MIAMI-Company plans to grow Ra Sushi to be 100+ chain across the US.

NEW YORK CITY-A healthy quarter by the apparel retailer will not significantly boost store openings.

HUDSON, OH-The company plans just six new units in fiscal 2008, after opening five new units in the last quarter alone.

SEATTLE-The coffee giant plans to expand to a total of 40,000 units worldwide and expects to open 2,400 locations next year.

ATLANTA-Soft sales, after facing tough comparisons to last year, don't deter store reset plans for the chain.

PITTSBURGH-With $225M deal closes, growth plans remain intact, says company in Q3 conference call.

SAN DIEGO-Charlotte Russe plans to add at least 50 new stores in 2007, with a wish list of 350 new locations.

CHATTANOOGA, TN-Cap rates, competition curb acquisitions, one million sf expected to open in Q4.