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…
Terry Shea, an Alabama Retail Association board member and co-owner of Wrapsody in Hoover and Auburn, along with the manager of the Hoover Wrapsody, Bridget Veazey, appear in a just-released video featuring the voices of those adversely affected by the Department of Labor’s proposed rule change…
The Alabama Retail Association and other groups have received hundreds of complaints from business owners concerning abuse by for-profit auditing firms. Your association has shared those stories with legislators, but what resonates most is hearing directly from business owners. “Please…
By Melissa Johnson Warnke Manager of Communication and Engagement The Alabama Retail Association has more than 4,100 members statewide. As we travel across Alabama, I always enjoy the chance to share the unique stories each of our members has to tell. Retail…
The U.S. Department of Labor has sent the proposed federal overtime rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review – the last step taken before a rule is final. But employers still have an opportunity to weigh in…