NEW YORK CITY-Retailers' same-store sales were negatively impacted by cold weather, according to ICSC's monthly sales survey.

NEW YORK CITY-The footwear retailer is looking at buying chains big and small to continue to grow the company.

NEW YORK CITY-An executive at the Japanese household-goods retailer says there is the potential for 20 to 30 US stores in the next five years.

NAPLES, FL-Glimcher Realty Trust is still trying to sell five malls it put on the market last year, while it readies development opportunities in Phoenix's suburbs.

CARTERET, NJ-The transaction gives A&P 141 stores, bringing the combined company to about 550 units; Pathmark will retain its name.

COLUMBUS, OH-Limited Brands is expanding existing stores and opening more Victoria's Secrets than last year. Executives are also planning a Bath & Body Works expansion.

ATLANTA-The turndown in the housing market isn't expected to improve until next year, and either are Home Depot's earnings and sales, executives say.

NEW YORK CITY-The deal gives Australia-based Centro 467 shopping centers across the country on top of the two large portfolios it has acquired here over the last two years.