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Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2018

A midweek Independence Day and higher gas prices will keep consumers from hitting all-time spending highs, but retailers say there’s still plenty of money to be made on the Fourth of July. A new survey from the National Retail Federation found that consumers will spend an estimated $6.9 billion on food as they celebrate the 241st […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

The Florida Retail Federation said parents, grandparents and friends will spend big bucks on celebrating high school and college graduates this year. The trade association said the average Floridian will spend $102.51 showering the young adults with gifts once they snag diploma or degree. That’s just a couple dollars shy of last year’s record average […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 13, 2018

A National Retail Federation survey estimates consumers will spend $19.6 billion pampering their loved ones with Valentine’s Day gifts this year, putting it just a hair behind the all-time record of $19.7 billion set in 2016. The 2018 forecast estimates 55 percent of Americans will shell out some cash on gifts this year, with the […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 2018

NFL ratings may have cooled this season, but retailers say Super Bowl spending will hit $15.3 billion in 2018 – an all-time high. “The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of the football season, and Floridians are as passionate about the sport as any state in the nation, so we expect Florida to lead the way […]

Drew WilsonOctober 30, 2017

Consumer confidence may be down, but shoppers won’t be spooked on Halloween according to a new survey by the National Retail Federation. NRF, the parent group of the Florida Retail Federation, expects 179 million Americans to spend a combined $9.1 billion this year on all things Halloween — that’s 8 million more trick-or-treaters and $700 […]

Drew WilsonOctober 3, 2016

Halloween is expected to set records this year with more than $8.4 billion in retail sales, according to a new survey from the National Retail Federation. NRF estimates more than 171 million Americans plan to celebrate the holiday and will spend an average of $83 each on costumes, candy, decorations, and greeting cards. The numbers […]

Drew WilsonJuly 1, 2016

Consumers are expected to spend more than $7 billion celebrating Independence Day this year, according to a new survey released by the National Retail Federation. The total slightly edges out 2015’s record-setting numbers, when consumers spent an average of $71.23 celebrating the holiday. “Floridians will celebrate Independence Day this year by spending in record numbers, […]

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Retailers expect a dip in Independence Day spending

Graduation spending to pass $5B in 2018

Retailers expect to get plenty of love on Valentine’s Day

Florida retailers expect Super Bowl spending spike

NRF survey predicts another record-setting Halloween for retailers

Retailers expect Halloween to break records, $8.4B in sales

Barbecues, fireworks and travel boost expected Independence Day spending to record $7 billion