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IKEA To Open First Dallas Store Next Week Near NorthPark

by | Mar 4, 2026
It's not as cavernous as the ones in Frisco and other North Texas cities—the ones with aisles so endless, you can lose track of the space-time continuum. But the IKEA opening in Dallas next week offers something huge: location.
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Patented: Rivian’s Simultaneous Charging and Power Export, Plus More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Feb. 3 with a total of 103 patents granted.
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Dallas-Based 3PL Provider WWEX Group To Be Acquired by Chicago’s Thoma Bravo
by | Mar 3, 2026
After the deal closes, Thoma Bravo will combine WWEX Group with its existing portfolio company Auctane, a leading global tech company offering intelligent shipping and fulfillment products such as ShipStation, Stamps.com, Metapack, and Packlink.
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Rogers Healy & Assoc. Real Estate Brokerage Merges With Compass
by | Mar 3, 2026
Serial entrepreneur Rogers Healy said he plans to remain involved in real estate but will focus on venture capital endeavors with his own Morrison Seger Venture Partners, noting "it's game time!"
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Listen Up: ShyBoy Hi‑Fi Bar Is Opening in Downtown Dallas

by | Mar 3, 2026
With roots in Tokyo’s post-WWII “jazz kissas,” Shyboy is inspired by other hi-fi listening bars around the world. The only venue in Dallas to feature custom-made loudspeaker systems by OJAS, Shyboy is centered on "deep listening," cutting-edge sound, and immersive design.
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It’s Bull vs. Bull: Texas Stock Exchange Launches Hard-Charging Campaign
by | Mar 2, 2026
"Welcome to the real bull market" shows how TXSE—the only national securities exchange built and headquartered in Texas—aims to challenge the New York-based listing duopoly by energizing competition in U.S. public markets. 
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Manufacturing Institute President Carolyn Lee delivers the annual State of the Manufacturing Workforce Address at NTT DATA's North American headquarters in Plano on Feb. 25, 2026. [Screenshot/NAM YouTube]
Manufacturing Institute President Says ‘Workforce Is Not a Side Issue. It Is the Strategy’ During North Texas Tour Stop
by | Feb 26, 2026
The National Association of Manufacturers brought its 2026 State of Manufacturing Tour to NTT DATA’s Plano headquarters, where NAM CEO Jay Timmons and Manufacturing Institute President Carolyn Lee urged employers to lead the industry’s AI-era workforce shift.
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Data Security Solutions Firm Netwrix Adds Two to C‑Suite
by | Feb 26, 2026
The appointments of Nick Dahm as CFO and Sasha Yendle as chief people officer strengthen Netwrix's executive leadership as organizations increasingly seek a comprehensive approach to identity and data security, the Frisco company said.
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Multifamily-Focused Anterra Management Names New President & CEO

by | Feb 26, 2026
Jonathan Shopay was appointed as Anterra's new president and CEO in January. He succeeded Bill Daves, who will continue to serve as chairman, providing continuity and strategic oversight.
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R&D at Legacy Business Park Attracts HQ Moves, From a Japanese Vitamin Co. to U.S. Youth Soccer and More
by | Feb 26, 2026
The new signings completed by Stream Realty Partners include five separate headquarters leases totaling nearly 75,000 square feet, increasing occupancy at the complex by almost 20%.
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Plano-Based PepsiCo Foods Crunches Into Protein Craze With ‘Doritos Protein’
by | Feb 26, 2026
The new product aims to offer high protein while maintaining the "tasty, bold flavor and iconic crunch" that has defined Doritos for generations, said Plano-based PepsiCo Foods U.S. It's just one of the many new "functional" snack options the company is rolling out of North Texas.
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Ericsson Demos Drone Detection ‘Breakthrough’ at Its U.S. HQ in Plano
by | Feb 26, 2026
The proof-of-concept test detected drones using Ericsson's massive-MIMO radios, showcasing the network's ability to track unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within surrounding airspace. The technology aims to bolster national security while leading to safer skies and smarter cities, Ericsson said.
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Community Hospitals Corp. Appoints New COO

by | Feb 25, 2026
Justin Doss' appointment reinforces Plano-based CHC's continued investment in bolstering operations, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening long-term sustainability for community healthcare providers, the company said.
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Payments and FinTech Provider SignaPay Names New COO
by | Feb 25, 2026
Jeff Kump will help build and scale SignaPay's operating platform, risk framework, and service model to support the company's continued growth amid increasing complexity in the payments sector, SignaPay said.
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oneworld Names Former Finnair Exec as Its Next CEO
by | Feb 25, 2026
A Swedish national, Ole Orvér recently served as chief commercial officer at oneworld member airline Finnair, where he led the transformation of the airline's commercial and network strategy and introduced significant new revenue and loyalty initiatives.  
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Dallas Underwriting Platform Lumen Holdings Acquired by Chicago’s Vistria Group
by | Feb 25, 2026
The deal establishes Lumen as a new platform investment within Vistria's Financial Services portfolio, targeting the evolution of the specialty MGA (Managed General Agent) market, as carriers increasingly select specialized, technology-driven underwriting partners.
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