Globest Sectors

MATTHEWS, NC-The discounter is opening 300 new store this year, the same amount as last year, though management is cautious about the economic climate.

IRVINGTON, NJ-The portfolio sale between two investor groups involves three, four-story buildings in this city's Downtown area.

HAMPTON, VA-The long-term lease pushes the 412,000-sf property up to the 50% leased and occupied mark.

RARITAN, NJ-The teen-focused retailer's lease effectively fills up the 157,000-sf Somerville Circle Center, taking its last vacant tenant slot.

PLANO, TX-Mosaic Residential bags bookends along a primary artery from different sellers within 24 hours. The deals come close to the $21.4-million aggregate ask.

AUSTIN-Jane Snoddy Smith, a five-year partner with Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, is national president-elect of the 7,621-member organization.

PHILADELPHIA-The hospitality REIT takes full ownership of the 250-room asset at 1301 Race St., which it bought in a joint venture in January 2006.

RICHMOND HILLS, ONTARIO-DDR execs say that the move is the first in what they hope is a series of developments around the Toronto area.