Retail

By Louis Llovio
January 12, 2025

Closed Nellie's Deli building in Sarasota to get new restaurant

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Bradenton mobile home park is part of $65 million loan package, a Pasco retail property gets a $3.7 million mortgage, and a Fort Myers Beach institution is sold.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
January 9, 2025

Macy's makes it official: Underperforming Sarasota, Tampa locations to close

The company plans to close 66 stores this year.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
January 2, 2025

Naples skin care firm seeks $5M to fuel breakout year in 2025

The company, which started out in a 300-square-foot store, turned 15 years old in 2024.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
December 25, 2024

Foot Locker quietly moves ahead with relocating HQ from NY to St. Pete

Several months after Foot Locker announced it was moving its global headquarters to St. Petersburg, the details remain a mystery.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
December 19, 2024

HL Asian Market opens on US 41 in Sarasota

A new market selling everything from teapots to live crabs is open for business on South Tamiami Trail.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
December 18, 2024

Tampa's WestShore Plaza likely facing a future without Macy's

Just months after losing Dick's Sporting Goods, employees at the mall's Macy's store prepare to close.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
December 17, 2024

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii grows presence in region

Franchises are opening in the Sarasota and Englewood areas in the coming months.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
December 14, 2024

L.L. Bean, 10 new mall stores coming to Sarasota's UTC in 2025

New stores and other developments are taking shape at University Town Center, according to Benderson Development and mall management.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
December 10, 2024

$200M firm co-founder reflects on first 30 years: 'Don’t be afraid to screw up'

The leadership culture at S-One, one of Sarasota's largest homegrown companies, revolves around three A's: accountability, autonomy and achievement.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
December 9, 2024

Sarasota rug dealer temporarily moves locations due to hurricane damage

Rugs As Art, based on U.S. 41, has opened in a showroom more than double its size near UTC.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
December 6, 2024

Florida, with $1.6B, leads nation on livestream sales platform Whatnot

Sellers in Florida grab top spot nationally in live commerce sales, according to a new report from livestream shopping platform Whatnot.

Florida

By Laura Lyon
December 6, 2024

$5M Tampa luxury reseller puts eyes on the future while keeping it classic

Quality over quantity is not just a mantra; it's a business model for Catherine Ansel.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
December 5, 2024

High-end mattress maker chooses Naples for first out-of-state showroom

Dedication to a "quality over quantity" mindset, says the co-owner, motivates Michigan-based Harbor Springs Mattress Company in its new Naples endeavor.