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Retail Assets Appeal to Foreign Investors

2015-06-25 15:00:00| National Real Estate Investor

Foreign investment in U.S. properties is accelerating, and despite the complexities and challenges of owning retail real estate, international money is eyeing this sector. But these investors arent making the leap into retail real estate alone; most are partnering with U.S. firms. read more

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Chemical tanks' foes appeal to MPCA

2015-06-22 03:01:31| Chemicals - Topix.net

On St. Paul's West Side, opponents of a proposal to install eight chemical containment tanks along the Mississippi River have taken their concerns to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, which will determine whether the plan calls for state environmental review. Representatives of Roseville-based Hawkins Inc. have said they already maintain four storage tanks at 701 Barge Channel Road to hold ferric chloride and caustic soda, or lye, chemicals used in water treatment by the city of St. Paul and the Metropolitan Council.

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Gap is closing 175 stores. Is the preppy look losing its appeal?

2015-06-17 05:14:35| Apparel - Topix.net

Gap will close a quarter of its North American specialty stores over the next few years, including 140 closures that will happen during the 2015 fiscal year. With slumping sales, what does the retailer need to do to turn things around? Clothing retailer Gap is closing a quarter of its specialty stores in North America within the next few years in an attempt to revive its lackluster sales.

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San Bruno: PG&E seeks to skirt criminal culpability, loses appeal of PUC fine

2015-06-17 02:00:29| Energy - Topix.net

A state appeals court on Tuesday upheld a state agency's decision to fine PG&E $14.35 million for blunders linked to its pipeline operations in San Carlos while, at the same time, the utility is laying the groundwork to avoid being held criminally responsible for the fatal San Bruno blast. PG&E's efforts in the criminal case suggest that a lengthy battle looms before the start of the trial, now scheduled for March 2016.

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