We couldn’t let 2024 close without looking back at the retail stories we shared this year: bit.ly/alretailtopsoc… Continue to #ShopAlabama in 2025! #WeLoveOurMembers #SociallySpeaking

Happy, happy day for Alabama Retail Comp participants: ARC will return $7.5 million this year as part of its retrospective return: bit.ly/arcretro25   Not a member? Consider joining today!   #HappyNewYear #2025 #MembershipMatters #BetterTogether

November spending grew more than 3% in Alabama compared to the same month last year. If December sales reports come in with similar results, holiday spending in Alabama may have outpaced expectations. Learn more at bit.ly/4h6ZiwJ #ShopAlabama #Holiday #Spending #Growth

As of 1 p.m., 37 Alabama counties are under a state of emergency. Most are under a winter storm warning to 6 a.m. Saturday. Others under a winter weather advisory until 3 p.m. Friday. Price gouging is prohibited; transportation restrictions eased: bit.ly/3W9l9e0 #alwx

[1/20/25] Dangerously Cold Temperatures Monday and Tuesday with Winter Storm Tuesday ema.alabama.gov/2025/01/20/dan…

As of 5 p.m. today, 39 south Alabama counties are under a state of emergency: bit.ly/3E4mKeW Price gouging is prohibited & transportation restrictions eased for movement of emergency supplies in the covered area. #WinterWeather #Snow #StateOfEmergency #alwx

Love all the first-ever Snow Day portraits from our south Alabama member businesses. ❄️☃️Tuesday’s historic & rare snow event produced beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime images. #SnowDay #WinterWonderland #RareDay #StayWarm #StaySafe #ShopAlabama

As part of its goal to make communities better for all, Lowe's is accepting nominations for the fourth year of its #LowesHometowns program. Nominate a community project in your hometown through Feb 18 at Lowes.com/Hometowns (📷Friendship Mission, Montgomery)

Katherine Williams McRee, co-owner of The Lili Pad and Gigi’s, “has emerged as one of the most significant & highly respected civic leaders in Vestavia Hills,” says OTMJ. Proud of Katherine's leadership to her community as well as her Lili Pad and GiGi’s team! #ShopAlabama

In a decade, Matt & Stephanie Mell created 8 restaurant/bar concepts that transport to another place or time. How the New York gal & the New Jersey guy built a hospitality stronghold in Huntsville & Athens is the Feb. Alabama Retailer cover story: bit.ly/4aAysdy

Another Alabama Retail member making their dreams come true! This small family enterprise employing about 50 has several locations in the Birmingham area. Learn more about the Leaf & Petal story at alretail.org/3AeMGhJ #SmallBusinessBigDreams #ShopAlabama

#MemberMonday: For six decades, a Davies has owned & operated Little Hardware. "Everybody does everything” at the third-generation family business in the heart of Mountain Brook, owner Frank Wesley Davies lll says of his cross-trained staff: alretail.org/4gjhbqA. #ShopAla...

This Valentine’s Day, Americans are expected to spend $5.4 billion on an evening out and $2.9 billion on flowers. You can take the pressure off that day by preordering food and florals now. #ValentinesDayMadeEasy #ShopAlabama #DineAlabama

Your local retailers have you covered for last-minute Valentine gifts! Give something extra sweet with timeless homemade candies. Select just the right card that speaks to their heart. Surprise your love with jewelry they’ll treasure forever. #ValentinesDay #ShopAlabama

"Serve with Love” is more than just a slogan for Chappy’s Deli. Co-owner David Barranco’s selfless service and philanthropy earned him the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year award from the AL Restaurant and Hospitality Association. Congrats David! #MemberMonday #ShopAlabama

This weekend is the Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday! The annual sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. this Friday, Feb. 21, and runs through midnight on Sunday, Feb. 23. 🔗 alretail.org/40we3BI #BePrepared #TaxFree #ShopAlabama

Today we honor supermarket employees who come to work every day to ensure shelves are stocked and to help communities survive and thrive. Stop by your local supermarket today to say thank you. #SupermarketEmployeeDay #ShopAlabama

Congratulations to Campbell Hardware and Sporting Goods store for being named Small Business of the Year by the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. Campbell Hardware is family-owned and operated and has served the Robertsdale community since 1946. #MemberMonday #ShopAlabama

Contact Alabama reps and senators about issues affecting your retail business with the ARA Legislative Roster. Find their phone numbers and committee assignments at alretail.org/4kH1mNB. #LegislativeRoster #AlPolitics

We're proud to endorse Dustin Beaty for House District 13. Dustin's experience as a retail business owner makes him a strong advocate for Alabama's retailers and the communities they serve. We're excited to support his vision for Walker County.