NEW YORK CITY-The lack of Wal-Mart's reporting data hurts the overall sales picture this month.

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN-The deep discounter is opening 450 new units this year as well.

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN-The deep discounter is opening 450 new units this year as well.

The conversion of an industrial complex into an eco-village is under way.

ISSAQUAH, WA-Gas deflation and currency exchange hurt the wholesale club's same-store sales.

ISSAQUAH, WA-Gas deflation and currency exchange hurt the wholesale club's same-store sales.

FRAMINGHAM, MA-The company is opening 55 of its namesake stores in North America and is looking at renegotiating lease terms in coming years.

FRAMINGHAM, MA-The company is opening 55 of its namesake stores in North America and is looking at renegotiating lease terms in coming years.