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The 2.5-acre site at 10747 Rocket Blvd. in Orlando doesn't look like a powerhouse for Central Florida retailing.

Surrounded by warehouses and manufacturing facilities, Pegasus Transportation fits in with industrial-oriented neighbors. Until you consider the bus company will be responsible for some $25 million in retail sales at shops like Gucci, Coach and Saks Fifth Avenue during the next six weeks.

Pegasus signed a deal with the Florida Mall to bring some 10,000 Brazilian tourists to Orlando's largest shopping mall between now and the first part of August. The deal also includes ferrying the tourists to nearby Sports Authority and electronics giant hhgregg.

 

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