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A luxury retailer at North Star Mall plans to lay off its employees amid the store closure and the company's downsizing.

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The North Texas luxury market is evolving — refined, selective, and full of opportunity. From Dallas to Southlake, high-end properties continue to shine as affluent buyers migrate to Texas in search of lifestyle and value. As 2026 approaches, strategic pricing, strong storytelling, and standout marketing will be key to success for both buyers and sellers. Read the full insights from our President’s point of view: https://lnkd.in/gGjNnx97 Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty

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Dallas Market Center has announced a new initiative to support Main Street retailers: "Stand With Main Street. Turn Off Tariffs." #retail #gardenretail https://lnkd.in/gFTrQPka

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🔗 https://lnkd.in/g5gFMPF4 Galleria Dallas is losing an anchor store in Nordstrom, which will close on May 16 after three decades in the shopping center⁠ ⁠ The upscale department store chain opened its store in Galleria Dallas on March 22, 1996.⁠ ⁠ “We believe we’ll be best able to serve customers in the area by leveraging our surrounding stores and through our digital channels. Decisions like this are never easy, and we understand the impact they have on our team members. We’re committed to taking care of our employees through this transition, including supporting those who are interested in finding another role within Nordstrom,” a Nordstrom spokesperson said in a statement.⁠ ⁠ Nordstrom shoppers will still be able to visit stores at NorthPark Center and Stonebriar Centre, as well as 10 Nordstrom Rack stores in the area.⁠ Read more here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g5gFMPF4 ⁠ 📷️ Nordstrom Galleria Dallas / Rachel Snyder

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Prime Hospitality Group offers domestic and import manufacturing for both casegoods and seating for the industry’s most popular brands, like the Hilton Garden Inn in Texarkana, TX. #HospitalityDesign #HospitalityIndustry #FFandE #Casegoods #HospitalitySeating

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Strengthening Our Presence in Texas: Introducing Mega’s New Dallas-Based In - house Technician At Mega Services, we are always looking for ways to better serve our partners with greater consistency, responsiveness, and value. We are proud to announce the introduction of a new Dallas-based W-2 Internal Technician to our growing team a strategic investment designed to support our clients throughout Texas and beyond. Local Presence. National Support. Positioned in the Dallas market, our new internal technician is available for projects across Texas and is fully equipped to travel out of state as needed. This expanded footprint allows us to respond more quickly to regional demands while maintaining the high standards Mega Services is known for nationwide. Cost Efficiency Without Compromise Unlike independent contractors, our W-2 technician operates as a direct Mega employee. This structure provides: · Lower overall travel costs · Direct accountability to Mega leadership · Stronger alignment with client expectations All jobs outside of Dallas as long as lodging, transportation, and per diem are covered, our internal technician can deploy quickly often at a significantly lower cost than non-direct resources without sacrificing quality or professionalism. Mentored by Industry Expertise What truly sets this opportunity apart is the daily mentorship and technical oversight provided by our Lead Engineer, John. Many of our clients already know John and respect his expertise. With over 50 certifications and decades of field knowledge, John provides real-time guidance and engineering-level support to our technicians in the field. This means that when you engage Mega Services in Dallas, you’re not just getting one technician you’re gaining the backing of our full engineering infrastructure. Our internal technician operates with: · Direct access to engineering support · Immediate troubleshooting escalation · Alignment with Mega’s risk-managed execution standards · First-time-right installation focu Why This Matters for Your Projects By investing in internal talent in high-demand markets like Dallas, Mega Services is strengthening our ability to: · Improve project continuity · Reduce delays caused by resource availability · Control quality from engineering through execution · Offer competitive pricing with elite-level support This is just the beginning. We are actively planning to expand our internal technician network into other key markets where our clients have ongoing needs. If you have upcoming business in or around the Dallas area — or anywhere in Texas — we would welcome the opportunity to support your projects with this new dedicated resource. Let Mega bring you local strength backed by national engineering expertise. Please reach out to discuss scheduling, availability, or upcoming opportunities. We’re excited to support you.

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Yesway continues expanding across the Southwestern U.S. with the opening of four new Allsup’s-branded locations in Oklahoma and New Mexico. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejgRRTXA #conveniencestore #retail #privatelabel

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Big moves are lining up across North Texas: 🛒 Carrollton clears the way for its first H-E-B, while Dallas considers contributing land to the grocer. 🌳 Dallas advances a second deck park with an $8M committee-approved grant—and weighs an economic development deal to expand a pro soccer footprint. 🏢 Plano reviews rezoning for AT&T’s future headquarters site. 🏗️ Westlake gets a closer look at Hillwood’s upcoming development plans. 🏛️ Fort Worth debates designating the former TXU power plant on Panther Island as a “highly significant endangered landmark.” Growth, preservation, and big bets—all on the agenda. #PepcoSales #PepcoMarketing #BuilditBetter #IndustryNews #DFW #EconomicDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #UrbanPlanning #NorthTexas #Infrastructure #RetailDevelopment

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