Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2020
2min309
There is also a resource for small businesses impacted by the crisis.
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Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2020
Staff ReportsFebruary 27, 2020
2min384
Forecast predicts $3.9 trillion rake in 2020.
Drew WilsonFebruary 18, 2020
3min658
The fundraiser will be held at the Florida Retail Federation office at 8:30 a.m.
Drew WilsonJanuary 20, 2020
2min818
Holiday spending at retail was up 4.1% year-over-year.
Staff ReportsDecember 23, 2019
3min355
Consumers will mostly spend money buying gifts for family members, friends and co-workers
Drew WilsonDecember 9, 2019
5min1045
FRF says it would level the playing field for brick-and-mortars.
Drew WilsonJanuary 7, 2019
5min864
In a unanimous vote, VISIT FLORIDA’s board of directors on Monday approved former state Sen. Dana Young as its next CEO. The appointment, recommended by Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis, was met with praise by the board. Carol Dover, president and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, said Young had a “100 percent voting record” […]
Danny McAuliffeNovember 14, 2018
5min415
Sunshine State sellers should beat 2017’s year-end shopping sales, according to the Florida Retail Federation, the state’s premier vendor association. That’s welcome news to Florida retailers, who typically rely on the swift-approaching days of festivities for 20-40 percent of their yearly sales. And “this time of year shines the spotlight even brighter on retailers and their impact,” FRF President and […]
Danny McAuliffeFebruary 14, 2018
4min286
At the peak of one of the worst flu seasons in recent history, some lawmakers are trying to make it easier for sick patients to be diagnosed and treated for the virus. St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes and Orlando Republican Rep. Rene Plasencia are sponsoring legislation (SB 524 and HB 431) that would let […]
Peter SchorschNovember 23, 2017
9min572
It’s time to talk turkey. And stuffing, pie, football and 4 a.m. lines outside your favorite store. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the winter holiday season; the first stop in a month of non-stop holiday parties and celebrations. It’s also a day for Americans to reflect on what they’re grateful for, something that is especially […]