Retail

Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
As Lakeland continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
The rebuilt store includes 55,701 sqft of space for shopping, dining, and relaxing. Scroll through photos from opening day.
Learn to arrange beautiful bouquets with the help of the expert florists at Bloom Shakalaka.
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
Find discounted clothing, accessories, shoes, and home goods at this national retailer’s first Lakeland location.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lakeland, FL.
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Discover newly-opened stores + beauty studios at Lakeside Village, and see what else is coming, including designer brands at approachable prices.
Before you go to the polls in November, submit your ideas to help choose the names for three new creatures — both real and artistic.
From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.
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Born & Bread made the shortlist for the Outstanding Bakery category, becoming the first in the Lakeland area to be recognized by the prestigious James Beard Awards.
This Catapult member business has gone nationwide. Find out what happened when its owners appeared on “Shark Tank.”
Do you remember your first Lakeland concert? Did your favorite musician make a major impact? Share your concert memories with us for a chance to be featured.
What did Lakeland look like in 1926? We’re firing up the time machine for a 100-year trip to the past.