HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL-The retailer inks a deal to open its first store in Illinois in 2007.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL-After being pursued by the city and Prairie Stone Business Park, the retailer inks a deal to open its first store in Illinois. The site for the new store borders seven square miles of Cook County forest preserves and the 11,000-seat Sears Centre Arena.

INDIANAPOLIS-The retailer achieves comp-store sales growth of 4%, which contributes to an overall sales increase of 16%.

SUFFERN, NY-The company, which operates under the Dressbarn and Maurice's flags, achieves sales growth of 62%.

FORT MYERS, FL-Strong growth within the White House/Black Market brand compels parent company Chico's FAS to increase its store openings.

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN-The dollar chain expects to open at least 800 traditional stores and 30 Dollar General Markets in 2006. The company plans $330 million to $350 million in capital expenditures for 2006.

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN-The dollar chain expects to open at least 800 traditional stores and 30 Dollar General Markets in 2006. The company plans $330 million to $350 million in capital expenditures for 2006.

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN-The dollar chain expects to open at least 800 traditional stores and 30 Dollar General Markets in 2006.