CANTON, MA-The same-store sales rise marks a continued turnaround by the company, which started the previous quarter.

NEW YORK CITY-Gas prices and weather might have helped retailers, but a highly promotional environment could lead to lower same-store sales.

WICHITA, KS-Levine Leichtman's $15.50-per-share offer was accepted in favor of an identical bid by Newcastle Partners and Steel Partners II.

MINNEAPOLIS-December same-store sales increased 2%, at the top end of executives' forecasts.

BOISE, ID-Albertsons ends talks with CVS and Supervalu about the sale of the company, but the grocer may still sell assets.

UNION, NJ-The company will open about 80 of its namesake stores next year and is shooting for a total of 1,100 US locations.

MINNEAPOLIS-Same-store sales dropped 2%, but net income was up 14%. Execs are also planning a more fashion-driven assortment.

MANSFIELD, TX-The project is one of many Forest City has in the works west of the Mississippi.