ALBERTVILLE / BIRMINGHAM – “We try to build our business on doing what is right and taking care of customers,” said Randy Hall, president of Hall’s RV in Albertville. When the business began, it was Hall and his son-in-law, Carl…
MOUNTAIN BROOK / BIRMINGHAM – For Katie Smith, business is “a family affair.” Her family has been in the paper business for generations. Her great-grandfather, Hugh Buchanan, started the Alabama Paper & Metalware Co. Inc. in 1926. That business stayed…
WARRIOR / BIRMINGHAM – McCurry Furniture, a third-generation family owned and operated furniture store in Warrior, celebrates 100 years in business in November. The Alabama Retail Association honored the store today as an Alabama Centennial Retailer. The McCurry family has…
MONTGOMERY / BIRMINGHAM – Chris’ Hot Dogs celebrated its centennial anniversary earlier this year. It marked the milestone with a block party, car show and live entertainment. For one day only, it offered curbside service as it did in its…
The Locker Room of Montgomery marks its 40th anniversary with a month-long celebration this month. The men’s clothing store will host a series of special events, including a $4,000 shopping spree giveaway and weekly trunk shows from top men’s clothing…
When Andrew Warnke stood on the sidelines of Jordan Hare Stadium, working for Auburn University as an equipment manager for the Athletics Department, he never knew his job would one day lead him to owning his own embroidery business. Thanks…
“It is a lot easier to be proactive than reactive,” when it comes to getting the supplies necessary for severe weather emergencies, said Art Frizzell III, co-owner of Consolidated Ace, which has stores in Dothan and Ozark. “You may not be…
Alabama is a state full of football fanatics. With just hours to go until the Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, Alabama retailers who make and sell team merchandise are…
Strolling through the streets of idyllic downtown Fairhope, it’s hard not to notice the sunny yellow exterior of M&F Casuals. Once you step through the green canopied doors, the warmth of Southern hospitality invites you to stay a while, make new friends and truly…
Looking out the front doors or from the balcony of Ware Jewelers, owners Ronnie and Tina Ware have the perfect vantage point of the iconic Toomer’s Corner in Auburn. “Some of my earliest childhood memories are being here at the…