Mr. Gore is against Wal-Marts and other huge suburban stores.

A Brooklyn councilman and advocates for immigrants urged stronger measures yesterday against stores that have locked in workers at night, sometimes even padlocking fire exits.

Most cases of false arrest involve accusations of shoplifting, and are brought against security guards and retail stores.

"So we are prepared to take action against car dealerships, apartment buildings, postal stores or any other business which help drug dealers accomplish their goals."

They said Bradlees could not hold out against rival stores and a slowdown in consumer spending.

Such projects have included voter registration drives and undercover stings against stores that sell alcohol to minors.

Bloomberg then brought civil charges against stores which did not submit to extensive monitoring from representatives of New York City.

There have been several incidents of looting and arson against Indian-owned stores, especially in rural areas.

No word on whether protests are planned against stores carrying the season's must-have flats.

With some frequency, he filed lawsuits against stores and individuals who he thought endangered him by their negligence.