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Shares of athletic and apparel companies fell after Dick's Sporting Goods reported weaker earnings and reduced its full-year profit outlook, citing rising inventory and promotional discounting. Figs (FIGS), Funko (FNKO), Caleres (CAL), Nike (NKE), and Genesco (GCO) were among the affected stocks, with declines ranging from 2.6% to 3.8%. Figs reported strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue up 28.8% and adjusted EPS beating estimates.

Genesco Inc. shareholders re-elected all nine director nominees at the 2026 annual meeting, indicating confidence in the company's strategy. The board includes Gregory Sandfort, Mimi Vaughn, and others. Advisory firms ISS, Glass Lewis, and Egan-Jones recommended voting for the nominees, citing strong performance. The dissident Radoff-Jumana Group, holding 9.1% of shares, criticized some directors but did not gain support.

MarketWatch reports that ballet flats are trending again, with brands including Birkenstock (BIRK), Crocs (CROX), Ugg (DECK), Adidas, and Puma launching ballet-flat mashups. Birkenstock said a Repetto collaboration launched last month targets demand, with prices around $500. Crocs reported sellouts, and Circana data showed flats up 16% year over year.

GENESCO INC (GCO) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EXHIBIT 99.1 GENESCO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF CHIEF STRATEGY AND DIGITAL OFFICER PARAG DESAI NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 6, 2026 — Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today announced that Parag D. Desai, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer, will retire effective October 31,

Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) said Chief Strategy and Digital Officer Parag Desai will retire after more than a decade with the company, including since April 2021 in his current role. The company cited his role in technology platform and data capabilities transformation and execution of its Footwear First strategy, and said it will manage a transition.

The article lists leadership and executive changes across several firms. Groupe Dynamite added Martin Kon, former Cohere COO, to its board. Genesco’s UK retailer Schuh named Tomas Petersson as president. Champion Thread hired John Giordano as senior sales director. Kinaxis appointed Herb Yeh as CFO and chief strategy officer. Agility Robotics named Michael Beer CFO ahead of a public listing.

Colin Temple will leave Schuh, a UK footwear retailer owned by Genesco, after 38 years, including 15 as president. Genesco says Tomas Petersson will replace him, reporting to CEO Andy Gray. Genesco reported Schuh Q1 FY2027 net sales of $90.7 million, down 5% from $95.9 million year over year, amid weaker demand and discounting.

GENESCO INC (GCO) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. 8-K GENESCO INC false 0000018498 0000018498 2026-07-21 2026-07-21 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported

SANDFORT GREGORY A purchased 2,958 indirectly-held shares of GENESCO INC (GCO) at $33.80 on 2026-07-09.

The article lists leadership changes across apparel, software, logistics, and warehouse automation firms. Lands’ End appoints Charlie Cole as CEO effective July 13; American Eagle Outfitters replaces CFO Mike Mathias with Ravi Thanawala effective Aug. 3; Genesco names Jonathan Collins CFO effective Aug. 3. It also covers promotions at o9 Solutions and Locus, and leadership updates at Schneider and Hai Robotics.