LITTLE ROCK, AR-The department store chain see its earnings drop, but its total and comp sales increase.

ISSAQUAH, WA-Increases in average transactions and frequency of visits drives a 7% same-store sales increase.

BIRMINGHAM, AL-Ending a positive run, the retailer posts a $2.2-million loss for the fourth quarter because of write-downs.

MOORESVILLE, NC-The home improvement retailer achieves earnings and sales that far exceed analyst expectations.

HOUSTON-The strip center REIT says its will begin a merchant-building initiative and joint venture program this year. Continued demand from retailers, the competitive acquisition environment and higher construction costs were all sighted as drivers of the change.

HOUSTON-The strip center REIT says its will begin a merchant-building initiative and joint venture program this year. Continued demand from retailers, the competitive acquisition environment and higher construction costs were all sighted as drivers of the change.

HOUSTON-The strip-center REIT says its will begin a merchant building initiative and joint venture program this year.

SEATTLE-The department store ends the fourth quarter with increases in earnings, sales and comps.