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Relief at pump spurs hike in Florida consumer confidence this month

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Lower gas prices have given low-income customers a break and fueled a seven-point increase in consumer confidence in October to 90, its highest level in seven months, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.

UF study: Store’s interior design may be best front against shoplifting

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Getting the goods on a thief may not be necessary if a store’s interior is designed to deter shoplifting in the first place, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Architecture, Business, Research on Thursday, October 19, 2006.