Costco Wholesale Corp. said Wednesday that it is making plans to start accepting food stamps at its warehouse clubs nationwide. It has tested them at stores in New York state. ...more

October 29, 2009

For years, weekends have been about produce, housewares, clothing, hot breakfasts and bartering with vendors at the American Legion Flea Market. ...more

October 26, 2009

Wal-Mart, which has used low prices to dominate the U.S. retail scene, stepped up its game in price cutting still further Wednesday. ...more

October 22, 2009

Store workers say the bear seemed content in the cooler and did not consume any alcohol. ...more

October 17, 2009

On Friday, Lykes Gaslight Square will be transformed into an open-air market featuring fruit, vegetables and specialty items from local farmers, restaurants and businesses. ...more

October 15, 2009

The world's largest consumer products maker is finding that "new and improved" is still good but "lower price" is working better. ...more

September 11, 2009

Grocery store offers MacDill troops support on Wednesday. ...more

July 27, 2009

For updated information on traffic, on-the-scene photos and live Twitter coverage from our staff, keep checking back with TBO.com throughout the day. ...more

May 6, 2009

With the opening of Ikea and Crate & Barrel, May has been one of the most anticipated months ever for Tampa Bay area shoppers. Both retailers inspire almost cultlike devotion among their fans, who like their urban designs and contemporary furniture. In Ikea's case, people camp outside a new store for days awaiting its opening. A comparison of the two companies: ...more

May 4, 2009

and buy - at two shows in the Bay area that continue today. ...more

April 19, 2009