NSGA Responds To Gert Boyle’s Passing

In a statement, NSGA President & CEO Matt Carlson, said Gert Boyle, who passed away on November 3,  was “a fighter and the title of her autobiography, One Tough Mother, exemplified the determination and spirit she had to build Columbia from adverse circumstances into the company it is today.”

Emerald Expositions Acquires G3 Communications

Emerald Expositions Events Inc., which operates Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and more than 55 trade shows overall, announced the acquisition of G3 Communications, producers of the B2B Marketing Exchange event series and an innovator in custom content and lead generation services.

Under Armour Beats Q3 Targets, Reduces Full-Year Revenue Guidance

Under Armour reported quarterly earnings and sales that topped Wall Street’ estimates, but the company trimmed its revenue outlook for the full year, citing “traffic challenges” at the DTC channel and lower than planned excess inventory to service the off-price channel. The company expects earnings to reach the high end of its previous range.

Asics North America Sees Third Consecutive Quarter Of Growth

The third quarter of 2019 for Asics North America (ANA), which includes the United States, Canada and Mexico, showed positive quarterly and year-to-date growth driven by increased traffic to both online e-commerce, retail channels, according to a statement from Asics North America.

Genesco Promotes Mimi Vaughn To CEO

Genesco Inc. announced that Mimi Eckel Vaughn, 53, currently the company’s senior vice president and chief operating officer, has been named Genesco’s next president and chief executive officer, effective February 2, 2020, the start of the company’s new fiscal year.