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Top Stories for the Week of April 17, 2006 Print Full Issue   Click Here For Regional Coverage JV Plans $1B in Retail Buys FARMINGTON HILLS, MI-Two developers plan to acquire $1 billion in retail property with the establishment of a $250-million private equity fund. Flat Screens Boost Circuit City RICHMOND, VA-Holiday sales of flat-screen televisions help to boost profits by 65% at Circuit City Stores. JoS. Bank Expansion On Track HAMPSTEAD, MD-The company is planning to open more than 50 units this year, getting closer to the company’s goal of 500. Report: Kohl’s In Urban Strategy NEW YORK CITY-The company is also entering new markets, such as Miami, Portland, OR, and Seattle and plans to open 500 units in five years. Mills Gets Default on Credit Line ARLINGTON, VA-Executives say the default, the potential to borrow and a new mortgage on Sawgrass Mills could strengthen the company. Print Top Stories

Features Duke Realty’s Schembre “I believe that lifestyle centers are a good, solid product for the time being.” Counterfeiters Beware A new law makes trafficking in counterfeit packaging illegal, with or without fake goods. Energy Efficiency Retailers must adjust their outlooks and operations to deal with changing times.

Regional Coverage
Northeast     Print Full Region • Delia’s Sees 25% Growth • REIT Nabs 11 Haverty's For $51M • Burlington Coat Profits Down • Ikea Moving US HQ • Vornado Makes Deal for Filenes Building • Weis Markets In $91M Plan • West Elm Signs on for 37,000 SF at Woodies • UPDATE: Brookfield Gets Allied Junction Nod • Dick's Sporting Goods Stores Gets $16M Financing	Southeast     Print Full Region • Caribou Nearing 500 Stores • Muvico Theaters Plans Growth • $700M Project Starts Near Atlanta • Regent Partners Break Ground on $300M Mixed-Use Project • Couche-Tard Gets 90 SE Units • Erick Collazo Heads to Woolbright • Atlanta Retail Keeps Surging
Midwest     Print Full Region • Alliance Purchases Damon’s • Retail Ventures Loses $41M • McDonald’s Same-Store Sales Up • Englewood Storefronts on City’s Radar Screen	Southwest     Print Full Region • Sub Operator Adds Fifth Location • Two More National Retailers Reserve Space in Crossing at 518 • RealShare Phoenix To Kick Off • Kodiak Capital Scores $30M Off-Market Win for Uptown Center
West     Print Full Region • Alberta, Pacific Coast Capital Plan $150M Retail Center • CKE Foresees Growth • Urban Pacific Lands Agreement for $300M Redevelopment • UPDATE: Two Teams Remain in Battle for $1B Union Station Project • California Firm Enters Oregon Via Coastal Outlet Mall • Park Terrace Spurs Retail Trend • Financing Paves Way for 210-Acre Gold Mine Transformation • Sage Closes on Upper Floors of M&F Building, Begins $118M Renovation