EMERYVILLE, CA -- Standard and Poor's has affirmed corporate credit ratings for Western Properties and San Diego, Calif.-based Pan Pacific Inc. following Tuesday's announcement of a merger between the two firms.

KANSAS CITY, MO - Firm needs experienced pro for water projects.

EDGEWATER, NJ-$13-million sale-leaseback deal adds fourth former Yaohan superstore to the investment firm's growing portfolio.

BOYNTON BEACH, FL-The North Wilkesboro, NC-based home improvement chain has broken ground on an estimated 150,000-sf, $9 million super-center on a 15-acre site in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, about 60 miles north of Downtown Miami. The site is across the street from an existing two-building Home Depot location. A spring opening is planned.