Retail industry struggling to find employees amid record unemployment
Although Alabamians have returned to the workforce in a big way, the pandemic has left the retail industry struggling to find employees.
Alabama Retail Association
Alabama RetailPAC announces endorsements
Alabama RetailPAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, has made its 2022 endorsements for the May 24 primaries.
April 25, 2022
Alabama Retail Association endorses Katie Britt for U.S. Senate
Republican Katie Britt, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has been endorsed by Alabama Retail Association PAC.
November 17, 2021
Alabama Retail Association PACS make endorsements
Katie Britt and associate Supreme Court justice candidate Greg Cook were the only non-incumbents to receive endorsements.
Alabama Retail Association predicts second year of record holiday sales
The association predicts the state will see between $14.7 billion and $14.8 billion in holiday sales this November and December.
Survey: Increase in employers using skill-based hiring
According to the survey, Alabama employers planning to add more jobs has increased.
Alabama Retail Association honors 2021 Retailers of the Year
A panel of judges chose the Alabama Retailer of the Year winners in three categories based on annual sales volume.
October 6, 2021
Spring 2021 state sales tax collections up dramatically over last year
The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020.
2020 holiday spending hits record 11.6 percent growth
Alabamians spent 11.6 percent more during November and December 2020 than they did during the same period in 2019.
Business Council of Alabama launches initiative to “Keep Alabama Open”
The new campaign comes in opposition to recent public calls for a nationwide mandatory shutdown.
November 17, 2020