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Neiman Marcus Group Announces Executive Changes as It Pivots on Buying Approach and Details Layoffs at Dallas HQ
by Lance Murray | Aug 11, 2023
“In this new operating model we are going to pivot to buying for the right audience—the customers who are loyal to us or have potential to have a high customer lifetime value,” CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck said in an interview with Women's Wear Daily.
by Lance Murray |
Jul 27, 2023
Farmers Branch-based Craftable said the strategic investment further enhances its position "at the forefront of cutting-edge technology shaping the hospitality industry." Craftable founder Samuel Zats launched the startup in 2014 after watching his friends in restaurant management struggle to keep up with their businesses "by constantly taking important notes on pen and paper."
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 11, 2023
The fast-growing company took the U.S. lead on Forbes’ World's Best Life Insurance Companies list. We caught up with Melbourne O’Banion, Bestow's Co-Founder and CEO, (left) for insight into what has driven the startup's rise to the top.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 16, 2023
RumbleOn, the pioneering tech-powered powersports platform, has appointed Mark Tkach, co-founder of RideNow powersports group, as interim CEO as the company searches for a permanent CEO. The announcement comes in the wake of Marshall Chesrown's resignation.
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![FC Dallas Foundation – STEAM FC is one of the 2023 grant recipients. The FC Dallas Foundation, Frisco Independent School District, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame formally launched STEAM FC powered by NEC in 2019. [File photo: FC Dallas Foundation screenshot]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NEC-FC-Steam-940x436.jpg)
FC Dallas Foundation – STEAM FC is one of the 2023 grant recipients. The FC Dallas Foundation, Frisco Independent School District, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame formally launched STEAM FC powered by NEC in 2019. [File photo: FC Dallas Foundation screenshot]
NEC Foundation of America Announces More Than $500K in 2023 Grants
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jun 8, 2023
Irving-based NEC Foundation of America, the charitable giving fund of the NEC Corporation of America, has announced its 2023 grant recipients. With the grants, the foundation is dedicating more than $500,000 to Dallas-area schools and non-profit programs. See who got the grants—and how they're making a difference in Dallas and beyond.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 1, 2023
The luxe retailer's innovative approach aims to foster collaboration and attract top talent while reducing real estate costs. "Our new Dallas Hub serves as a magnet, not a mandate, in our remote-first hybrid environment," Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck said in a statement. See what's waiting for associates inside.
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by Lance Murray |
May 30, 2023
Southlake-based mindize says that by training AI to think like a "process analyst," it can enable organizations to accelerate their process improvement initiatives and achieve rapid digital transformation. "Our unique approach will allow customers to leverage the power of AI chat to discover process insights, while never exposing their data," says CEO James Henderson.
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by Lance Murray |
May 19, 2023
Before joining the privately-owned, multibillion-dollar global logistics solutions provider, Paul Gaffney was Kohl’s chief technology and supply chain officer.
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Sidney Thurston is Vice President of Global Science & Technology at EarthX [Photo: NOAA]
Environmental Nonprofit EarthX Names Ocean and Climate Expert as VP of Global Science and Technology
by Lance Murray | Mar 17, 2023
Dr. Sidney Thurston has decades of global experience as a senior project manager for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and is a longtime contributor to the United Nations’ meteorological and oceanographic communities.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 3, 2023
Blackbox said it will leverage the advanced machine learning algorithms from Boosted.ai in conjunction with the predictive analytics of the Blackbox platform. “Integrating the cutting-edge technology of Boosted.ai into the Blackbox platform is a significant step forward in our ongoing mission to provide our users with the best trading information possible," said Brandon Smith, CTO of Blackboxstocks.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 3, 2023
Dallas-based SB22, the first fully immersive betting and transactional platform that does not rely on any legacy technology, has brought on Keith Wall as a strategic advisor to support its continued expansion....
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 1, 2023
Currently, Kurt Ekert is president of Sabre. He'll take up his new post as CEO on April 27, following current CEO Sean Menke's transition to become solely chairman of the board. Ekert has also been nominated as a director for election at Sabre's 2023 annual meeting, to be held on April 26. Sabre said the moves are being made as part of its ongoing succession planning.
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USPTO National Medals of Technology and Innovation [Photo: USPTO Twitter]
USPTO Seeks Nominations for National Medal of Technology & Innovation
by Lance Murray | Feb 10, 2023
The nation’s highest honor for technological achievement will be bestowed by President Biden, the USPTO said. The medal is awarded to individuals, teams, and companies for outstanding contributions to the nation’s economic, environmental, and social well-being—through tech products, tech innovation, and strengthening America's tech workforce.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 2, 2023
Dallas-headquartered Southwest Airlines Co. has promoted Lauren Woods from vice president of technology to senior vice president and chief information officer.
She will report to Chief Administration & Communications Officer Linda Rutherford....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 31, 2023
The Irving-based maker of ATM technology based its new "Innovue" branding on the words "Innovation + VIsion"—expressing Hyosung's goal of creating exciting new solutions, services, and experiences.
"Nowhere in our new frame of reference will you find the words ATM, cash, retail, or banking," CMO Brad Nolan told Dallas Innovates. "We have opened the aperture and unshackled our employees to think big."
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 31, 2023
Richard Greene has joined the executive team at Dallas-based tech unicorn Island as senior vice president of strategic partnerships.
Island, a leader and pioneer in the enterprise browser market, said that Greene has decades of experience building and leading multimillion-dollar, fast-paced companies driving strategy, directing high-performance sales teams, scaling startups, and maximizing revenue....
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