Little Caesars Talking With Kmart Despite Retailer's Woes <b></b>

Detroit--Little Caesars, which registered improved salescompany-wide despite the loss of 98 pizza stations inside Kmartretail stores earlier this year, is in negotiations with Kmart tokeep other locations open. Little Caesars Enterprises Inc., whichoperates 411 pizza stations at Kmart stores and offer products foranother 923 Kmart cafes, is discussing extending contracts thatexpire in August. Kmart is in the midst of bankruptcy proceedingsthat began in January, but Little Caesars officials have said thecompany wants to continue its relationship with Kmart despite theretailer's uncertain future.-PizzaMarketplace.com