Retail

By Beth Luberecki
March 18, 2024

Skin care entrepreneur prospers with 'failure isn’t an option' attitude

When the pandemic temporarily shut down Alexis Pfropper’s new spa, she shifted. She paid rent in gift cards (the landlord loved it) and even developed a skin care line for a new revenue stream.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
March 17, 2024

Lakeland shopping centers bring $60 million as part of three-state deal

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a 1,200-acre farm for sale in Charlotte County, $6 million for a community center and up to 1,200 apartments coming to Sarasota mall site.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
March 15, 2024

Trader Joe's to open Pinellas County store

The California grocer posted on its website that it will open "soon" on U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
March 14, 2024

British retailer wins repeat business with customer-first strategy

Entrepreneur Carole Lannon loves Tampa Bay, and she loves her native England. Now she combines both with a thriving business, London Pride.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
March 13, 2024

Florida's 573 Family Dollar stores in crosshairs as chain closes 1,000 stores

Dollar Tree announced Wednesday that it is closing 970 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores, starting with 600 early this year.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
March 12, 2024

Tampa Premium Outlets adds 9 new tenants, a 10th on the way

The Simon Property Group-owned shopping center off of Interstate 75 in Pasco County continues to add to its retail roster as the area grows.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
March 7, 2024

MarineMax closes deal for Pompano Beach boat distributor and retailer

Clearwater boat dealer MarineMax adds a tender company to its growing roster of dealerships, marinas and brands.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
March 6, 2024

Tampa Bay retail giant Ashley Home acquires mattress company

Ashley Home has agreed to acquire mattress-seller Resident Home, winning approval from both boards of directors.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
March 4, 2024

Luxury pop-up mall in Sarasota adds two more glitzy, global fashion brands

A pop-up opening this week in north Sarasota, with a Tiffany & Co. and Balmain store already part of the mix, seeks to connect residents and snowbirds with out-of-town luxury wares.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
February 27, 2024

Florida mall owners in limbo as Macy’s closes 150 stores

Retail giant Macy’s is closing 150 stores in the next two years, but it is not clear yet how many of the chain’s 11 stores along the Gulf Coast will be affected.