With interest rates in the attractive 8 percent range, the competition among lenders reaches a new pitch. Extreme caution no longer seems to be the catch phrase guiding lenders when it comes to retail. "Everyone's looking to place money. For the...

New York City's Bergdorf Goodman is classic upscale retailing, exuding high fashion and no-nonsense individualism throughout its seven selling floors. This glossy image, however, stopped at the sixth floor -- great clothes were showcased in a...

Virginia's better-than-average economy casts a retail beacon on the Mid-Atlantic region. With impressive economic indicators that point toward growth, Virginia is for retailers. Hefty populations and employment rates, along with high per capita...

Local Stations Gain Center Stage At Store Of Knowledge A proven business rapport with local public television has positioned Carson, Calif.-based Store of Knowledge Inc. to make big gains in the nation's shopping centers. The chain's progress thus...