COPPELL, TX-The 40-store chain is planning seven new stores in the next year as the private-equity firm buys a majority stake.

CINCINNATI-Management sees a second-half rebound due to improvements in the home and furniture divisions and the former May units.

KISSIMMEE, FL-The number of LEED-certified projects in Florida is increasing, but developers still face challenges when building green.

KISSIMMEE, FL-Retailers at the International Council of Shopping Centers' Florida Conference discuss their expansion plans in the state.

NEW YORK CITY-Istithmar finally wins out the bidding war for Barneys New York with its $942.3-million offer.

LOS ANGELES-The mall owner is divesting of four St. Louis-area malls in a deal valued at $1.03 billion and is buying two Miami-area malls for $400 million.

LOS ANGELES-The mall owner is divesting of four St. Louis-area malls in a deal valued at $1.03 billion and is buying two Miami-area malls for $400 million.

NEW YORK CITY-Apparel had a weak month, falling 4.4%, but department stores bounced back from June, rising 2.8%.