NEW YORK CITY-The retailer's chief exec says Evercore Partners has been hired to improve performance and didn't comment on sale rumors.

COLUMBUS, OH-Same-stores sales were up 11% for both the Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret chains.

SAVANNAH, GA-The company moves further North after entering St. Louis and has plans to enter Cleveland during the current quarter.

BENTONVILLE, AR-Executives say they hope that store remodels in 1,800 of the chain's units during the next 18 months invigorate sales.

CHEVY CHASE, MD-The firm is selling its interests in centers in Canada, Scotland and Spain in a deal to close by the end of September.

CHEVY CHASE, MD-The firm is selling its interests in centers in Canada, Scotland and Spain in a deal to close by the end of September.

"Many deals have hiccups because of insurance-related issues."

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ-Mills management now says the project is estimated at $2 billion, up from the previously reported $1.5 billion.