Simon Property Group finally did what many expected, making a$10-billionbid for General Growth Properties. The move would makethe REIT...enormous, upping its portfolio of 320 US malls andoutlet centers to 520.But this deal is far from over.General Growth shareholders don't seem to be biting asof yet, and Simoncould have some problems with General Growth'screditors.Additionally, there could beother players that will step and make offers. Westfield Group,Brookfield Asset Management and Vornado Realty Trust are also namedas candidates to attempt to make a General Growthpurchase. Then there is anti-trust talk surrounding the deal.Do youthink Simon will come out the winner? And if it does, would that begood for the industry?ALSO:Panera, Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings Hunger forGrowth

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