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Hissyfits Boutique Named Alabama Retailer of the Year

Hissyfits Boutique Named Alabama Retailer of the Year

DOTHAN, Ala. – The Alabama Retail Association (ARA) is proud to announce that Amie Wiley, owner of Hissyfits Boutique in Dothan, has been named the 2025 Alabama Retailer of the Year. The ARA presented the award to store manager Taylor…

New Laws Impacting Sales Tax Go Into Effect Sept. 1

New Laws Impacting Sales Tax Go Into Effect Sept. 1

Two Alabama laws go into effect September 1 that may impact your sales and tax collection process. Act 2025-305 – Grocery Sales Tax Reduction Reduces the state sales and use tax rate (SSUT) on groceries from 3% to 2% and authorizes local…

Retail Report: 2025 Session Summary

Retail Report: 2025 Session Summary

As Alabama lawmakers wrapped up their 2025 regular session, a wave of legislation emerged with direct implications for retailers across the state. From tax reforms designed to ease the burden on consumers and businesses, to modern updates in labor, pharmacy,…

Retail Report: Week 12 Legislative Recap

Retail Report: Week 12 Legislative Recap

Bill to Cut Sales Tax on Groceries Sent to Governor On Tuesday, the Senate passed HB386 which reduces the state sales and use tax rate on groceries from 3% to 2%, effective September 1, 2025. The bill was amended in…