Janelle Irwin TaylorJuly 3, 2019
4min356
“Anytime the July 4 holiday lands midweek, we expect there to be a slight dip."
Tag: National Retail FederationJoel Rudman with wife Sophie. Photo via Rudman.
Janelle Irwin TaylorJuly 3, 2019
Melissa S. RazdrihJune 16, 2019
3min346
“Another big weekend and another spending record predicted, which continues to show the strength of our economy."
Drew WilsonMay 11, 2019
3min276
"we expect records to be broken both locally and nationally"
Peter SchorschApril 21, 2019
11min413
However you celebrate this springtime, take a moment to enjoy the long weekend.
Jacob OglesApril 20, 2019
3min266
Florida Retail Federation survey suggests near-record spending.
Drew WilsonFebruary 14, 2019
6min262
Fewer people are celebrating, but those who are will spend a pretty penny.
Drew WilsonFebruary 1, 2019
5min291
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 […]
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 […]
Staff ReportsAugust 5, 2018
5min501
The second biggest shopping holiday of the year is here. No, it’s not the U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday, not in Florida at least. It’s the “Back-to-School” sales tax holiday. According to the Florida Retail Federation, the weekend — scheduled yearly by Florida lawmakers — is second only to Black Friday when it comes to getting […]