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Father, son grocers expand to four stores, all under the family name

In the third quarter of this year, a 40,000-square-foot grocery store will open in Phenix City. It will be the fourth store bearing the Renfroe family name. “We’ve established a brand, so people know they can go to any of…

Retailer of the Year, Centennial Retailer nominations due May 13

The Alabama Retail Association will accept nominations for the 2019 Alabama Retailer of the Year and the Alabama Centennial Retailer awards through Monday, May 13. In its 20th year, the Alabama Retailer of the Year awards recognize outstanding retailers who…

2018 holiday sales in Alabama exceed $12 billion, strongest season on record

Updated Feb. 14, 2019, with national holiday sales growth As predicted, holiday spending in Alabama broke all previous records in 2018. Alabamians spent more than $12 billion during the holiday shopping months of November and December. Taxed holiday sales in…