MONTGOMERY – It’s almost time to make back-to-school shopping plans, especially if you want to get the most bang for your buck. According to the National Retail Federation, the average household with school-age children plans to spend $696.70, the highest…
MONTGOMERY – Retail sales in Alabama experienced growth that exceeded double digits in the most recent numbers released by the Alabama Department of Revenue. Consumers spent nearly 11% more with Alabama’s retailers in April 2019 than the same month in 2018….
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Retail Association will accept nominations for the 2019 Retailer of the Year awards through Monday, May 13. This prestigious award, begun in 1999, recognizes outstanding retailers who have demonstrated a blend of sound and innovative business…
MONTGOMERY – From Friday, Feb. 22, to Sunday, Feb. 24, Alabama will observe its eighth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day…
Updated Feb. 14, 2019, with national holiday sales growth As predicted, holiday spending in Alabama broke all previous records in 2018. Alabamians spent more than $12 billion during the holiday shopping months of November and December. Taxed holiday sales in…
“We are happy to be a part of the community and to make kids feel awesome,” said Jeff LaCour, president and owner of LaCour Hospitality Management, which owns and operates five Moe’s Southwest Grill restaurants. LaCour opened his first Moe’s…
Shane Spiller, president of Spiller Furniture & Mattress, has been elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. His two-year term begins Jan. 1. Spiller Furniture & Mattress, a regional 14-store home furnishing chain that has been in operation for…
Dustin Beaty, owner of Hospital Discount Pharmacy and co-owner of Lavish Boutique and Lavish Coffee Bar, has been elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. His two-year term begins Jan. 1. In 2005, the Auburn University School of…
Lynsey Todd, co-owner and operator of Monograms Plus of Cullman, has been elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. Her two-year term begins Jan. 1. Monograms Plus, a 9,000-square-foot jewelry, gift and apparel shop that offers onsite monogramming, opened in…
Will Meacham, owner of Midtown Pizza Kitchen in Montgomery and Prattville, has been elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. His two-year term begins Jan. 1. Midtown Pizza Kitchen is a family friendly restaurant serving pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches…