UK Footwear Retailer Schuh Names Laura King Chief Marketing Officer

Group 1 - UK-based footwear retailer Schuh has appointed Laura King as its new chief marketing officer, who will oversee various departments including marketing, creative, and public relations [1][2] - Laura King previously served as global marketing director at Accessorize and has extensive experience in brand marketing, including a tenure at Urban Outfitters and Wieden & Kennedy [2][3] - The appointment of King is part of Genesco's strategy to unify its brands under the Journeys Global Retail Group, aiming to enhance market positioning and drive growth [3][4] Group 2 - Genesco reported a 9 percent increase in comparable sales for the fourth quarter-to-date period ended December 27, with same store sales rising by 10 percent [5] - The Schuh Group experienced a 6 percent increase in comparable sales compared to the same year-ago quarter, while the Journeys Group saw a 12 percent gain [6]