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Coronavirus Resources
Alabama is under a state of emergency (13th, 12th, 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd and 2nd supplements) and the United States under national emergency status due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel human coronavirus….
Alabama’s 15th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items is July 17-19. This marks the third time the annual tax holiday will take place on the third weekend of July. From 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17, until midnight, Sunday, July…
B&W FOODS PARTNER JAY WELBORN WORKS DAILY TO KEEP HIS FATHER’S LEGACY ALIVE IN THE COMPANY’S 4 PIGGLY WIGGLY STORES Jimmy Welborn traveled five days a week in his job in the wholesale grocery business, often with his young son,…
Health officials recommend wearing cloth face coverings to avoid unintentionally spreading the coronavirus to others. Jefferson County, including Birmingham, Montgomery and Selma require masks for all but our youngest citizens. Some options to consider for you, your staff and your…
The inspiring story behind these heavenly Alabama cakes (al.com, June 11, 2020) Features Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes Member since 2017 >> RECIPE FOR SUCCESS: An interview with April McClung of Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes (alabamaretail.org, Nov. 1, 2019) When Alabama…
Alabama taxes remitted by sellers located in and outside our state declined almost 4.5% in April compared with the same month last year. April was the month most of Alabama’s sales-dependent businesses were either closed or operating in only limited…
In the first two months of the coronavirus pandemic, retail salesperson ranked as Alabama’s second most advertised job opening on online wanted ads, according to the Labor Market Information Division of the Alabama Department of Labor. Retail sales frequently shares…
On Friday, May 8, 2020, Alabama’s governor issued an emergency proclamation that protects healthcare providers as well as businesses from the risk and expense of lawsuits associated with COVID-19. As long as entities covered by the executive order do not…
Alabama Retail Association President Rick Brown and others continue to advocate for opening small stores under similar occupancy, social distancing and health standards placed on larger stores. In an April 15 interview, Brown told FOX 10 in Mobile, “Small local…
In an April 13 Alabama Daily News story, Alabama Retail Association President Rick Brown and others advocate for opening small stores under occupancy, social distancing and health standards as have been placed on larger stores. “The Alabama Retail Association and…