PHOENIX-Growth in foreign countries, especially China and India, will have a long-term impact on the industry overall, ICSC speakers say.

JACKSON, TN-The firm says it may close up to 130 stores in the next 18 months, most of them being mall-based.

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA-The company looks off-mall as it cuts it looks to cut its store growth next year.

NEW YORK CITY-The apparel chain got a lift from Canadian stores and posted a 1.9% Q3 comp increase.

SUFFERN, NY-The company wants to take advantage of a weak economy and buy out other chains.

NEW YORK CIY-The Off 5th brand has shifted its focus form selling off older goods to becoming a viable distribution channel, said executives.

NEW ALBANY, OH-But the apparel retailer still posts a 4% same-store sales rise in its third quarter.

SAN FRANCISCO-Same-store sales for all chains came in at 1.1%, and execs say their Internet sales held them back.