BIRMINGHAM, AL-The $622 million-deal gives Belk 47 department stores. Saks is still marketing its regional chains in the North.

NEW YORK CITY-Warm weather, consumer confidence and other factors could lead to solid same-store sales for June, analysts predict.

JACKSONVILLE, FL-The grocer is selling the supermarkets to 20 potential buyers for $38.7 million, unless it gets a better offer later this month.

JACKSONVILLE, FL-The grocer is selling the stores to 20 potential buyers for $38.7 million, unless it gets a better offer later this month.

NANTUCKET, MA-Company execs plan growth in three US concepts, as well as overseas.

NEW YORK CITY-Competition from other retailers, such as discounters, drug-store chains and dollar stores, has hurt the sector, reports say.

BURLINGTON, NJ-A private equity firm could snatch up the 362-store chain, an analyst says.

BURLINGTON, NJ-A private equity firm could snatch up the 362-store chain, an analyst says.