Congratulations to Neil Abramson
of ECi Stores in Leominster on winning
America's Retail Champion 2024!
Neil with fellow RAM Board members, Erin Calvo-Bacci,
CB Stuffer and Sean Conner, Lowe's at the
National Retail Federation's (NRF) annual Retail Advocates Summit in Washington, DC.
“Being an America’s Retail Champion means I am the voice carrying small
retailers’ messages to policymakers,” says Neil Abramson.
Learn more about Neil and the other finalists:
5 U.S. small retailers making their mark on public policy
Meet the finalists of the 2024 America’s Retail Champions program
Sales Tax Holiday Weekend is set for
August 10 & 11, 2024
This year’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday will be held on the weekend of August 10th and 11th. The sales tax exemption applies for those two days to any retail purchase made in Massachusetts, both in-store and online, of $2,500 or less, with certain exceptions.
While the rules of the holiday weekend remain the same as in recent years, members are encouraged to closely review these helpful FAQs from the MA Department of Revenue (DOR). For more information, the specific rules governing the Sales Tax Holiday can be found in the DOR regulation, 830 CMR 64H.1.8: Sales Tax Holiday.
And the award for Retailer of the Year goes to….
Click here to submit your nomination!
RAMAEs honor small and large retailers, rookies and veterans, identifying hidden gems from all corners of the Commonwealth.
As an expert, you can help us identify businesses who deserve to be recognized for going above and beyond to make the retail and dining experience memorable. There is no limit to the number of businesses you can nominate. So nominate your business and all those you love as well.
There are so many incredible retail stores and restaurants in MA who could be deserving of this recognition. Help us find our 2024 winners! For more information, click here.
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