ARA

Retailers of the Year Since 1999

The Retailer of the Year awards took a hiatus in 2006;
annual sales categories were changed in 2000, 2005 and 2008.

2005, 2007-2011

Annual Sales Less Than $1 Million

Gold:

  • 2011: Linda Parker, Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Vestavia Hills
  • 2010: Jean Clayton, Christine's Inc., Mountain Brook
  • 2009: Tim Jennings and Michael Dyer, The Monkey's Uncle and Monkey Tails Baby Emporium, Leeds
  • 2008: Thad and Jennifer Hodges, Red Mountain Market, Birmingham
  • 2007: Shawn Beitelspacher, Southern Sole, Tuscaloosa
  • 2005: Clayton Sherrod, Chef Clayton’s Food Systems Inc., Birmingham

Silver:

  • 2011: Doris Butler Truax, Truax & Co., Selma
  • 2010: Carol and Stephen Brooks, Carol Brooks Home & Holiday Shoppe, Prattville
  • 2009: George Jones Jr., Snoozy's Kids Inc., Mountain Brook
  • 2008: Homer G. Brown, BumperNets Inc., Hoover
  • 2007: Anne A. Appleby, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Gift Shop, Foley
  • 2005 (Tie): Kaleidoscope Inc., dba Think Toys, Anniston; Wilson W. McManus II, DVM, Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort SE, PC,  Huntsville

Bronze:

  • 2011: Pam Hope, Love McGehee and Kathy Penton, Southern Crossing, Opelika
  • 2010: Homer and Adam Brown, BumperNets Inc., Hoover
  • 2009: Justin Edwards, Scott Dean and Hal Craig, Momma Goldberg's Deli, Homewood and Inverness
  • 2008: Dimitri G. Polizos, Capitol Grill Inc., Montgomery
  • 2007: Montez Oudenaarden, My Favorite Things, Monroeville
  • 2005: Pat Adamson, Pat’s Petals Garden Center, Ozark

Annual Sales $1 Million - $5 Million

Gold:

  • 2011: Terry Chapman,  Business Electronics Corp., Homewood
  • 2010 (Tie): Janet Holcomb, The Fitting Touch, Birmingham;  Jimmy Ray Smith, Jimmy Smith Jewelers, Decatur
  • 2009: Leo, J.L. and Ken Shaia, Shaia's of Homewood
  • 2008: Katherine McRee and Susan Day, The Lili Pad/GiGi's, Vestavia Hills
  • 2007: Jo Ellen Jordan, Cook & Sons Ace Hardware Inc., Albertville
  • 2005: David Carrington, RacingUSA.com, Pelham

Silver:

  • 2011: Sarah Brown and Terry Shea, Wrapsody Inc., Hoover and Auburn
  • 2010: Michael Johnson, Terramé Day Spa and Salon, Huntsville
  • 2009: George Wilder, The Locker Room and TLR Outdoors, Montgomery
  • 2008: Janet Holcomb, The Fitting Touch, Vestavia Hills
  • 2007: Mickey, Michael and John Gee, Pants Store Inc./Taylor Company Inc., Leeds
  • 2005: Gus Pappas, Norton’s Florist Inc., Birmingham

Bronze:

  • 2010: Nick Nicholson, MAFIAoZA’s Pizzeria and Neighborhood Pub, Mountain Brook
  • 2009: Stanley Enfinger, Badcock Home Furniture & More, Ozark
  • 2008: June G. Simpson, Harold's Furniture and Flooring, Andalusia
  • 2007: Michael Ray Jones, Mike’s Merchandise, Guntersville
  • 2005: Tommy Wagner, Wagner’s Tuscaloosa Inc., dba The Athlete’s Foot

 2000, 2005, 2007 - 2010

Annual Sales More Than $5 Million

Gold:

  • 2010: Mark Whitlock, Mark’s Outdoor Sports, Vestavia Hills
  • 2009: Andy and Andrew Brown, Brown Lumber & Building Supply Inc., Columbiana
  • 2007: Steven M. Sandlin, Pay-Less Pharmacy Group, Decatur
  • 2005: Earnest Dean, President, Greenville Cash & Carry, Inc., Andalusia Cash & Carry, Inc. and Luverne Cash & Carry
  • 2000: Jean Wessell Templeton, Wesfam Restaurants, Inc., Huntsville

Silver: 

  • 2010: Eddie Davis, York Drug Inc., York, and The Drug Store Inc., Livingston
  • 2009: Michael Mazer, MAZER DI$COUNT $UPER$TORE, Homewood
  • 2007: Jerry G. Beasley, Beasley Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Ozark
  • 2005: Shane R. Wilks, Craig G. Wilks, Wilks Tire and Battery Service Inc., Albertville
  • 2000: Michael Schmitz, Sr., Rahal Schmitz Buick, Inc., Dothan

Bronze:

  • 2010: Ann Murray, Carter Drug Co. and Carters Books & Gifts, Selma
  • 2009: Brian Bice, Bice Motors Inc., Alexander City
  • 2007: Bryan K. Owens and John B. Marshall, Unclaimed Baggage Center, Scottsboro
  • 2005: Deke Damson & Bruce Park, Jerry Damson Automotive Group, Huntsville
  • 2000: Michael B. Spiller, Spiller Furniture Stores, Northport 

2008 and 2011

Annual Sales $5 Million to $20 Million

Gold:  

  • 2011: Denise Knox, Private Gallery Inc., Fairhope based 
  • 2008: Mark Whitlock, Mark's Outdoor Sports Inc., Birmingham  

Silver:

  • 2011: Stuart Shevin and the management team, Standard Furniture Co., Birmingham based
  • 2008: Raymond, David and Michael Cohen, Cohen’s Electronics and Appliances, Montgomery 

Bronze:

  • 2011: Andy Virciglio,  Piggly Wiggly Food Stores of Jefferson County Inc., Homewood based
  • 2008: Rhoda Denaburg Link, Levy's Fine Jewelry, Birmingham 

Annual Sales More Than $20 Million

Gold:  

  • 2011: Rodney and Mark Barstein and the Janak Shah Family, Simply Fashion Stores Ltd. Birmingham based 
  • 2008: Terry Scott, Factory Connection LLC, Albertville based

Silver:

  • 2011 (Tie): Scott Crump, Scott Crump Toyota, Jasper; James C. Lee III, Buffalo Rock Co. Inc., Birmingham based
  • 2008: Hoyt Harbin III, Harbin Ford Lincoln Mercury, Scottsboro 

Bronze:

  • 2011 (Tie): Benny Larussa Sr., Charles Mizerany and Billy Wentz, Jack's Family Restaurants Inc., Homewood based; Bill Wakefield, Wakefield’s and Martin's Family Clothing, Anniston based
  • 2008: William C. Morris Sr., William Morris Home Fashions Inc. dba La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, Birmingham

1999-2000 and 2001-2004

Annual Sales Less Than $2 Million

Gold:

  • 2004: Randy Adamy, O’Henry’s Coffee Inc., Birmingham
  • 2003: Robert J. “Bob” Strawn, Elberta Hardware Inc., Elberta
  • 2002: Terry Damsky, United Trophy Co., Birmingham
  • 2001: Yancey Parker, Yancey Parker’s, Enterprise
  • 2000: Jim Barnes, Barnes Nursery, Decatur
  • 1999: Jo and Ken Robertson, Jo's Hallmark, Montgomery

Silver:

  • 2004: Dee Tipps, a.k.a. Girls Stuff, LLC, Homewood
  • 2003: Dianne and Dennis Wammack, Cameras Brookwood Inc., Birmingham
  • 2002: Wanda McCartney, Wisteria Cottage, Inc., Fort Deposit
  • 2001: Stephen F. Skinner, Specialty Pharmacy, Cullman
  • 2000: Charles A. Spurlin, owner, The Shirt Shop, Tuscaloosa
  • 1999: Everett W. Osborne, Osborne Jewelers, Athens

Bronze:

  • 2004: David Wales, Wales Jewelry Co., Scottsboro
  • 2003: Tracy True Dismukes, Collage, Homewood
  • 2002: Denise Knox, Private Gallery Inc., Fairhope and Daphne
  • 2001: DiDi Henry, owner of Old Alabama Gift Co., LLC, Prattville
  • 2000: Garlan E. Gudger Jr., Southern Accents Architectural Antiques, Cullman
  • 1999: Robert G. Werner, Werner Trading Co., Cullman

1999 and 2001-2004

Annual Sales $2 Million - $10 Million

Gold:

  • 2004: Charles Smith, Florala Pharmacy, Florala
  • 2003: Stephen M. Bennett, Bennett’s, Athens
  • 2002: Bryan Thomas, Thomas and Son Furniture Co., Rainsville
  • 2001: Claude Kitchin IV, Incredible Kitchin’s, Anniston
  • 1999: Marsha Sprayberry, Kracheroos Inc., Tuscaloosa

Silver:

  • 2004: Denise Knox, Private Gallery, Fairhope
  • 2003: Keith Welch, Western Supermarkets, Birmingham
  • 2002: Dottie and Terry Smith, Edgar’s Bakery, Birmingham
  • 2001: Mark O. Gatewood, president & owner, Alabama Outdoors, Birmingham
  • 1999: Jimmy Dean Smith, Jimmy Smith Jewelers, Decatur

Bronze:

  • 2004: The Huntsville Team, Ivan Allen, Huntsville
  • 2002: Jim Whaley, Jim Whaley’s Tires, Dothan
  • 1999: Ron J. Anders, Anders Bookstore, Auburn

Annual Sales More Than $10 Million

Gold:

  • 2004: Lynn Layton, Lynn Layton Chevrolet, Decatur
  • 2003: Devan Lowe, Devan Lowe, Inc., Rainbow City
  • 2002: John Wilson, Big Bear Luverne, dba Super Foods Supermarkets
  • 2001: Joe Thomas Malugen, Movie Gallery, Inc., Dothan

Silver: 

  • 2003: Jerre Penney and Tim Roussell, Bill Penney Motor Company, Huntsville
  • 2002: Tracy S. Jones, Century Automotive Group, Huntsville
  • 2001: Terry Scott, Factory Connection, Albertville

Bronze:

  • 2002: John Timothy Gilland, Gilland Mitsubishi, Dothan and Enterprise
  • 2001: John M. Lawson, Milner-Rushing Discount Drugs, Florence

 

2000

Annual Sales $2 Million - $5 Million

Gold: Gene Poole, Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers, Tuscaloosa
Silver: Joy Collins, The Mustard Seed, Demopolis
Bronze:  Kathy Johnson, VF Factory Outlet, Monroeville