Kroger in talks to buy rival Albertsons: reports
Albertsons shares rose and were briefly halted Thursday morning after reports of the potential merger surfaced.
Albertsons shares rose and were briefly halted Thursday morning after reports of the potential merger surfaced.
Hurricane Ian relief adds more pressure to already low rental car inventory in Tampa
Travelers who want to rent a vehicle at Tampa International Airport without a reservation are out of luck. Inventory for rental cars has been low since supply chain issues started last year; and adding Hurricane Ian to the mix has really impacted the amount of rentals available.
Travelers who want to rent a vehicle at Tampa International Airport without a reservation are out of luck. Inventory for rental cars has been low since supply chain issues started last year; and adding Hurricane Ian to the mix has really impacted the amount of rentals available.
Elon Musk announces Pepsi will receive Tesla's first electric semi-trucks this December
Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.
Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.
Juul cancels plan to expand outside US, to lay off staff: report
Juul has been in a dispute with the FDA, which tried to ban the e-cigarette maker’s products earlier this year over questions about its potential health risks.
Juul has been in a dispute with the FDA, which tried to ban the e-cigarette maker’s products earlier this year over questions about its potential health risks.
Air Force veteran turns artisan soap making into Palmetto business
Sol Soap is a small, handmade artisan soap company based in Palmetto, and it's run by a retired Air Force veteran.
Sol Soap is a small, handmade artisan soap company based in Palmetto, and it's run by a retired Air Force veteran.
Tupperware selling at Target stores nationwide
Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers.
Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers.
Byron Allen’s $10B discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s can move forward, judge rules
The lawsuit claims McDonald’s spends less than $5 million of its $1.6 billion annual TV advertising budget on Black-owned media.
The lawsuit claims McDonald’s spends less than $5 million of its $1.6 billion annual TV advertising budget on Black-owned media.
Costco CFO says hot dog combo price might remain $1.50 forever
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Costco puts off membership fee increase as renewals hit all-time highs
Costco historically increases its membership fees every 5.5 years,
Costco historically increases its membership fees every 5.5 years,
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Bed, Bath & Beyond store closures: Here's the full list
Bed Bath & Beyond has announced which stores it will close in a cost-cutting move to try and turn around its beleaguered business.
Bed Bath & Beyond has announced which stores it will close in a cost-cutting move to try and turn around its beleaguered business.
Walmart allows shoppers to use own photos to model clothing in virtual fitting room
Walmart is hoping to nudge more shoppers to buy its clothing with a new virtual try-on technology that allows customers to be their own models.
Walmart is hoping to nudge more shoppers to buy its clothing with a new virtual try-on technology that allows customers to be their own models.
St. Pete restaurant owner shows pride for Ukraine with recent successes against Russia
Roman Voloshyn's longtime dream of opening a Ukrainian restaurant in St. Petersburg has become a reality. His dream took on a new sense of urgency after the Russian invasion threatened the existence of his home country, and his mom and dad who still live in Ukraine.
Roman Voloshyn's longtime dream of opening a Ukrainian restaurant in St. Petersburg has become a reality. His dream took on a new sense of urgency after the Russian invasion threatened the existence of his home country, and his mom and dad who still live in Ukraine.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard gives away company to combat climate change
Founder Yvon Chouinard said he will put 100% of the company’s voting stock into a trust.
Founder Yvon Chouinard said he will put 100% of the company’s voting stock into a trust.
Clearwater company creates situational awareness lightning detector
Talos is a situational awareness lightning detector manufactured by Precision Measurement Technologies, a company headquartered in Clearwater.
Talos is a situational awareness lightning detector manufactured by Precision Measurement Technologies, a company headquartered in Clearwater.
Tampa Bay company uses app to fill nurse staffing gaps at Florida hospitals
There is a critical need for nurses in the Sunshine State. Projections show Florida will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035, but a Tampa Bay area company is using technology to help fill those staffing gaps.
There is a critical need for nurses in the Sunshine State. Projections show Florida will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035, but a Tampa Bay area company is using technology to help fill those staffing gaps.
Burger King to pour $400M into advertising, restaurant remodels, app improvements over 2 years
Burger King said it will continue offering value offerings on its menu.
Burger King said it will continue offering value offerings on its menu.
Chipotle removes this food order option after workers call out cheap burrito hack
Viral videos show Chipotle restaurant employees haven't enjoyed making single tacos with multiple side orders.
Viral videos show Chipotle restaurant employees haven't enjoyed making single tacos with multiple side orders.
Seminole Heights road closures, construction creates nightmare for businesses and homeowners
Businesses along part of Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood received some tough news this week. The city announced a road project, originally estimated to last three weeks, would be extended for an additional two weeks.
Businesses along part of Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood received some tough news this week. The city announced a road project, originally estimated to last three weeks, would be extended for an additional two weeks.
Juul faces more lawsuits after settling investigation into whether it fueled teen vaping for nearly $440M
E-cigarette maker Juul will pay $438.5 million to settle an investigation into whether it fueled teenage vaping. The company still faces hundreds of other lawsuits, including from teens who claim they were addicted to the product.
E-cigarette maker Juul will pay $438.5 million to settle an investigation into whether it fueled teenage vaping. The company still faces hundreds of other lawsuits, including from teens who claim they were addicted to the product.