Retail is the backbone of Alabama communities. In fact, 1 in 4 people in our state work in retail – it’s the largest private-sector employer. Our more than 4,100 members sell food, clothing, furniture, medicine and other general merchandise. As part of our “Alabama…
When Terry Shea stepped off the plane Oct. 7 in Washington D.C., she knew the next several hours would be a whirlwind. In less than 24 hours, the co-owner and vice president of Wrapsody in Hoover and Auburn and a member of…
By Melissa Johnson Warnke Manager of Communications and Engagement Retail is the backbone of Alabama communities. In fact, 1 in 4 people in our state work in retail – it’s the largest private-sector employer. Our more than 4,100 members sell everything from food to…
When you walk through the doors of Cohens Electronics and Appliances in Montgomery, the modern showroom has an instant “wow” factor. The front door opens up to a huge, football shaped room of televisions, allowing you to experience the latest and…
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…
MONTGOMERY – Raymond E. Cohen, founder and co-president of Cohens Electronics and Appliances Inc. in Montgomery, recently was elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. Cohen’s term began Jan. 1 and his business has been an Alabama Retail member…
In September of 2014, Gov. Robert Bentley created the Small Business Commission (Executive Order #47) to advise him on policies related to small business. The goal is to remove obstacles to the progress of small business in the state. “Small businesses are the engines of job…