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National outdoor retailer Sierra to open first Alabama store in Hoover

Sierra, a national discount retailer specializing in active and outdoor brands, is opening its first Alabama location next to Trader Joe’s on Montgomery Highway in Hoover. Store Details No official opening date has been announced. A sign at the site currently reads “Coming Soon” with the company’s logo. The store will carry a range of […]

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Birmingham business leadership shifts mark new era and farewells

Several high-profile leadership changes this week are reshaping Birmingham’s business and cultural landscape, from family-owned companies to iconic entertainment venues and major financial institutions. McWane Welcomes Fifth-Generation Leadership Birmingham-based McWane has named Will McWane as company president, marking the fifth generation of family leadership. Will McWane, who joined the company in 2014 and served as […]

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Federal reserve appoints new directors to Birmingham Branch Board

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has announced new appointments to its Birmingham Branch board of directors. Samuel T. “Beau” Benton has been appointed by the Board of Governors, while L. Davis Ozier has been reappointed by the Atlanta Board of Directors. Both will serve three-year terms ending December 31, 2028. New and Returning Directors […]

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Birmingham Mayor floats high-speed rail idea as part of 2026 mobility vision

Mayor Randall Woodfin outlined his transportation vision for 2026, emphasizing walkability, biking, and expanded transit options to reduce the city’s reliance on cars and parking infrastructure. He also suggested that a future high-speed passenger rail connection between Birmingham and Atlanta could be part of the city’s long-term mobility strategy. GoBHM Transportation Plan Earlier this month, […]

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Birmingham considers temporary pause on data centers to review regulations

The city of Birmingham is exploring a temporary pause on new data center construction while officials develop updated regulations for the rapidly expanding industry. The discussion follows public concern over a recently approved $14 billion, 18-building hyperscale data center campus in Bessemer. Public Hearing Highlights On January 13, more than a dozen speakers addressed the […]

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Homewood Piggly Wiggly temporarily closing

The popular Piggly Wiggly grocery store on Montgomery Highway in Homewood has temporarily closed as construction begins on a large-scale redevelopment project. Renovation Plans The renovation will significantly expand and modernize the longtime neighborhood grocery store. Planned improvements include additional interior space, expanded parking, improved traffic flow, and the addition of a green space as […]

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Central Alabama Flooring closes Big Bob’s Store

Central Alabama Flooring (CAF) has closed its Big Bob’s Outlet Store in Birmingham and ended its membership with the Floors & More/Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet group, effective January 1, 2026. The store originally opened in 2017. Strategic Business Shift CAF plans to concentrate on its full-service Carpet One business as part of a larger strategy […]

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Einstein Bros. Bagels to open two new locations in Birmingham

Einstein Bros. Bagels, a nationally recognized bagel cafe chain, is planning to open two new locations in the Birmingham metro area. The openings will mark the chain’s return to the region after a previous location on the UAB campus closed. New Locations Announced One location will open at 450 Cahaba Park Circle in Cahaba Heights, […]

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