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Weekend Recap- November 30 Edition

““This is among one of the most exceptional remaining urban development sites in Texas and the tenants we’re trying to attract will expect an equally exceptional building,” Kaizen partner Nick Summerville said. “With that comes both a responsibility and challenge to create a special addition to the tapestry of unique buildings dotting our skyline.”

The Link, designed by BOKA Powell, will have two restaurants, a pop-up lunch concept, an outdoor terrace, a fitness center, a conference center and golf simulators. Construction will begin immediately after the site is cleared, and delivery is expected in fall 2021.”

Tim’s must reads:

‘With Amazon HQ2 Behind Us,’ Uptown Getting 300K SF Office Tower
Kaizen Development Partners to Build 300,000 SF Office Building in Uptown
Starbucks takes big step in bringing Dallas’ Southwest Center Mall back to life

Local:

Chicago developer plans huge mixed-use project near Dallas’ Mockingbird Station
Dallas’ landmark Masonic Temple is the newest downtown office address
Allen’s $91 million convention center and hotel open in January, but they’re already bringing business
Knox Street tower moving ahead to replace Weir’s Furniture block
Empty office floors will become Bluelofts live-work centers in Dallas towers
Del Webb Kicking Off Active Adult Project In Trinity Falls
Design District office tower will become new Hilton hotel
Developer drops plans to turn old downtown Dallas jail into new homeless support center

National:

GameStop enters into $700 million deal
Gap looking to close hundreds of namesake stores
CVS set to close $69B Aetna merger after final state approvals
Dunkin’ execs reveal why they want customers to ‘order through a robot’ in the near future
We visited Family Dollar, the store that analysts say is becoming Dollar Tree’s biggest problem. Here’s what we found.
Here is a look at the new store design Baskin-Robbins is testing
Gymboree eyes closing half its stores

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Weekend Recap- November 9 Edition

“After conducting a yearlong search for a second home, Amazon has switched gears and is now finalizing plans to have a total of 50,000 employees in two locations, according to people familiar with the decision-making process.

The company is nearing a deal to move to the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, according to two of the people briefed on the discussions. Amazon is also close to a deal to move to the Crystal City area of Arlington, Va., a Washington suburb, one of the people said. Amazon already has more employees in those two areas than anywhere else outside of Seattle, its home base, and the Bay Area.”

Tim’s must reads:

Amazon Plans to Split HQ2 in Two Locations
Amazon HQ2: Here are Dallas-area sites that could still be in the running
Facebook delves into brick-and-mortar retail via Macy’s

Local:

Plano tech firm growing headquarters with more space and jobs
New Victory Park tower will be one of the tallest outside downtown Dallas
Las Colinas office campus sells to Dallas investor
Get To Know The NYC Park Expert Tasked With Activating Fair Park
First Sandman Signature Hotel Opens in Plano
Houston-Based Coworking Company Looks To Expand Nationally Through Franchising
Hines Breaks Ground on New Victory Park Tower

National:

Lowe’s to shut 51 underperforming stores in the US and Canada
Taco Bueno Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Why Pressure in Japan Is Undercutting Shares of U.S. Real-Estate Companies
Sears is closing another 40 stores. Here’s a map of where they are
This map shows where Lowe’s is closing stores

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Weekend Recap- November 2 Edition

“The Dallas Morning News’ historic former headquarters building in downtown Dallas is being sold to a partnership that includes the region’s biggest commercial builder.

Developer KDC is paying $33 million for the 7.2-acre site at Young and Houston streets. It’s partnering with Dallas restaurateur and businessman Mike Hoque in the deal.

Dallas-based KDC has built millions of square feet of suburban office space for companies including Toyota, State Farm Insurance, JPMorgan Chase and Liberty Mutual Insurance.

The pending sale of the vacant office building and surrounding campus comes a year after The News relocated its offices to the historic Dallas Public Library building on Commerce Street downtown.”

Tim’s must reads:

Historic Dallas Morning News building selling to developers with track record of big deals
New Buc-ee’s Location Opening Monday in Denton
Walmart wants to turn some stores into town centers, including 2 in North Texas

Local:

Big D is second only to the Big Apple in new building projects
A one-of-a-kind, no checkout Sam’s Club is about to open on Lower Greenville in Dallas
Dallas real estate investor looking for $250 million in property buys
New Harwood hotel will be an eye-popping addition to Uptown Dallas’ skyline
Uptown’s newest high-rise is open for business at The Union
Las Colinas’ Four Seasons hotel bought by New York developer

National:

Store modernization efforts paying off for Dunkin’ Brands
Nordstrom shoppers can pick up gifts before doors open this holiday season
Sears’ ‘tragic’ bankruptcy turns to opportunity as US mall owners court Nobu hotels, Life Time Fitness to fill empty stores
Hibbett Sporting Goods to acquire athletic wear retailer

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Weekend Recap- October 26 Edition

“PRINCETON, TX—Princeton’s population has nearly doubled in the last years, resulting in significant single-family residential development. This residential demand is due to its location on US Highway 380, its close proximity to the US Highway 75 corridor and its commuting proximity to notable DFW employers. Additionally, residential lot sales in Princeton have increased more than 30% in the last year.

To remedy some of that immense demand, a new development, Princeton Crossroads, will be one of the largest mixed-use projects in Collin County at 297 acres. It will include the new Princeton City Hall, a retail center, a multifamily project, 333 single-family homes, 166 townhomes and a city park. The site for this project is the largest undeveloped commercial tract in Princeton on the north and south sides of US Highway 380.”

Tim’s must reads:

Collin Co. 300-Acre Site to be Among Largest Mixed-Use Projects
Willis Towers Watson consolidation will bring hundreds of workers to downtown Dallas
Check out Starbucks’ new bakery café concept
Californians are home shopping in Dallas, Austin and Houston by the thousands

Local:

5-Mile Retail Radius Captures 2 Million Shoppers
Academy, Burlington, Five Below open in new East Dallas shopping center
Grand hotel and condo tower in the works for Turtle Creek site near Uptown
Inn crowd: How empty Dallas apartments are being revived as new hotel brands
Finegolds move their Dallas boutique KidBiz TheBiz to Inwood Village, bucking retail trends
Macy’s stores in Dallas, Frisco among first in U.S. to undergo makeovers
Deal to restart Frisco’s $2 billion Wade Park project is close, developer says

National:

Famous Footwear parent in $360 million brand acquisition
Dental concept expanding its retail format
Search for Amazon HQ2 Sparks Real- Estate Speculation
Sprouts Farmers Market to open 30 new stores
The Warby Parker of strollers is here
The US’s biggest mall operator says the mall of the future ‘doesn’t need department stores’ (SPG)
Brandless takes its no-frills grocery and beauty concept to brick-and-mortar

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