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Plano-Based At Home Announces ‘Thousands of Price Drops’ After Improving Its Freight Costs
by David Seeley | Mar 23, 2023
Plano-based At Home, a home and holiday superstore company that operates 261 locations in 40 states, saw its supply chain costs rise over $300 million between 2021 and 2022. The company says it has since found ways to improve its freight costs, and on Wednesday it announced thousands of "permanent price drops" on items including furniture, rugs, and décor.
by Lance Murray |
Mar 23, 2023
Denton-based Sally Beauty debuted its first salon and retail DIY hair hub in Denton Thursday, with five more locations planned in 2023. The company says the new concept will empower customers to reach the next level in their DIY-at-home hair journeys. "They know they can achieve great hair at home and are hungry for knowledge to help them do it," says Sally Beauty President John Goss.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 23, 2023
WFAA's Jason Wheeler checked out Repurposed Materials in Forest Hill and found that it sells old bowling alley wood to be turned into tabletops and shuffleboards; worn-out street sweeper brushes to become back scratchers for zoo animals; and much more.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 23, 2023
Just north of Dallas, Plano and Richardson are nestled together—and they share at least one thing in common. Both have been named among the "2023 Best Cities to Live in America" by Niche, a leading platform that connects students and families with colleges and schools.
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CityVet Appoints Marketing Veteran as Group’s New Chief Marketing Officer
by Lance Murray | Mar 22, 2023
CityVet, the Dallas-based network of 28 veterinary-owned practices, has appointed Ami Anderson as chief marketing officer of the group that has served pet owners for 23 years.
Most recently, Anderson was CMO at Mint Dentistry and she also served in leadership roles at Tenet Healthcare and Elara Caring, among others. She spent more than 20 years with General Mills, and she brings a diverse background and experience in marketing and brand expertise to her new role at CityVet....
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 22, 2023
Dallas-based Lockton has tapped Nick Serrault, a key leader from its global business, as chief operating officer of what it calls a key collection of offices within its People Solutions business....
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 22, 2023
Through his board position, Drew Walk hopes to advance key issues in healthcare industry such as adapting to regulatory changes, improving reimbursement practices, and promoting the use of technology in patient-provider and patient-pharmacy communication, especially with the rise of telehealth initiatives.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 22, 2023
Irving-based mortgage operating platform BSI Financial Services has hired Harold Lewis as president and COO, a newly created position for the company.
Lewis will be responsible for scaling BSI Financial’s platform and delivering value to its customers through the combination of improved operational efficiency, reduced risks, technology advancements, and exceptional talent....
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Thomas W. Brown, Chief Real Estate Officer of Yesway
Fort Worth-based Convenience Store Chain Names Chief Real Estate Officer
by Lance Murray | Mar 22, 2023
Fort Worth-based convenience store operator Yesway, has appointed Thomas W. Brown as its new chief real estate officer. Yesway was founded in 2015 by Brookwood Financial Partners, a Massachusetts private equity real estate firm.
Brown has a long-standing tenure with Brookwood, during which he made exceptional contributions as a member of the senior management team....
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 22, 2023
The expansion comes a month after Frisco-based Careington's chief revenue officer, Stewart Sweda, was appointed CEO. Careington's DialCare Physician Access program includes DialCare Urgent Care, a service offering 24/7/365 video and phone access to licensed physicians for non-emergency care.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 22, 2023
The new name and relocation from Arlington are part of the firm's planned brand evolution in line with the vision of its new executive team, led by co-founders Alex Bryant and Ryan Dodson. Dodson says Street Realty "reflects our collective passion for urban projects and is a fun play on the fact that all buildings are located on some sort of street. We also like to think of ourselves as having forward-thinking street smarts."
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 22, 2023
Alkegen, a maker of specialty materials, said its new SiFAB production line is an extension of the company's established large-scale manufacturing facility in Indiana. Featuring micron-sized silicon fiber, SiFAB is enabling Alkegen "to meet growing demand from customers across a wide range of industries, including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics,” CEO John Dandolph says.
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Samsung HVAC America is expanding its operations at AllianceTexas' Alliance Gateway 55 in Roanoke. [Photo: Hillwood]
Samsung HVAC America Is Expanding Its Presence at AllianceTexas
by David Seeley | Mar 22, 2023
Samsung HVAC America is the North American HQ for Samsung’s heating and cooling products—including innovations like The Hylex, a compact, "game changing" outdoor unit that's compatible with virtually any existing HVAC system. This week, the company announced it's not just innovating—it's growing. Samsung HVAC is expanding its 228,000-SF HQ at Alliance Texas' Alliance Gateway 55 in Roanoke by taking over the entire 360,000-SF building.
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Partnerships and Personalization Drove White Rock Cybersecurity to Record 80% Revenue Growth in 2022
by Lance Murray |
Mar 22, 2023
CEO James Range shares insights on the company's journey from one customer to more than 2,500 in tech hubs across the country.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 22, 2023
From seasoned venture capitalists to up-and-coming angels, investors are setting their sights on North Texas. Many now call the region home. Here are six new North Texans who want to use their investment dollars to take big swings and make an impact.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 21, 2023
Two North Texas supply chain veterans—Reid Klosowsky and Bill Maroney, in partnership with Frisco-based NT Logistics— have founded and launched Freight Think, a logistics-oriented advisory group. "We strive to improve profit margins for our clients—everyday shippers—who, for lack of time or expertise, cannot manage their transportation costs like the Fortune 100," Klosowsky says.
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