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BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS: Businesses and residents in Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile counties plus small businesses/nonprofits in five nearby counties can now apply for low-interest disaster loans related to Hurricane Sally from the U.S. Small Business Administration. >> Read full SBA…
The little Alabama deli where everybody knows your name (al.com, Sept. 22, 2020) Featuring Scott Street Deli, Member since 2016 When Alabama Retail or its members make the news, we’ll link the articles below. Email Nancy Dennis when your store…
Every Alabamian needs to be counted. Online, phone and mailed self-responses for the U.S. Census continue through Sept. 30. In March, about three of every four households received an invitation via the U.S. mail from the U.S. Census Bureau to…
Alabama is under a state of emergency (17th, 16th, 15th, 14th, 13th, 12th, 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd and 2nd supplements) due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel human coronavirus. The 17th supplemental proclamation…
More sales-related taxes came into the state of Alabama in the first five months of the pandemic than did in the same period in 2019. Since the global health crisis began in March and through July, Alabama’s state sales tax…
In the first six months of 2020, taxes remitted by sellers located in and outside Alabama grew by almost 6% compared with the same time last year. In the midst of the current global health crisis, Alabama’s state sales tax…
As it celebrates its 50th year in business, Unclaimed Baggage has been named to the Alabama Tourism Hall of Fame. “For 50 years, they have been the anchor for tourism in north Alabama,” said Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell. (Go…
In 2020, businesses collecting and remitting sales, leasing and rental taxes are required to begin renewing their tax license accounts annually with the Alabama Department of Revenue, according to a new departmental rule (810-6-5-.01-.01). Prior to 2020, your tax license…
Recalls Affecting Alabama Retailers FOOD Aug. 21, 2020 Prima® Wawona recalls bagged peaches due to possible salmonella risk Aug. 5, 2020 Publix recalls red onions packaged by Del Monte Fresh Produce, associated with Thomason International Inc. recall (See Aug. 3…
Download Zip File With Mask Graphics Health officials recommend wearing cloth face coverings to avoid unintentionally spreading the coronavirus to others. The state of Alabama requires face coverings when in public and in close contact with others through 5 p.m….