BENTONVILLE, AR-Despite hurricanes and high gas prices, the largest retailer in the world posted record sales and earnings.

MINNEAPOLIS-But holiday competition and markdowns could slow things down during the fourth quarter, executives say.

ARLINGTON, VA-One-time charges and a drop in straight-line rents impacted the REIT's NOI and FFO. Some of the charges are related to the modification of five skate park leases at some of its centers due to an ownership change as well "as an increase in bad debt reserves due to changes in the estimated collectability of certain accounts receivable," says the company's quarterly SEC filing.

ARLINGTON, VA-One-time charges and a drop in straight-line rents impacted the REIT's NOI and FFO.

SANTA MONICA, CA-Future redevelopments in the REIT's portfolio include the addition of high-rise towers and the replacement of department stores.

SANTA MONICA, CA-Future redevelopments in the REIT's portfolio include the addition of high-rise towers and the replacement of department stores.

SANTA MONICA, CA-Future redevelopments in the REIT's portfolio include the addition of high-rise towers and department store replacements.

CLIFTON, NJ-Apollo Management and investors including NRDC Real Estate Advisors are buying the 516-store chain. Linens 'n Things' board of directors accepts a $1.3-billion, $28-per-share buyout offer. The retailer had placed itself up for sale in September.