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Local Joe’s owner elected to Alabama Retail Board of Directors

Local Joe’s owner elected to Alabama Retail Board of Directors

MONTGOMERY – Jodie Stanfield, owner of Local Joe’s, recently was elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. Stanfield’s term begins Jan. 1, 2018. Local Joe’s, a farm-to-plate and barbecue restaurant, market, bakery and caterer, has locations in Rainbow City and…

Alabama Retail Comp to return $5.5 million in 2018

Alabama Retail Comp to return $5.5 million in 2018

Alabama Retail Comp is once again making a significant return to participants.  In 2018, ARC is returning $5.5 million as part of its annual retrospective return. “We are pleased to once again provide a large return to participants,” said Rick…

Independent grocer earns Gold Retailer of the Year title

Independent grocer earns Gold Retailer of the Year title

Western Market Tops the More Than $20 Million Sales Category BIRMINGHAM – For 69 years, Western Market has served the grocery needs of the Birmingham community. It currently operates five locally owned stores. “We hope that when someone leaves one…

Books-A-Million Inc. noted for 100 years in business

Books-A-Million Inc. noted for 100 years in business

BIRMINGHAM – Books-A-Million Inc., the second largest bookseller in the United States, was honored today by the Alabama Retail Association as an Alabama Centennial Retailer, a retailer with 100 or more years in business in Alabama. The Books-A-Million story is…