Nancy Dennis

Nancy Dennis
2015 Session Summaries

2015 Session Summaries

The Alabama Legislature had a regular session and two special sessions in 2015. Here are our summaries of what happened in each: 2015 Regular Session Summary 2015 First Special Session Summary 2015 Second Special Session Summary

2nd Special Session is Done; Capitol Retail Report Wrapup

2nd Special Session is Done; Capitol Retail Report Wrapup

A summary of legislative activity for the Alabama Legislature’s second 2015 special session, the Capitol Retail Report e-newsletter, is now available to read online. A cigarette tax and prescription provider tax made it to the governor’s desk Thursday, Sept. 17,…

Your First Capitol Retail Report for the 2nd Special Session of 2015

Your First Capitol Retail Report for the 2nd Special Session of 2015

A summary of legislative activity for the first week of the Alabama Legislature’s second 2015 special session, the Capitol Retail Report e-newsletter, is now available to read online. Some $108 million in revenue measures received approval by at least one legislative chamber this week. Friday, Sept….

Warnke Joins Association as Communications Manager

Warnke Joins Association as Communications Manager

MONTGOMERY – Melissa Johnson Warnke this week joined the Alabama Retail Association as manager of communications and engagement. In her new position, she will be an integral part of the Alabama Retail Association’s communication team, engaging members, the media and…

2015 Alabama Retail Day

2015 Alabama Retail Day

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Luncheon 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Retailer of the Year Awards Program Vestavia Country Club, 400 Beaumont Dr., Birmingham, Alabama, 35216 View on our Calendar of Events Keynote Speaker: STU CRUM…

Your Capitol Retail Report 2015 First Special Session Wrap-Up

Your Capitol Retail Report 2015 First Special Session Wrap-Up

A summary of legislative activity for the Alabama Legislature’s first 2015 special session, the Capitol Retail Report e-newsletter, is now available to read online. The summary includes new laws concerning factor presence nexus, withholding exemptions, a ban on sales tax suppression devices and vehicle drive-out tax…

National Retail Group Honors Two of Alabama’s Small Retailers

National Retail Group Honors Two of Alabama’s Small Retailers

Alabama Retail Association Chairman George Wilder, owner/president of The Locker Room in Montgomery and Auburn, and member Terry Shea, co-owner and vice president of Wrapsody in Hoover and Auburn, were recognized at the National Retail Federation’s Retail Advocates Summit this week…

Top 10 facts about Alabama’s August sales tax holiday

Top 10 facts about Alabama’s August sales tax holiday

MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama’s 10th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and ends at midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. The state’s four-percent sales tax is waived throughout the state, while sales taxes levied by 304…

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2015 August Sales Tax Holiday Facts

Alabama’s sales tax holiday is for everybody, not just those going back to school. It is everywhere. The state’s four percent sales tax is waived throughout the state. And most retailers carry one or more of the items covered. From 12:01…