The Collective Boutiques Will Open Birmingham Location
The new retail space will host a soft opening at River Ridge Shopping Center on October 24, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Collective Boutiques will open its only Alabama store at the River Ridge Shopping Center on US-280. The soft opening is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
Why it matters
The company was formed to take over spaces left behind following the closure of more than 60 Painted Tree stores nationwide. This expansion secures a new retail operation for the Birmingham site vacated in April 2026.
The Collective Boutiques charges vendors a 10% commission on gross sales. The firm already operates 12 other stores across six states.
The players
The Collective Boutiques
This retail organization manages shopping spaces that feature multiple independent vendors.
Painted Tree
This former retail tenant vacated its River Ridge Shopping Center location in April 2026.
The details
Operating as a group of independent shop owners under a professionally managed roof, the company assumes responsibility for store staffing, marketing, security, and sales tax remittance. Vendors are required to pay a first month's rent plus a 50% deposit at lease signing.
Timeline
Painted Tree closed its location at River Ridge in April 2026.
The Collective Boutiques will hold a soft opening on October 24, 2026.
Market Landscape
The Collective Boutiques is capitalizing on the market void created by the 2026 closure of Painted Tree stores. By taking over 13 former sites, the company is rapidly expanding its footprint into regions where the previous retailer once operated.
Local shoppers can expect a new curated retail experience at the former Painted Tree space. Vendors looking to participate in the marketplace must prepare for a 10% commission fee on their gross sales.
The takeaway
This new venture provides a centralized retail infrastructure for small independent shop owners in Birmingham. Interested vendors should account for the required 50% deposit and commission structure when evaluating this new business opportunity.
What happens next
The store is scheduled for a soft opening on October 24, 2026.
Further reading
For more on new businesses arriving in the city, visit Birmingham Openings & Closings.
More information
Prospective vendors and shoppers can learn more via the Company website and application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bham Now.
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