NEW YORK-The ICSC reports that retailers did surprisingly well overall last month, with luxury retailers really cleaning up.

DALLAS-Blockbuster Inc. has made a hostile takeover bid for Hollywood Entertainment, which previously agreed to be bought by Movie Gallery.

WOONSOCKET, RI-According to the pharmacy chain, the assimilation of Eckerd has proceeded quicker than expected.

CLIFTON, NJ-Linens 'n Things same-store sales posted a 2.7% increase in 4Q 2004.

MIAMI-A good economy is buoying demand for flamboyant teppanyaki.

MINNEAPOLIS-Most of the new stores will be in the U.S., but there's also a push in Canada.

OAK BROOK, IL-Comps spiked up 6.9% worldwide for the Golden Arches in 2004.

CHICAGO-The hotel property, located in the famed North Michigan Avenue shopping district, is getting a $22-million makeover, but will continue to be a Westin managed by Starwood.