A company with ties to a business empire of old will be joining a more modern dynasty soon with the purchase of Tampa's Vitality Foodservice Inc. by Nestle of Switzerland. ...more

November 24, 2009

Leigh Peters spent seven years in New York City as a buyer and seller for designers such as Calvin Klein, Donna Karen and XOXO. ...more

November 11, 2009

A South Tampa store featuring high-end shoes for children has become so popular its owners are expanding - to International Plaza. ...more

November 9, 2009

Yes, the chain known for quite upscale items and genuflecting customer service is opening up a "Nordstrom Rack" location at the Walters Crossing complex at I-275 and North Dale Mabry Highway. It will be a next door neighbor to the Home Depot and across the way from Fresh Market. ...more

August 5, 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. This week: eyelash curlers. Did we bat a thousand or did they crimp our style? ...more

March 14, 2009

Lines are already forming for free makeup being given away because of a class-action lawsuit. At the cosmetics counter at Macy's at Westshore Plaza, the line snaked out the door this into the cold as customers stood in line to get a free soap. Saks Fifth Avenue cosmetic counters were handing out under-eye cream. Lines were similarly long at the Citrus Park mall. ...more

January 20, 2009

Beginning today, consumers who participated in a recent class-action cosmetics settlement can pick up free makeup from certain department stores. ...more

January 20, 2009

Beginning Tuesday, consumers who participated in a recent class-action cosmetics settlement can pick up free makeup from certain department stores. Consumers can show up at the stores involved in the lawsuit and receive one product valued at about $20. Consumers must sign a legal document saying they bought makeup from the store between May 29, 1994, and July 16, 2003. No sales receipt is necessary. ...more

January 19, 2009

Holiday recollections lead to monkfish in curry recipe. ...more

December 12, 2008

More than 60 LAMPLighters members and their guests recently enjoyed a fashion update and brunch at the annual LAMPLighters Fall Into Fashion, held at the Bistro Cafe at Nordstrom at International Plaza. ...more

November 26, 2008