retail expansion

Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021 Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.

Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.

Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

New data shows Tampa retail demand has surged to its highest level since 2021.

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot

Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy

Chuck Merlis November 19, 2025

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford is reinventing how the Tampa-born brand delivers the perfect night out.

PNC targets Tampa Bay in $2B branch expansion PNC Bank branch exterior with signage and outdoor seating area.

PNC Bank branch exterior with signage and outdoor seating area.

PNC targets Tampa Bay in $2B branch expansion

Chuck Merlis November 7, 2025

PNC Bank names Tampa Bay a key region in its $2 billion national branch expansion plan.

Tampa-based Melting Pot brings fondue to grocery stores nationwide Melting Pot at Home fondue packages beside a pot of melted cheese with bread and vegetables arranged on a table

Melting Pot at Home fondue packages beside a pot of melted cheese with bread and vegetables arranged on a table

Tampa-based Melting Pot brings fondue to grocery stores nationwide

Chuck Merlis October 28, 2025

Melting Pot brings its signature fondue to Publix shelves in the brand’s largest retail expansion to date.