General Growth to sell retail centers in 3 cities
WASHINGTON - A troubled mall operator is putting prominent retail centers in Boston, New York and Baltimore up for sale in a desperate attempt to shore up its finances.
Nations:U.S. Activities:Global Financial Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-12-19
Retail retrenchment hurts malls
The signs that smaller retailers are struggling are unavoidable at malls across America: "Going out of business" sales at many Wilsons Leather stores. "Up to 70 percent off" at KB Toys.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Recession
2008-03-10
NY mall tries cash handouts to stave off recession
A New York shopping mall is doing its part to stimulate the struggling U.S. economy by giving away $20,000 in cash to unsuspecting passers-by, hoping that handing out $50 bills will boost consumer confidence.
Nations:U.S. People:George W. Bush
2008-02-22
FBI warns of possible shopping mall attacks
An FBI report warned al Qaeda may be planning to strike shopping malls in Chicago and Los Angeles during the Christmas season, but a bureau official said on Thursday there was no information it was a credible threat.
Nations:U.S. Activities:U.S. War on Terror
2007-11-08
US Malls Full but Sales Not Spectacular
NEW YORK -- Retailers remained anxious Sunday, after the last full weekend of shopping before Christmas appeared robust but not spectacular, despite generous bargains for many goods.
2005-12-18
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