What a year 2020 has been! The coronavirus dominated the news and our newsfeeds for 10 months of the year. With almost 25,000 unique pageviews, the COVID-19 Resources post on alabamaretail.org far exceeded the reach of anything else on our…
Spread the cheer by spending your holiday shopping, dining and leisure dollars locally throughout this holiday season. Now more than ever, when you shop Alabama, you support your friends and neighbors, you strengthen your local economy AND you invest in…
The Alabama Small Business Development Center Network conducted webinars last week that covered: the updated process for applying for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan; the $10,000 forgivable advance; and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, forgivable…
The Alabama Small Business Commission is conducting listening sessions throughout the state. The commission, which includes the Alabama Retail Association’s outgoing chairman, Jacob Shevin, was created in 2014 to formulate policy that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship, while addressing issues critical…
The Alabama Retail Association will accept nominations for the 2019 Alabama Retailer of the Year and the Alabama Centennial Retailer awards through Monday, May 13. In its 20th year, the Alabama Retailer of the Year awards recognize outstanding retailers who…
Stacy Brown, founder of Auburn-based Chicken Salad Chick, will be the keynote speaker for the Annual Alabama Retail Day luncheon and awards program set for Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Vestavia Hills. The stay-at-home-mom, along with her late husband, Kevin, turned…
For 75 years, the Alabama Retail Association has been promoting and protecting retailers. It is what we do. It is an honor to serve those who sell food, clothing, furniture, medicine and more to the citizens of Alabama, impacting almost…
For Jeffrey Bayer, it is all about quality. The founder, president and chief executive officer of Birmingham-based Bayer Properties LLC carries his quest for quality to his company’s mission to “create real estate environments that improve the quality of life…
MONTGOMERY/BIRMINGHAM – The governor signed a proclamation declaring Tuesday, Oct. 18, as “Alabama Retail Day.” The day celebrates the retail industry in our state and the impact it has on Alabama’s economy and its communities. Retail, including food and beverage establishments,…
The 35th Annual Alabama Retail Day luncheon is set for Tuesday, Oct. 18. Terry Finley, president and chief executive officer of Books-A-Million, will be the keynote speaker. The luncheon at the Vestavia Country Club in Birmingham coincides with the University of…