BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Alabama Retail Association has named Jaime Thursby, owner of Alabama Peanut Co., as the Bronze Alabama Retailer of the Year. What began with a $20 turkey fryer and a small batch of boiled peanuts at a…
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…
Montgomery – Alabama Retail PAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, has endorsed Dustin Beaty in the upcoming special election for District 13 in the Alabama House of Representatives. “Dustin’s experience as a business owner, entrepreneur, and board…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama families can save money on back-to-school essentials during the state’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18, and runs through midnight on Sunday, July 20, 2025. During this…
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,…
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…
Increase In Sales Tax Holiday Caps Headed to Governor A bill to adjust the exemption limits for goods during Alabama’s two annual sales tax holidays has successfully passed the Senate and is now on its way to the Governor for…
House Passes Bill Allowing Ready-to-Drink Beverages in Grocery and Convenience Stores A bill that allows ready-to-drink spirits to be sold alongside beer and wine in grocery stores and gas stations passed in the Alabama House on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep….
Ready-to-Drink Bills on Tap Bills to allow for the sale of mixed liquor beverages at grocery and convenience stores are being considered by the Alabama Legislature. SB268, by Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was substituted and amended by the Senate Tourism…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Retail Association is accepting nominations for the 2025 Alabama Retailer of the Year until Friday, May 16. In its 25th year, the Alabama Retailer of the Year awards recognize outstanding retailers who have demonstrated a blend of…