Member Log In: E-mail Address Password Remember me on this computer

Top Stories for the Week of November 20, 2006 Print Full Issue   Click Here For Regional Coverage Federated Selling Bridal Group CINCINNATI-The department-store company is selling the David’s Bridal and After Hours Formalwear for $850 million. Eddie Bauer In $614M Deal REDMOND, WA-Retailer officials say this acquisition by private-equity parties will be key to a strategic turnaround. Dick’s to Acquire Golf Galaxy PITTSBURGH-With $225M deal closes, growth plans remain intact, says company in Q3 conference call. Wild Oats Closes Units BOULDER, CO-The Wild Oats Markets chain will close all five of its Henry's Farmers Market stores in Arizona and three in other markets. Starbucks Excels Expansion SEATTLE-The coffee giant plans to expand to a total of 40,000 units worldwide and expects to open 2,400 locations next year. Print Top Stories

Features Mike Jaffe Talks Lifestyle “As we stand the number of lifestyle centers that are justified will be fewer and fewer.” Many Unhappy Returns “Wardrobing” is just one practice that will cost $3.5 billion in post-holiday returns.

Regional Coverage
Northeast     Print Full Region • REM Coverage Goes Green • DLC Acquires Tenth Center This Month • DLC Forms Development Team • Barnes & Noble In Q3 Loss • Staples Plans 100 Stores • ULI: Retail a Tricky Investment • Hampshire Buys Four Retail Condos • Investment Fund Eyes Canada • Cedar Takes Stake in IRS Processing Center	Southeast     Print Full Region • Home Depot Comps Drop • Forest City JV Unveils $170M FL Mixed-Use • Wal-Mart Adding 600 Units • NY Buyer Takes Mall in $20M-Plus Deal • Owner Readies $20M Redo of 168,000-SF Center • NC Center Becomes Latest DLC Acquisition • Cousins Properties Founder To Retire Dec. 7
Midwest     Print Full Region • $115M Loan Closed on Block 37 Office Building • Limited Takes La Senza • Bally’s May Sell Clubs • Target Plans Aggressive Holidays • Gander Mountain Comps Soar • Buyer Plans 50 Stir Crazys • RealNet Buys Indy Office and Retail Properties • Best Buy Eyes Michigan Avenue Lease	Southwest     Print Full Region • Atlanta Developer Plans 3,900-Acre Mixed Use • TCC Sets Merger Vote, Gives Deal Details • Macerich Expanding Biltmore • Services Up PetSmart Sales • Victory Park: $640M in Projects, More Retail • Grubb's Dallas Playbook: Grow Team, Revenues • $100M Aspen Place Breaking Ground in Q1 2007 • Economists Predict Dallas, Houston Slowdowns
West     Print Full Region • Retail Center Debuts, Another Lands $40M • CBRE Realty Trust Offers $2B in Shares • PacSun Slows Openings • US Plays Key Westfield Role • Hot Topic Plans Redesigns • Pottery Barn Drags Sonoma • Gap Store Plans Stay Intact • $48M Refinances 93,000-SF Retail Center • JV Acquires 523,000-SF Northwest Retail Portfolio • Portland Macy’s Closing for Remodel • Cabela’s Planning WA Store • Coreland Hires VP to Ready for Expansion • Retail Deals Net $36M