Cavender's Boot City to Open New Tuscaloosa Store

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Cavender's Boot City, a Texas-based retailer of cowboy boots, jeans, hats, and other Western-style apparel, is set to open a new store in Tuscaloosa's Midtown Village shopping center on March 27, 2026. The 130-store chain will offer a range of popular brands as well as its own exclusive lines, and will provide customization services like boot-fitting and hat-shaping.

Why it matters

The addition of Cavender's to Midtown Village represents a significant retail development for Tuscaloosa, bringing a well-known Western wear brand to the city's shopping and dining district. The store's opening is expected to draw more customers to the area and contribute to the continued growth and revitalization of Midtown Village.

The details

Cavender's will be taking over the former Party City space on the south side of Midtown Village. The store will offer a wide selection of cowboy boots, jeans, hats, dresses, belts, and accessories from brands like Ariat, Wrangler, Resistol, and Cavender's own exclusive lines Rockin' C, Rafter C, and JRC & Sons. In addition to retail, the store will provide customization services such as boot-fitting and hat-shaping to cater to individual customer needs. Cavender's is also launching its My Cavender's loyalty program at the new Tuscaloosa location.

• Cavender's Boot City announced the Tuscaloosa grand opening will be on Friday, March 27, 2026.
• The new Cavender's store will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What’s next

Customers and potential employees can learn more about the new Cavender's store and apply for open positions at the company's website, www.cavenders.com.