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): October 13, 1994
GENESCO INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Tennessee 1-3083 62-0211340
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
Genesco Park, 1415 Murfreesboro Road,
Nashville, TN 37214
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 367-7000
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
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On October 13, 1994, Harry D. Garber, Chairman of the Board of
Genesco Inc. (the "Company"), announced the appointment of David M.
Chamberlain as interim president and chief executive officer of the
Company. The appointment of Mr. Chamberlain followed the
resignation of E. Douglas Grindstaff as the Company's chief
executive officer and director. Thomas B. Clark, executive vice
president - administration, also resigned. A copy of the press
release issued by the Company on October 13, 1994 is attached as an
exhibit.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated October 13, 1994.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GENESCO INC.
Date: October 14, 1994 By: /s/ Roger G. Sisson
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Roger G. Sisson, Secretary
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99.1 Press Release dated October 13, 1994. 5
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EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
GENESCO Corporate Relations
Genesco Park, Suite 478
P.O. Box 731
Nashville, Tennessee 37202-0731
615-367-8281
615-367-8278 Fax
Financial Contact: James S. Gulmi-(615) 367-8325
Media Contact: Claire S. McCall-(615)367-8281
GENESCO NAMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 13, 1994 -- Harry D. Garber, Chairman of
the Board of Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO), announced today the
appointment of David M. Chamberlain as interim president and
chief executive officer of the Company. Mr. Chamberlain is a
partner in Consumer Focus Partners, a venture capital company.
He formerly served as chief officer of Shaklee Corporation, a
manufacturer and market of consumer products. Mr. Chamberlain
has been a director with Genesco since 1989.
The appointment of Mr. Chamberlain followed the resignation
today of E. Douglas Grindstaff as the Company's chief executive
officer and director. Thomas B. Clark, executive vice president
- administration, also resigned.
In accepting the appointment, Mr. Chamberlain said that he
planned an immediate analysis of the Company's business and
financial strategies to enable the Company to be an aggressive
competitor in difficult markets. Mr. Chamberlain indicated that
the Board has directed him to institute a search for a permanent
chief executive officer.
Prior to his tenure with Shaklee Corporation, Chamberlain
was senior vice president and group executive with Nabisco Brands
Inc. and was president of the frozen foods division and new
product area for The Quaker Oats Company.
Genesco Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a consumer
products company with operations in footwear and men's tailored
clothing.
