Alabama Grocers celebrate industry’s finest, tax relief at annual luncheon

The Alabama Grocers Association, representing more than 100 retail members operating over 750 stores statewide, honored industry champions last week in Birmingham. Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth headlined the event as guest speaker after his successful legislative effort to cut the state’s grocery tax. More than 120 people attended the event to celebrate the hardworking food, beverage, and grocery profession in Alabama. The Retailer of the Year Award was presented to Gerry D’Alessandro, CEO of Fresh Value. “It was such an honor to be nominated and selected to win the AGA Retailer of the Ye