Genesco’s blended comps were up 9% for the Holiday period, according to a preliminary sales update released ahead of the company’s appearance at the 2026 ICR Conference, as stores comped up 10% for Q4 through Dec. 27 and e-commerce comped up 9%. Journeys outperformed, comping up 12% during the period on top of 2024’s +14% comp, as sales during the two weeks preceding Christmas came in ahead of guidance. Five brands, including two athletic and three casual, led growth for the eight weeks. The move to year-round wear for athletic from ... Log in to view full article.