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Upscale department store Nordstrom saw sales soar in the last quarter, becoming the latest company to defy predictions that traditional retailers are flailing.

Aldi will release two Advent calendars at its U.S. stores this November – one for wine and another for cheese.

J.C. Penney boosted sales to clear out excess inventory, but that contributed to widening losses as the department store chain tries to avoid slipping into a free fall. The retailer warned it has been flooded by excess inventory based on past commitments to carry products that aren't selling.

The ranking of top commercial real estate brokers is based on total global transaction volume in 2017.

CNBC looks at the best and worst cities for retirees. Rising interest rates are undermining affordable housing development efforts, according to the Wall Street Journal. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

America’s housing stock is aging, MarketWatch reports. A Forbes contributor details how the in-store experience is evolving. These are among today’s top must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

Developers are planning to open a record number of new apartments in the city by the end of 2018.

The number of new properties opening is expected to peak later this year.

The high sales values commanded by buildings under 40,000 sq. ft. underscore the huge demand and low vacancy rates for small industrial buildings.

The city paved the way for taller buildings on the site just last year as part of a broader plan to ease an affordable housing crisis.

Bulletproof protection and safety from shooters is on the mind of parents and students during back-to-school preparations. Companies report higher sales of bulletproof backpacks, bulletproof backpack panels, special glass that can keep a shooter from gaining entry to a school and other products

A nasal spray sold under the CVS Health brand is being recalled because it may lead to life-threatening infections for certain patients, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Product Quest Manufacturing, maker of the CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist, has issued a voluntary recall.

J.C. Penney is opening 500 baby stores, according to The Associated Press. There are new scams targeting those who want to rent apartments or single-family homes, CNBC reports. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

The 2018 edition of IREM’s annual Income/Expense Analysis Reports reveals some interesting trends with which property managers can evaluate the performance of their properties.