Journeys (company) explained

Journeys
Type:Subsidiary
Industry:Retail
Founded: in Nashville, Tennessee, US
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Hq Location City:Nashville, Tennessee[1]
Num Locations:1,193
Num Locations Year:2019
Area Served:North America
Products:Shoes, Clothing, Accessories
Brands:Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Little Burgundy
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Parent:Genesco[2]

Journeys is a specialty chain retailer, owned by Genesco, of branded fashion footwear and accessories with approximately 1,200 stores nationwide. Journeys operates five retail concepts across North America including Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Underground by Journeys and Little Burgundy.[3] [4] Journeys is focused on "quickly shifting fashion footwear trends.",[5] and is described as the anti-Foot Locker.

History

Journeys opened its first store in Nashville, Tennessee at Rivergate Mall in December 1986.[6] Within ten years, Journeys had opened 100 stores, and by 1999 launched its website.[6] In 2001, Journeys Kidz opened its first location, followed by an opening of Shï in 2005.[6] In 2010, Journeys opened its first store in Canada.[6]

In 2011, Journeys started the "Attitude That Cares" program[7] to encourage its employees to get involved locally in community outreach & service.[8] In 2014, Journeys began its partnership with the Vans Warped Tour, becoming its Presenting Sponsor for its 20th Anniversary tour.[9] In 2015, Journeys became the title sponsor of the Alternative Press Music Awards.[10] In 2021, Journeys announced a partnership with Can’dAid, (candaid.org), an organization that rallies volunteers from all walks of life to build thriving communities.[11]

In 2018, Journeys partnered with Converse to put on a free prom for teens in Houston, Texas.[12]

Brands

Journeys

Journeys is a teen specialty footwear retailer.[13] The first location opened at the Rivergate Mall in Nashville, Tennessee in 1986, and there now are stores in every state and $1 billion in sales.[14]

Journeys Kidz

Journeys Kidz is a specialty footwear brand that opened its first store in 2001 for kids 5–12 years old,[15] [16] with the tagline “Big Kidz Shoes, Little Kidz Sizes.”[17] There are 170 locations in the United States.[18]

Little Burgundy

Little Burgundy was purchased from Aldo Group in 2015, adding 37 retail stores. The brand is focused on students and young professionals.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Steimer . Jacob . Nashville-based public company set for $35 million local investment . 23 June 2019 . www.bizjournals.com . 2016-11-15.
  2. News: Journeys Group Distribution Center Expands In TN . 23 June 2019 . WTVF . 12 April 2018 . en.
  3. News: Tkacik . Maureen . Thin-Soled Sneakers Are Fueling Journeys' Sales in a Retail Slump . 23 June 2019 . The Wall Street Journal . 2002-11-21 . en.
  4. News: Weilheimer . Neil . Journeys' Jim Estepa To Be Inducted Into The Footwear News Hall of Fame . 17 May 2019 . Footwear News . 25 November 2015 . en.
  5. News: Hufford . Austen . Genesco Cuts Outlook, Hurt by Shift in Shoe Trends . 23 June 2019 . WSJ . 2016-09-01.
  6. News: N . F . Journeys Milestone: Biggest Moments . 17 May 2019 . Footwear News . 14 November 2011 . en.
  7. News: DECA Direct Think Journeys is Just a Job? Think Again! . 17 May 2019 . DECA Direct . 2015-10-05.
  8. News: Morris . Chuck . Journeys donates 900 pair of shoes to needy children . 17 May 2019 . WSMV Nashville . 2019-03-12 . en.
  9. . Journeys Announced as Presenting Sponsor of the Vans Warped Tour . Los Angeles, CA . Vans Warped Tour . Marketwired . 2014-03-18 . 2019-05-17.
  10. News: Announcing the 2015 Journeys AP Music Awards, hosted by Alex & Jack of All Time Low! . 17 May 2019 . Alternative Press . 8 January 2015.
  11. Web site: Attitude That Cares. 2021-08-18. www.journeys.com/atc. en.
  12. News: Geigel . Natasha . More than a thousand Houston teens get to attend prom for free . 17 May 2019 . KRIV . 2018-05-17.
  13. News: Fox . David . Genesco ramps up Journeys marketing . 17 May 2019 . Nashville Post . 2000-04-06 . en.
  14. News: Weilheimer . Neil . Why the Man Who Brought You Teen Retailer Journeys Is Walking Away From It All . 17 May 2019 . Footwear News . 5 March 2018 . en.
  15. Footwear Old Soft-Shoe Market Taking A Big Step Up. Much, Marilyn . Investor's Business Daily ; Los Angeles [Los Angeles]18 Dec 2000: 10.
  16. News: Alfs . Lizzy . Children's shoe retailer opens at Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall . 17 May 2019 . Michigan Live . 30 March 2014.
  17. News: Journeys re-opens at Albany Mall; Journeys Kidz coming . 17 May 2019 . Albany Herald . 2017-07-22 . en.
  18. News: Journeys Kidz to open retail store in Clackamas Town Center . 17 May 2019 . Your Chamber North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce . 25 February 2014.
  19. News: Aldo Group sells Little Burgundy chain of shoe stores to owner of Journeys chain CTV News . 17 May 2019 . The Canadian Press . 2015-11-03.

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