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UF Economists: Post-Election Optimism May Lead To Higher Holiday Sales

GAINESVILLE — Strong consumer confidence may translate into good holiday sales for retailers, say University of Florida economists.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Wednesday, November 27, 1996.

From Hogs To Lottery Tickets, Abstract Answers Florida’s Questions

GAINESVILLE—A typical phone call in a typical day for Carol McLarty might be from a reporter wanting to know where Florida ranks in U.S. hog production.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Friday, November 22, 1996.

UF Survey Shows Retail Theft Has A Multibillion Impact On U.S. Economy

GAINESVILLE — A comprehensive national retail industry survey released today reveals retailers lost $27 billion, or 1.87 percent of their total 1995 annual sales to a combination of employee and customer theft, administrative error and vendor fraud.

Filed under Business, Research on Thursday, November 21, 1996.