We reported last week about some of the new businesses we welcomed to the Rocket City this year, but we also know of several new members of the business community that will arrive in the area in 2026.
Most of these new businesses have already made announcements (those have also been in our reports throughout the year), but we wanted to give a little reminder of what’s to come in the Huntsville-area business community.
L.L. Bean
The iconic clothing brand L.L. Bean has been popular for decades in Alabama from the company’s famous catalog and online orders. But in the spring, fans of the brand can shop at the first-ever L.L. Bean store, opening in April at Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville.
At the new 16,000-foot Huntsville store, shoppers will be able to find L.L.Bean’s full assortment of iconic products like the Boat and Tote, Maine Hunting Shoe, Field Coat and Chamois Shirt, which helped establish the brand’s enduring reputation for outdoor-inspired apparel and footwear.
- Where: Bridge Street Town Centre (adjacent to Dick’s Sporting Goods)
- When: April, 2026
IKEA
One of the biggest business news stories of the year here in the entire state is that IKEA is coming to Huntsville. This will, however, be a scaled down version of a typical IKEA store. This 46,000-square-foot store will be about a sixth of the size, and most of the merchandise is for display purposes only and will have to be shipped to you after purchase…