Drew WilsonFebruary 14, 2019
6min262
Fewer people are celebrating, but those who are will spend a pretty penny.
Tag: Florida Retail FederationCrowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
Drew WilsonFebruary 14, 2019Drew WilsonFebruary 1, 2019
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Spending is expected to come in at $14.8 billion nationwide.
Jacob OglesDecember 19, 2018
3min220
Florida merchants remain on track for a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season. The Florida Retail Federation predicts a 4.5 percent increase in holiday spending and says sales so far bolster that predication. “With so many positive economic indicators driving Florida’s economy, particularly our 10-year low unemployment rate, we expected this holiday shopping season […]
Staff ReportsDecember 18, 2018
2min530
The Florida Retail Federation, the state’s trade association for retailers for over 80 years, hired Grace Lovett as its new Vice President of Government Affairs. Moreover, the group promoted current staff member Jake Farmer to Director of Government Affairs. “Grace has the experience, expertise and character needed to represent Florida’s retail industry,” FRF President/CEO R. Scott Shalley said in a […]
Danny McAuliffeNovember 14, 2018
5min415
Sunshine State sellers should beat 2017’s year-end shopping sales, according to the Florida Retail Federation, the state’s premier vendor association. That’s welcome news to Florida retailers, who typically rely on the swift-approaching days of festivities for 20-40 percent of their yearly sales. And “this time of year shines the spotlight even brighter on retailers and their impact,” FRF President and […]
Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2018
5min657
The Florida Retail Federation PAC, the political arm of the state’s retail trade organization, endorsed more than two dozen candidates seeking to earn their first terms in the state House next month. The bulk of the 26 candidates getting FRF’s seal of approval are seeking open seats in the state House, but a handful of […]
Drew WilsonOctober 22, 2018
6min382
Florida Retailers are expecting their tills to be flush, not hexed, when Halloween rolls around later this month. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, an affiliate of the Florida Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend some frighteningly large sums celebrating the eve of All-Hallows — nearly enough to crack the all-time […]
Drew WilsonOctober 16, 20184min301
The Florida Retail Federation on Tuesday endorsed nine incumbent Republican state Senators and one incumbent Democrat for re-election in the fall. Making the trade association’s general election list were Republican Sens. Dennis Baxley, Aaron Bean, George Gainer, Tom Lee, Kathleen Passidomo, Keith Perry, Wilton Simpson, Kelli Stargel, and Dana Young, as well as Democratic Sen. […]
Staff ReportsOctober 8, 2018
3min778
In a move that’s big news in Tallahassee’s influence industry, Melissa Joiner Ramba is leaving the Florida Retail Federation (FRF) and going to Floridian Partners, the firm announced Monday. “Having worked with Melissa on retail issues over the last several years, we have been impressed with her victories in the legislative process,” said Charles Dudley, […]
Drew WilsonSeptember 19, 2018
3min255
FRF PAC, the political arm of the Florida Retail Federation, announced Wednesday that it was backing Republican nominee Ashley Moody in the Attorney General race. “As a former federal prosecutor and circuit court judge, Ashley Moody is uniquely qualified to serve as our next Attorney General,” said FRF president and CEO R. Scott Shalley. “The […]