New stores at The Summit Birmingham: What’s opening next + what’s already here

The Summit just keeps getting better (and we’re not mad about it). Birmingham’s go-to shopping spot is adding new-to-market retailers and dining concepts, including multiple first-to-Alabama brands, giving shoppers even more reason to make a stop along 280.

Here’s a look at what’s coming as early as this summer, plus a few places recently open for business.

Now open at The Summit Birmingham

Rancher Hat Bar

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This unique shop opened on May 8, and it’s definitely not your typical retail store. The twist: Instead of simply buying a hat, you get to design your own.

The store offers more than 100 hat styles and colors, with the option to customize with bands, ribbons, charms, pins, monogram branding and more.

Fun fact: Their hats have been seen on stars like Miranda Lambert and Benson Boone.

• Where to find it: Near Vuori
• Store hours: Mon–Sat 10AM–9PM | Sun 12PM–6PM
• Website | Instagram

Sons Pops

Another storefront you’ll want to add to your next shopping trip at The Summit Birmingham is Sons Pops. Open daily, the small-batch popsicle shop rotates flavors made with fresh ingredients, including fruity pops like strawberry lemonade and creamy pops like coffee and chocolate. Trust us, this will be your go-to haven as summer temperatures soar.

See more menu options.

• Where to find it: Between Chuy’s + Abercrombie & Fitch
• Store hours:
  • Sun–Thurs 7AM–4PM
  • Fri–Sat 7AM–8PM
• Website | Instagram

Coming soon to The Summit Birmingham

LoveShackFancy (Summer 2026)

This will be LoveShackFancy’s first Alabama location and will be adding its signature romantic, feminine styles to your wardrobe and home.

The 2,000-square-foot space will feature fashion, beauty, home and lifestyle pieces

Fun fact: It was founded by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, a former fashion and beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, according to the brand’s website.

• Where to find it: Between Tecovas + Madewell
• Store hours: Coming soon
•  Website | Facebook | Instagram

Choolaah Indian BBQ (Winter 2026)

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Get ready to add some zing to your dining out experience. Choolaah Indian BBQ is bringing a fast-casual take on Indian-inspired cooking to The Summit Birmingham in Winter 2026. Expect bowls, wraps, street food and drinks built around bold flavors and fresh ingredients with plenty of customizable options for a quick lunch or easy dinner stop on Highway 280.

• Store hours: Coming soon
• Website | Instagram

Which shop are you most excited to explore at The Summit Birmingham? Let us know on social at @bhamnow.