Eaton's cancels two fall catalogues to pare costs

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T Eaton Company Ltd dropped two key fall fashion catalogues in a cost- cutting move to improve profitability. The cancellation, along with a postponement of its annual meeting, has raised speculation among suppliers over the deparment store chain's future operations. The catalogues, which introduced the company's focus on fashion, are the glossy Preview magazine and the New and Blue denim book.

Department Stores, Department Store Chains, T. Eaton Company Ltd.

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Forzani to expand test of specialty stores despite profit woes

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Forzani Group Ltd. is planning to expand its test of specialty running stores and is thinking over new hockey and fitness chains in 2004, at a time when the Calgary's largest sporting goods retailer is struggling with declining profit. Some analysts have criticized Forzani for pursuing rapid expansion as underlying problems have maturated.

Facilities & equipment, MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL, HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, AND EQUIPMENT STORES, Buildings and facilities

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Forzani sales, profit rise but fall short of forecasts

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Forzani Group Ltd., which is the largest sporting goods chain in Canada, reported that its profits reached $30.5 million for the year ended February 2, 2003. Forzani, which is led by chief executive officer Bob Sartor, also reported $1.05 billion in sales for the year.

Finance, Company financing

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