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BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Brown & Cole Stores, LLC, which Tuesday filed a Chapter 11 petition in federal bankruptcy court in Seattle, said yesterday it plans to keep at least 23 of its 27 stores open, and is arranging new financing to ensure stable operations, and to continue its recent strong trends in sales and customer growth. It will close four stores if buyers for them aren't found.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - During its annual meeting and convention last week, NASFM, the trade association for retail fixture and design suppliers, elected new officers and five new directors to its board.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart here is working with The Fibre Box Association's (FBA) Sustainability Committee on a program aimed at helping the retailer meet its long-term goals for promoting and following sustainable business practices.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- GFS Marketplace Stores, owned by Gordon Food Service here, is preparing to open two locations later this month in the Pittsburgh suburbs of Monroeville and Pleasant Hills.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - During its annual meeting and convention last week, NASFM, the trade association for retail fixture and design suppliers, elected new officers and five new directors to its board.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart here is working with The Fibre Box Association's (FBA) Sustainability Committee on a program aimed at helping the retailer meet its long-term goals for promoting and following sustainable business practices.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart here is working with The Fibre Box Association's (FBA) Sustainability Committee on a program aimed at helping the retailer meet its long-term goals for promoting and following sustainable business practices.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- GFS Marketplace Stores, owned by Gordon Food Service here, is preparing to open two locations later this month in the Pittsburgh suburbs of Monroeville and Pleasant Hills.