CLEVELAND-During the company's first quarter, retail leads all property types at Forest City with a 7% jump year-over-year in net operating income. However, Forest City's rental-residential occupancies made the greatest leap, from 93% to 94.8%.

COLUMBUS, OH-The company is opening less than the 15 stores previously planned for the year until same-store sales improve.

COLUMBUS, OH-The company is opening less than the 15 stores previously planned for the year until same-store sales improve. The chain has been hurt by rising gas prices, slowing growth in the Midwest and an aging customer base.

BURLINGTON, VT-The bagel chain's management plans to finish the roll out by the end of 2008, adding to its 242-store portfolio.

ST. LOUIS-The women's shoe retailer also posts a lower net income, but management says that the company will keep opening new stores.

NORTHBROOK, IL-The firm is looking to acquire "distressed" retail chains with large store counts that need a financial boost.

NORTHBROOK, IL-The firm is looking to acquire distressed retail chains with large store counts that need a financial boost.

NORTHBROOK, IL-The firm is looking to acquire distressed retail chains with large store counts that need a financial boost.