CLEVELAND-As it builds new centers DDR also sees retailers expanding in its portfolio, says Chairman and CEO Wolstein.

NEW YORK CITY-Lehman Brothers predicts a 3% to 4% increase over last year. Tweed is hot, the report says.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN-The largest mall owner is building five projects and has plans for seven more in the future.

NEW YORK CITY-But Claire's, Chico's and Hot Topic are examples of successful mall-based retail, speaker says.

SANTA MONICA, CA-The company is also renovating its high-end Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix.

ATLANTA-Cosi is opening its first Southern locations in Federated stores and will also move into Memphis and Seattle.

PITTSFIELD, MA-The retailer expects to emerge from bankruptcy early next year with about 600 total units.

PITTSFIELD, MA-The retailer expects to emerge from bankruptcy early next year with about 600 total units.The retailer expects to close the stores by Jan. 31, 2005.