Officers

2018-2019 Officers (See also Directors)

Jacob Shevin

Chairman

Standard Furniture, Alabama and Tennessee

Todd Noden

Vice Chairman

Books-A-Million, Birmingham-based

Bob Akers

Treasurer

Davis Direct, Montgomery

Frederick W. “Ricky” Bromberg

Immediate Past Chairman

Bromberg & Company Inc., Birmingham

Terry Shea

Executive Committee Designee

Wrapsody Inc.

Rick Brown

President

Alabama Retail Association

Jennifer Henderson

Secretary

Alabama Retail Association

Retail sales in Alabama make significant jump

MONTGOMERY – Retail sales in Alabama experienced growth that exceeded double digits in the most recent numbers released by the Alabama Department of Revenue. Consumers spent nearly 11% more with Alabama’s retailers in April 2019 than the same month in 2018….

Retail Report: 2019 Regular Session Summary

In the first year of their term, Alabama lawmakers elected in 2018 tackled hot-button issues in long work weeks and late-night debates. The Alabama Legislature packed much into its three-month 2019 regular session. The Legislature approved changes in unemployment compensation…

On Sept. 1, Alabama becomes 49th state with a pay equity law

The Clarke-Figures Equal Pay Act takes effect Sept. 1, making Alabama the 49th state with a pay equity law. Mississippi is now the only state without a state pay equity law. The federal Equal Pay Act, which covers pay equity…