CoStar's Retail News Roundup: Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2007

This week in the Retail Roundup, CoStar reports on expansions and new concepts at Aldi, Famous Footwear, Gamestop, JoS A. Bank, and Costco; new retail developments in IL, TX, FL, MI, and CA; acquisition, merger, or sale activity at Related Cos., Reza Investment Group, Sears and Restoration Hardware, Marsh Supermarkets, Cole Companies and Retail Ventures; store closings at Krispy Kreme; sustainability efforts at Forest City and Sears; Personnel announcements at Retail Brokers Inc. and KeyPoint; and the passing of an industry veteran.

Did you miss last week's CoStar Advisor Retail story identifying retailers in danger of store closings or worse in 2008, "Sales-Challenged Retailers Hoping for Holiday Cheer"?, If so, follow this link to read the story.

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