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In the News: Sister owners of Fantasy Island Toys in Fairhope prepare for the holiday rush

Alabama toy shop owners prepare for the holiday rush (My Economy, NPR Marketplace, Nov. 22, 2024) Fantasy Island Toys, Member since 1994 When Alabama Retail or its members make the news, we’ll link the articles below. Email Nancy Dennis when…

Shop Alabama for the holidays this week in Opelika, Tuscaloosa, Mountain Brook, Wetumpka, Florala, Fairhope, Mobile

Celebrate the joy of giving this year by shopping down the street or around the corner. Spend your holiday shopping, dining and leisure dollars locally throughout this holiday season and watch your gift multiply. Help Alabama businesses thrive. Local stores…

Projection: Holiday spending in Alabama to match last year; Thanksgiving weekend shoppers expected to set record

Holiday spending should be on par with or slightly under last year – $18.5 billion. Alabamians spent 2.8% more during November and December 2023 than they did during the same period in 2022. For all of 2023, Alabama retail sales…

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