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[3] Journeys operates five retail concepts across North America including Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Underground by Journeys and Little Burgundy.[4][5] Journeys is focused on “quickly shifting fashion footwear trends”,[6] and is described as the anti-Foot Locker.[4]

History

Journeys store at Springfield Town Center, Springfield, Virginia, in November 2024

Journeys opened its first store in Nashville, Tennessee at Rivergate Mall in December 1986.[7] Within ten years, Journeys had opened 100 stores, and by 1999 launched its website.[7] In 2001, Journeys Kidz opened its first location, followed by an opening of Shï in 2005.[7] In 2010, Journeys opened its first store in Canada.[7] In 2011, Journeys started the “Attitude That Cares” program[8] to encourage its employees to get involved locally in community outreach & service.[9] In 2014, Journeys began its partnership with the Vans Warped Tour, becoming its Presenting Sponsor for its 20th Anniversary tour.[10] In 2015, Journeys became the title sponsor of the Alternative Press Music Awards.[11] 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.[12]

In 2018, Journeys partnered with Converse to put on a free prom for teens in Houston, Texas.[13]

Brands

Interior of a Journeys store, Barton Creek Square, in June 2017

Journeys

Journeys is a teen specialty footwear retailer.[14] 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.[15]

Journeys Kidz

Journeys Kidz is a specialty footwear brand that opened its first store in 2001 for kids 5–12 years old,[16][17] with the tagline “Big Kidz Shoes, Little Kidz Sizes.”[18] There are 170 locations in the United States.[19]

Little Burgundy

Little Burgundy was purchased from the Aldo Group in 2015, adding 37 retail stores. The brand is focused on students and young professionals.[20]

References

  1. ↑ Steimer, Jacob (2016-11-15). “Nashville-based public company set for $35 million local investment”. www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  2. ↑ “Journeys Group Distribution Center Expands In TN”. WTVF. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  3. ↑ “Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results”. Genesco. 2026-05-29. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  4. 1 2 Tkacik, Maureen (2002-11-21). “Thin-Soled Sneakers Are Fueling Journeys’ Sales in a Retail Slump”. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  5. ↑ Weilheimer, Neil (25 November 2015). “Journeys’ Jim Estepa To Be Inducted Into The Footwear News Hall of Fame”. Footwear News. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  6. ↑ Hufford, Austen (2016-09-01). “Genesco Cuts Outlook, Hurt by Shift in Shoe Trends”. WSJ. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  7. 1 2 3 4 N, F (14 November 2011). “Journeys Milestone: Biggest Moments”. Footwear News. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  8. ↑ “DECA Direct Think Journeys is Just a Job? Think Again!”. DECA Direct. 2015-10-05. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  9. ↑ Morris, Chuck (2019-03-12). “Journeys donates 900 pair of shoes to needy children”. WSMV Nashville. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  10. ↑ “Announcing the 2015 Journeys AP Music Awards, hosted by Alex & Jack of All Time Low!”. Alternative Press. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  11. ↑ “Attitude That Cares”. www.journeys.com/atc. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  12. ↑ Geigel, Natasha (2018-05-17). “More than a thousand Houston teens get to attend prom for free”. KRIV. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  13. ↑ Fox, David (2000-04-06). “Genesco ramps up Journeys marketing”. Nashville Post. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  14. ↑ Weilheimer, Neil (5 March 2018). “Why the Man Who Brought You Teen Retailer Journeys Is Walking Away From It All”. Footwear News. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  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. ↑ Alfs, Lizzy (30 March 2014). “Children’s shoe retailer opens at Ann Arbor’s Briarwood Mall”. Michigan Live. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  17. ↑ “Journeys re-opens at Albany Mall; Journeys Kidz coming”. Albany Herald. 2017-07-22. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  18. ↑ “Journeys Kidz to open retail store in Clackamas Town Center”. Your Chamber North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  19. ↑ “Aldo Group sells Little Burgundy chain of shoe stores to owner of Journeys chain | CTV News”. The Canadian Press. 2015-11-03. Retrieved 17 May 2019.