HOUSTON-The REIT plans to continue a steady acquisition pace in '05, if the numbers make sense.

PLANO, TX-Coming off a strong 2004, the department store company seems to be in full turn-around mode.

COLUMBUS, OH-Tough times for the discounter's target demographic boded ill for comp growth in 2004.

CINCINNATI-Federated is willing to discuss its tepid Q4 numbers, but not any possible acquisitions.

ANN ARBOR, MI-The pizza giant's U.S. comps were down, but overseas locations are doing better.

CLEVELAND-A healthy increase in FFO for the year, but a more modest one for Q4 2004.

MINNEAPOLIS-The discount giant looks to new products in its food aisles and its pharmacies to drive future sales.

DUBLIN, OH-Tim Hortons bagged strong comp increases in Q4, but the Wendy's brand and Baja Fresh did poorly.