Retail

WOODINVILLE, WA-A Northwest nursery and garden center decides to sell its 5,000-sf Seattle Garden Center location in the heart of Pike Place Market. The plan is to concentrate on the company's flagship store here.

DALLAS-A merger in Dallas and a merchant build alliance with an out-of-state development partner set up Henry S. Miller Cos. for a second year of change. Wal-Mart is a linchpin in the $70-million development plan.

FALLS CHURCH, VA-All 70,900 sf of the 18-year-old The Corner at Seven Corners shopping center sells in an $11.9-million transaction. Owner Terranomics Development succeeded with the help of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Brokerage Co.

WEYMOUTH, MA- Scotts LawnService, a division of Scotts Co., acquires The Lawn Company, marking the Ohio-based company's expansion into the Greater Boston area. The Lawn Company has three locations in the state--here and in South Dennis and in Sagamore Beach.

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA-Although the clothing retailer will close 27 locations over the current fiscal year, it also plans to open around 50 Wet Seal stores, 15 to 20 Arden B. stores and 10 to 15 Zutopia stores.

NEW ROCHELLE-Signature Bank and Webster Bank report they have expanded their operations into Westchester County and lower Fairfield County respectively.

HOLLYWOOD, CA-Under construction for more than three years, the 1.3-msf entertainment and retail space will serve as the new permanent home of the annual Academy Awards ceremony, set for March.

ESCONDIDO, CA-A San Diego-based construction management and consulting firm has completed a project for a golf improvement center here. The golf facilities market has been especially strong, with golf manufacturing and practice facilities proving to be particularly popular among developers.