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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 […]

Drew WilsonNovember 26, 2015

The days after Thanksgiving have become the top shopping weekend of the year for many retailers and the National Retail Federation expects more than 135 million Americans will shop retail deals over the holiday weekend. While Black Friday deals may be enticing, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and the Department of Financial Services say […]

Phil AmmannAugust 7, 2015

Returning to school may not be popular with students, but parents are looking forward to Florida’s annual sales tax holiday and the associated back-to-school sales. A new email from the Florida Retail Federation reminds everyone that the 2015 sales tax holiday begins Friday and runs through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 16. The 10-day extension is the […]

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Consumers to spend record $17.3 billion Easter weekend, retailers say

CFO Jeff Atwater reminds consumers to plan before braving Black Friday crowds

Email insights: Florida’s longest back-to-school tax holiday starts Friday