NEW YORK-The heir-apparent CEO Kay Krill gets good marks from Wall Street, but she has a lot of work ahead of her.

OAKLAND, CA-Sales were up for the imported goods purveyor, but comps declined somewhat.

WAYNE, NJ-Instead of merely buying the company's toy stores, the three partners are going to buy all of the company.

WAYNE, NJ-Instead of merely buying the company's toy stores, the three partners are going to buy all of the company.

CARLSBAD, CA-A revised set of offerings generates higher comps for the QSR Mexican chain.

WICHITA, KS-Despite a tough business environment, the steakhouse chain saw growth in 2004, and plans for more this year.

ITASCA, IL-The fourth quarter wasn't kind to the office supply retailer, which already has had its share of other troubles.

MINNEAPOLIS-Despite a sluggish 2004, the outdoor retailer accelerates growth in 2005.