Future of WestShore Mall unclear as restaurant, JCPenney permanently close their doors
First Sears shut its doors. Now, another anchor retail giant and restaurant is closing at WestShore Plaza.
First Sears shut its doors. Now, another anchor retail giant and restaurant is closing at WestShore Plaza.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Tampa airport hits pause on $906M of planned construction
With air travel down more than 90%, TPA will delay or cancel $906 million worth of construction projects, including the Airside D project which would add 16 gates to the airport.
With air travel down more than 90%, TPA will delay or cancel $906 million worth of construction projects, including the Airside D project which would add 16 gates to the airport.
National Doughnut Day 2020: Where to get free doughnuts
If you go nuts for doughnuts, there’s a “hole” lot to love about National Doughnut Day.
If you go nuts for doughnuts, there’s a “hole” lot to love about National Doughnut Day.
Walmart taking guns, ammunition off sales floor during protests
Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from the sales floor of some stores as protests have spread across the country.
Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from the sales floor of some stores as protests have spread across the country.
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Governor extends moratorium on foreclosures and evictions
Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order extending the moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until July 1.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order extending the moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until July 1.
Costco plans to bring back free food samples
Costco’s smorgasbord of free food samples will return next month after being temporarily suspended due to health concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Costco’s smorgasbord of free food samples will return next month after being temporarily suspended due to health concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Hurricane prep tax holiday begins Friday
Starting Friday, shoppers in Florida emerging from coronavirus stay-at-home orders can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for the 2020 hurricane season.
Starting Friday, shoppers in Florida emerging from coronavirus stay-at-home orders can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for the 2020 hurricane season.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
Tom Brady's customized Cadillac Escalade on sale for $300K
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady’s busy offseason may soon include the sale of his fully loaded Cadillac Escalade.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady’s busy offseason may soon include the sale of his fully loaded Cadillac Escalade.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Landlords file for evictions in anticipation of moratorium's end June 2
Hundreds across the Tampa Bay area face being put out onto the street beginning next week when the governor’s moratorium on evictions ends.
Hundreds across the Tampa Bay area face being put out onto the street beginning next week when the governor’s moratorium on evictions ends.
From makeup to shoes, shopping for high-touch products sees drastic changes
Retailers and customers are changing the ways of shopping, especially for items that will be touched by multiple customers before going out the door, which includes everything from electronics to shoes.
Retailers and customers are changing the ways of shopping, especially for items that will be touched by multiple customers before going out the door, which includes everything from electronics to shoes.
Stimulus payment for 4 million Americans to arrive by prepaid debit card
Instead of direct deposit or even a paper check, four million people will find their stimulus payment arrive in the form of a prepaid debit card.
Instead of direct deposit or even a paper check, four million people will find their stimulus payment arrive in the form of a prepaid debit card.
Malls prepare for holiday weekend crowds
Malls across the bay area are preparing for the first holiday weekend since re-opening under Governor DeSantis's guidelines allowing 50% capacity.
Malls across the bay area are preparing for the first holiday weekend since re-opening under Governor DeSantis's guidelines allowing 50% capacity.
Online sales surge in the midst of the pandemic
Between February and April, consumers ditched the shopping cart and used their keyboards and computer mouses to make purchases online.
Between February and April, consumers ditched the shopping cart and used their keyboards and computer mouses to make purchases online.
US existing home sales plunge 17.8% in April
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.