Shapapalooza brings on larger meaning this year for some small business owners
One of the largest shopping events in the Tampa Bay region is back in action at Vinoy Park this Thanksgiving weekend. More than 350 small businesses are showcasing their best creations to customers at the 14th annual Shopapalooza, hosted by LocalShops1.
One of the largest shopping events in the Tampa Bay region is back in action at Vinoy Park this Thanksgiving weekend. More than 350 small businesses are showcasing their best creations to customers at the 14th annual Shopapalooza, hosted by LocalShops1.
Tampa's 'Shop Local' encourages local Black Friday shopping
This holiday season, the City of Tampa encourages shoppers to think beyond the big malls and national chains.
This holiday season, the City of Tampa encourages shoppers to think beyond the big malls and national chains.
Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time: Black Friday, the bargain bonanza that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster.
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time: Black Friday, the bargain bonanza that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster.
Trump's proposed tariffs could drive up food prices, experts say
A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices.
A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices.
Walmart to roll back its DEI policies
Walmart has become the latest – and the largest company – to announce it will be rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Walmart has become the latest – and the largest company – to announce it will be rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Many consumers stay with their banks for years unless persuaded by other bank incentives
AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.
AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.
Charlotte airport workers strike as busy Thanksgiving travel week begins
Workers are walking off the job Monday as they push for better pay with the Thanksgiving holiday travel season expected to be one of the busiest in recent memory.
Workers are walking off the job Monday as they push for better pay with the Thanksgiving holiday travel season expected to be one of the busiest in recent memory.
More than 10% of South Korea's workforce is now robotic, survey finds
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at a rapid pace. Here's where the U.S. ranks.
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at a rapid pace. Here's where the U.S. ranks.
Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs
The National Retail Federation projected that potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46 billion and $78 billion in annual spending power.
The National Retail Federation projected that potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46 billion and $78 billion in annual spending power.
Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
Asset management giant buys Jersey Mike's sandwich chain
Asset management firm Blackstone will become the majority owner of sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s in a deal that values the company at a reported $8 billion.
Asset management firm Blackstone will become the majority owner of sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s in a deal that values the company at a reported $8 billion.
Map: How much of a restaurant worker's income comes from tips
Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.
Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.
America’s casual dining ‘heydays are over’ as experts reveal next restaurant chains to rise and fall
With several casual restaurant chains facing financial hardships, experts are weighing in on what this could mean for the industry.
With several casual restaurant chains facing financial hardships, experts are weighing in on what this could mean for the industry.
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Advance Auto Parts closing over 700 locations following sluggish performance
Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.
Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.
Boeing issues layoff notices as aerospace giant cuts 17,000 jobs
Boeing announced that it will lay off 10% of its workforce in the coming months and cut its production in the wake of a labor union strike.
Boeing announced that it will lay off 10% of its workforce in the coming months and cut its production in the wake of a labor union strike.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
Red Lobster's new menu ditches endless shrimp, but fan favorite returns
Red Lobster recently revamped its menu bringing back these popular food items to its restaurants.
Red Lobster recently revamped its menu bringing back these popular food items to its restaurants.