NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Genesco Inc. ("Genesco" or the "Company") (NYSE: GCO), concerning whether the board has breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

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On September 12, 2013, the Company's Audit Committee determined that Genesco's financial statements for the 2013 first quarter and fiscal year can no longer be relied.     

Our investigation concerns whether the Company board of directors has breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders, grossly mismanaged the Company, and/or committed abuses of control in connection with the foregoing.

If you own Genesco shares and wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact:

Robert I. Harwood, Esq. Matthew M. Houston, Esq. Benjamin I. Sachs-Michaels, Esq. Harwood Feffer LLP 488 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10022 Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400                          (212) 935-7400 Email:  bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com Website:   http://www.hfesq.com

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