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Retail

  • By Ian Swaby
  • May 15, 2026
Pass go: Monopoly to make special Sarasota County edition

Monopoly: Sarasota County Edition is tipping its top hat to favorite county locations by seeking nominations of established businesses, nonprofits and landmarks.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 15, 2026
Roberta Beranek: Turns Naples Fashion Week into a must-go event

"I'm constantly competing with myself, reflecting on what went wrong, what went right." –Roberta Beranek

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 14, 2026
Bealls faces lawsuit from family member, 'odd' behavior by CEO alleged

Jennifer Beall says "curious" and "odd behavior" from the CEO of Bealls has "raised concerns" about the company's oversight.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 13, 2026
Costco buys Fort Myers land for $1 million per acre

Costco's $55 million purchase of Fort Myers property sets a new benchmark for commercial properties in the region, brokers say.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 12, 2026
Retailers saved from penny turmoil as DeSantis signs rounding bill

A Florida Senate bill approved nearly unanimously in the Legislature allows retailers to round cash transactions as pennies disappear.

  • Florida
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • May 11, 2026
LA fashion brand Paige opens first Florida store in Tampa

Paige’s first Florida store is now open in Hyde Park Village.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • May 8, 2026
Japanese lifestyle retailer bringing its largest-ever store to Tampa

The popular Asian retail chain Ebisu Life Store has signed a lease in Tampa Palms.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 5, 2026
Hertz turns to eBay as it expands retail sales options

The Lee County rent-a-car giant believes a retail strategy that includes physical dealership and digital options is the key to growing its sales operation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 4, 2026
Publix's executive chairman to step down

Todd Jones, who worked for the grocer since 1980, will retire but stay on as board chair.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 28, 2026
Renovated St. Armands retail property secures final tenant

The 4,221-square-foot building on Boulevard of the Presidents suffered serious damage during Hurricane Helene in 2024.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 27, 2026
Unnamed local buyer set to buy noted Charlotte County waterfront retail center

The sale of Fishermen's Village, which includes retail space, restaurants and a marina, is expected to close this summer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 27, 2026
Publix No. 4 on list of most trustworthy grocers in the US

The local giant remains among the most trusted grocery store chains, though its place on the list fell for the second straight year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 17, 2026
Sarasota Ikea: Retailer's small-store strategy carries big impact

The soon-to-open Ikea is "huge" for Sarasota’s commercial real estate market, one broker says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 16, 2026
Walmart to remodel five stores on Gulf Coast

The world's largest retailer plans upgrades at stores in Bradenton, Estero, Sarasota and Tampa.

  • Florida
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • April 16, 2026
St. Petersburg's tallest residential building celebrates first retail tenant

Volta Wine + Market will open this summer inside the Residences at 400 Central tower in downtown St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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