Retail

By Louis Llovio
October 15, 2024

Florida Walgreens stores face potential closure as 1,200 locations to shutter

The drug store chain announced Tuesday that it plans to close 1,200 stores as it looks to cut costs and improve cash flow.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
October 14, 2024

Bonita Springs mixed-use project signs retailers, restaurants

Midtown at Bonita under construction on Bonita Beach Road has announced eight new tenants and is negotiating with several more.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jay Heater
October 14, 2024

Sarasota mall overcomes doubts, celebrates a big milestone

The Benderson Development and Taubman project has had a tremendous economic impact on the region.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
September 25, 2024

Benderson buys Fort Myers Winn-Dixie anchored shopping center

The East Manatee County firm’s latest purchases are a 280,000-square-foot shopping center at U.S. Highway 41 and Daniels Parkway and a mixed use property in Winter Park.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Laura Lyon
September 24, 2024

Westshore Plaza anchor tenant moving on after a decade

Dick's Sporting Goods is changing concepts and growing into a larger space.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
September 20, 2024

Plans submitted for new Manatee County Publix

The 50,000-square-foot Publix will be in the to-be-built SeaFlower Village Center.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
September 18, 2024

Naples business park owner adding Starbucks, retail center to property

Poinciana Park, the 102,000-square-foot business park, is getting 12,500 square feet of retail space on the last available parcel.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
September 17, 2024

Badcock's bankrupt Texas parent cutting nearly 70 jobs in Lakeland

Conn's Inc. has told state officials it will lay off the employees at its Lakeland center as part of the wind down brought on by the bankruptcy.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
September 13, 2024

Tervis to lay off 60 of 129 total employees

Drinkware company Tervis Tumbler is dramatically reducing its workforce with mass layoffs.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Beth Luberecki
September 13, 2024

Sarasota entrepreneurs buy three Florida companies in six years

Gavin Broadfoot and Morne Hobson have learned a lot about buying established businesses, having done it three times in six years. One key: Be open for any opportunity.