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Gildan chair Donald Berg says CEO change a careful and deliberate process

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. says its plan to replace co-founder Glenn Chamandy as chief executive was a multi-year, careful and deliberate process that included him at appropriate times.Chamandy said last week that he was terminated without cause after four decades with the company, including nearly 20 years as president and chief executive. Several large shareholders have called for him to be reinstated.In a statement, Gildan chair Donald Berg says the company’s succession planning resulted in a well thought out rationale for the board’s unanimous decision to appoint Vince Tyra as the new CEO. The comments by Berg came as Gildan announced an agreement with Coliseum Capital Management that will see the investment firm support the company’s board nominees for its 2024 and 2025 annual meetings.Coliseum holds a 6.6 per cent stake in Gildan, according to financial markets data firm Refinitiv. In connection with its support agreement with Gildan, the investment firm pla...

Kimberly Palmer: More retailers are charging return fees. Here’s how to pay less

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

If you’re someone who likes to return and exchange gifts after the holidays, prepare yourself: Making returns could feel a little different this year.“It’s going to be hard for consumers to navigate,” says shopping expert Trae Bodge. “The return policies are all over the place.” The biggest change, she adds, is that more retailers are charging fees for returned merchandise.About 40% of online and brick-and-mortar retailers are charging fees for returns this year compared with 31% last year, according to David Morin, vice president of customer strategy at Narvar, which handles shipping, tracking and returns information post-purchase for online retailers. Those return shipping or restocking fees are generally $3.99 to $9.99, he says.The good news is there are ways to minimize return fees and in some cases avoid them altogether. Here’s what experts recommend.REVIEW RETURN POLICIES IN ADVANCEBecause retailer return policies vary so much and many have recently changed, Morin recommends c...

Monday Forecast: Windy and cold with temps in upper 20s

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

CHICAGO — Mostly cloudy Monday with temperatures falling. A few snow showers/flurries and windy conditions. Winds: NW 15-25 G40. High: 29. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Mostly clear tonight. Winds: NW 5-10 G30. Low: 20.Tuesday Forecast: Partly cloudy, SSW 5-15 G20. High: 32.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Wet weather returns by holiday weekend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A mild and bright start to the work week... but we'll finish it with a stretch of daily rain chances.Despite a chilly start to the day, we're in for a pleasant Monday afternoon with high temperatures returning to the mid- to upper 60s under a clear, sunny sky. Dry skies and a noticeable north wind (10-15 mph) can be expected areawide, courtesy of a fairly benign cold front slipping across our area today.Monday's school day forecastSeasonable to warmer than average through the weekRain chances increase later this weekA strong Pacific storm will bring low rain chances our way starting Thursday, but we're in for a much better chance of rain Friday through Sunday morning. It's a little too early to say if all of the rain will be gone for Christmas Day, but it doesn't look AS wet. BLOG: How often does Austin typically freeze Winter Weather Outlook: What a strong El Niño could mean for rainfall and ice risk Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEA...

Police cruiser crashes into south St. Louis City bar overnight

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis police cruiser crashed into a south St. Louis bar overnight, and that's just the beginning of the story.The damage to the 'Bar: PM' building from the police cruiser crashing into it can still be seen. This was in the Cardondelet neighborhood of south city. This all happened at about 12:30 a.m.Police told FOX 2 that the officer driving the cruiser somehow lost control and crashed into the bar. Authorities shared that they believe the two officers were in the cruiser, but they aren't completely certain of that. Officials also revealed that no officers were hurt in the crash.It's also understood that the bar was closed at the time and nobody was inside it, so there were no injuries to anyone else either. The owners of the bar live upstairs. They came down after the crash to try and find out what happened. Is ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ a Christmas movie? Depends who you ask One of the owners, James Pence, said that police told him that the officers were trying to ...

Metro Transit holding MetroLink expansion virtual meeting today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Metro Transit requests your opinions about MetroLink expansion plans.They're hosting a virtual information session Monday on the northside-southside Jefferson alignment design. The new tracks would run along Jefferson Avenue from Chippewa to Grand, then west onto Natural Bridge. Submerged vehicle tied to 2013 missing person’s case found in Missouri pond Officials say the project would bring new investment to historically underserved neighborhoods. Monday's meeting is at 10:30 a.m. on the Bi-State Development website.

Mayor Tishaura Jones signing senior tax freeze bill today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Mayor Tishaura Jones will sign the legislation Monday granting seniors in St. Louis City a property tax freeze.The bill will freeze property taxes for seniors eligible for social security. The signing ceremony is at 11:00 a.m. at the Five Star Senior Center on Arsenal Street in south St. Louis. Is ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ a Christmas movie? Depends who you ask St. Louis County and St. Charles County have already approved the tax freeze.

Police chief recovering after DUI collision in Foley, Missouri

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

FOLEY, Mo. - Following a collision with a speeding car on Monday morning, a police chief in Foley, Missouri, is recovering.Chief Charles Hobby says the crash happened last Thursday at the four-way stop on Highway 79. The other driver was going 60 miles an hour when his car hit him, flipped and hit another car. Submerged vehicle tied to 2013 missing person’s case found in Missouri pond No one was seriously injured. The driver was arrested for DUI.

Liverpool continuously beating the odds: a triumph of perseverance and sporting excellence

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

One of the crowning moments in the rich history of Liverpool FC was their 2020 Premier League title. This was a momentous breakthrough for the club. It broke a run of three decades since the club had last been crowned champions, way back in the old English First Division.Bringing the Premier League title to Merseyside for the first time in the new era of the English top flight was the culmination of the Reds overcoming some major challenges. They had to go a long way to climb to the summit and had to defy some big odds along the way.The road to the top is rarely a smooth one. Liverpool faced struggles both on and off the pitch in between their domestic league titles, and very nearly didn’t survive at all.Identity fadesLiverpool were arguably the crowning jewel of English football before the 1990s. Through the 1970s and 1980s, they were a juggernaut. From 1980 to 1990, Liverpool won the First Division title seven times, such was their dominance.On the continent, they also brought hom...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2.9 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:27:09 GMT

188 Westhill Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,416-square-foot house built in 1970 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 100 block of Westhill Drive in Los Gatos was sold on Nov. 20, 2023. The $2,880,000 purchase price works out to $1,192 per square foot. This single-story house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:In May 2023, a 2,151-square-foot home on Belblossom Way in Los Gatos sold for $2,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,046. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Belblossom Way, Los Gatos, in June 2023, a 2,094-square-foot home was sold for $2,720,000, a price per square foot of $1,299. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,756-square-foot home on the 300 block of Belblossom Way in Los Gatos sold in October 2022, for $2,696,500, a price per square foot of $978. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms...