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…
MONTGOMERY – “Chris’ Famous Hot Dogs is a true landmark in Montgomery,” said one of this year’s Retailer of the Year judges. The downtown Montgomery restaurant, famous for its hotdogs and nostalgia, was honored today as the 2018 Silver Alabama…
CULLMAN – Annette Harris, owner and president of Rumors Deli Inc. in Cullman, is now a two-time Alabama Retailer of the Year. Today, Harris received the bronze award in the Annual Sales Less Than $1 Million category during the Alabama Retail…
BIRMINGHAM – Pollmans have been rolling the dough for three generations at Pollman’s Bake Shop in Mobile. Fred J. Pollman initially moved from New Orleans to Mobile to help at his brother-in-law’s bakery. In 1918, he opened his own business,…
FLORENCE – For 100 years, generations of families have been creating memories inside Trowbridge’s Ice Cream Parlor and Sandwich Shop. Founded as Trowbridge Creamery, the beloved downtown Florence eatery is famous for its orange pineapple ice cream and chicken salad sandwiches….
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…
MOBILE – In 1891, Thames Batré Insurance began in downtown Mobile as a partnership between Gustav Thames and Lloyd Batré. Although there is no longer a Thames nor a Batré associated with the 127-year-old agency, the current owners represent generations…
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,…
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…
The Alabama Retail Association opposes federal legislation that calls for a delay in the implementation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in South Dakota vs. Wayfair Inc. The high court’s June 21 decision overturned a requirement that retailers be “physically…