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2013 Legislative Wrap-Up
The 2013 Florida Legislative Session concluded on the evening of Friday, May 3. A healthy increase in state revenue -- driven by the improving economy -- allowed the Legislature to avoid the difficult budget-cutting exercises of the past several years. The Legislature ultimately passed a cut in the sales tax on manufacturing machinery and equipment, but only after strong pressure by the Governor, who had made it a top priority.
Retailer of the Year Award
The Retailer of the Year award, in its 15th year, recognizes retailers who have successfully blended astute business skills with commitment to their customers, communities, employees and the state’s retail industry. A selection committee comprising retail business operators, educators and others chose the recipients from a pool of retailer nominees from across the state. 2013 Retailer of the Year winner will be announced soon!
RBC Event Like No Other
The Retail Beverage Council Educational Seminar & Trade Show is open to everyone in Florida’s alcohol beverage industry. This is a wonderful opportunity to network with Florida’s legislators and top state regulators as they discuss the critical issues that impact each one of us, during RBC’s Business Sessions.
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Pharmacist Immunization Course
Pharmacists are now authorized to administer pneumococcal and shingles vaccines. If you need to meet relicensing continuing ed requirements, or to complete the most up-to-date Florida pharmacist immunization training, simply select Register Now and you can begin the course right away!
2013 State of Florida Retailing Report
Last year marked a milestone in the history of the Florida Retail Federation as we celebrated our 75th anniversary as The Voice of Florida Retailing. Now, as 2013 unfolds, we look forward with renewed enthusiasm and excitement to lay the groundwork for the next 75 years. A good start, and one which we are eagerly embracing, is our shift to regionalization. What, exactly, does that mean?
Health Care Reform Act
The health care reform law— the Affordable Care Act (ACA)— has many complex requirements for employers and health plans. Many employers are starting to focus more attention on the ACA’s rules and, as a result, have more questions than ever.
Main Street Fairness
The Florida Alliance for Main Street Fairness believes in standing up for businesses, consumers and taxpayers by closing the Internet Sales Tax Loophole. We’re a coalition of business and civic leaders. Our job is to educate private citizens, small businesses and elected officials about the costs and consequences of a massive sales tax loophole that’s allowing out-of-state internet giants to prey on Florida’s Main Street merchants. VIEW THE REPORT
Share a Little Sunshine
Florida’s tourism body, Visit Florida, has launched a new campaign to attract more visitors to Florida. Titled ‘Share a little sunshine’, the campaign encourages residents to share photographs, invitations and recommendations with friends and family in order for them to visit on holiday.
Partners for Promise
Partners for Promise is a strategic volunteer initiative designed to strengthen Florida’s communities by combining the efforts of government, business, non-profits and faithbased organizations to improve the lives of children and families in need.
Florida Jobs Info
Retail directly and indirectly supports 1 in 4 Florida jobs. Retail is directly and indirectly responsible for 21% of Florida's GDP. Retail directly and indirectly generates 21% of labor income in Florida. Retail supports 2,607,843 jobs in Florida.
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Written By Matt Egan / Published December 19, 2011 / FOXBusiness
Southeastern U.S. supermarket operator Winn-Dixie (WINN: 9.26, +3.83, +70.53%) reached a $530 million deal on Monday to be sold to fellow supermarket owner BI-LO in a transaction that carries a lofty 75% premium.
Privately held BI-LO, which is based in Greenville, S.C., said once the deal closes Winn-Dixie will become a subsidiary of BI-LO, but keep its own banner. The combined company will have 690 stores in nine states scattered throughout the Southeast.
BI-LO said it will pay $9.50 in cash per share of Winn-Dixie stock, translating to a hefty 75% premium on Winn-Dixie’s Friday close of $5.43.
Founded in 1925, Winn-Dixie has about 46,000 employees and 480 retail grocery locations in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi.
BI-LO, which is majority-owned by Dallas-based Lone Star Funds, employs about 17,000 people and operates 207 supermarkets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.
“With no overlap in our markets, the combined company will have a perfect geographic fit that will create a stronger platform from which to provide our customers great products at a great value, while continuing to offer exceptional service,” BI-LO Chairman Randall Onstead said in a statement.
The deal is seen closing in the next 60 to 120 days, at which point shares of Jacksonville-based Winn-Dixie will stop trading on the Nasdaq Global Market.
The companies said they do not “currently expect” any store closures as a result of the deal. BI-LO and Winn-Dixie said the combined company’s executive management team structure and headquarters location will be decided in the coming weeks, but it’s expected to maintain a presence in both Greenville and Jacksonville.
“By combining BI-LO and Winn-Dixie, we anticipate building a company that is stronger than our individual businesses and creating opportunities for continued advancement through the cross-pollination of our people and the sharing of ideas across our organizations,” said Winn-Dixie CEO Peter Lynch.
Shares of Winn-Dixie, which had been almost 25% in the red on the year, surged 71.82% to $9.35 ahead of Monday’s open.
Read Story at Fox Business: BI-LO Buys Winn-Dixie
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