's, Dockers, and G.H. Bass. The brands of the company are: Journeys; Journeys Kidz; Little Burgundy; Schuh; Johnston & Murphy; and Genesco Brands Group.

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