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Endorsement Watch: Florida Medical Association, Florida Retail Federation, SEIU Florida and others issue endorsements

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There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — the Florida Medical Association, the Florida Retail Federation, and the Service Employees International Union Florida — issued endorsements. — Rebecca Negron has received the backing of James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family and Family Talk. “It is my pleasure to be among the many solid conservatives who are supporting Rebecca Negron’s…

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Barbecues, fireworks and travel boost expected Independence Day spending to record $7 billion

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Consumers are expected to spend more than $7 billion celebrating Independence Day this year according to a new survey released by the National Retail Federation. The total slightly edges out 2015’s record-setting numbers, when consumers spent an average of $71.23 celebrating the holiday. “Floridians will celebrate Independence Day this year by spending in record numbers, making it potentially a very prosperous holiday weekend for our retailers statewide,” said Florida Retail Federation President and CEO Randy Miller. “Low gas prices, nice…

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Retailers expect record Father’s Day spending in Florida

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Father’s Day spending is poised to hit a record high according to a new survey released by the National Retail Federation. “Father’s Day serves as an informal kickoff to the summer shopping season, and we expect it to be a record-setting start statewide,” said Florida Retail Federation President/CEO Randy Miller. “More Florida families are feeling better about their economic situation, which bodes well for dads, in terms of receiving gifts, and for retailers who can expect increased sales.” According to…

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Florida Retail Federation to honor Retailer of the Year June 9 in St. Pete

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The Florida Retail Federation will name a Tallahassee businesswoman the “2016 Florida Retailer of the Year” during an awards luncheon June 9 in St. Petersburg. Lisa Mergel, owner of Kanvas Spa & Boutique, will be presented with the award at the Vinoy Renaissance Hotel next month, and businesswomen Kristen Keen of Jacksonville and Debbie Farah of Winter Park will be recognized as “Outstanding Retail Leaders” during the same event. “Lisa is a tremendous representative of the positive impact that retailers…

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Mother’s Day spending expected to top near-record $21.4B

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Mother’s Day shoppers are expected to spend more $21.4 billion on gifts in 2016, nearly matching last year’s record-setting sales figures. A survey released Monday by the National Retail Federation estimates 84 percent of consumers will buy gifts for Mother’s Day, with the average family expected to spend $172.22 celebrating their matriarchs this year. The figure is just shy of 2015’s $172.63 average, but remains $10 higher than 2014 numbers. “It’s wonderful to see families wanting to celebrate and honor…

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Sláinte! St. Patrick’s Day spending to hit $4.4 billion in U.S. this year, retail study shows

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Americans are expected to spend about $4.4 billion celebrating St. Patrick’s Day according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation. The study, conducted by Proper Insight and Analysis, found American adults would spend an average of $35.37 celebrating the holiday associated with Irish pride, which is a slight decrease from the $36.52 average the survey found in 2015. “Florida retailers can expect to see a nice bump in their sales in the coming weeks as millions of Floridians…

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Florida Retail Federation calls on Senate to support sales tax holidays

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Keep sales tax holidays. That’s the message the Florida Retail Federation is sending to state lawmakers as the Florida Senate decides whether to hear the House’s sweeping tax-cut proposal. The Senate Appropriations committee on Tuesday was scheduled to hear the proposal (HB 7099), where senators were proposing a strike-all amendment that, among other things, would remove provisions authorizing sales tax holidays. The bill, though, was temporarily postponed. “For almost 20 years, Florida families have relied on these sales tax holidays…

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Legislative committee week cancelled

Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran have cancelled next week’s legislative committee week because of Hurricane Irma, they

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