All articles by Tony Esposito – Page 2
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NewsYamaha Motor Canada appoints new marine division director
Connor Megan has spent the last decade with Yamaha Motor Corporation USA
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NewsNimbus gains nearly 43% in US market share among Scandinavian brands
Rising brand awareness and consumer demand for differentiated products beyond traditional categories are said to be driving growth
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MarinasSafe Harbor withdraws expansion plans for Massachusetts marina
Operator withdraws application following local opposition as future of Onset Bay redevelopment remains uncertain
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MarinasGulf Star Marina serves as prototype for new marina development firm
The marina in Fort Myers Beach has become the first fully automated, multiple-deep dry stack marina, providing the blueprint for Marina Partners’ new approach to marina development and management
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NewsInventory control leads US dealers to higher margins on lower revenue
Two leading US boat retailers reported higher profit margins despite lower revenue in the fiscal third quarter, crediting strict inventory controls for their improved performance
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NewsDeclining revenue, lawsuits lead FB Marine Group to file for bankruptcy protection
The Florida-based marine retailer and boat dealer reports US$1.7m in assets and US$2.6m in liabilities in bankruptcy petition
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NewsBlackstone acquires MarineMax in US$1.5bn all-cash deal
The agreement ends the months-long bidding war between Blackstone and investment groups Donerail and Centerbridge
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NewsPresident of Dominica prioritises marine tourism with plans for new marina
The proposed marina at Portsmouth will help expand Dominica’s marine tourism sector, attract more visiting yachts and support wider economic growth as part of the island’s blue economy strategy
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NewsNautical Ventures names new general manager
The leadership role is announced as the Vision Marine subsidiary expands its US retail and service operations
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NewsAustralia’s largest off-water boat show wraps up successful four-day run
Thousands attended Sydney Boat Show as exhibitors reported strong sales, quality leads and growing consumer confidence
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Marinas€524m Nautilus Project to create “Monaco of Greece” megayacht hub
Ambitious redevelopment of a 1,778-acre industrial site in the Gulf of Astakos clears major regulatory hurdle
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NewsNew owners of Your Boat Club sell Minnesota marina to reduce debt
YBC has a fleet of around 350 boats across Minnesota, Florida, Illinois, and Wisconsin
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NewsHighfield dealer meeting outgrows hometown
Dealers will gather at Chicago’s Navy Pier Marina from 25-26 August instead of Cadillac, Michigan
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NewsJapanese quake could put pressure on semiconductor market; factory shutdowns across industry groups
Yamaha Marine has temporarily halted production at its two Kumamoto Prefecture facilities which manufacture outboard motors and related marine products
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NewsOneWater Marine reports mixed FQ3, “narrows” guidance
US boat retailer posts increased profitability despite lower Q3 sales
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NewsEx-Google CEO to acquire Spanish shipyard
Eric Schmidt has reportedly set his sights on Metalships & Docks in Vigo
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NewsJeddah Yacht Club to host new Red Sea Yacht Show
Saudi Arabia is set to enter the international yachting calendar with a new event launching in Jeddah in October 2027
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NewsDonerail, Blackstone, and Centerbridge are final bidders for MarineMax
Three major investment firms are competing to acquire the world’s largest recreational marine dealer
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NewsBoats Group study reveals importance of pre-sale brand visibility
Analysis of 85,000 verified purchases shows consumers often change brands before buying, highlighting the need for earlier engagement
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NewsMarineMax FQ3 profits and margin up despite drop in revenue, same-store-sales
US boat retailer posts 9.2% gross profit increase as inventory normalisation and tariff refunds boost margins
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