BENTONVILLE, AR-Meanwhile, same-store sales nearly rise 3% during the first quarter, as the discounter fares well in a tough economy.

HOUSTON-Twenty of its 35 projects in the pipeline aren't estimated for completion until 2010 or beyond, execs say.

The availability of funding in the current credit crunch, retailer bankruptcy and shaky consumer confidence all are likely topics of discussion at the upcoming RECon session.

CLEVELAND-Expect the Developers Diversified Realty booth at the ICSC RECon meeting next month to have a more international flair, executives said at the company's recent first-quarter conference call.

NEW YORK CITY-But one expanding user is not likely to take over spaces as few chains are expanding right now, report says.

While its own schedule of retailer meetings at next month's ICSC RECon meeting is strong, Simon Property Group warned the industry that it should prepare for a decade-long slowdown in new shopping center development.

ATLANTA-Arby's could add at least 1,300 units from its current 3,700; Wendy's plans aren't specified.

ATLANTA-Arby's could add at least 1,300 units from its current 3,700; Wendy's plans aren't specified.