Retail

By Andrew Warfield
August 13, 2024

Project to turn Sarasota mall into apartments moves ahead

Benderson Development plans to redevelop the site, now called Crossings at Siesta Key, into a mixed-use town center.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
August 12, 2024

Big Lots to close 6 stores in region

After losses due to declines in consumer spending, Big Lots is shuttering some stores from Port Richey to Naples.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
August 11, 2024

Walmart shopping center in Brandon sells for $6.9 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, matching Sarasota apartment buildings sell, a CRE firm closes a deal and wins a prize in Fort Myers, and an interesting Lakeland property is on the market.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
August 2, 2024

48 jobs cut at Lakeland Winn-Dixie before store rebrands as Aldi

The grocery store in Polk County will be converted into an Aldi following an acquisition.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
July 29, 2024

Furniture company to lay off 101 Florida employees amid bankruptcy

A furniture retailer headquartered in Polk County is going out of business as its parent company declares bankruptcy.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
July 29, 2024

Japanese variety store chain chooses Tampa for Florida debut

Daiso has been expanding rapidly in the States.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
July 25, 2024

4 furniture stores in region closing amid national retailer’s bankruptcy

Conn's Home Plus filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shuttering 18 stores in Florida.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
July 14, 2024

100 Florida retail jobs in jeopardy as Salt Life stores hit auction block

Delta Apparel, which owns Salt Life, has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy and given Florida notice that it could lay off nearly 100 workers and close stores.