BALDWYN, MS-The Chapter 11 filing comes just days after the crafts retailer's management announced that it would close 104 stores across the country.

BENSALEM, PA-Charming Shoppes fourth-quarter sales are hurt by warm weather in the beginning of winter, and executives say a cold spring could impact the first quarter.

PEMBROKE PINES, FL-Apollo Management is acquiring the 3,300-store girl's accessories retailer for $33 per share in its latest retail purchase.

BALDWYN, MS-The crafts retailer is closing 104 units after its earlier announcement of vacating 30 locations, leaving it with about 270 stores.

PHOENIX-Vestar Development has eight shopping centers in various stages of development, encompassing about $1.4 billion in costs.

DEERFIELD, IL-The majority of the sandwich chain's 45 to 55 new stores that it is opening this year will be operated by franchisees.

NEW YORK CITY-The $9.75-per-share offer by Landry's Restaurants beats Patina Restaurant Group's $9.25 bid for the 19-unit chain.

SECAUCUS, NJ-The company is rolling out new store sizes in its flagship brand to make way for a new shoe department, while Disney Stores are pending an entire new look.