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Mitch PerryMarch 28, 2017

State lawmakers advanced a proposal Tuesday to allow Florida Power & Light to charge customers for speculative oil and gas investments. After two and a half hours of debate, the Florida House Subcommittee on Energy and Utilities approved HB 1043, sponsored by Sanford Republican Jason Brodeur. The measure would authorize the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve utilities […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 23, 2017

A bevy of business groups have joined forces in opposition to a Senate proposal to lower the tax commercial rents by eliminating a tax credit benefiting another industry. Eight of the state’s leading business organizations — including Associated Industries of Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Florida […]

Drew WilsonMarch 17, 2017

St. Patrick’s Day revelers won’t be the only one’s seeing green this year according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation. The retail trade group estimates those celebrating the Irish holiday will spend $37.92 a piece this year, with total spending expected to top $5.3 billion — a significant jump from last year’s […]

Michael MolineMarch 7, 2017

The House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee opened hearings on a 28-page draft bill on workers’s compensation reform Tuesday, as Chairman Danny Burgess urged members and interest groups to “conduct ourselves in good faith — that we not plant our flags on one side or the other and be absolutely inflexible.” Burgess said the draft represents a […]

Terry RoenFebruary 13, 2017

Valentine’s Day spending is expected to be a little less sweet this year, dipping for the first time in a decade, according to an annual consumer survey. Consumers plan to keep their budgets in check as they spend $10 less on gifts. Also, fewer people say they will celebrate the holiday this year. “The slight decrease […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 10, 2017

The Florida Retail Federation has hired Scott Shalley as its next president and chief executive officer. He replaces Randy Miller who is retiring, the federation said, and also will direct the Georgia Retail Association. Shalley will be the sixth person to lead the federation during its 80-year history. Word of the impending development first appeared […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott and state of Florida are joining a lawsuit against Miami Beach over an attempt by the city to ultimately raise its minimum wage to $13.31 an hour. After Miami Beach approved a measure last year raising its minimum wage ordinance, Mayor Philip Levine predicted the state would challenge the proposal in court. Levine said the ordinance violates […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2017

The average cost of a Super Bowl party is down slightly in 2017, but the Florida Retail Federation doesn’t think that will stop Floridians from going all out this weekend. Florida families are expected to spend an average of $75 per person to watch Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England […]

Terry RoenNovember 15, 2016

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Forecasters are predicting a robust holiday shopping season for Florida retailers. The Florida Retail Federation, the trade association representing the state’s retailers, is predicting a 4 percent increase in sales for Sunshine State retailers, expected to outpace the national average of between 3.3 and 3.5 percent. Florida benefits from 100 million tourists visiting the state […]

Staff ReportsOctober 14, 2016

With just a few weeks until the election, organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — the Florida Retail Federation, Florida Conservation Voters, and the NRA Political Victory Fund — issued endorsements. — Neal Dunn has received the backing of the NRA Political Victory Fund. “As a staunch […]

Tag: Florida Retail Federation

House advances bill allowing FPL to charge customers for out-of-state speculative investments

AIF, Florida Chamber, other business groups join forces to oppose Senate tax proposal

Retail Federation expects record-breaking St. Patrick’s Day spending in 2017

House chairman seeks ‘good faith’ as hearings open on workers’ comp draft bill

Valentine’s Day not as sweet for Florida retailers; spending expected to decrease

Florida Retail Federation installs Scott Shalley as president and CEO

In Miami Beach minimum wage fight, Philip Levine tells Rick Scott ‘I’ll see you court’

Florida families will each spend at least $75 on Super Bowl festivities, retailers say

Holiday retail forecast bright

Endorsement Watch: Florida Retail Federation, Florida Conservation Voters, NRA issue endorsements