Genesco, the company that owns the Journeys and Schuh footwear chains, both key industry customers, reported strong holiday sales this morning.
Same-store sales, including direct sales, rose 15% at Journeys through Jan. 3rd. Executives cited favorable fashion trends and good execution for the results.
At UK industry retailer Schuh, same-stores sales increased 6% during the same time period.
Click here to see how other industry mall-based retailers fared during the holiday season.
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