We are a society of shoppers. We have been since we were prehistoric hunters and gatherers. From the souks of the Middle East to the night markets of Asia to the malls of America, humans come together to browse, bargain and buy. ...more

December 5, 2009

The cooler weather and bevy of Halloween shoppers have caused some local stores to enjoy something of a sales boost. ...more

October 22, 2009

There were more employees inside the newly opened Best Buy than customers Friday morning. ...more

February 28, 2009

The floral industry survived the Great Depression. It did so because people tend to be gushier and more romantic during difficult times, said Trish Bechtelheimer, owner of Westover's Flowers and Gifts. ...more

February 13, 2009

Florida's population growth crawled to a near standstill last year, in part the result of a national recession. ...more

January 5, 2009

The owners of WeekDay Gourmet celebrated their ribbon cutting last week amidst a crowd of more than 50 people. ...more

June 23, 2008

Tampa couple waited a year before finding ideal location at Coastal Way Shopping Center. ...more

June 22, 2008

About 10,000 volunteers have undergone laser beam zapping to measure their actual shape as part of a pioneering project for Spanish designers to make clothes that fit real women, officials said Thursday. ...more

February 8, 2008

Sears Holdings Corp., the owner of the Sears and Kmart retail chains and Kenmore appliances, will reorganize into separate business units after a year of sales declines and dwindling profit. ...more

January 22, 2008

Retail sales in October may rise more slowly than previously forecast as stores continue offering discounts before the holiday shopping period to attract shoppers facing higher costs. ...more

October 24, 2007