Economy
Former Retailers of the Year chose three Alabama Retailer of the Year winners based on annual sales volume.
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Alabama Retail Association stories
News
The new officers' terms in office began on Jan. 1.
Economy
This follows a consistent rise in taxed sales throughout the state, witnessing a growth of 5.5% up to August 2023.
State
A panel of judges chose 10 Alabama Retailer of the Year winners in four categories based on annual sales volume.
Economy
The Retailer of the Year judges were impressed with owner Aisha Taylor’s use of digital marketing and other promotional efforts,
Economy
Although Alabamians have returned to the workforce in a big way, the pandemic has left the retail industry struggling to find employees.
Elections
Alabama RetailPAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, has made its 2022 endorsements for the May 24 primaries.
Elections
Republican Katie Britt, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has been endorsed by Alabama Retail Association PAC.
Elections
Katie Britt and associate Supreme Court justice candidate Greg Cook were the only non-incumbents to receive endorsements.
Economy
The association predicts the state will see between $14.7 billion and $14.8 billion in holiday sales this November and December.