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The article offers information on building and facility developments in the Midwest as of August 2007. The Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will be the site for the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Final Four. The Mills Co. of Chicago launched the first phase of the 108 North State Street Project in 2005 to energize the State Street Retail District opening in late 2008. Also presented are updates on facilities from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin, among others.

Focuses on influential executives and companies in the retail real estate industry in the U.S. International expansion, mixed-use development, innovative designs and mergers; Laurence Siegel, chairman of Mills Corp.; John Bucksbaum, chief executive officer of General Growth Properties Inc.

The article informs that the temptation to build monumental projects and generate healthy returns are enticing real estate developers. Four years ago, real estate firm Mills Corp. was fitting a proposed discount megamall in New Jersey's Meadowlands for a casket. In 2002, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority asked for bids to develop land adjacent to the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Mills ended up as the winning bidder, and in March the company finally broke ground on Meadowlands Xanadu. No longer a discount mall, the project has morphed into a $1.3 billion, 4.8 million sq. ft. behemoth.

Reports on the business expansion of the retailers and real estate developers in Canada. Consideration of a healthy economy and cultural similarities; Penetration of the Toronto market by Mills Corp. by partnering with Ivanhoe Cambridge; Construction of office buildings and condominiums.

Reports on the construction of the Xanadu Meadowlands project by Mills Corp. in New Jersey. Development of retail and entertainment complex; Variation of retail, office and hotel facilities; Budget for the initiative.

Focuses on the contribution of Mills Corp. executive vice president Ed Vinson on the development of the company's Xanadu megamall outside Madrid, Spain. Globalization of the retail real estate development; American property owners' search for opportunities overseas; Flow of foreign capital into the U.S. market. INSETS: HOW NOT TO BE AN UGLY AMERICAN;AGGRESSIVE AUSSIES;HOW DO YOU SAY BABY BOOMER IN CHINESE?.

Cites developments related to retail trade in the U.S. as of May 2004. Appointment of Gene Naval as the head of the Pasadena, California office of KKE Architects; Linda Miller's appointment as the business development senior vice president of Mills Corp.; Fisher Development's sale of its outlet center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The article reports on the acquisition of Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota by Simon Property Group Inc. as part of its merger with the Mills Corp. The mall owner revealed that Herberger's, a division of Bon-Ton, will unveil a 130,000-square-foot store at the center. It mentions that the store will join anchors Marshalls, an Apple Inc. store and the Cheesecake Factory, Macy's and JC Penney.

The article discusses the financial situation of Mills Corp. Editor Barry Vinocur of Realty Stock Review, questioned the quality of income on the company's portfolio. Major holders of including Cohen & Steers Capital Management Inc., and Barclays Global Investors UK Holdings Ltd., have upped their stakes in the company.

This article presents information on the problems faced by Mills Corp. The company had missed badly on its FFO, and profit for the period. The news sparked a huge sell-off of the company's stock and left its future uncertain. Moreover, it had some analysts debating whether the companies problems were an aberration or a sign of things to come in the retail real estate industry. Investors punished the company when it delayed its call and again when it actually reported earnings. The article further reported that the company's stock reached a new 52-week low of $38.83 before rising to about $41.50, far below the value of its real estate estimated at $64 per share.

Presents news on commercial real estate in the United States as of September 2000. Phases in the sale of the community centers of Mills Corp.; Decision of the board of Birmingham, Alabama to split Saks Inc. into two; Completion date of PGA Commons in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. INSET: The Beat Report.

The article reports that Mills Corp., a company based in Maryland had accepted two buyout offers. It reached a deal to be acquired the per share offer by Simon Property Group Inc. and Farallon Capital Management LLC. It has been mentioned that Mills has been also facing several shareholder lawsuits related to its restatement of financial reports.

The article underlines the approach of shopping mall developer Mills Corp. against bankruptcy. The food court specialist that operates about 80 mall-based restaurants was forced to seek bankruptcy protection because of financial mismanagement. Mills has not filed updated financial statements with regulators since November 2005. A chart of the company earnings is presented.

The article reports that Reactrix Media Network, a company responsible for brand-building media displays in public spaces, has entered exclusive partnerships with real estate investment trusts (REITs) General Growth Properties Inc., Mills Corp. and CBL & Associates Properties Inc. to become the media provider at shopping centers operated by the three REITs. General Growth, Mills and CBL own 367 shopping centers between them.

The article that Mills Corp. has announced new nomination of Gazit-Globe Ltd. to its board of directors in early December 2006, which will be approved at the company's annual shareholder meeting on December 29, 2006. The decision is the result of a settlement worked out by the Delaware Court of Chancery, where Gazit-Globe filed a lawsuit against Mills for refusing to set up a meeting date and declining Gazit-Globe board nominations.

The article reports that Mills Corp. is encountering a lawsuit filed by Gazit-Globe Ltd. demanding that the former should hold its annual stockholder meeting and appoint the nominees of Gazit-Globe to its board of directors. After the lawsuit has been filed, Mills announced plans to hold a shareholder meeting on December 21, 2006. In his meetings with CEO Mark Ordan of Mills, Chaim Katzman, CEO of Equity One, claimed that re-capitalization would serve the interests of the shareholders of Mills.

The article focuses on the sale of stock of Mills Corp. associated with the retirement of its CEO Larry Siegel. According to an analyst, Siegel's benefit for his retirement will create a conflict of interest. He will get $10.5 million if the company is acquired by the end of 2007. It could incentivize to vote for the sale of the company at a lower price than if he were receiving a stock payment.

The article reports on the plan of Mills Corp. CEO Laurence C. Siegel to let go of his CEO title, but will remain as non-executive chairman in the U.S. Seigel will receive a $2.5 million severance package and a $10.5 million payment according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing by Mills. Siegel will continue to provide consulting services to the Mills Corp. for $5,000 a day.

The article reports that Mills Corp. is going through several problems and changes in its projects and administration. The massive Xanadu project in New Jersey's Meadowlands of the company will cost $800 million more. There are some accounting troubles too as shares of the company have got an 80 percent drop. Top executives including President Mark Ettenger and Vice President of leasing James A. Napoli have announced their departure from the company.

The article reports that Mills Corp. has received waivers with respect to defaults on construction loans at several properties in the U.S. The company also arranged a mortgage on its Sawgrass Mills property. Mills plans to refinance Madrid Xanadu and Vaughan Mills. The company cut its dividend for the first quarter of 2005 to $0.251 per common share for its shareholders.

The article reports that Mills Corp., a mall real estate investment trust, faces formal investigation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with regards to the company's 2004 and 2005 financial statements. Analysts and investors alike believe that Mills' problems originate partly from an over-emphasis on development. Furthermore, Citigroup analysts claim accounting for tenant improvements could be part of the company's difficulties.

The article reports on financial and organizational issues concerning Mills Corp. in the U.S. The company encountered class-action lawsuits from its shareholders and its funding partner Kan-Am Industries company suspended the assets of some of its open-ended property funds. Due to those circumstances, the company's stock dropped for several weeks.

Presents a photograph showing the transformed Forest Fair mall, a colorful shopping space for the Mills Corp. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Inclusion of all the excitement of an airplane hangar; Designer of the mall.

Reports on Mills Corp.'s construction of its Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills in Pennsylvania. Stores that will be opening in the building; Job created by the mall; Access to the area.

Reports on the mixed-use developments in Chicago, Illinois. Plans of Mills Corp. to construct retail, entertainment and dining options at the mixed-use site; Launch of an unidentified new entertainment concept; Increase in the number of residential units in the greater downtown area since 2000.

Reports on the equity returns generated from mega-malls development projects in North America. Bid of Mills Corp. to develop the land adjacent to the Meadowlands Sports Complex in New Jersey; Destiny USA proposal to expand the Carousel Center mall of Pyramid Co.; Proposal of a 330-acre mixed-use project by Canadian businessman Rubin Stahl in partnership with Gordon Group Holdings.

The article reports on various projects and the people who are related to those projects. Levin Corp., has hired Rose Evans as its vice president of property management. Evans has 17 years of retail management experience, most recently as vice president/ regional property manager for Advance Realty Group. The Mills Corp. has named Sir Frank Lampl and Colombe Nicholas to its board. Lampl has been the chairman and CEO of construction management company Bovis Group PLC. Nicholas is the former president and CEO of Anne Klein & Co.,Group. Mancini Duffy has hired Marian Crawford as a project manager for the firm's retail group. Crawford has 25 years of experience in retail design and previously worked as an interior design consultant.

Reports on the popularity of plastic gift cards for Christmas in malls in the U.S. Availability of Mills Corp.'s gift cards online; Increase in holiday store traffic at shopping malls; Estimation of the total gift card sales.

Reports that real estate investment trust Mills Corp. beat out a long list of bidders for the General Motors Pension Trust portfolio of malls in the U.S. in August 2004. Details of the deal; Key components of the General Motors Pension Trust portfolio of malls; Implications on retail real estate.

Reports on the introduction of the new amusements park called the "Wannado City," where children can act out their dreams and ambitions, of Mills Corp. tenant at its Sawgrass Mill Property in Sunrise, Florida. Interactive concept of the park; Resemblance of the park of a movie backlot; Influence of the "City of Children" park in Mexico on the features and concept of the park; Location and the venue for the opening of the park.

Reports on developments concerning retail trade in the U.S. as of February 2004. Mark Ettenger's appointment as president of Mills Corp.; Federated Department Stores' plan to close five Rich's-Macy's and Lazarus-Macy's stores by May 2004; Financial restructuring of Toys "R" Us.

Profiles Mills Corp. operating division president Jim Napoli. Portfolio of Mills Corp.; Expansion projects of Napoli; Career history of Napoli in real estate business; Foreign investment projects of Napoli.

Presents information on the construction of a shopping mall by The Mills Corp. in Vaughan near Toronto, Ontario. Location of the project; Size of the area; List of tenants.

Reports on the decision of The Mills Corp. to purchase Simon Property Group's interests in five jointly owned retail properties in the U.S., as of June 2002. Value of the deal; Terms of the agreement; Significance of the sale to Simon Property.

Presents news items on real estate investment in the United States as of October 2001. Destruction of the retail complex beneath the World Trade Center in New York City; Preparation of Mills Corp. for the grand opening of the retail and entertainment center in suburban Atlanta, Georgia; Development plans of Riley/Carver LLC for a power center in Palm Desert, California.

Presents news briefs on the real estate industry in the United States as of September 2001. Success of the loan agreement of the AOL Time Warner Center development team from GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corp.; Financing received by Mills Corp. for its two retail shopping malls; Purchase of a Midwest regional retail portfolio of Duke Realty Corp. by SSC Properties.

Presents news briefs on the real estate industry worldwide as of July 1, 2001. Information on properties purchased by Kennedy-Wilson Japan; Details on an entertainment center which Mills Corp. plans to build in Spain; Impact of technology and telecommunication sectors on the Central London office market in England.

Reports on the naming-rights partnership of Mills Corp. with Discover Financial Inc. Significance of the deal; Terms of the deal; Advantages for customers and partners.

Reports on the formation of Westlake Village, California-based foodservice operation FoodBrand LLC. Designation as the foodservice arm of commercial real estate developer Mills Corp.; Trend towards entertainment-dining-oriented malls.

Reports on Mills Corp.'s settlement with Chelsea GCA Realty wherein Chelsea will receive money for terminating the Houston Premium Outlets project, a planned retail project in Houston, Texas. Agreement by Chelsea not to compete with Mills for the project; Mills' earlier lawsuit against Chelsea and Simon Property Group over the pair's development of the Houston Premium Outlets.

Reports on the construction of a 1.4 million-square-foot shopping mall in Concord, North Carolina under the partnership of Mills Corp. and Simon DeBartolo Group Inc.

Discloses Mills Corp. and Gaylord Entertainment Co.'s plans to develop Opry Mills, a 1.1 million square feet entertainment/retail center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Reports on the plans of Mills Corp. and Tishman Speyer Properties to jointly develop and operate retail and entertainment projects in Europe, South America and Asia. Equal interests of both companies in each project developed by the joint venture.

Reports on the formation of a unique joint venture between Mills Corp. and Cambridge Shopping Centres Ltd. to develop Mills-like projects in Canada. Initial target markets.

Reports on the three joint venture agreements between Mills Corporation and Simon Property Group to develop and operate retail malls. Breaking of ground on the Chandler Mills project; Terms of the agreements.

Reports that the Mills Corp. has received commitments from ten anchor tenants for Grapevine Mills located in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Features of the Grapevine Mill project.

Reports on real estate investment trust The Mills Corp.'s completion of an offering of $136 million commercial mortgage pass-through certificates. Use of the proceeds from the offering; CS First Boston as lead-manager of the private offering; Value of the certificates.

Focuses on Host Marriott Services' signing of its third agreement with The Mills Corp. to operate food-and-beverage services at a shopping mall.