The first half of 2008 saw announced closings of 2,831, compared with 1,522 announced closings in the first half of 2007.

NEW YORK CITY-Meanwhile, the company's Q2 same-store sales dropped 10.8% year over year.

NEW YORK CITY-Meanwhile, the company's Q2 same-store sales dropped 10.8% year over year.

Sustainable practices are turning hospitals green, in a good way.

SAN FRANCISCO-'We've never had a clear real estate strategy,' CEO Glenn Murphy says. 'We now have that information, and it will allow us to make quick decisions.'

SAN FRANCISCO-'We've never had a clear real estate strategy,' CEO Glenn Murphy says. 'We now have that information, and it will allow us to make quick decisions.'

KISSIMMEE, FL- A slowdown in development and a focus on smaller boxes will keep vacancy rates relatively healthy, speakers say.

KISSIMMEE, FL- A slowdown in development and a focus on smaller boxes will keep vacancy rates relatively healthy, speakers say.