The Alabama Legislature began its 2020 regular session this week in the “best of times” economically, yet the “worst of times” as a federal takeover of Alabama’s prisons looms. Coming up with an “Alabama solution” to overcrowded prisons will consume…
Alabama entered the new decade on a high note. More Alabamians are working than ever before, and revenue coming into the state last year broke records. By all accounts, holiday sales in Alabama exceeded everyone’s expectations. It is under that…
Legislation that had been scheduled for consideration in the second week of the 2020 regular session got moved to the third week after the House canceled all its Feb. 13 committee meetings so lawmakers could attend the funeral of a…
Legislation has been introduced to raise the minimum amount of theft that would result in a felony charge in Alabama from $500 to $1,500. That 200% increase would allow shoplifters to steal three times more before they face any punishment…
As of Jan. 1, 2020, Alabama employers will save an estimated $42.3 million annually under a law that reduces the duration of Alabama’s unemployment payouts while increasing benefits. Under Act No. 2019 – 204 by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, and…
On the final day of 2019, we look back at our top posts, profiles, events and videos of the year across Alabama Retail’s website and social media accounts. Enjoy the look back as we move forward to 2020 and the…
Shoppers in Alabama should spend about $362 million more during the holidays this year than last year. During the holiday shopping months of November and December, Alabamians will buy more than $12.4 billion in goods, based on the Alabama Retail…
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…
This year’s Shop Alabama for the Holidays campaign kicks off in the city of Florence. The Alabama Retail Association will begin its statewide shopping initiative and holiday hashtag campaign, #DoubleYourGift, during Florence Mayor Steve Holt’s State of the City program….
Alabama RetailPAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, has made endorsements in Alabama’s appellate court races for the 2020 election cycle. “The Alabama Retail Association believes these candidates understand retailers and will give retailers’ interests a fair hearing,”…