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2026 Legislative Session Preview

As we prepare for the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session, we want to provide an early look at the issues most likely to affect retailers. The session begins January 13, a slightly earlier start due to the 2026 election cycle. With…

Diminishing Supply of Pennies Impacts Retailers

With the U.S. Mint no longer producing pennies, retailers across the country may find it increasingly difficult to secure enough 1-cent coins to provide exact change for cash transactions. In areas where supplies are limited, many stores have begun rounding…

Alabama Retail PAC Announces Judicial Endorsements for 2026 Election Cycle

Montgomery – Alabama Retail PAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, is proud to announce its endorsements in key judicial races for the 2026 election cycle in Alabama. For the Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama Retail PAC endorses: Place…

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Beth Staula

Executive Committee Designee

Shane Spiller

Vice Chairman

Michael Gee

Immediate Past Chairman

Melissa Cross

Chairman

Jennifer Henderson

Secretary

Rick Brown

President

Bob Akers

Treasurer