ATLANTA-Robert Nardelli resigns from the home-improvement giant, picking up a $210-million compensation package.

CHICAGO-But Washington DC tops Grubb & Ellis' list as the market to watch for retail real estate investors.

REDMOND, WA-Sun Capital and Golden Gate are buying the retailer for $614 million, in a deal that has passed the Hart-Scott-Rodino period.

CHEVY CHASE, MD-Goldman Sachs gives Mills a three-month extension on the REIT's $1.5-billion senior term loan's maturity date.

MINNEAPOLIS-The retailer's same-store sales fall 7% during December, as predicted by management.

NEW YORK CITY-Some brick-and-mortar retailers, like Sears and J.C. Penney, are improving their online experience, says a survey.

DEERFIELD, IL-The chain is opening 500 units next year as management plans to have 7,000 units across the country by 2010.

NEW YORK CITY-Phillips Edison buys the 15 centers in 10 states for $68.5 million, capping a busy second half of the year in acquisitions.