NEW YORK CITY-The retailer is keeping pace with the general mood of expansion in evidence at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference. And if the company can open more smaller-format units, the number could increase, says the company's CFO.

CLEVELAND-The sales per-sf in Forest City's entire retail portfolio overall, rose 6%, to $397, during the first half of the year.

NEW YORK CITY-If the company is able to open more smaller-format units, the number could increase, exec says.

NEW YORK CITY-Despite industry challenges, many retailers at Goldman Sachs's retail conference still plan to expand.

NEW YORK CITY-Despite industry challenges, many retailers at Goldman Sachs's retail conference still plan to expand. As one CEO noted, "We have plenty of room for additional new store growth."

NEW YORK CITY-Drugstores and off-mall broadlines chains are Goldman Sachs' favorites; food and mall-based broadlines are challenged.

HAMPSTEAD, MD-The company is scheduled to open 25 stores this quarter as it enters new markets mainly in the South and Southwest.

MINNEAPOLIS-The 20 stores it is selling to independent operators could lead to a charge of $38 million to $43 million.