MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s 11th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, and ends at midnight Sunday, Aug. 7. The state’s four-percent sales tax is waived throughout the state, while sales taxes levied by 293* cities and…
Back-to-school means big business for Alabama’s retailers. For some, it’s second only to the holidays as the busiest shopping period of the year. Many stores count on a boost in business as parents get their children stocked up on clothing,…
State Will Not Refund Tax; Expects to Take 8 Months to Recoup Fee Alabama pharmacists should have already received notices from the Alabama Medicaid Agency and the Alabama Department of Revenue informing them that a 15-cent increase in the pharmacy provider tax…
After years of work, rules took effect in October 2011 to limit debit swipes to a flat fee of 22 cents per transaction plus 0.05 percent of the purchase, or just under a quarter in most cases. Prior to passage…
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…
“I’ve only done one thing in my life,” Terry Finley said surrounded by the objects of his chosen profession. What Terry does is sell books. “In 1972, when I graduated from high school, I went to work for George Johnston…
Social media is becoming one of the most important tools for retailers to build their brands and their own distinct communities. In honor of Social Media Day, which is recognized on June 30, we’ve compiled a list of five ways retailers can…
Near misses can be a warning sign for your business that a dangerous situation exists. Investigate the causes of near misses to prevent injuries and property damage. Preventing these accidents saves you money and lost productivity. Read more in this…
On Wednesday, May 18, the Obama administration released its long-awaited final rule on the minimum salary necessary for an employee to qualify for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It is effective Dec. 1, 2016. Alabama Retail Association’s…
The Alabama Legislature completed its 2016 regular session with two state budgets but no agreement on how to fully fund Medicaid or pay for needed prisons. A summary of the Alabama Legislature’s 2016 regular session, can be found in the Capitol Retail Report…