Vacancy rates are up, as are the number of perks landlords willing to dole out. Consider asking for free parking.

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BY DEB WEINSTEIN — MEDILL NEWS SERVICE

Recession pressures and near-term leases have led giant Costco Wholesale Corp. to shutter its two home furnishing stores. The Issaquah, Wash.-based retailer said the store closings in Kirkland, Wash., and Tempe, Ariz., will not affect company performance or be [...]