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Bright Star Restaurant – A Shining Alabama Institution

Bright Star Restaurant – A Shining Alabama Institution

  • February 16, 2017
  • Melissa Warnke
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Since 1907, The Bright Star in Bessemer has been serving generations of customers its specialty Greek- style snapper and steak, signature seafood gumbo, luncheon specials, and famous pies. Its exceptional longevity results from one family's continued commitment to excellent food…

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#ShopAlabama For The Holidays Multi-City Kickoff

#ShopAlabama for the Holidays Multi-City Kickoff

  • November 15, 2016
  • Melissa Warnke
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As the busiest shopping days of the year approach, the Alabama Retail Association is launching a statewide “#ShopAlabama for the Holidays” tour. The multi-city kickoff event is set for Thursday, Nov. 17 through Monday, Nov 21, with stops in Auburn, Dothan, Fairhope,…

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Holiday Shopping: “Shop Small And Double Your Gift”

Holiday Shopping: “Shop Small and Double Your Gift”

  • November 1, 2016
  • Melissa Warnke
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Long before the Christmas lights are strung and the glittery décor starts popping up in window displays, retailers are hard at work preparing for the holiday shopping season. Store owners describe the months of November and December as “make-or break” for their bottom line, and…

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Contest Winner: #ShopAlabama Pays Off For Store And Customer

Contest Winner: #ShopAlabama Pays Off for Store and Customer

  • November 1, 2016
  • Melissa Warnke
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“I Shop Alabama at Smith’s Variety because they always have something unique, different, special or that I can’t live without! (And because my grandbaby looks so cute in their shopping baskets) #ShopAlabama”  Vikki Grodner (above left) made that post on the Alabama Retail Facebook page with a cute photo…

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Painted Pink: Cheerfully Giving Back And Making Customers Feel Their Best

Painted Pink: Cheerfully Giving Back and Making Customers Feel Their Best

  • July 25, 2016
  • Melissa Warnke
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Back in 2002, Pat McDonald, who owned three children’s stores at the time, noticed that her teenage daughters were driving to Birmingham for their clothes. “It dawned on me that Montgomery needed a boutique, and Painted Pink was born,” said…

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Pants Store: Third Generation Retailers Prepare For Back-to-School Shoppers

Pants Store: Third Generation Retailers Prepare for Back-to-School Shoppers

  • July 5, 2016
  • Melissa Warnke
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Back-to-school means big business for Alabama’s retailers. For some, it’s second only to the holidays as the busiest shopping period of the year. Many stores count on a boost in business as parents get their children stocked up on clothing,…

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Al’s Flowers And Gifts: Spreading The Message Of Why Shopping Local Matters

Al’s Flowers and Gifts: Spreading the Message of Why Shopping Local Matters

  • July 5, 2016
  • Melissa Warnke
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Al Cantrell, owner of Al's Flowers and Gifts in Montgomery says he changed his business' marquee on a whim. "All my employees were out of town when I changed it. They came back on Monday and said, 'Al! Do you think…

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Ware Jewelers: Seventy Years Strong

Ware Jewelers: Seventy Years Strong

  • June 17, 2016
  • brettjohnson
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Retailers employ 1 in 4 people in our state; they are the biggest supporters of local causes and charities; and they add a special kind of vibrancy to our cities and towns. We recently spent the day in downtown Auburn. One…

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