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Mitch PerryJune 20, 2016

Democrat Dianne Hart has received the endorsement of the Florida Retail Federation PAC in the race for the Florida House District 61 seat. “As a small business owner and retailer for more than 30 years, Dianne Hart knows how important our industry is to the success of our state, and will do her part to support her […]

Drew WilsonJune 17, 2016

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 […]

Drew WilsonMay 19, 2016

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 […]

Drew WilsonMarch 25, 2016

Easter shoppers are expected to spend nearly $150 each this weekend for a record-breaking $17.3 billion in holiday sales. According to a survey released by the National Retail Federation Monday, consumers will spend $146 a piece celebrating the Christian holiday, the highest total in the survey’s 13-year history. “This time of year means the arrival […]

Staff ReportsMarch 22, 2016

Josie Legido Correa is taking over as executive director of the Florida Grocers Association, the state’s advocacy group for the $45 billion grocery industry, according to a Tuesday news release. She replacing longtime grocery veteran Tom Jackson, who remains as a consultant. Correa assumed her new role Monday. “Josie has extensive experience meeting the diverse needs of members […]

Drew WilsonMarch 11, 2016

With the 2016 Legislative Session in the books, the Florida Retail Federation said Friday that Florida’s 270,000 retail businesses have plenty of reasons to celebrate. The trade group said “a number of positive retail-specific bills” made it through the House and Senate and their impact will be felt at “pharmacies, grocers, convenience stores, restaurants, law […]

Staff ReportsMarch 3, 2016

The Florida Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Rick Scott that would overhaul Florida’s death penalty. The bill requires at least 10 out of 12 jurors must recommend execution in order for it to be carried out. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement: “I want to thank state lawmakers for prioritizing this important […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 1, 2016

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 […]

Ryan RayJanuary 4, 2016

Influential retailers lobby Florida Retail Federation announced Monday it has named a new President and CEO, promoting Randy Miller from the position of Executive Vice President. Miller also assumes the helm at sister organization Georgia Retail Association, where he was also a senior executive. Longtime FRF staffers Samantha Hunter Padgett and Melissa Joiner Ramba – wife of well-known Tallahassee lobbyist David Ramba – also received promotions […]

Melissa RossDecember 24, 2015

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Amidst all the shopping, wrapping, and returns, the Florida Retail Federation says this holiday season is also expected to feature a spike in fraud. The FRF says retailers expect fraud to reach more than $2.2 billion nationally, an increase in fraudulent activity of 3.5 percent over 2014. The biggest offense: criminals who try to return […]

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

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Personnel note: Josie Legido Correa named Florida Grocers Association executive director

Tax holiday, skimmer laws give Florida Retail Federation plenty of Session cheer

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Florida Retail Federation calls on Senate to support sales tax holidays

Florida Retail Federation elevates Randy Miller to President

Florida Retail Federation expects spike in holiday fraud