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Alison Scott Wingate Hosp, CAE

Senior Vice President

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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…

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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

Nancy King Dennis

Director of Public Relations

Jennifer Henderson

Corporate Secretary