HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL-But Kmart's same-store sales increase for the first time since 2001's second quarter.

NEW YORK CITY-The 51-store retailers' execs see the potential for 250 units, they tell Stephens Inc. Consumer Conference attendees.

NEW YORK CITY-The chain is opening about 50 of the plus-sized lingerie stores throughout the year.

SAN FRANCISCO-Service Acquisitions Corp. is buying the 532-unit chain for $265 million and plans to grow it in its current markets. Of Jamba Juice's total portfolio, 323 stores are company owned, while the rest are operated by franchisees.

SAN FRANCISCO-Service Acquisitions Corp. is buying the 532-unit chain for $265 million and plans to grow it in its current markets. Of Jamba Juice's total portfolio, 323 stores are company owned, while the rest are operated by franchisees.

SAN FRANCISCO-Service Acquisitions Corp. is buying the 532-unit chain for $265 million and plans to grow it in its current markets.

PHILADELPHIA-Executives predict that Q1 same-store sales may not break low single digits due to changes in the fashion industry.

NEW YORK CITY-Executives are looking at vacant Albertsons and Winn-Dixie sites for growth and seeing the potential for 30 units.