Retail

Last Rep expands Tampa distribution for THC drink, targets 100 stores

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Cans of Last Rep THC recovery drink on a production line during an early manufacturing run.

Tampa startup Last Rep is expanding its THC recovery drink into up to 100 retail stores.

Nakery Beauty built a $21M business by listening to women over 50

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Liz Folce, founder and CEO of Nakery Beauty, stands in front of a pink floral wall wearing a white lace dress.

The Tampa Bay founder turned overlooked needs into a $21M beauty brand.

Volta releases first renderings for 400 Central

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Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

New renderings preview Volta’s 400 Central wine shop ahead of groundbreaking.

Volta bets downtown St. Pete is ready for gourmet grocery

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Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Volta Wine + Market is betting downtown St. Pete wants a great vibe and a gourmet grocer built for everyday life.

Buddy Brew Coffee to open 10 cafés inside Sprouts stores

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Buddy Brew Coffee storefront with black awnings during retail expansion into grocery stores

Buddy Brew Coffee plans 10 in-store cafés inside Sprouts locations across Tampa Bay.

Tampa real estate market enters a more selective phase

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Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk as the city’s commercial real estate market enters a more selective phase.

Tampa’s commercial real estate market is growing, but investors are moving more carefully.

Midtown Tampa retail enters next phase

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Aerial view of Midtown Tampa showing the retail core anchored by Whole Foods Market, surrounded by offices, apartments and major roadways in Tampa.

Midtown Tampa’s retail component moves from development to long-term stewardship.

Tampa-based Campus Course rethinks Florida college apparel

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Campus Course apparel featuring a University of South Florida polo and matching hat with understated collegiate branding.

A Tampa-based startup is building a collegiate-first apparel brand rooted in Florida schools, golf culture and understated design.

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 5: First Watch Restaurant Group

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River highlighting First Watch Restaurant Group as part of TBBW’s Biggest Companies in Tampa Bay series.

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 4: Bloomin’ Brands

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River, home to Bloomin’ Brands headquarters.

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.