CHARLOTTE-Although it has stalled planned openings in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Orlando, the Seattle-based retailer is expected to open its doors here as scheduled next year, along with new units in north Raleigh, NC and south Durham, NC in 2003. (Please see related story on Orlando city page.)

ORLANDO-The family-operated, Seattle-based retailer won't arrive at the 1.1 million-sf Florida Mall until 2003, a year after its previously scheduled debut. The delay may hurt the south Orlando retail center as it competes with newer malls opening earlier, some analysts say. (Please see related story on Charlotte city page.)

ORLANDO-For the first time in 30 years, the Economic Development Commission of Mid-Florida Inc. is getting more money from businesses than from local governments, growing its annual budget to $4.5 million from $3.8 million.

FRANKLIN PARK, IL-HSA has purchased an existing 500,000-sf industrial property in the tight O'Hare market, and broken ground for an adjacent warehouse of about 325,000 sf.