Staff

Alison Scott Wingate Hosp, CAE

Senior Vice President

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Grocery Sales Tax Holiday Begins May 1

A newly enacted state law will bring a temporary change to how grocery items are taxed in Alabama. Governor Kay Ivey has signed Alabama Act 2026-604 into law, establishing a grocery sales tax holiday that runs from May 1, 2026…

Cash Rounding Legislation Signed Into Law

A new state law is now in effect that gives Alabama businesses added flexibility at the register. On April 16, Governor Kay Ivey signed Alabama Act 2026-548 into law, allowing businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest $0.05. The law…

Retail Report: 2026 Session Summary

While many expected lawmakers to avoid more complex or controversial issues in an election year, the 2026 Regular Session proved to be anything but quiet. Legislators introduced more than 1,000 bills addressing a wide range of policy areas, many with…

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Staff

Rick Brown, CAE

President, Alabama Retail Association; Fund Administrator Emeritus, Alabama Retail Comp

Alison Scott Wingate Hosp, CAE

Senior Vice President

Brett Johnson

Vice President, Alabama Retail Association; Fund Administrator, Alabama Retail Comp

Mandi Cooley, MBA/CPA/CGMA

Chief Financial Officer

Brittany Peters

Director of Public Relations

Jennifer Henderson

Corporate Secretary