Earlier this year, one of the most remarkable corporate separations occurred as Westfield, the world's most well-known shopping mall owner split into two separate companies.
Retail sales in the UK have been strong this month, with clothing stores taking advantage of the cooler weather and supermarkets boosting sales with discounts.
The acquisition of an important North Dallas property has been completed by Cypress Equities, a Dallas developer, with plans to redevelop it in the future.