INDIANAPOLIS-Finish Line Inc. lowers guidance after reporting a 2% decline in comparable store sales.

PHILADELPHIA-In its Q2, Deb Shops Inc. reports a 38.2% increase in gross profits, due to the company's full-price selling of key apparel items.

SANDPOINT, ID-Chic clothing retailer Coldwater Creek reports a 109% increase in Q2 net income and plans 60 store openings by year-end.

EVANSVILLE, IN-Despite a slow start to back-to-school sales, an increase in non-athletic shoes sales during Q2 pumps profits up 39%.

SHEBOYGAN, WI-Owner of Piggly Wiggly and Dick's Supermarkets grocery chains Fresh Brands reports a Q2 turnaround.

MINNEAPOLIS-The Neighborhood Development Center, the nonprofit organization heading up the eclectic market component of the 1.1-million-sf Sears redevelopment project, receives approval for a $2-million bridge loan.

MINNEAPOLIS-The Neighborhood Development Center, the nonprofit organization heading up the eclectic market component of the 1.1-million-sf Sears redevelopment project, receives approval for a $2 million bridge loan.

MINNEAPOLIS-Despite a backlog of late SEC filings, the delisting of its common stock and the resignation of its auditing firm, local casino developer Lakes Entertainment Inc. is trudging ahead with plans for 10 new casinos nationwide.