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Senior Vice President

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Retail Report: Week 6 Legislative Recap

As lawmakers approach the halfway mark of the 2026 Regular Session, issues directly affecting Alabama retailers continue to take shape. Below is a recap of the latest developments. Bill to Remove Swipe Fees from Sales and Use Tax Calculations Carried…

Retail Report: Week 5 Legislative Recap

The fifth week of the 2026 Legislative Session brought steady movement in both committee rooms and on the chamber floors, with several bills of interest to retailers advancing in the process. Legislation Pulled Following SSUT Lawsuit Withdrawal, New Distribution Bill…

Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Set for Feb. 20–22, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabamians will have an opportunity to prepare for severe weather while saving money during the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, and runs through midnight Sunday, February…

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Staff

Rick Brown, CAE

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

Alison Scott Wingate Hosp, CAE

Senior Vice President

Brett Johnson

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

Mandi Cooley, MBA/CPA/CGMA

Chief Financial Officer

Brittany Peters

Director of Public Relations

Jennifer Henderson

Corporate Secretary