Genesco Names President for Journeys Division

Mario Gallione has been appointed president of Genesco Inc.’s Journeys retail division. In his new role, Gallione assumes responsibility for all aspects of the Journeys and Journeys Kidz retail operations, including stores in the U.S. and Canada as well as journeys.com and journeys.ca.

Gallione, who most recently served as chief merchandising officer of The Journeys Group, is a 38-year employee of Genesco and has been associated with Journeys since 1994.

“Mario's talent and experience as well as his passion for the Journeys business equip him well to guide the team's continuing efforts to build on Journeys' position as the leading omnichannel retailer of branded fashion footwear and accessories for teens and young adults,” said James Estepa, CEO of The Journeys Group.