The Whitaker Group plans to relocate its Social Status retail store to a new, larger space in Tampa’s historic Ybor City neighborhood. The move from Hyde Park to Ybor City is scheduled for spring, 2025. The new 2,794-square-foot store, located at 1318 E 7th Ave., will be near landmarks significant to Tampa’s Cuban heritage including … Read more
Sprouts Farmers Market is preparing to open a new store, at 2156 E. Bay Drive, Largo, this week. Doors are opening to customers at 7 a.m. on March 21. A weekend of activities will mark the store’s opening, running from Friday through Sunday, March 23. The store will feature a tasting bar with seasonal produce, … Read more
A Clearwater-based sauce and dressing brand has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing brands on Instacart. Instacart released its Fastest-Growing Brands list to highlight 75 companies that achieved significant growth on the platform. It includes, on the number two spot, Yo Mama’s Foods. “These brands have all stood out, in one way or another. … Read more
BSWANKY has partnered with Proof-it and EM Microelectronic to bring digital authentication and product traceability to its luxury handbags.
CASS Contemporary, a global art consultancy with a strong presence in Tampa, plans to launch a new digital marketplace, CASS MRKT PLCE in February 2025, to connect emerging and established artists with collectors in a curated space. Founded by Cassie and Jake Greatens, CASS Contemporary has built a reputation for curating collections that feature iconic … Read more
Kahwa Coffee has launched a Florida Hurricane Relief Project, inviting the community to “Espresso that you care.” From now until Oct. 30, Kahwa Coffee is supporting hurricane relief efforts by donating the proceeds from single and double espresso shots, sold at participating locations throughout the Tampa Bay area. All proceeds from these sales will directly … Read more
EMOTO Supply Co., a retailer of electric bikes and lifestyle apparel, has opened a new location at Water Street Tampa. The Water Street store sells electric bikes, mopeds and motorcycles, from brands like CAKE and Gazelle, as well as apparel. “We are thrilled to launch our second store at Water Street Tampa,” said Michael Joyce, … Read more
Foot Locker will move its global headquarters from New York to St. Petersburg in 2025 as part of its strategic Lace Up Plan.
Saatva, a privately held e-commerce company that specializes in luxury mattresses, will open what it calls a “viewing room,” at Water Street Tampa. “Tampa’s sophisticated consumer is a great fit for Saatva. We couldn’t be more excited to be bringing our state-of-the-art Viewing Room to Tampa’s wellness-focused, waterfront community,” said Ron Rudzin, founder and chief … Read more
A Clearwater-made marinara sauce will “make your guests say ‘yes,’” according to a new list released by SELF magazine. SELF’s 2024 Pantry Awards named Yo Mama’s Foods’ marinara sauce as one of the best in the business. Testers for the awards sampled products to find the very best sauces, spreads, oils and condiments. The SELF … Read more
