OAK BROOK, IL-A down economy is helping at least one mega chain's performance.

Green initiatives and a new specified standard is helping restaurants' push for sustainability.

NEW YORK CITY-The company is working on opening 20 stores next year, down from its usual 40 units.

NEW YORK CITY-The company is working on opening 20 stores next year, down from its usual 40 units.

RICHMOND, VA-Circuit City is closing all of its 567 US stores; no word yet on the rest of its operations.

RICHMOND, VA-Circuit City is closing all of its 567 US stores; no word yet on the rest of its operations.

The National Retail Federation's outlook was bleak, unless you viewed it through green-tinted glasses.

NEW YORK CITY-Total retail sales are forecast by ICSC to decline 5.3% in the first half of the year and rise 2.7% in the second half.