28 LGBTQ-owned brands and businesses to support in 2021

Over the years, you’ve probably seen companies embrace Pride Month through advertising campaigns — including rainbow flag logos and even limited-edition items like Skittles’ colorless candy. But it wasn’t always…

Barbs and praise for Tampa Bay stores that still require masks

ST. PETERSBURG — The sign on the door at Sans Market is hard to miss: “Masks still required.” One couple appeared to do so on a recent Saturday at the…

Westwood’s ULAH to open women’s apparel store LUNA in fall 2021

LUNA by ULAH, a women’s version of the Westwood clothing store that opened in 2016, is moving in two doors down from ULAH by fall 2021. Co-owners Joey Mendez (center)…

Stores hope weather won’t dampen fun

With rain in the forecast for the bulk of Independence Day weekend and the price of meat at an “all-time high,” many vendors are at a loss for what to expect…

22 fine jewelry that’s worth the splurge

CNN —   There are certain items that have an intrinsically low cost per wear — like, say, your favorite pair of workout sneakers, or the tote bag you never…

The Battle for China’s $100 Billion Jewellery Market | China Decoded, BoF Professional

Hard luxury is emerging as an increasingly attractive category in China, but the jewellery consumer’s mindset, motivations and behaviour have all undergone a fundamental shift over the past five years.…