It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town.

From a New York-based design company in Pepper Place to a new coffee shop coming to Birmingham, here are eight businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, four local businesses we’re saying farewell to in 2026.

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1. Schumacher | Pepper Place

Schumacher's new showroom at Pepper Place — (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

An internationally-renowned design company now has a presence in Birmingham! Schumacher, the 137-year-old design house founded in New York City, recently opened its brand-new showroom in Pepper Place.

Founded by Frederic Schumacher in New York City in 1889, Schumacher is a world-renowned design company known for its luxurious, high-end design resources.

Still family-owned to this day, Schumacher works with designers and stocks a variety of upscale design products, including fabrics, wallpapers, pillows and more.

Address: 2807 2nd Ave Suite B, Birmingham, AL 35233
Hours: Monday through Friday | 9AM-5PM
Schumacher (Pepper Place): Instagram

2. Balance Wine | Pepper Place

black brick storefront of balance wine — Balance Wine had a soft opening Dec. 2, 2025, but it is starting to ramp up its subscription service. (Mary Helene Hall / Bham Now)

A Birmingham local with experience in the wholesale wine business is sharing his wealth of knowledge with the Magic City through a new subscription service.

Founded by Jono Mason, Balance Wine had its soft opening Dec. 3 and is beginning to onboard customers.

The business’s focus is its subscription program, which involves Mason’s curated monthly selections centered around each customer’s personal tastes.

Address: 2805 2nd Avenue South, Suite 200
Hours: Hours vary based on pick-up details
Balance Wine: 205-777-5500 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. The Trellis | Vestavia Hills

Modern building with sign outside — The Trellis in Vestavia Hills (Mary Helene Hall / Bham Now)

The Trellis, a gift boutique and plant nursery that opened its doors in November, is entering the new year ready to serve the Vestavia Hills and Birmingham communities.

The shop, located in a quaint building just off Colonnade Parkway, not only sells plants, but it also sells a variety of gardening materials, home decor and goodies perfect for gifting.

Address: 3128 Blue Lake Drive, Vestavia Hills
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30AM-6PM, Sunday noon-6PM
The Trellis: 205-593-4129 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

4. [solidcore] | The Summit

A popular fitness company just opened its first Alabama studio this weekend!

Founded in Washington, D.C. [solidcore] is a high-intensity, low-impact full-body workout that focuses on strength training through muscle endurance rather than muscle hypertrophy.

Address: 333 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
Hours: Monday—Friday, 5:30AM to 9:30PM | Saturday, 7AM to 1PM | Sunday, 7AM to 6PM
Contact: [solidcore] | text 205.778.2742

5. 10:25 Tabletop Games | Alabaster

10:25 Tabletop Games in Alabaster — (10:25 Tabletop Games)

A lot of bars and coffee shops around the Birmingham area feature games to play while you hang out, but in Alabaster, there’s a new cafe that offers coffee and snacks while you play from their 300-game library.

For the past few months, 10:25 Tabletop Games has hosted pop-ups at businesses across Shelby County. Terri, the owner, has hosted small groups for the past decade, but like many longtime hosts, she eventually found herself wanting a dedicated space of her own.

Address: 507 11th Ave SW, Alabaster, AL 35007
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday, 9AM-10PM
Facebook | Instagram | Website

Coming Soon

6. Daysol Coffee Lab | Downtown Birmingham

Former Ghost Train and Uproot site, future home of Daysol Coffee — The former site of Ghost Train and Uproot Brewing. (Grace Howard / Bham Now)

Daysol Coffee, owned by local roasters Bert Davis and Peter Solis, opens on January 17 in the former site of Ghost Train and Uproot Brewing.

If the name rings a bell, that might be because you’ve seen it at Bluff Park Coffee Collective—a joint venture between two local small businesses, Daysol Coffee Lab and Good Neighbor Baking, located in Shades Mountain Plaza.

Per Daysol’s social media, the expansive 8,000-square-foot space will bring together a roastery and retail shop in one location, along with an art gallery and an outdoor stage designed for live music.

Address: 2616 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Opening: January 17, 2026 (Stay tuned on Daysol’s social media for an official grand opening date!)
Instagram | Facebook | Website

7. Einstein Bros Bagels | Highway 280 + Vestavia Hills

Birmingham Metro residents will soon have a new breakfast option! Two new Einstein Brothers Bagels locations are opening soon on Montgomery Highway and Highway 280.

Einstein Bros is known for its bagels, schmears, bagel sandwiches and coffees, often located on college campuses—now, the national chain is expanding its reach to the Birmingham market.

Address:
- Vestavia Hills: 1543 Montgomery Highway
- Highway 280: 450 Cahaba Park Cir

8. Planet Fitness | Pelham

Get ready to pump it up, Pelham! Planet Fitness is planning a new location near you—perfect for all of those who are on the “new year, new you” journey in 2026.

The national gym brand has filed permits to open its next fitness center in the former Big Lots location on Pelham Parkway.

Address: 3550 Pelham Parkway

Closed + Closing

9. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice | Chelsea

jeremiahs italian ice edited 8 new businesses + 4 closures in Birmingham this week — Saying a farewell to Jeremiah’s (Jeremiah’s Italian Ice)

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, the popular frozen dessert spot that serves soft serve ice cream and 40 different kinds of Italian Ice, is closing its Hwy 280 location.

Its departure leaves the Birmingham Metro area with no Jeremiah Italian Ice franchises. There are three remaining locations left in Madison, Dothan and Fairhope, Alabama.

10. Tamburro’s | Trussville

Tamburro's (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) — Tamburro’s (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

In 2023, we let you know that the beloved Tamburro’s Italian Home reopened in Trussville after a 13-year closure. But now, the family-owned business announced that they’re closing the doors for good.

Founded in 1994, Tamburro’s was a Trussville staple for over a decade. It was beloved by so many locals and newcomers, too—founder Dick Tamburro would walk through the restaurant serenading guests with his accordion!

Tamburro retired in 2010, but in 2023, his daughter, Kyleen Kramer, and daughter-in-law, Tina Tamburro, sought to revive the family business. Two years later, the family announced the beloved restaurant’s immediate closure.

11. GameStop | Highway 280

closing gamestop location — GameStop at 4507 Riverview Parkway will close this week. (Mary Helene Hall / Bham Now)

A Birmingham location of GameStop will close this week after the game retail company announced a slew of closures across the country. It is one of three locations closing in Alabama.

Located at 4507 Riverview Parkway in the River Ridge shopping complex, the GameStop location’s last day in operation will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 7, according to hours listed on the company’s website.

12. Steele Hall Brewing Taproom | Trussville

A beloved Birmingham-area brewing company is closing its taproom for good at the end of the month. Steele Hall Brewing, a locally-owned brewery located in downtown Trussville, announced today plans to close on Saturday, January 24.

Located on the main strip in downtown Trussville, Steele Hall Brewing was founded in mid-2023 by Eric Mitchell and Scott Worthington, two passionate brewers who met while working at Heist Brewery in North Carolina.

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