DEERFIELD, IL-The new 135,000-square-foot children’s product superstore, which had planned 19 locations by 2016, claims financial problems for the shutter decision.

Restructuring a troubled loan can take up to 18 months, though value has improved. Distress is better, but CMBS maturities this year will keep this workout method moving.

LONDON-The speculative development will capitalize on a projected lack of supply in the world’s largest office market.

CHICAGO-The local hospitality firm, only two years public, looks to expand its properties in New York City and foreign markets, according to the CEO during a Q4 conference call.

CHICAGO-Troubled developer Joseph Freed, who lost control of Block 37 in a public fight last year, will now only keep a small interest in the former Carson, Pirie, Scott redevelopment.

SYDNEY-The mall giant has sold a 45% interest in 12 US properties for a joint venture with CPPIB, and divested its interests in three UK malls to Hermes Real Estate.

CHICAGO-The restaurant, a division of Orlando-based Planet Hollywood, and the mall REIT announced plans to open the locations at malls in nine states, as Buca continues a growth plan.

CLEARWATER, FL-John Stone, a principal with Colliers International, tells GlobeSt.com about how global investors are looking at the US and Canada as strong, cheap and safe capital targets.