PLANO, TX-The conversion next month of 400 former May Department Stores into Macy's isn't intimidating J.C. Penney's chairman.

GREAT NECK, NY-The company is selling a 75% interest in its Colonie Center to a joint venture with Heitman for $101.5 million.

GREAT NECK, NY-The company is selling a 75% interest in its Colonie Center to a joint venture with Heitman for $101.5 million.

CINCINNATI-The company's management plans to sell its 700 Bridal Group units some time during the third quarter.

PLANO, TX-The company is paying $567 million for Rent-Way and its 784 units across the country.

SAN DIEGO-The $1.8-billion deal clears the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act waiting period.

EMERYVILLE, CA-Peet's executives predict that they can expand their stores base well beyond the 120 US units they currently operate.

CHATTANOOGA, TN-The mall owner might have to replace anchors in three malls where Belk is acquiring Parisians.