Recent Articles from Anna Isaacs
Somewhere in Md., it’s Restaurant Week
Excluding tasting events and festivals – many of which revolve, unsurprisingly, around seafood – just over a dozen cities and counties put on a restaurant week (or two) annually, with more on the way.
McCormick to buy Drogheria & Alimentari for $97 million
McCormick & Co. has acquired Italian company Drogheria & Alimentari in a $97 million deal, the Sparks-based spice maker announced Friday morning.
For McCormick, voluntary retirements to start in April
McCormick & Co.’s voluntary retirement plan, part of a broader cost-savings initiative within the Hunt Valley-based spice maker, will begin in April.
Discovery profits fall in fourth quarter
Discovery Communications Inc. earned $250 million in net income in the fourth quarter of 2014 down 13 percent from $289 million in the same period of 2013.
KEYW revenues tick down in 2014
Hanover-based KEYW Holding Corporation posted a three-percent decrease in revenue for 2014, dropping from $298.7 million in 2013 to $290.5 million.
Marriott expects 1 million rooms by end of 2015
Marriott International Inc. reported a 30 percent growth in profits in the fourth quarter of 2014, with a net income of $197 million compared to $151 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Sinclair reports strong growth in year-end results
Sinclair Broadcast Group reported soaring profits in its year-end financial results, with net income jumping from $73.5 million to $212.3 million.
Under Armour partners with Muhammad Ali
The Baltimore-based maker of sports apparel announced a deal Wednesday morning with Authentic Brands Group LLC. A lifestyle apparel line featuring "Ali iconic words and imagery" will launch next month.
Salisbury mayor looks to restrict adult entertainment businesses
A tightened city ordinance would make it easier for Salisbury's adult entertainment stores to be labeled as such – and therefore harder to set up shop near homes and churches.
Tourism industry to hear from officials at Annapolis rally
This is the fifth annual event for state tourism. Speakers include Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherord, Comptroller Peter Franchot and DBED Secretary Michael Gill.
Tips to help businesses get through an audit
When a company has been audited, it’s Meyer Wolman’s job to tell them what’s next.
Under Armour again sues to ‘protect this house’
Under Armour filed a complaint Tuesday that accuses California-based Skechers of “slavishly” copying the look and feel of its "Protect This House" ad campaign.