Canadian Tire Appoints President of Retail Arm

(Akron/Tire Review) Mike Arnett has been named president of Canadian Tire Retail, a division of Canadian Tire Corp.

Published: April 12, 2006

He replaces Mark Foote, who left Canadian Tire to join another company.

"Mike Arnett is a superb choice for the role of president,” said Wayne Sales, president and CEO of the parent company. "He is a highly experienced and accomplished retail leader with a distinguished track record of delivering successful high impact business initiatives. His appointment will provide for a seamless leadership transition, a continued focus on the execution of our strategic initiatives and a view to future growth opportunities."

Arnett joined Canadian Tire in 1990 after spending 11 years with Loblaw. Most recently, he served as vice president of new business development.

Yokohama Rubber donates to Eastern Taiwan earthquake relief

Through its Yokohama Magokoro Fund, Yokohama Rubber will donate a combined ¥1 million (approx. $6,380).

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 3, 2024

Yokohama Rubber shared its deepest condolences and sympathies to the families who have lost loved ones and to all those who have been affected by the earthquake in Eastern Taiwan. In response, Yokohama Rubber and its employee-backed Yokohama Magokoro Fund said it will donate a combined ¥1 million (approx. $6,380) through the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts in the region.