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Longstanding Al's 5 & 10 to Permanently Close its Orange Beach Store

R. Ken Cooper • December 10, 2024

Beloved Orange Beach shop to shut down permanently

Longstanding Al's 5 & 10 to Permanently Close its Orange Beach Store

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Al's 5 & 10, a longstanding fixture in Orange Beach, announced today on its Facebook page that it will be closing its doors permanently. 


“It is with a heavy heart, that I must announce, that the Orange Beach location of Al's 5 & 10 is closing our doors.  Until we do, this is a great time to shop.  Clearance prices are currently half-off everything in the store.” - Al’s 5 & 10


The store, located at 25405 Perdido Beach Blvd, has been a community staple since 1984, offering a diverse range of products including swimwear, beach supplies, housewares, hardware, crafts, appliances, toys, and cleaning supplies. 


In light of the impending closure, Al's 5 & 10 is offering clearance prices at half-off on all merchandise, providing customers with an opportunity to purchase items at significant discounts before the store ceases operations.


The departure of Al's 5 & 10 marks the end of an era for Orange Beach residents and visitors who have relied on the store for a wide array of goods over the past four decades. The community is encouraged to take advantage of the clearance sale and bid farewell to a cherished local institution.


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