Officers

2024-2025 Officers (See also Directors)

Rick Brown

President

Alabama Retail Association

Michael Gee

Chairman

The Pants Store, Leeds-based

Melissa Cross

Vice Chairman

McAleer's Office Furniture, Mobile and Foley

Bob Akers

Treasurer

Davis Direct, Montgomery

Jodie Stanfield

Immediate Past Chairman

Local Joe's, Rainbow City and Albertville

Shane Spiller

Executive Committee Designee

Spiller Furniture & Mattress, Tuscaloosa-based

Jennifer Henderson

Secretary

Alabama Retail Association

Retail Report: 2025 Session Summary

As Alabama lawmakers wrapped up their 2025 regular session, a wave of legislation emerged with direct implications for retailers across the state. From tax reforms designed to ease the burden on consumers and businesses, to modern updates in labor, pharmacy,…

Retail Report: Week 12 Legislative Recap

Bill to Cut Sales Tax on Groceries Sent to Governor On Tuesday, the Senate passed HB386 which reduces the state sales and use tax rate on groceries from 3% to 2%, effective September 1, 2025. The bill was amended in…

Retail Report: Week 11 Legislative Recap

Increase In Sales Tax Holiday Caps Headed to Governor A bill to adjust the exemption limits for goods during Alabama’s two annual sales tax holidays has successfully passed the Senate and is now on its way to the Governor for…