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Sears Canada leases spark interest among REITs
Two heavy hitters in the Canadian real estate market are eyeing Sears Canada properties — but not its Home Stores. RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, and a unit of H&R Real Estate Investment Trust are among potential bidders interested in Sears Canada assets. They are two of the biggest players in the Canadian real estate marketplace, according to Bloomberg. -
Athletic specialty retailer preps for disappointing Q2
Despite what is shaping up to be a rough second quarter, Hibbett Sports is making a move to streamline its operations. Days before its second quarter ends on July 29, Hibbett Sports is blaming very challenging sales trends for an approximate 10% decrease in comparable store sales. The decline in sales, along with significant pressure on gross margin is expected to result in a loss of $0.19 to $0.22 per diluted share for the second quarter. The company will release its earnings on Aug. 18.

