Even after the company posted another solid quarter on Friday, Genesco ’s leadership team knows there is still more work to be done. On the company’s first quarter 2027 earnings call, Genesco president, chief executive officer, board chair and interim chief financial officer, Mimi Vaughn told analysts that “momentum is building” and that the strategic initiatives it has put in place are “translating into tangible results.” At Journeys, the CEO noted that both athletic lifestyle and casual shoes achieved “healthy growth” in the quarter, with increased demand for sandals, boots, low profile and lifestyle running. You May Also Like “The strength of our multi-branded, multi-category elevated assortment drove stronger full-price selling and considerably higher average transaction size in the quarter,” Vaughn said.…