BOISE, ID-A private investment bank would be the most likely buyer, says one retail analyst. The grocery giant operates about 2,500 stores in 37 states. Goldman Sachs & Co. and the Blackstone Group will assist in the process.

NEW YORK CITY-Hot weather and high gas prices hold back retailers' August potential.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO-Two department stores are in the works for the 605,000-sf lifestyle center.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO-Two department stores are in the works for the 605,000-sf lifestyle center, which is slated for a 2008 opening. RED executives plan to ask the City of Lee's Summit for public financing assistance for the project.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO-Two department stores are in the works for the 605,000-sf lifestyle center, which is slated for a 2008 opening. RED executives plan to ask the City of Lee's Summit for public financing assistance for the project.

CINCINNATI-Federated is closing an additional seven department stores on top of the 68 that were previously announced.

CINCINNATI-Federated is closing an additional seven department stores on top of the 68 that were previously announced.

CINCINNATI-Federated is closing an additional seven department stores on top of the 68 that were previously announced.