1.   GROCERS LEARN TO SELL ONLINE As the last of the Internet-only grocers, Webvan, was closing, traditional grocery chains were looking into the Web.

2.   Hays confirmed that several national hotel and restaurant chains are looking hard, as are local investors.

3.   Movie theater chains are finally looking again at a brighter picture.

4.   Part of this growth is driven by consolidation in the retail industry as big-box superstore chains look to move into new markets.

5.   Out of bankruptcy and under new ownership, the Strawberries record store chain looks to make a comeback worthy of Madonna.

6.   The chains are also looking toward largely untapped ethnic markets for growth.

7.   The home improvement chain is also looking at flextime and telecommuting as options.

8.   The proposed deal is the latest in a flurry of drugstore mergers in recent years as the major chains look to cut costs and gain market share.

9.   The Randolph, Mass. chain is still looking for a firm to purchase air time and print space for its ads.

10.   As the market becomes more competitive with Wal-Mart and Kmart supercenters, Oldenkamp said the chain was looking for a way to stand out.