Retail News Brief by Mark Shellabarger
Feb 26, 2025 | Tampa Bay Listings & News
Stories You Should Pay Attention To This Week:
Pasco County Gets Updated Plans for Potential Whole Foods in Wesley Chapel
Whole Foods Plans Resurface in Wesley Chapel with Updated Proposal
SJC Ventures has resubmitted its development plans for a Whole Foods-anchored center in Wesley Chapel. The project, located on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, could bring the high-end grocer to the area, pending approvals.
🔗 Read more: Tampa Bay Times, February 22, 2025
Publix is Not the Most Satisfying Grocer in Florida, Study Finds
Surprising Grocer Satisfaction Rankings: Where Does Publix Stand?
A new study ranks Florida’s most satisfying grocery stores, and Publix—widely loved by many—did not take the top spot. Find out which supermarket earned the highest customer satisfaction rating.
🔗 Read more: ClickOrlando.com, February 20, 2025
Tampa’s WestShore Plaza Put Up for Sale
WestShore Plaza Hits the Market: What’s Next for the Aging Mall?
The long-standing Tampa shopping center is now up for sale. With 53.3 acres of land approved for mixed-use redevelopment, the future of West Shore Plaza is up in the air.
🔗 Read more: Business Observer, February 18, 2025
Twin Peaks ‘Breastaurant’ Chain Opens New Location in Brandon
Twin Peaks Brings Sports Bar and Lodge-Style Dining to Brandon
The popular sports bar and restaurant chain Twin Peaks has opened its first Tampa Bay area location in Brandon, offering its signature menu and atmosphere to local patrons.
🔗 Read more: Creative Loafing, February 18, 2025
