WESLEY CHAPEL Fashion expert Clinton Kelly will offer advice to shoppers on Sunday as part of the grand opening of Macy's new store at The Shops at Wiregrass at the mall at State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Kelly is a star of TLC's "What Not to Wear," which every week offers a $5,000 fashion makeover to a woman – and the occasional man. Kelly is part of Macy's newest marketing campaign. He'll be featured during an in-store presentation at 2 p.m., according to Macy's spokeswoman Carrie Hall. For the past three years, Kelly has traveled the country offering his blend of fashion expertise, style secrets and self-confidence counseling at events in Macy's stores. Kelly's fashion advice will focus on how to wear jeans, black pants, dresses and other basic pieces in a variety of different ways. He'll talk about how people can update their looks stylishly on a budget by matching classic pieces with accessories. Seats for the event are limited. Anyone interested in participating should call (813) 975-2200 to reserve a spot. ...more

October 21, 2008

Goat cheese, homemade breads, vegan burgers, kettle corn and spices are just a few of the fresh products you'll find at a new downtown farmers market. Beginning Friday, Lykes Gaslight Square will be transformed into an open-air market featuring fruits, vegetables and specialty items from local farmers and businesses. ...more

October 21, 2008

September's dismal sales results from mall-based apparel chains, released Thursday, offered more fresh evidence that U.S. consumers, spooked by the financial meltdown, shut their wallets tight last month. ...more

October 10, 2008

Over the next week, shoppers at Linens 'n Things probably won't notice much of a difference. There still will be the retail marketing efforts offering discounts and other deals, but after Tuesday, there could be some big changes in store. ...more

October 10, 2008

Over the next week, shoppers at Linens 'n Things probably won't notice much of a difference. There still will be the aggressive retail marketing plan that offers slashed prices and deals. But after Tuesday, there could be some drastic changes. Linens Holdings Co., the New Jersey-based corporation that owns the 33-year-old retailer, filed for protection in federal bankruptcy court in May and has settled on a plan to auction off all of the business's inventory. ...more

October 9, 2008

Shoppers bent on bargains jammed the parking lot and packed the aisles Thursday at the grand opening of an Aldi grocery store at Brandon Boulevard and Kingsway Road. ...more

October 1, 2008

Planning a grocery trip to one of Aldi's new area stores? Better bring your quarters. ...more

September 25, 2008

It could be a glum holiday season for retailers because shoppers are expected to keep a lid on how much they spend, the National Retail Federation predicts. This week, the industry group said it forecasts holiday spending to grow by just 2.2 percent this year over last year to a total of $470.4 billion. While still an increase, the growth rate would be well below the recent average of 4.4 percent annual holiday spending growth. ...more

September 24, 2008

Where in Pasco County can a person buy quality computer equipment for as low as $1 while also benefiting a good cause? ...more

July 10, 2008

Residents in once-sleepy Thomasville have started complaining about traffic jams on Route 43, which runs through town. ...more

July 10, 2008