Bargain Hunt open, Pure Barre coming soon to Riverchase

September 24, 2013 8:49 PM

Photo from steaknshake.com.

Now Open

Bargain Hunt is now open at 3313 Lorna Road, the former Food World location. The company, which buys items from major national chains that the chain cannot sell for various reasons, sells small appliances, clothing, toys, sporting goods, furniture and electronics. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. bargainhunt.com.

Coming Soon

Steak ‘n Shake will open Dec. 5 in the former location of Brother Zeke’s Heavenly Barbecue, located at 1817 Montgomery Hwy. South. The chain gains its customer popularity through its steakburgers and hand-dipped milkshakes. steaknshake.com.
Pure Barre Riverchase is scheduled to open at the end of October at 1870 Chase Drive, Suite 100. The exercise facility, owned by Shelly Whitlock Smith, teaches classes using small movements at the ballet barre. purebarre.com.
MedCenter Hoover, a provider of urgent care and family medicine, is coming to 1575 Montgomery Highway. Holly James said they hope to open by Jan. 1 tentatively. Hoover, AL 35216. tuscaloosamedcenter.com.

Expansions

Child’s Play Therapy Center, 3057 Lorna Road, Suite 220, has doubled its business space from 4,000 to 8,000 square feet to provide more therapeutic services for children. The center offers speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and academic services.978-9939. childsplaytherapycenter.com.

News

Hoover Country Club welcomed a new manager, Gaith Alkadi, in September, who will focus on clubhouse, pool, food and beverage service, and banquet/reception activities. He has been in the club management business for 28 years. 822-0647. hoovercc.com.
Several Hoover businesses were named on Inc. Magazine’s 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. Digital Marketing Services, 115 David Green Road, Building A, was listed as the No. 4 fastest growing private company in Alabama. MicroPulse Technologies, 620 Lorna Square, was No. 21, and Employment Screening Services, 2500 Southlake Park, was No. 30. dmscolor.com, micropulsetech.com, es2.com.