Last checked Sep 19, 2026
Johnston & Murphy (brand/subsidiary of Genesco Inc.)johnstonmurphy.comJohnston & Murphy (brand/subsidiary of Genesco Inc.) is not currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Johnston & Murphy is not private-equity-owned; it is a subsidiary/brand controlled by Genesco Inc., a publicly traded company.
Notes
- Johnston & Murphy is described as a subsidiary of Genesco, with Genesco purchasing the company in 1951 (indicating corporate/public-company control rather than private equity control).
- Genesco’s SEC filings describe Johnston & Murphy as an owned brand/segment of Genesco (supporting current control by Genesco).
- Founding details (1850; Newark, New Jersey; founders) are supported by Johnston & Murphy’s own heritage page and Wikipedia.
- Unable to retrieve a direct, current logo image URL from Johnston & Murphy’s official site within the available tooling constraints; therefore logoUrl is set to Unknown.
Sources
- Johnston & Murphy (company page)
Wikipedia - States Johnston & Murphy was founded in 1850 in Newark, New Jersey; lists founders; and identifies the parent as Genesco (1951–present), including that Genesco purchased Johnston & Murphy in 1951.
- Our Story | Johnston & Murphy Since 1850
Johnston & Murphy (official site) - Supports company heritage/founding roots and the ‘since 1850’ claim, and references Newark, New Jersey origins.
- Genesco SEC filing (segment/brand description including Johnston & Murphy Group)
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Shows Johnston & Murphy Group as part of Genesco’s reporting structure, supporting Genesco’s control/ownership.
- About Genesco (brand overview including Johnston & Murphy)
Genesco Investor Relations - Lists Johnston & Murphy as one of Genesco’s brands, supporting that Genesco controls the brand.
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18498/000095017025044864/gco-20250201.htm
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- https://genesco.gcs-web.com/static-files/b3d22d4c-a7c3-4b9a-a326-bf27068bf92f
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- https://careers.genesco.com/about-us/about
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- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18498/000095014405012586/g98695e10vq.htm
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- https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/genesco-brands-llc-2919859/
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- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18498/000001849820000016/gcofy202010-kq4.htm
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- https://genesco.gcs-web.com/static-files/374ce209-00b3-4440-888b-90709b710649
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- https://yespress.io/genesco
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Ownership FAQ
Is Johnston & Murphy (brand/subsidiary of Genesco Inc.) owned by private equity?
No. Johnston & Murphy (brand/subsidiary of Genesco Inc.) does not currently appear to be private-equity-owned.
Who owns Johnston & Murphy (brand/subsidiary of Genesco Inc.)?
Genesco Inc. (public company; NYSE: GCO)
When was Johnston & Murphy (brand/subsidiary of Genesco Inc.) last checked?
This page was last checked on Sep 19, 2026.