DETROIT-Attempting to boost profitability by reducing costs, auto maker General Motors is shuttering nine assembly, stamping and powertrain facilities and three service and parts operations facilities in the US and Canada.

LIVONIA, MI-Two industrial leases fill space in separate Detroit-area cities. Robertson Heating and Cooling signs more than 40,000 sf here, while Keyang Electric Machinery inks an 18,618-sf lease in Madison Heights.

JACKSON, TN-Devistating storms and a decline in customer traffic leads to a net loss of $2.5 million in Kirkland's Q3.

WARRENDALE, PA-Fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters is ramping up its strategy to dominate several market segments.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL-An Inland American Real Estate Trust joint venture is purchasing SBC Service Inc.'s 1.69-million-sf office complex in a sale-leaseback.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL-An Inland American Real Estate Trust joint venture is purchasing SBC Service Inc.'s 1.69-million-sf office complex in a sale-leaseback.

ROANOKE, VA-Steak restaurateur Western Sizzlin Corp. sees mild revenue gains in its Q3 and takes a loss during the last nine months.

ST. CLAIR, MI-Blue Water Automotive Systems Inc. is investing $6.5 million to expand its industrial plant by 40,000 sf--thanks to an incentive program offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corp.