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JCPenney and SPARC Group announced that they have combined to form a new organization, Catalyst Brands, creating an "unmatched portfolio of six iconic retail banners that celebrate the essence of American style." (Logo: Business Wire)
North Texas’ JCPenney Merges with SPARC Group to Form a ‘Powerhouse’ New Company Called Catalyst Brands
by Lance Murray | Jan 9, 2025
The combination of JCPenney with entities including the parent of brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, and more will be based in Plano and have $9 billion in revenue, 1,800 stores, and 60,000 employees.
by Lance Murray |
Dec 13, 2024
Based in London, Lina Margolin will play a key role in supporting the ambitious growth goals of both ParkHub and JustPark after the companies merged earlier this year.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 9, 2024
Since 2002, Arcadia has focused on agricultural innovation and next-generation wellness products, including Zola coconut water and high-fiber “better for you” products. Roosevelt is a privately held oil & gas exploration and production company that's been in the Roosevelt family "for over 100 years."
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 5, 2024
United Development Funding IV provides capital solutions to residential real estate developers and regional homebuilders.
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Left: Anthony Michelic, partner at Jorgenson Pace; Right: Todd Jorgenson, managing partner at Jorgenson Pace [Photos: LinkedIn]
EDC Headhunter Merger: Dallas’ The PACE Group Teams With North Carolina’s Jorgensen Consulting
by Lance Murray | Aug 7, 2024
Known for their work in economic development, community development, and nonprofit, Jorgenson Pace will conduct high-level searches nationwide for leadership positions in economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, downtown development, government, and other not-for-profit organizations.
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Dallas’ Ehvert Mission Critical Merges with California Company To Meet Hyperscale Data Center Demand
by Lance Murray |
Jul 16, 2024
The merger creates a combined presence of over 3,600 team members in more than 90 offices around the world. Ehvert said the combination leverages its advanced engineering services, underpinned by "industry-leading virtual design and construction expertise," specifically around hyperscale data centers.
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by Lance Murray |
May 30, 2024
Both companies said they are active in international markets, including Exceleron's existing team and pipeline in the rapidly evolving Indian prepay market.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 16, 2024
Upon the deal's completion, the new combined entity would be named TGI Fridays plc and listed on the London Stock Exchange as "TGIF," with both U.S. and global operations remaining in place at the company's Dallas HQ under the leadership of CEO Weldon Spangler.
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JustPark founder and CEO Anthony Eskinazi (left), and Parkhub CEO Jeff Shanahan [Photo: JustPark]
Dallas’ ParkHub and U.K.’s JustPark To Merge Alongside Strategic Growth Investment
by Lance Murray | Mar 21, 2024
The merger will create a full-service parking software and payments solution for customers across North America and the U.K. Together, ParkHub and JustPark serve more than 20 million drivers and more than 500 B2B customers, representing more than $1 billion in booking volume.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 4, 2024
The combined company operates 19 communities and will retain the Onelife Senior Living name and branding. It will be led by partners Dan Williams, previously CEO of Ally Senior Living, and Zack Falk, previously CEO of Onelife.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 1, 2024
The merger combines the leading individual bracket-style tour and team-based professional pickleball formats, with the PPA Tour and Austin-based MLP retaining their distinct brands and their unique formats. The consolidation is backed by a $75 million investment from multiple parties. Here's who's backing it—and where pickleball could be going next.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 1, 2024
Aiming to reach $1 billion in revenue in around five years, the temporarily named Bounteous x Accolite will be headquartered in Chicago with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. The combined company will employ 5,000 people—with more than 1,200 in North America, more than 3,400 in APAC, and more than 400 in Europe.
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Pretzilla's Pretzel Burger Bun [Photo: Pretzilla]
Highlander Partners Announces Brands Merger, Pretzilla Spinout
by Lance Murray | Dec 18, 2023
The merger of Benestar Brands with Palmex S. de R.L. de C.V. creates a powerhouse in the North American salty snack industry, Highlander said—positioning the combined entity as one of the leading providers of Hispanic and better-for-you salty snacks.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 18, 2023
U.K.-based Evtec is a supplier of proprietary mission critical parts for the electric vehicle, hybrid, performance, and luxury OEM automotive markets to brands including JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover), Aston Martin, Ford, and Bentley.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 29, 2023
Trinity Consultants, a leading global environmental consulting firm, says that New York's Longman Lindsey is one of the largest and most prominent independent acoustical consulting groups in the U.S., orchestrating "tech-optimized symphonies of sound" for developers and architects.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 2, 2023
The combined company will be headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and operate under the Six Flags name. Six Flags Entertainment is the operator of Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, where the company's current HQ is located. The combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and 9 resorts, plus pop-culture IP, safari parks, and more.
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