I think longer term the prognosis is not good, many will have to pull out because clearly the discount dockets have been a great success. |
Our goal was to vindicate our right to use an active polo player trademark. Today the jury gave us that right. We are pleased that the jury found that we have the right to use an active mounted polo player image that represents the sport of polo. Our sports merchandising program is part of our continuing effort to expand the awareness and popularity of our sport. Since 1984, the U.S. Polo Association has been trying to co-exist with Polo Ralph Lauren, but it appears that they wanted nothing more than a monopoly on the sport. That has ended today with this ruling. |
They may not see their things happening right away, ... but there are things happening all around the county. We just get to it as we can - one bit at a time. |
Those who rejected the bid from Philip Green have been vindicated. Despite very tough retail conditions, the management are delivering. |
We have not had any new orders to fill property requests. But I do anticipate some. We already have some property in that area on Highway 219 -- we were speculating with no idea this was coming. My suspicion is this will be good for us, good for housing sales and residential development. |