Retail

By Louis Llovio
May 28, 2025

Ashley Furniture buys Lakeland industrial building for $70.54M

The building is part of Lakeland Central Park, an expanding industrial park off of Polk Parkway.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
May 27, 2025

$12M Naples skin, hair care business wins upgraded stock listing

The company is also coming off a "strategic, companywide organizational and financial turnaround."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
May 20, 2025

Houston megadealer buys family-owned Fort Myers Lexus, Acura stores

Group 1 expands its Florida footprint with the purchase of the Scanlon Auto Group's two Tamiami Trail dealerships.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
May 19, 2025

Pasco mall to get upgrade and new tenants

The Shops at Wiregrass, which sold for $70.5 million two years ago, will be refreshed and see new retailers and eateries later this year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
May 15, 2025

HSN updates layoff numbers, 375 people to be let go in July

Almost three times the number of spring layoffs are expected to occur, Home Shopping Network's parent company QVC announced.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
May 14, 2025

After nearly closing, Sarasota cheese shop raises capital to remain open

The owner of Artisan Cheese Company, facing closure due to a host of issues, finds salvation in an angel investor — and her customers.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 13, 2025

Struggling downtown Clearwater gets two new merchants

A new restaurant and gym are set to open in the once-thriving district now looking to reimagine itself.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 11, 2025

Pasco County lifestyle clothing brand sells HQ for $22.5M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a developer has big plans in Bonita Springs, details of SouthState’s sell off trickle in and a church, developer affordable housing community opens.

Florida

By Laura Lyon
May 8, 2025

Kristy Craig Anderson went from home staging out of a garage to a $10M firm

"There are so many things about being a business founder entrepreneur that are rewarding. The biggest for me … is this idea that you're creating something from nothing." –Kristy Craig Anderson, Dwell & Co.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
May 8, 2025

Henry Detwiler: From a 10x20 egg tent to a thriving, 6-store grocery business

“Every thing, every square foot matters.” –Henry Detwiler, Detwiler’s Farm Market

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 8, 2025

Estero's Coconut Point mall is adding and moving tenants

The open-air mall is adding two new restaurants and two retailers to its mix.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
May 7, 2025

L.L. Bean opens 17K-square-foot store at UTC, first in Florida

The retailer specializing in outdoor gear is making its entry into the Southeast with its new store.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
April 24, 2025

12 businesses coming soon to University Town Center

A 120,000-square-foot furniture retailer, a Middle Eastern restaurant and an outdoor retailer are among the many businesses opening at Sarasota-Manatee's University Town Center over the next year.