US-based footwear retailing group Genesco reported first-quarter sales of $487 million, up 3% from $474 million a year earlier, with comparable sales increasing 2% for the seventh consecutive quarter of growth.

The group said sales at Journeys rose 5%, Johnston & Murphy increased 6% and Genesco Brands grew 4% during the quarter. However, sales at UK footwear retailer Schuh declined 5%, while comparable sales fell 9%.

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