BOSTON-There are no easy solutions to traffic jams and other forms of sprawl, speakers said, but a few communities have done it right.

BOSTON-There are no easy solutions to traffic jams, or other forms of sprawl, speakers say, but a few communities have done it right.

NEW YORK CITY-ICSC says the average consumer will spend $703 on holiday purchases, Macerich's report finds they will spend $898.38.

WASHINGTON DC-The year-over-year jump in October was on total sales of $342.1 billion for the month. Retailers gained 0.2% from September.

AUSTIN, TX-The retailer has 21 new markets in its pipeline and could soon open its first large supermarket in the UK, officials say.

DALLAS-Blockbuster Video offers $1 billion its largest competitor. Blockbuster would control half of the industry's US market share.

DALLAS-Blockbuster Video offers $11.50 per share or $1.25 more than Hollywood Entertainment's agreement with Leonard Green & Partners. If approved, Blockbuster would control 2,000 locations or half of the industry's US market share.

CLEVELAND-The deal with Kuwait Financial reduces DDR's exposure to grocery-anchored shopping centers.