Athletic footwear contributes to higher sales at Genesco
25/08/2006
Nashville-based footwear, headwear and accessories company Genesco Inc. has reported earnings of $5.9 million for the second quarter ended July 29 compared with $6.8 million for the second quarter ended July 30, 2005 .
Net sales increased 11% to $304 million compared with $275 million for the same period in 2005.
According to chairman, president and CEO Hal Pennington, athletic footwear, led by board sport shoes, sandals and women's casuals performed well again, and the company expects these trends to continue in the next quarter.