Florida shoppers cautious as holidays loom
UF economist Lucia Dunn notes consumer confidence slipping in Florida with buying intentions down for cars and most big household items. Price slashing may rise as retailers fight to attract shoppers, while mortgage rate optimism lifts housing plans slightly. Overall Christmas shopping expected to be restrained unless mood improves.
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Fantasy Island Toys Wins Playthings Award Honor
Fantasy Island Toys in Fairhope Alabama and locations in Coquina Village Perdido Key Pensacola The Market Sandestin Beach Resort Destin and Fairhope are named among 12 top toy retailers earning Playthings Magazine 17th annual Merchandising Achievement Awards They receive an Award of Merit in Store Design and will attend the Feb 13 1987 Awards Dinner at the Time Life Building New York City with guests and industry representatives.
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State Growth Rate Expected To Slow
Florida's economy will grow in early 1987 but at a slower pace, per Southeast Bank’s Florida Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Chief economist Anthony Villamil notes expansion began in 1982 and will continue but decelerate, with October 1986 index up 0.7 percent to 134.8.
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