The largest drop in wholesale prices in nearly two years in August failed to spur consumers to spend more at shopping malls, raising new worries about a possible recession as the temporary boost from tax rebate checks becomes a distant memory. ...more

September 13, 2008

Macy's Inc. saw its second-quarter earnings drop slightly and warned on Wednesday that full-year profits will be below Wall Street expectations as shoppers are more cautious about spending. ...more

August 14, 2008

Slowly but surely, Ybor City's art scene is experiencing a resurgence. That's how it seems to Brad Cooper and Walter Romeo, two longtime Ybor residents and artists who have seen new artists and ventures revitalize the community in recent years. ...more

July 2, 2008

Cutting back. It's what we've been hearing about over the last few months. Airline companies and the financial industry are doing it. But are you? ...more

June 29, 2008

Retailers, home builders and many manufacturers should brace for even more rough times ahead, a somber Federal Reserve suggested Wednesday amid growing fears that the United States might be sliding into recession. ...more

January 17, 2008

Experts say this cringe-inducing idea is a reality Tampa may have to face as economic activity, hammered by the housing crash, gets perilously slow. ...more

January 7, 2008

Pets rule at the holidays, especially dogs, and that helps keep many retailers' registers ringing. ...more

November 23, 2007

The holiday shopping season may be slower for Florida merchants than in previous years, but retailers are planning to use sales to lure buyers and are still expecting to see a small uptick over last year. ...more

November 9, 2007