[Editor's Note: Ian Ritter is taking a much deserved vacation over the next week, and GlobeSt.com retail reporter Debra Hazel is filling in for him on Counter Culture. Please treat her nice.] This morning's announcement that Charlotte Russe will be acquired and taken private by investment funds managed...

'It's not about the hurdle down the road, it's: What are you doing today to leverage your strength?'

'It's not about the hurdle down the road, it's: What are you doing today to leverage your strength?'

PITTSBURGH-The downfall of another sporting goods retailer in the Pacific Northwest opens up some territory for the national chain.

PITTSBURGH-The downfall of another sporting goods retailer in the Pacific Northwest opens up some territory for the national chain.

[Editor's Note: Ian Ritter is taking a much-deserved vacation over the next week, and GlobeSt.com retail reporter Debra Hazel is filling in for him on Counter Culture. Please be nice.] Mention 1969 to any New York Mets fan, and we all get a little dreamy with visions of Seaver, Koosman, Ryan and the...

YORK, PA-Management will wait until the fourth quarter to announce any closures of underperforming department stores.

YORK, PA-Management will wait until the fourth quarter to announce any closures of underperforming department stores.