CHICAGO-Certified Grocers Midwest Inc. agrees to acquire Fresh Brands Inc., the operator of Piggly Wiggly and Dick's Supermarkets brands.

NEW YORK CITY-Fitch Ratings releases its 2006 outlook report, showing that mergers and acquisitions will continue to move real estate.

DETROIT-Following last week's announcement of 12 shuttered plants, GlobeSt.com takes a deeper look into the impact of General Motors' cuts. In the company's attempt to return to profitability and long-term growth, the automaker has been making financial cutbacks since the start of the year.

DETROIT-Following last week's announcement of 12 shuttered plants, GlobeSt.com takes a deeper look into the impact of General Motors' cuts. In the company's attempt to return to profitability and long-term growth, the automaker has been making financial cutbacks since the start of the year.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI-Synergeering SLS, LLC purchases a 15,773-sf building here. Located at 25335 Interchange Ct., the industrial property will serve as the company's headquarters.

CANTON, MI-Ashley Capital, LLC sells an industrial facility at 47440 Michigan Ave. to Tianz Inc. The industrial building will facilitate the growth of Chinese auto supplier/manufacturer, Century Auto Manufacturing.

CANTON, MI-Ashley Capital, LLC sells an industrial facility at 47440 Michigan Ave. to Tianz Inc. The industrial building will facilitate the growth of Chinese auto supplier/manufacturer, Century Auto Manufacturing.

DETROIT-As the automotive industry turns south, a third quarter industrial report released by the Southfield office of Grubb & Ellis Co. indicates potential opportunity for developers and landlords invested in warehouse and distribution products.