April 24, 2024
Retail & Sales
Record spending this St. Patrick's Day should bring good luck to Florida retailers
Record per person spending of almost $40 on apparel, decorations and beverages, and total spending nationally of $5.9 billion is also a record; great signs for Florida's retailers
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Published on 3/13/2018
Publix Announces Fourth Quarter and Annual Results for 2017
Publix's sales for the fourth quarter of 2017, a 13-week period, were $8.9 billion, a 2.1 percent decrease from last year's $9.1 billion, a 14-week period. Excluding the additional week in the fourth quarter of 2016, sales for the fourth quarter of 2017 would have increased 5 percent. Comparable-store sales for the fourth quarter of 2017 increased 3.2 percent.
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Published on 3/6/2018
Amazon Announces Candidates for HQ2
Amazon expects to create 50,000 high-paying jobs and invest over $5 billion in the city where it opens HQ2, a full equal to its Seattle HQ
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Published on 1/18/2018
AutoNation to Benefit from Tax Reform Bill
- AutoNation expects the recent tax reform bill to positively impact fourth quarter 2017 net income from continuing operations by approximately $41 million, or approximately $0.45 per share
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Published on 1/17/2018
Publix Recognized as Best Workplaces for Diversity
On Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, Publix was recognized as one of The Great Place to Work Institute and Fortune magazine's 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity. Publix ranked No. 6 on this year's list.
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Published on 12/8/2017
Holiday Shopping Forecast Looks Bright fo Sunshine State Retailers
In spite of the impacts of Hurricane Irma on Florida, FRF is still predicting a 3-3.5% increase in sales over 2016, thanks to high consumer confidence, robust housing, a 10-yr low unemployment rate and 100+ million tourists
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Published on 11/21/2017
Publix Recognized as Best Workplaces in Retail
This week, Publix was recognized as one of The Great Place to Work Institute and Fortune magazine's “20 Best Workplaces in Retail” for 2017. Publix ranked No. 3 on this year's list.
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Published on 11/9/2017
QVC Group Announces Plans for New Leadership Team and Structure to Drive Global Growth for the Next Generation of Shopping
Combined Global Group to Be No. 3 Multi-Category eCommerce Retailer and Mobile Retailer
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Published on 10/16/2017
Publix Tests Curbside Grocery Pickup
Beginning Sept. 28, Publix will begin testing curbside grocery pickup at two locations: store #0006, Wesley Chapel, Florida, and store #0878, Valrico, Florida. In addition, Metro-Atlanta stores will begin testing curbside pickup by the end of this year.
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Published on 9/29/2017
Amazon Opens Search for Amazon HQ2 – A Second Headquarters City in North America
New headquarters will be a full equal to Amazon's headquarters in Seattle, and is expected to grow to 50,000 employees as part of the company's ongoing job creation
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Published on 9/29/2017
Lake Nona Partners with Intersection to Transform the Traditional Brick and Mortar Retail Experience
Plan for tech-forward Lake Nona Town Center will create unique opportunities for retailers, restaurants and hotels
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Published on 8/17/2017
Office Depot, Inc. Announces Same-Day Delivery Coming to Three Markets
Rollout to Additional Markets Expected by December 2017
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Published on 8/8/2017
AutoNation Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results
For the second quarter of 2017, AutoNation's combined retail vehicle unit sales were down 3%, or down 2% on a same store basis. Market conditions were very challenging in two of the Company's largest states, Texas and Florida, which represent approximately 45% of AutoNation's total retail vehicle unit sales.
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Published on 8/4/2017
Staples, Inc. Announces Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for its 4.375% Notes Due 2023
Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) (“Staples” or the “Company”) announced that it has commenced a tender offer to purchase for cash any and all of its $500 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 4.375% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “Notes”). In conjunction with the tender offer, the Company is soliciting consents to the adoption of certain proposed amendments to the terms of the Notes as described below (the “Proposed Amendments”).
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Published on 8/1/2017
Superior Uniform Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Operating Results
Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGC), manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, today announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, net sales increased 1.5 percent to $65.6 million compared with 2016 second quarter net sales of $64.7 million.
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Published on 7/28/2017
Walmart Opens New e-Commerce Fulfillment Center in Polk County, Creating 1,500 Jobs
Facility is part of Walmart's 2017-2018 investment in Florida, totaling more than $450M
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Published on 7/18/2017
Amazon Expands with New Fulfillment Center in Orlando, Creating 1,500 New Full-Time Jobs
- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Orlando, Fla. When the site opens in 2018, Amazon will create 1,500 new full-time jobs with benefits and opportunities to engage with Amazon Robotics in a highly technological workplace.
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Published on 7/10/2017
Whole Foods Market 365® Store Coming to Delray Beach
Whole Foods Market announced that is has signed a new lease for a Whole Foods Market 365 store in Delray Beach, Florida.
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Published on 7/10/2017
Budweiser Unveils New State Packaging Inspired by its 12 Local Breweries Across the Country
America's Favorite Full-Flavored Classic Lager Extends its Patriotic Summer Packaging Lineup to Include State Bottles and Cans
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Published on 7/7/2017
Liberty Interactive enters into agreement to acquire HSN, Inc.
Liberty Interactive Corporation and HSN, Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Liberty Interactive will acquire the 62% of HSNi it does not already own in an all-stock transaction.
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Published on 7/6/2017
Florida consumer sentiment rebounds upward in June
Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose 2.1 points in June to 96.4, changing course after two months of decline.
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Published on 7/3/2017
Amazon Announces Plans to Expand in Miami with New Fulfillment Center
The robotics site will be the tenth Amazon facility in Florida
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Published on 6/30/2017
Gains and challenges: HSN searches for a new CEO amid sagging profits
Under CEO Mindy Grossman, HSN saw its fortunes rise and fall dramatically...
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Published on 6/28/2017
Office Depot, Inc. Launches Iconic “Taking Care of Business” Brand Platform
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, announced the launch of its iconic “Taking Care of Business” brand platform, which has been modernized for today's busy working professionals and consumers alike. The company's interactions with customers will emphasize the sentiment: “You Take Care of Business, We Take Care of You.” As part of the brand platform rollout, the company is unveiling its national advertising campaign.
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Published on 6/27/2017
Office Depot, Inc. Partners with Centriq Technology on Asset Management Platform
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of office products, services, and solutions, announced it is entering into an exclusive licensing agreement with Centriq Technology, Inc., to develop a unique business application utilizing their award-winning asset management platform.
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Published on 6/23/2017
