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Learn more about what’s happening at Crawford Square below. For all media inquiries, please contact Vice President of Marketing, Suzanna Edwards at marketing@crawfordsq.com.

New Children’s Boutique Opens in Vestavia City Center

Looking for that special outfit or gift for an infant or child? Check out the newly opened Dear Emmaline in the Vestavia City Center. Located at 628 Montgomery Highway near the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama Dreamlab, Dear Emmaline is a children’s boutique specializing in newborn-tween apparel and accessories. “Not only do we have things that […]

Dave’s Hot Chicken to Open First Alabama Location

Yet another chicken restaurant is coming to Vestavia Hills. Dave’s Hot Chicken, based in Pasadena, California, plans to open a new restaurant in the Vestavia City Center in October, according to the leasing company for the City Center. The restaurant plans to open in a 3,600-square-foot space formerly occupied by Ironstone Pizza, said Madison Grooms […]

Eastern Shore Centre to Host Inaugural Farmers Market

SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WPMI) — Eastern Shore Centre is delighted to announce the launch of its very first Farmers Market on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9 AM to 2 PM. This exciting new event is set to become a cherished community tradition, offering an abundance of fresh local produce, unique artisanal products, and an […]

Basecoat Nail Spa Coming Soon to Lane Parke

Planning a girl’s trip? BASECOAT at Lane Park, a new luxurious nail care and spa, is coming to Mountain Brook and is the perfect place to bring your besties! This new spa will offer high-quality manicures, pedicures and spa treatments! BASECOAT, a prominent salon located downtown on 5th Avenue, is expanding to a new location […]

Secondary market investor buys half-million-sq.-ft. center outside of Mobile

An investment capital firm that acquires prime retail properties in secondary and tertiary markets has picked up a 540,000-sq.-ft. lifestyle center in Alabama, across the bay from Mobile. Savannah-based Wicker Park Capital Management (WPCM) has acquired the Eastern Shore Center, anchored by Belk and Dillards in Spanish Fort, an upscale suburb with a median household […]

Academy Sports + Outdoors to Open in Birmingham, AL

According to recent signage at River Ridge Shopping Center on Highway 280, a new Academy Sports + Outdoors location is coming soon. Located in the former home of Best Buy, the store is now under construction. In 2019, Academy closed its 280 location in Lee Branch. The closure caused major disappointment for many area residents, […]