Alabama Retail Association

2012 Regular Session Begins Tuesday

Alabama Retail to Advance its 2012 Legislative Agenda

The Alabama Legislature returns at noon Tuesday, Feb. 7, for its 2012 regular session. The governor will present his state-of-the-state address at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Legislature is expected to meet three days in its first week. During the session, the Alabama Retail Association will advance its 2012 Legislative Agenda. Throughout the session, ARA will monitor all bills impacting retailers and keep Alabama retailers informed of any developments through its weekly Capitol Retail Report.

2011 Holiday Sales Reason to Celebrate

Most Spending Since 2007; Best Growth Since 2005

New entry at Bama Retail Buzz. The 4.41 percent growth in 2011 holiday sales beat expectations and national growth.

Retail Means Jobs

1 in 4 Employees Work for Retail

Retail employs more than 400,000 and supports employment of 600,000 in Alabama. Learn more at read more below or go to retailmeansjobs.com/alabama.

Employment Law Manual

ARA Publications

For the latest information impacting Alabama retailers, check out these Alabama Retail Association publications:

Alabama Retail Quarterly
(4th Quarter '11)
2011 Legislative Successes
Capitol Retail Report (June 14, 2011)
Retailer's Guide to Worthless Checks, Shoplifting and Civil Recovery Laws
Employment Law Manual

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