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Low-income households boost Florida’s consumer confidence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence rose three points to 80 in October largely due to optimism among low-income residents, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.

Retail holiday shopping outlook looks good despite economic setbacks

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The approaching holidays may be merrier than expected for retailers. Despite a troubled housing market and higher gas prices, Florida consumers say they intend to spend more this season than they did last year, a new University of Florida survey shows.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Thursday, October 11, 2007.