With the economy still treading on thin ice, retailers are optimistic as shoppers remain conservative this holiday shopping season, which is poised to hit its peak this weekend. ...more

December 16, 2009

Retail sales rose more than expected in November, boosting hopes that the all-important consumer sector will support the fragile recovery. ...more

December 11, 2009

Updates and renovations are one thing. Building the area's newest hospital from the ground up is another beast. ...more

December 5, 2009

The flocks of eager shoppers flooding through the front doors before the crack of dawn is a sight best suited for the big box stores. ...more

November 27, 2009

The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission conceded Tuesday the agency "hasn't been acting as quickly as it should" on crib safety problems. ...more

November 24, 2009

Three people have been indicted on federal charges, accused of stealing checks from Pasco County mailboxes and forging names to cash them. ...more

November 21, 2009

If you're never quite sure whether the ads for popular beauty products can be believed, relax. Our 4you Beauty Board is made up of veteran testers ready to try the latest when it comes to all things beauty. We'll share what worked and what bombed with the hope of making life a little easier for you. ...more

November 21, 2009

Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group - a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season. ...more

November 19, 2009

HSN profit rises on slower sales St. Petersburg-based retailer HSN saw split results between its TV and catalog business in the company's most recent financial quarter. Amid a difficult retail environment, HSN sales decreased less than 1 percent to $467 million, and sales in the company's Cornerstone catalog business fell 13 percent to $174.2 million in the third quarter of 2009, compared with $201.3 million in the previous year. The company saw growth in unit shipments and sales online. ...more

November 13, 2009

Sebring Police officers were seen barreling into the parking lot of Wachovia Bank on U.S. 27 Thursday afternoon, but all turned out OK. ...more

November 13, 2009