Bay Area businesses vie for coveted Super Bowl contract opportunities
Hundreds of Tampa Bay area businesses made their pitches to be part of Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.
Hundreds of Tampa Bay area businesses made their pitches to be part of Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.
Dow drops more than 1,000 points as COVID-19 outbreak threatens economy
The Dow Jones showed steep losses Monday as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally.
The Dow Jones showed steep losses Monday as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally.
Conservative Grounds coffee shop making coffee great again, owner says
Largo's newest coffee shop is getting a lot of attention across the country, but it hasn’t yet sold a single cup. Conservative Grounds is a coffee joint aimed squarely at right-leaning java drinkers. The inside is adorned with American flags, guns on the walls, and even a replica of the Oval Office.
Largo's newest coffee shop is getting a lot of attention across the country, but it hasn’t yet sold a single cup. Conservative Grounds is a coffee joint aimed squarely at right-leaning java drinkers. The inside is adorned with American flags, guns on the walls, and even a replica of the Oval Office.
Cursing dog collar will let you know what your pup is really thinking when it barks
A new dog collar spits out a curse word every time your dog barks.
A new dog collar spits out a curse word every time your dog barks.
Bloomin' Brands to cut $40M in costs, continues to mull sale
Bloomin' Brands Inc. said it is targeting $40 million in cost cuts over the next two years and doubled its dividend, but is still considering a sale.
Bloomin' Brands Inc. said it is targeting $40 million in cost cuts over the next two years and doubled its dividend, but is still considering a sale.
Pier 1 files for bankruptcy protection
Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection.
McClatchy, publisher of Miami Herald and dozens of other US newspapers, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
McClatchy has suffered as readers give up traditional subscriptions and get news online.
McClatchy has suffered as readers give up traditional subscriptions and get news online.
Spanx founder returns to Bay Area, offering inspiration at entrepreneur summit
Sara Blakely is a rock star to a crowd of business innovators and entrepreneurs at the Synapse Summit in Tampa. She introduced the world to an undergarment called Spanx 20 years ago.
Sara Blakely is a rock star to a crowd of business innovators and entrepreneurs at the Synapse Summit in Tampa. She introduced the world to an undergarment called Spanx 20 years ago.
Labor secretary talks up USMCA trade deal in stop at Port Tampa Bay
Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia lent his ear to local officials Tuesday at Port Tampa Bay during a time he characterizes as “amazing” for Florida’s economy.
Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia lent his ear to local officials Tuesday at Port Tampa Bay during a time he characterizes as “amazing” for Florida’s economy.
Federal judge approves T-Mobile's $26.5 billion takeover of Sprint
The number of major U.S. wireless companies would shrink from four to three after the deal closes.
The number of major U.S. wireless companies would shrink from four to three after the deal closes.
Sen. Rubio proposes end to non-competes for blue collar careers
Non-competes were traditionally meant to protect trade secrets, but employers are now forcing janitors, factory workers, and even deli employees to sign them. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio proposed a bill to put an end to the practice.
Non-competes were traditionally meant to protect trade secrets, but employers are now forcing janitors, factory workers, and even deli employees to sign them. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio proposed a bill to put an end to the practice.
Career coach to employers: Hire an introvert, the personality of natural leaders
Skills are rarely the only quality hiring managers look for in a potential employee. Personality typically has a lot to do with who gets the job.
Skills are rarely the only quality hiring managers look for in a potential employee. Personality typically has a lot to do with who gets the job.
Macy’s closing more than 100 stores
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Program connects Bay Area businesses with Super Bowl opportunities
Fans are pouring into Miami ahead of Super Bowl LIV this Sunday, but in Tampa people are already thinking about Super Bowl LV.
Fans are pouring into Miami ahead of Super Bowl LIV this Sunday, but in Tampa people are already thinking about Super Bowl LV.
Papyrus greeting card stores closing amid retail struggles
Papyrus, the popular and pricey greeting card store seen at malls all over the country, will be closing stores amid retail struggles.
Papyrus, the popular and pricey greeting card store seen at malls all over the country, will be closing stores amid retail struggles.
Cold snap puts tropical fish farmers on edge
It's been a chilly couple of days in the Bay Area. Runners and walkers bundled up Wednesday morning on Bayshore Boulevard. Fortunately, the warmup has already started and temperatures are beginning to rise but for some, the damage from this week's cold snap will linger.
It's been a chilly couple of days in the Bay Area. Runners and walkers bundled up Wednesday morning on Bayshore Boulevard. Fortunately, the warmup has already started and temperatures are beginning to rise but for some, the damage from this week's cold snap will linger.
Lucky’s Markets are shutting down, offering ‘significant’ discounts in St. Pete, Sarasota stores
Lucky’s Market is pulling out of Florida and every location, except one, will be closing.
Lucky’s Market is pulling out of Florida and every location, except one, will be closing.
Bose will close more than 100 stores around the world, focus on online shopping
Bose announced it will close 119 stores around the world as customers have shifted toward online shopping over the years.
Bose announced it will close 119 stores around the world as customers have shifted toward online shopping over the years.
Payless ShoeSource emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Payless ShoeSource plans to relaunch its website and open some brick-and-mortar locations in the U.S.
Payless ShoeSource plans to relaunch its website and open some brick-and-mortar locations in the U.S.
U.S. Bank employee reportedly fired for helping stranded customer on Christmas Eve
U.S. bank reportedly fired an employee who gave a stranded customer $20 of her own money for gas on Christmas Eve.
U.S. bank reportedly fired an employee who gave a stranded customer $20 of her own money for gas on Christmas Eve.