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Lululemon's Grand Opening Headlines Black Friday Shopping in Birmingham

Nearly 30 new shops, restaurants and salons have opened in downtown Birmingham in 2012, making this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday something to pay attention to.

 

If you were looking to do your Black Friday or Small Business Saturday shopping in Birmingham, there may be no better year than 2012.

According to John Heiney, director of the Birmingham Principal Shopping District, the occupancy rate among downtown shops, restaurants and offices is at 96.3 percent — a 10 year high.

"This has been an excellent year for Birmingham's retail in terms of new store openings," Heiney said.

In total, almost 30 new shops and restaurants have opened in downtown Birmingham in 2012 so far. Headlining those openings is Friday's grand opening of Lululemon, the upscale yoga and athletics shop that has renovated and moved into the former Ann Taylor Loft location at the corner of Old Woodward and Maple.

What else has opened in downtown Birmingham this year? Consider these new shops and local hotspots when making your Christmas list:

Scheduled for opening later this year and early in January is Market, a new bistro concept on N. Old Woodward; Francesca's Collection, which will open in Lululemon; Bistro Joe's, a bistro slated to open in Papa Joe's; and Custom Elegance Group, LLC, slated to open at 280 E. Merrill.

Related Topics: Black Friday, Holiday Guide 2012, Small Business 2012, Small Business Saturday, and holidays 2012

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