/ Technology

Genesco isn’t ruling out new owners

Even though the company has already rejected two offers from Foot Locker Inc., Genesco Inc. isn’t ruling out a possible sale. The retailer has retained Goldman Sachs & Co. to help evaluate strategic alternatives.

Posted 06/01/2007Don DavisPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Genesco rejects Foot Locker`s takeover bid

Genesco Inc. has rejected Foot Locker Inc.`s unsolicited proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the company for $46 a share.

Posted 04/24/2007Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Former HatWorld exec becomes president of Genesco

Robert J. Dennis has been named president & COO of Genesco Inc. Dennis had been executive vice president and COO of Genesco. He had served as CEO of Hat World Corp., which Genesco acquired in 2005.

Posted 10/30/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

From top to bottom: footwear seller Genesco buys Hat World

Footwear and accessories retailer Genesco Inc. acquired Hat World Corp., operator of 481 stores and four web sites that sell hats and caps.

Posted 04/02/2004Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ Press Release

Genesco extends relationship with Jesta with Vision Sourcing and Vision SCM to bring products to market faster

New York, NY – January 12, 2007 - Jesta I.S., a leading supplier of business solutions for the consumer product goods, soft goods, specialty industries announced today Genesco Inc., a leading specialty retailer that sells footwear, headwear, and accessories in North America, will implement the Jesta I.S. Vision Sourcing and Vision SCM solutions. Jesta I.S.’s Vision Sourcing will help bring Genesco products to market faster, improve margins, and...

Posted 01/12/2007