The Collective Boutiques Opens in Birmingham
The marketplace for independent makers launches at the River Ridge Shopping Center.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Collective Boutiques has opened a new retail location at the River Ridge Shopping Center in Birmingham. The store occupies the space previously held by Painted Tree.
Why it matters
The opening brings a new multi-vendor marketplace to the local area, offering a platform for nearly 200 independent businesses and makers.
The new storefront at 4612 US-280 hosts nearly 200 independent vendors. It occupies the space vacated after Painted Tree closed all 61 of its nationwide locations earlier this year.
The players
The Collective Boutiques
This retail organization operates as a marketplace for various independent makers and small businesses.
Melanie Greer
She serves as the CEO of The Collective Boutiques.
Painted Tree
This former national retail chain previously occupied the space now held by The Collective Boutiques before closing its doors in April 2026.
The details
Located between Academy Sports and Marshalls, the shop serves as a marketplace for small businesses. The space was formerly occupied by Painted Tree before that retailer shuttered its operations in April 2026.
Timeline
Painted Tree closed its locations nationwide in April 2026.
The Collective Boutiques opened its Birmingham location on October 24, 2026.
Market Landscape
This opening represents a transition in retail tenancy following the liquidation of Painted Tree, which saw 61 nationwide locations close earlier this year. It positions The Collective Boutiques to capture foot traffic at a high-visibility site formerly anchored by a large national chain.
Shoppers can now visit the new marketplace to browse products from nearly 200 small businesses at the River Ridge Shopping Center. The store adds a new destination for local consumers seeking goods from independent makers.
The takeaway
The arrival of The Collective Boutiques offers a new opportunity for local makers to reach the public within a established shopping hub. Residents interested in supporting independent retail can visit the new storefront along US-280.
Further reading
For more information on other local retail changes, visit Birmingham Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bham Now.
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