There's an interesting new concept to keep an eye on. Nike is teaming up with Finish Line on shoe stores targeting runners and athletes in training. Reuters has a profile of the concept. It sounds similar to another expanding concept, The Running...

Miami's reputation as a place for the hip and trendy, coupled with our influx of international visitors, are two reasons Blumarine and other specialty stores are increasingly choosing South Florida as a launching pad or key market for a U.S...

Lending standards at U.S. banks are increasingly stringent, according to the Federal Reserve's April 2008 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices. The survey showed tighter lending terms and standards for mortgages, business...

Here's another batch of links of some recent news items. ...

Here's some of the headlines that have grabbed my attention while I was away. ...

I've been out of the office for a week. Now it's time to get caught up with some of the big news that hit the wires during the past seven days. ...

Looking for all the big news from the weekend when it comes to all things commercial real estate? Check out Deal Junkie's Weekend Roundup, which includes links to more than a dozen stories.

Marketwatch takes a look at how big-box retailers are weathering the current economic conditions relatively well. ...

Inland Real Estate Corp.'s chairman Daniel Goodwin and CEO Robert Parks have both stepped aside. Other executives that have been with the firm for years have stepped in to assume those posts. ...

We've been deep in the process of finishing up our May issue. I haven't had a lot of time to update the blog. Here's a roundup of some recent headlines. ...