A state of emergency now applies throughout Alabama. On Feb. 27, Gov. Kay Ivey expanded a 19-county declaration to the entire state and extended the duration of the emergency for a full 60 days past her original Feb. 23 declaration. The state of emergency…
The Alabama Legislature’s 2019 regular session begins March 5, one week from today. Slightly more than a quarter of the 140 individuals who will govern us over the next four years will be brand new to their jobs. More than…
Valentine’s Day spending looks very different than it did a decade ago. Ten years ago, more than 60 percent of adults planned to celebrate Valentine’s Day; today, that’s dropped to just over half. At the same time, spending for the…
At 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, the governor declared a state of emergency in Alabama related to anticipated ice, snow, and other winter storm conditions. >> Governor’s Proclamation >> Governor’s news release related to the emergency declaration >> Light snow reported in parts…
ECONOMIC NEXUS WITH OTHER STATES By Kim B. Smith, CPA On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively struck down the physical presence requirement that historically created nexus for sales tax purposes. The ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair…
On the final day of 2018, we look back at our top events, videos, posts, profiles and issues of the year across Alabama Retail’s website and social media accounts. Hope you enjoy this year in review as we look forward…
Fourteen Alabama Retail Association member restaurants are featured in a cookbook released just in time for the 2018 holiday season. “Alabama Cravings: The Most Requested Recipes from Alabama Restaurants Past & Present,” by Season 8 Food Network Star runner-up Martie…
The headline may look like a misprint, but presenteeism is a major problem in many workplaces. “Presenteeism” is when sick employees come to work anyway and often infect their coworkers as well. Train your employees on how to be sick…
Thank you for making the retail vote count in the 2018 election cycle. Together, retailers have made a positive difference in our state’s leadership by electing these Alabama Retail endorsed candidates. CONGRATULATE THESE ELECTED OFFICIALS *Incumbent Constitutional Offices Governor Kay…
Shoppers in Alabama are expected to spend half a billion more during the holidays this year than last year, creating the strongest holiday shopping season on record for the state. During the holiday shopping months of November and December, Alabamians…