CHICAGO (AP) — In a surprise announcement, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday that he would abandon his effort to seek a third term next year and gave no reason for his sudden change of heart.

2. Last Word: Corporate Moves, Hardaway on Strickland and Corker Is Out Again - Wednesday, February 28, 2018

It’s that time when corporate leaders go to their conference rooms – the ones with the Simon-looking conference call orb, with the colored lights taken out, in the center of the table. The attorneys sit next to the CEO to make sure he or she reads the prepared remarks carefully vetted by them and grow concerned as the time for questions nears. The figurative waters of the safe harbor are placid with all statements and forecasts of possible future action having their news hooks filed off by the legalese disclaimer.

3. Daniel’s ‘Milo Bill’ Evolves In Freedom of Speech Debate - Thursday, February 23, 2017

NASHVILLE – A Knoxville lawmaker pushing free speech on college campuses stopped calling his legislation the “Milo bill” after a video resurfaced of now-former Breitbart News columnist Milo Yiannopoulos approving of pedophilia.

4. Criswell Take Reins As MAAR Board President - Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Tommie Criswell has begun her yearlong tenure as president of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors’ board of directors. Criswell has actively volunteered with MAAR for more than 20 years. At Crye-Leike East Memphis, where she serves as broker/manager, she focuses on residential real estate along with some commercial real estate sales. 

5. Construction Underway On Mid-South’s First Freddy’s - Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Construction is underway for the Mid-South’s newest fast-casual and frozen treat food chain, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers.

Crews have broken ground on the 825 N. Germantown Parkway location, which is strategically located near the Gameday Baseball Park in Cordova. The new restaurant will be the third Freddy’s in Tennessee, joining the Kingsport and Johnson City locations in East Tennessee.

6. Construction Underway on Mid-South’s First Freddy’s in Cordova - Monday, December 5, 2016

Construction is underway for the Mid-South’s newest fast-casual and frozen treat food chain, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers.

Crews have broken ground on the 825 N. Germantown Pkwy. location, which is strategically located near the Gameday Baseball Park in Cordova. The new restaurant will be the third Freddy’s in Tennessee, joining the Kingsport and Johnson City locations in East Tennessee.

7. Lucky 7: Indie Bookstores Rise for Seventh Straight Year - Tuesday, May 10, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) – Independent bookselling remains on a roll.

The American Booksellers Association has grown for the seventh consecutive year, the trade group's CEO, Oren Teicher, told The Associated Press during a recent interview. Core membership increased to 1,775, up by 63 over the previous year and by more than 300 since 2009. And with many stores opening additional outlets, the number of individual locations rose to 2,311, compared with 2,227 at this time in 2015 and just 1,651 in 2009.

8. Last Word: Memphis Gets Busy, Elections Future and Past and Dad Rock In C-Y - Tuesday, April 26, 2016

While their folks are still getting settled over in the front office at The Commercial Appeal, Gannett announces Monday an $815 million offer to buy Tribune Publishing which would put The Los Angeles Times and The Chicago Tribune in the expanding USA Today family.

9. Last Word: Budget Basics, A Peak At Greensward Mediation and Elvis & Nixon - Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Spurs 94 – Grizzlies 68 in game 2 of the NBA playoffs. The TNT post-game show just showed the highlights of the game while Shaq and Charles Barkley talked about how big the women are in San Antonio. I’m not making this up. They didn’t even try to talk about the game. This is just grim.

10. Beale Street Music Festival Marks 40th Year With 64 Acts - Thursday, February 25, 2016

The last time Neil Young played Memphis, it was at the Mid-South Coliseum with a rockabilly band called the Shocking Pinks and Ronald Reagan was president.

11. Neil Young, Paul Simon, Modest Mouse Top Beale Street Music Fest Lineup - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Neil Young, Beck, Paul Simon, Train and Modest Mouse are among the headliners for the 2016 Beale Street Music Festival, April 29-May 1, in Tom Lee Park.

12. Music Hall of Fame Expands Nominating Committee - Saturday, April 18, 2015

Heading into its fourth year of honoring some of the country’s greatest music icons, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame has added some big names to its nominating committee – stacking it with both local and national music executives who will help pick this year’s inductees.

13. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Expands Nominating Committee - Friday, April 17, 2015

Heading into its fourth year of honoring some of the country’s greatest music icons, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame has added some big names to its nominating committee – stacking it with both local and national music executives who will help pick this year’s inductees.

14. Holding On - Saturday, March 14, 2015

The national outlook for traditional enclosed malls is bleak. No new enclosed mall has been built in the U.S. since 2006. More than 24 have closed since 2010, and an additional 60 are teetering on the edge, according to data from Green Street Advisors. Around 15 percent of malls nationwide are expected to close in the next decade.

15. Amazon, Macmillan Reach Multiyear Deal - Monday, December 22, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) – Another major publisher has reached a multiyear deal with Amazon.com.

Amazon and Macmillan CEO John Sargent confirmed this week that they had agreed to terms for both print and electronic books. The deal will allow Macmillan to set prices for e-books, an arrangement known as the "agency model," and appears similar to agreements Amazon reached in the past two months with Hachette Book Group and Simon & Schuster. Authors at Macmillan range from Jonathan Franzen and Hilary Mantel to Oprah Winfrey and Bill O'Reilly.

16. Wal-Mart Cuts Profit Outlook - Friday, August 15, 2014

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.

17. Wal-Mart Names New CEO of US Discount Division - Friday, July 25, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart is replacing the chief of its U.S. discount stores in what could be an indication that it's losing confidence that its largest business unit will rebound after more than a year of disappointing results.

18. Apple May Refund $400 Million in Digital Book Settlement - Thursday, July 17, 2014

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Apple will refund up to $400 million to consumers ensnared in a plot to raise the prices of digital books unless the company gets a court to overturn a decision affirming its pivotal role in the collusion.

19. Wal-Mart Faces Big Hurdles - Friday, June 6, 2014

The world's largest retailer faces new challenges at a time when low prices and one-stop shopping can be a few clicks away on a tablet computer or mobile phone.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. built its reputation on everyday low prices and convenient supercenters that allow customers to do all their shopping in one place.

20. Low-Wage Jobs Unexpectedly a Way of Life for Many - Thursday, March 13, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) – For years, many Americans followed a simple career path: Land an entry-level job. Accept a modest wage. Gain skills. Leave eventually for a better-paying job.

The workers benefited, and so did lower-wage retailers such as Wal-Mart: When its staffers left for better-paying jobs, they could spend more at its stores. And the U.S. economy gained, too, because more consumer spending fueled growth.

21. Wal-Mart Offers Weak Outlook on Sales Shortfall - Friday, February 21, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) – Much like its low-income shoppers, Wal-Mart can't seem to catch a break as the U.S. economy rebounds.

The world's largest retailer on Thursday posted a 21 percent drop in fourth quarter profit and gave a subdued forecast for the current year as it continues to be weighed down by a number of factors.

22. Wal-Mart Pushes ‘Made in America’ at Summit - Friday, August 23, 2013

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is hoping for a groundswell "made-in-America" movement.

23. Wal-Mart to Hire Veterans, Buy American - Wednesday, January 16, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – Why wait on Washington to fix the economy when there's Wal-Mart?

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer and the nation's biggest private employer with 1.4 million workers, said Tuesday that it is rolling out a three-part plan to help jumpstart the sluggish U.S. economy.

24. Wal-Mart to Accelerate Small-Store Growth - Thursday, October 11, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart is accelerating the expansion of small stores, particularly its Neighborhood Market stores, as it looks to compete with a variety of rivals from dollar stores to drug chains.

25. Commercial Advisors Grows CRE Portfolio - Thursday, May 31, 2012

Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors Asset Services LLC is on a roll, picking up various leasing and management assignments that have brought its office and industrial involvement to 17.8 million square feet.

26. Riding High - Friday, March 9, 2012

The traditional enclosed shopping mall is supposedly a retail relic, a throwback to the days when most consumer buying activity occurred behind bricks and mortar.

Fifteen years after it opened, though, Wolfchase Galleria is still holding on, maintaining a high occupancy rate, bringing on innovative concepts that fit into the mall’s existing mix and having recently announced a group of new tenants.

27. Wal-Mart Reverses Revenue Decline in US Business - Thursday, October 13, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart's effort to reverse a two-year sales slump at its U.S. Walmart stores is beginning to work.

The world's largest retailer said Wednesday that a key revenue measure has risen three months in a row for its namesake stores in the U.S. The company also said it plans to cut its capital spending in the U.S. as it continues to shift toward opening smaller stores and away from remodeling locations.

28. Wal-Mart Stores Says Castro-Wright Retiring - Wednesday, September 28, 2011

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Tuesday that one of its key executives, Eduardo Castro-Wright, will retire in 2012.

29. Wal-Mart CEO Pushes Plan to Keep Retailer Growing - Monday, June 6, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. unveiled a $15 billion share buyback program Friday as it hammered home its message to shareholders at its annual meeting that the world's largest retailer will keep growing.

30. No Octane - Monday, May 30, 2011

Several of Memphis’ major publicly traded companies pointed to it during calls with analysts and presentations of their first quarter results.

An expected drop in automobile travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend in Tennessee and neighboring states is expected to be influenced by it.

31. Rich Spend, Others Scrimp, Retail Reports Show - Friday, May 20, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – High gas prices are driving a wider wedge between the wealthy and everybody else.

The rich are back to pre-recession-style splurging: Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom customers are treating themselves to luxury items like $5,000 Hermes handbags and $700 Jimmy Choo shoes, and they're paying full price.

32. Wal-Mart to Make, Sell Healthier Foods - Friday, January 21, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Wal-Mart, the nation's largest grocer, says it will reformulate thousands of products to make them healthier and push its suppliers to do the same, joining first lady Michelle Obama's effort to combat childhood obesity.

33. Sears Closing Store in Raleigh Springs Mall - Thursday, January 6, 2011

Sears Holding Corp. is closing the last remaining anchor store in the Raleigh Springs Mall.

The company announced this week an April 3 closing of the store, which will result in the loss of 91 jobs. Employees at the mall store will be offered opportunities to apply for jobs at other local Sears stores.

34. Wal-Mart Q3 Profit Rises; Pressure Still on in US - Wednesday, November 17, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported a 9.3 percent increase in third-quarter net income as the world's largest retailer benefited from cost controls and a robust international business. The company also raised its full-year profit outlook.

35. Wal-Mart CEO Says he Expects ‘Positive' 4Q Sales - Thursday, October 14, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart is focusing on smaller-format stores, bringing back "Action Alley" – wide aisles filled with palettes of discounted merchandise – and offering same-day pickup for online purchases in some areas in an effort to jump start sluggish U.S. sales.

36. Shoppers May Have the Upper Hand This Christmas - Friday, October 8, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) – The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively if needed to entice shoppers still skittish about spending.

37. Wal-Mart Names New CFO as Schoewe Plans to Leave - Friday, October 1, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Chief Financial Officer Tom Schoewe is retiring, the retailer announced Wednesday, and it has promoted Charles Holley to be his replacement.

38. Wal-Mart Expects Holiday Shoppers to be Practical - Thursday, September 16, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) – The new president and CEO of Wal-Mart's U.S. business is predicting that practical thinking about needs and prices will drive shoppers and gift trends this holiday season.

39. Wal-Mart Q2 Profit Rises 3.6 Pct on Cost-Cutting - Wednesday, August 18, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported a 3.6 percent increase in second-quarter net income and raised its earnings guidance for the full year as it benefits from cost-cutting and robust global growth in China, Brazil and Mexico.

40. Simmons Helps Shape Oversight of Financial Advisers - Friday, August 6, 2010

When the finance reform bill became law in July, registered investment advisers throughout the country could thank Memphian Cathy Simmons for a notable absence.

41. Wal-Mart Merchandising Chief Announces Departure - Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Wal-Mart says Chief Merchandising Officer John Fleming is leaving the company, effective Aug. 1.

The world’s largest retailer says he will be replaced on an interim basis by two executives. Jack Sinclair, executive vice president and general manager, grocery, will oversee food and health and wellness merchandise. John Westling, executive vice president, planning, pricing and replenishment, will oversee general merchandise and replenishment.

42. Wal-Mart Names Operating Chief Simon as New US CEO - Wednesday, June 30, 2010

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Tuesday that Bill Simon is taking over as president and CEO of its U.S. operations, replacing Eduardo Castro-Wright, who is shifting to lead the retailer's e-commerce unit Global.com and its global sourcing division.

43. The Biggest Spenders - Monday, April 12, 2010

David Simon, chairman and CEO of the nation’s largest public real estate firm, told analysts a few weeks ago during Simon Property Group’s fourth quarter earnings conference call that 2009 was a challenging year. And he doesn’t think 2010 will be much better for the company, which owns two malls in Memphis.

44. Area Malls See Different Reappraisal Results - Wednesday, March 17, 2010

When The Avenue Carriage Crossing opened in Collierville in 2005, its open-air, lifestyle center concept was touted as a hot new retail trend that would dramatically reshape the traditional mall experience.

45. Wolfchase Mall Loses Appeal of Higher Property Value - Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The most expensive property in Shelby County got even pricier in 2009.

The Shelby County Board of Equalization Monday adopted a $150 million value for Wolfchase Galleria, a 15 percent increase over the mall’s 2008 appraisal of $130 million.

46. Wolfchase Mall Loses Appeal of Higher Property Value - Monday, March 15, 2010

The most expensive property in Shelby County got even pricier in 2009.

The Shelby County Board of Equalization today adopted a $150 million value for Wolfchase Galleria, a 15 percent increase over the mall’s 2008 appraisal of $130 million.

47. Shelby County’s Malls Fight Tax Appraisals - Monday, December 14, 2009

In a sign of the rattled state of commercial property owners amid the lingering downturn, the owners of most of Shelby County’s major shopping malls are contesting their 2009 property appraisals.

The new values, which will determine the properties’ tax bills, were sent out earlier this year as part of the 2009 countywide reappraisal of property. The area’s five most prominent shopping centers – Wolfchase Galleria, The Avenue Carriage Crossing, Oak Court, Raleigh Springs Mall and Southland Mall – all saw their appraisals rise this year.

48. Report: Tip Trade Brisk in Clerk’s Office - Thursday, January 29, 2009

A tip jar wasn’t on the counter at the Shelby County Clerk’s office, but for at least six years, starting in 2003, some employees took tips from citizens as they processed car titles and license plates.

49. Report: County Clerk CAO, Three Others Took Gratuities and Tips - Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The chief administrative officer of the Shelby County Clerk’s office was taking gift cards and gift certificates from local auto dealers to help them with car titles and other auto paperwork, according to a report from the Shelby County Attorney’s office.

50. Report: County Clerk CAO, Three Others Took Gifts And Tips - Tuesday, January 27, 2009

The chief administrative officer of the Shelby County Clerk’s office was taking gift cards and gift certificates from local auto dealers to help them with car titles and other auto paperwork, according to a report from the Shelby County Attorney’s office.

51. Fed Sees US Economic Woes Persisting Into 2009 - Friday, November 21, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) – Pounded by a fierce financial crisis, the United States is sinking deeper into economic despair that has pushed the number of newly laid-off workers to a 16-year high, with problems likely to stretch well into next year.

52. Administration Speeds Up On Economic Problems - Friday, November 7, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) – At a time when most administrations are slowing down, the Bush White House appears to be speeding up – at least when it comes to getting the $700 billion financial rescue program up and running.

53. Fed, Central Banks Move to Boost Global Confidence - Friday, September 19, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - The worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression forced the Federal Reserve and central banks in other countries to pump billions of dollars into the world's banking system in an urgent bid to stop further damage.

54. Retailers Brace for New Mall's Impact - Friday, December 23, 2005

For shoppers in the Collierville area, having the $100 million Avenue Carriage Crossing next door is a real boon.

Residents don't have to drive to Saddle Creek anymore to see the latest styles offered by Chico's. They can bring Fido upscale treats from Just Dogs! Gourmet. The proximity of Linens 'n Things precludes a trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond near Wolfchase Galleria.

55. Wolfchase Galleria Withdraws Tax Appeal - Wednesday, September 28, 2005

A dispute over the appraisal of Wolfchase Galleria, the largest single source of property taxes in Shelby County, is officially over.

Tax representatives for the 1.1 million-square-foot retail behemoth have withdrawn an appeal to the state assessment appeals commission after taking their case before an administrative judge in January. They were working to get the $132 million appraisal for Wolfchase, which is owned by Simon Property Group Inc., nearly cut in half to about $73 million. Simon also owns Raleigh Springs Mall and Oak Court Mall in Memphis.

56. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, November 10, 1997
Nov Nov. 10 Public Issues Forum will meet at 7 p.m. at Memphis Community Foundation, 1900 Union Ave. A panel presentation will discuss light rail for Memphis and Shelby County. The panelists will include Howard R. Maier, executive director, Northeas...

57. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 15, 1997
Sept Sept. 15 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at the Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m., and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be attorney Patrick B. Mason, who will discuss the Tax Relief Ac...

58. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 8, 1997
Sept Sept. 8 The Laurelwood Business and Professional Women will meet at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 387 Perkins Road Extended from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 685-0495. The Shelby County Republican Womens Club will meet at 11 a.m. at...

59. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 18, 1997
Aug Aug. 18 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m., and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Virginia Griffee, an attorney and publisher of Business Law Focus, ...

60. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 10, 1997
March 10 March 10 Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 p.m. at the Marriott, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The speaker will be Shirley Jones, past president of the state division of PSI. The cost is $13. For more information, call Nathal...