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The Fairhope Store named Gold Retailer of the Year

The Fairhope Store named Gold Retailer of the Year

FAIRHOPE – Lisette Normann, owner of The Fairhope Store, always wanted to sell things she loves. Born into a family of retailers, she’d sell candies and snacks for fun as a child. Now, as an adult, she’s achieved her childhood…

Eugene’s Hot Chicken named Emerging Retailer of the Year

Eugene’s Hot Chicken named Emerging Retailer of the Year

BIRMINGHAM –  Zebbie Carney, owner of Eugene’s Hot Chicken in Uptown Birmingham, has been named Alabama’s 2018 Gee Emerging Retailer of the Year. Eugene’s Hot Chicken was one of 13 retail businesses honored today as Retailers of the Year. This year’s…

Tuesday is ‘Alabama Retail Day,’ Gov. Kay Ivey declares

Tuesday is ‘Alabama Retail Day,’ Gov. Kay Ivey declares

MONTGOMERY– Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, as “Alabama Retail Day.” The day celebrates the retail industry in our state and the impact retailers have on Alabama and its communities. Retail, including food and beverage establishments,…

Hurricane Michael prompts statewide emergency in Alabama

Hurricane Michael prompts statewide emergency in Alabama

Since 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, Alabama has been under a state of emergency related to Hurricane Michael. >> Governor’s Proclamation >> Governor’s news release related to the emergency declaration The statewide emergency proclamation prohibits price gouging and eases transportation restrictions for…