{"id":19755,"date":"2025-07-29T15:31:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storeforcesolutions.com\/euro\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=19755"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:34:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:34:24","slug":"journeys-back-to-school-labor-strategy-drove-11-sales-growth-2","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/storeforcesolutions.com\/euro\/resource\/journeys-back-to-school-labor-strategy-drove-11-sales-growth-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Journeys\u2019 Back-to-School Labor Strategy Drove 11% Sales Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">As back-to-school becomes an increasingly complex and competitive season in Specialty Retail, Journeys faced a high-stakes challenge in 2024. With inconsistent regional peaks, shifting school calendars, and heightened customer expectations, the footwear leader needed a more precise, localized staffing strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Through a decade-long partnership with <strong>ShopperTrak<\/strong> and <strong>StoreForce<\/strong>, Journeys combined deep traffic insights with real-time scheduling optimization. As a result, Journeys experienced an <strong>11% increase in comp sales in Q3<\/strong>, fueled by strategic labor alignment, precise forecasting, and effective execution at the store level.<em>&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/footwearnews.com\/business\/earnings\/genesco-gco-q3-2025-earnings-journeys-turnaround-1234739782\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CFollowing%20a%20strong,quarter%20this%20year.%E2%80%9D\">\u201cFollowing a strong start to the third quarter including the heart of\u202fback-to-school, sales trends at Journeys remained robust in September and October, fueling a double-digit comp gain for the business\u2026\u201d<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Mimi Vaughn, Genesco President, CEO, and Board Chair<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Challenge<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For mall-based Specialty Retailers like Journeys, Back-to-School (BTS) is the second highest&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>in-store traffic period of the year, just behind holiday. But while the holiday season follows a consistent calendar with predictable peak days, BTS is far more fragmented, varying significantly by region, product category, and even school district. This makes staffing and planning far more complex.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A store might experience comparable traffic volumes to December, but without the benefit of uniform shopping patterns. The stakes are especially high for footwear, where the shopping experience is hands-on, time-intensive, and driven by service expectations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how BTS stacks up to Holiday traffic by category:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Wireless<\/strong>: 95\u2013105% of holiday traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Footwear<\/strong> (Journeys\u2019 core category): 85\u201390% of holiday traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Children\u2019s apparel<\/strong>: 75\u201385% of holiday traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Family apparel<\/strong>: 65\u201370% of holiday traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, Journeys faced added challenges:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Inconsistent regional traffic peaks (e.g. Weeks 26\u201327 in the South vs. Weeks 29\u201330 in the Northeast).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Heightened customer expectations for fit, style, and service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Labor planning challenges: staffing without overspending, and without missing peak opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A need to recover from a slow Q2, Back-to-School had to perform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Solution: A Strategic Partnership to Win the Moment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. ShopperTrak: Turning Foot Traffic into Forecasting Intelligence<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Journeys used ShopperTrak (part of Sensormatic) to move beyond \u201clast year\u2019s dates\u201d and build location-specific forecasts grounded in over a decade of traffic data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShopperTrak\u2019s data enabled Journeys to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Pinpoint when traffic would spike by region (e.g. Weeks 26\u201327 in the South, 29\u201330 in the Northeast).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Understand how footwear traffic compared year-over-year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Identify category-specific lift patterns, showing that footwear stores like Journeys see 85\u201390% of holiday volume during BTS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Isolate store-level trends where school calendars shifted year to year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Journeys&#8217; analytics team, led by Billy Bennett, used this insight to forecast the most valuable selling days and hours in each store; sometimes down to the exact Tuesday or Wednesday that mattered most. As Billy noted, &#8220;Getting the day right, not just the week, could mean thousands of dollars in a single location.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. StoreForce: Turning Forecasting Intelligence into Winning Schedules<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traffic data is only as powerful as your ability to act on it. That\u2019s where StoreForce stepped in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>StoreForce helped Journeys operationalize their traffic insights through:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Recommended Coverage<\/strong>: Align labor hour allocations with forecasted customer volume.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Peak Coverage<\/strong>: Monitor how well each store\u2019s schedule matches peak demand windows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Sales Leader Scheduling<\/strong>: Assign the most effective floor leaders to power hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Shopper-to-Associate Ratios (Star \/ TPLH)<\/strong>: Balance coverage to optimize service, not too thin, not too bloated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of setting static labor plans, StoreForce let Journeys dynamically tailor schedules by store, by hour, by day, even within tight budget constraints. Billy\u2019s team didn&#8217;t add more hours; they just placed them more intelligently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Leadership Alignment at the Store Level<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With powerful data in hand, Journeys focused on the in-store execution. Starting in May, Billy\u2019s team held 1-on-1 planning calls with every field leader, reviewing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Local school calendars and Back-to-School peaks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Store-specific traffic history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Budgeted labor hours vs. forecasted opportunity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The importance of assigning \u201cfloor generals\u201d (Sales Leaders) during high-traffic windows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This high-touch approach turned what could\u2019ve been a generic seasonal push into a grounded store-by-store strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storeforcesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-3.53.01\u202fPM-1024x164.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25028\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are no easy sales in Back-to-School,\u201d said Billy. \u201cIt\u2019s high-touch, it\u2019s high-stakes, and if we miss the moment, we don\u2019t get it back.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April<\/strong>: Data analysis begins with ShopperTrak traffic forecasting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May<\/strong>: Journeys conducts 1-on-1 planning calls with field leaders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June<\/strong>: Schedules are finalized, and Sales Leader roles are pre-assigned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>July<\/strong>: Execution begins as early back-to-school traffic arrives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August<\/strong>: Peak weeks hit, StoreForce metrics guide real-time adjustments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>Results<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By pairing the <strong>right people<\/strong> with the <strong>right hours<\/strong> in the <strong>right stores<\/strong>, Journeys was able to create a better in-store experience and capitalize on every high-traffic opportunity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storeforcesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-4.00.11\u202fPM-1024x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25029\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What Retail Leaders Should Do Now<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re in Retail operations, planning, or store leadership, the Back-to-School window is your moment to drive high-margin growth. But capitalizing on it requires strategic focus now, not in July.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what high-performing Retailers should act on immediately:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Audit Your Regional School Calendars<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work with field teams to map the first day of school by district, city, and region. These dates shift every year, and so does your traffic curve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tip: Use historical ShopperTrak data (or your own POS + traffic blend) to validate when your stores saw peak weeks in prior BTS seasons.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Identify Power Hours by Store<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use foot traffic reports to determine your top 20 sales-driving hours per store. Are they Saturday afternoons? Tuesday evenings? Those windows should dictate your labor strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Journeys found that 15% of a week\u2019s traffic happened in a 5-hour Saturday block, and they staffed accordingly.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Align Your Top Talent to Peak Hours<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Match your highest-converting team members to your highest-traffic periods. Tools like StoreForce\u2019s Sales Leader scheduling allow you to assign your \u201cfloor generals\u201d when it matters most.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Measure &amp; Manage Peak Coverage<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build your scheduling and target KPIs around Peak Coverage, the percentage of labor deployed during top traffic hours. Set benchmarks and review by district\/store weekly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Journeys targeted 75%+ Peak Coverage, leading to a double-digit comp lift without increasing labor budget.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Enable Field-Level Execution<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Data is powerful, but it only works if it\u2019s activated at the field level. Make Back-to-School planning a co-owned initiative between HQ, analytics, and your store leaders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Journeys held 1:1 calls with every field leader, driving local buy-in and clarity. This led to an increase in not only transactions, but conversion rates and total sales.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Make Every Hour Count This Season<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Journeys\u2019 Back-to-School success wasn\u2019t luck, it was the result of focused preparation, precise execution, and a cross-functional partnership that treated labor as a revenue driver, not just a cost center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a Retail leader aiming to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Convert more traffic during seasonal surges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Improve in-store experience without increasing spend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Empower store teams with actionable data and scheduling intelligence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>StoreForce is built for this.<\/strong> With tools like Recommended Coverage, Sales Leader Activity Tracking, and Peak Coverage Analysis, StoreForce helps Specialty Retail brands align labor to real-time customer demand and win the moments that matter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to see how StoreForce can help you maximize your next Back-to-School season? <\/strong>Schedule a call with the StoreForce team today. <a href=\"https:\/\/storeforcesolutions.com\/book-a-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let\u2019s build your playbook together.<\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":19758,"template":"","resource_category":[3041],"class_list":["post-19755","resource","type-resource","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","resource_category-case-study"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Journeys\u2019 Back-to-School Labor Strategy Drove 11% Sales Growth - StoreForce Europe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As back-to-school becomes an increasingly complex and competitive season in Specialty Retail, Journeys faced a high-stakes challenge in 2024. 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