MONTGOMERY – For the first time in its 12-year history, Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be observed in July. During the Legislature’s 2017 regular session, lawmakers voted to officially change the date, moving it from the first weekend in August to…
Frances Drennen and Earle Drennen opened Manna Grocery and Deli in Tuscaloosa on April 29, 1980. Their goal was to make sure the area had access to the best selection of natural foods and dietary supplements available. “At the time, those…
On a voice vote, the Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board on June 14 voted to increase the markup on wholesale and retail liquor by five percent. By law, the money generated by the markup goes directly to the General Fund,…
Delivery license reform, a change in the back-to-school sales tax holiday date and alcohol sales for Sunday brunch topped the retail news that came out of the Alabama Legislature’s 2017 regular session. The Alabama Retail Association thanks Gov. Kay Ivey,…
As of Aug. 1, 2017, retailers can deliver up to $10,000 in merchandise annually to a city before a $100 delivery license will be required under Act No. 2017-415. Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB316 by Sen. Paul Sanford, R-Huntsville, and…
Local governments that already have Sunday alcohol sales can permit Sunday morning sales under a bill the Alabama Legislature passed on the final day of the 2017 regular session. The governor signed Act No. 2017-444 into law May 26, 2017. It was…
In a major victory for retailers, grocers and restaurants, the chairman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee has abandoned his effort to repeal retailer-supported caps on debit card swipe fees as a part of HR10, the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017….
In the final minutes of the Alabama Legislature’s 2017 regular session, lawmakers approved Alabama Retail Association-backed delivery license reform. The House passed the bill on a 101-2 vote, and the Senate quickly concurred. It was sent to the governor at…
Services provided by photographers and commissioned portrait artists are now exempt from gross receipts under Act No. 2017-397. On Friday, May 26, Gov. Kay Ivey signed HB290 by Rep. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, into law. It was immediately effective. Sitting fees, consultation…
SUNDAY SALES In the 2017 regular session, laws passed allowing the city councils in Athens, Clayton, Eufaula, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Littleville, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Stevenson, Thomaston, Troy and Tuscumbia to authorize Sunday alcohol sales. Florence can authorize off-premises sales on Sundays, under legislation that became law this session. Etowah County and all of its…