While sales at furniture stores have been down this year, the American invention that linked lazing in the living room to television is one of the few bright spots in a well-worn U.S. household furniture industry. ...more

October 17, 2009

In other economic news: •Retail sales slip again. The Commerce Department said retail sales dipped 1.1 percent in March. It was the biggest decline in three months and a much weaker showing than the 0.3 percent increase that analysts expected. A big drop in auto sales led the overall slump in demand. Auto sales in March were 23.5 percent below year-ago levels. Sales also plunged at clothing stores, appliance outlets and furniture stores. ...more

April 15, 2009

Princess Diana's brother offers local shoppers replicas and pieces inspired by the family's ancestral home. ...more

September 3, 2008

Germaine Gibbs put her best smile forward, held up a tray of makeup and posed for the camera. ...more

August 14, 2008

Germaine Gibbs faced the challenge: Walk forward. Walk backward. Never stop smiling. And point to the wall, pretending it's a Winnebago being given away on "The Price is Right." ...more

August 13, 2008

There's a new giant in the business of outfitting Tampa Bay area bedrooms. ...more

February 22, 2008

ORLANDO - Ten minutes before 9 a.m., the doors opened to Florida's newest Ikea store, and for more than 20 minutes an endless line of shoppers streamed in, some after waiting more than a day or driving for hours. ...more

November 14, 2007

The signs are up at The Grove at Wesley Chapel. The parking lot is striped. Opening Day is on the horizon. ...more

October 7, 2007

Now that I am retired and reside in Sebring, I am pleased to see how much our town is growing, with so many new shopping areas, and our beautiful new mall. ...more

September 25, 2007