Dollar Stores Soon to Be Dollar-And-A-Half Stores?
Jul 15, 2008
The Chicago Sun-Times has an interesting story about how dollar stores are coping with rising inflation. ...
Barron's Calls Housing Market's Bottom
Jul 14, 2008
This is a bold move. Recent data shows that home prices declines have been increasing in recent months. But Barron's is making the case that the housing market has hit bottom. ...
GGP Lines Up New Financing
Jul 14, 2008
Real estate investment trust General Growth Properties Inc. said Friday it closed the first stage of a new loan, amounting to $875 million. The company said loan proceeds were used to repay all remaining loans maturing in the third quarter...
Dirt Lawyer's Thoughts
Jul 14, 2008
David Stejkowski has a roundup post on things being tough, but also offers some advice for those who might be going over the top with panic. ...
More Retailer News
Jul 14, 2008
Macy's sent a letter to its shareholders to assure them that the firm is "financially healthy." Meanwhile, Steve & Barry's could be headed for total liquidation.
Jones Lang Acquires Green Rating Group
Jul 14, 2008
Jones Lang LaSalle sure has been busy of late. The firm acquired Staubach Co. in June. It bought the Standard Group in December. ...
Grubb & Ellis CEO Resigns
Jul 14, 2008
Grubb & Ellis CEO Scott Peters resigned after just seven months in that position. Gary Hunt will serve as interim CEO. ...
NRDC in Talks to Buy Hudson Bay
Jul 14, 2008
Retail consultant Anthony Stokan said any increased involvement by NRDC in Hudson's Bay could be good for the historic retailer if the investment firm's track record with the U.S. department store chain Lord & Taylor is any indication. "Lord...
Some Good News: June Same-Store Sales Jump 4.3%
Jul 14, 2008
ICSC's figures showed a 4.3 percent jump in same-store sales in June (membership req'd to view report). The New York Times analyzed the results. Unfortunately, the news was received with some pessimism by investors. ...
Playing Serious Catch-Up
Jul 14, 2008
I've been away from the blog for a few days. The summer is usually a slow news time. That's not the case right now. I'm wondering especially if the Fannie/Freddie saga has implications for the commercial real estate world. In any case, it seems...
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