Forrest Webber | Bear Brothers Cleaning | The Trade TableBirmingham-connected CAC Group joins $1 billion merger
CAC Group, a company founded in Birmingham, is merging with Tampa-based Baldwin Group in a deal valued at $1.026 billion. The merger is expected to close in the first quarter […]
Magic City Fabric gearing up for grand opening in Avondale
Magic City Fabric, a new fabric shop and maker space in Avondale, is set to officially open its doors in January 2026. The shop aims to provide a creative hub […]
Sweet Caroline’s Pizzeria & Creamery opens in Leeds
Sweet Caroline’s Pizzeria & Creamery officially opened in Leeds on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. The new location combines pizza and ice cream in one spot, expanding the popular Gardendale brand. […]
Two Birmingham Winn-Dixie stores set to close next year
Two Birmingham Winn-Dixie grocery stores will close early next year after the company could not find buyers. The closures affect locations at 4476 Montevallo Road and 500 Inverness Corners. Winn-Dixie […]
Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant closes in Homewood, new eatery prepares to move in
Red Sea Ethiopian, located in Red Mountain Plaza at 22 Green Springs Highway, has permanently closed, marking the end of Ethiopian cuisine in Birmingham. The closure leaves only a “coming […]
Central Alabama sees wave of new bank branch plans
Banks in Central Alabama moved forward with new office plans in October, targeting both high-demand and emerging markets. The Alabama State Banking Department reported multiple regulatory approvals and branch changes […]
Birmingham invests in neighborhood grocery to fight food insecurity
City leaders and a Birmingham grocery store owner are joining forces to solve a long-standing problem: many residents lack nearby access to fresh groceries. The city is investing $850,000 to […]
Momentum grows as Homewood advances Brookwood Village redevelopment plans
The Homewood City Council approved plans Monday for the Andrews Sports Medicine facility at the old Belk location in Brookwood Village, adding new office space and additional parking. A $110 […]