Thursday, January 28, 2010

IKEA gets a Texas-sized makeover

Frisco's IKEA store shares something in common with many of its customers: It's getting a home makeover.

Kroger in Frisco to sell food and dining table, too

(Frisco) - The newly opened Kroger Marketplace in Frisco not only sells food, but also the dining table it goes on, along with sofas, recliners, lamps and other home decor merchandise.

For the nation's second-largest grocery chain, the 123,000-sf hybrid supermarket and discount store at 12221 Custer Rd. is an answer to competition from Walmart Supercenters and Target's expansion into groceries.

Kroger Marketplace stores are more expensive to build — $17 million vs. $13 million for a traditional store.

Along with the Fred Meyer Jewelers in the front of the store, bed and bath, window coverings and a wall of decorative pillows contribute to the effort to be a one-stop shopping experience. Vacuum cleaners and home storage aisles can also be found, reminiscent of a discount store.

Kroger is planning three more Marketplace stores in North Texas this year and next in Little Elm, Fort Worth's Alliance Town Center and Mansfield.

Kroger is also introducing its Fresh Fare concept to the area in a former Albertson's location in Fort Worth, near Texas Christian University. Fresh Fare sells more fresh foods and prepared meals than a traditional supermarket. It's designed for people who shop almost daily for their meals.

Early next year, Kroger plans to open a Fresh Fare store near downtown Dallas on the site of the former Loews Cityplace movie theater, across from a Target.

Thursday, January 07, 2010

TRASH AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION CANCELED TODAY 01/07/10

The following information is distributed from the City of Frisco's News
and Information service.

TRASH AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION
CANCELED TODAY, JAN. 7;

(January 7, 2010) Due to inclement weather, trash and curbside recycling services for Frisco residents with Thursday collection will be delayed one day to Friday, January 8.

Collections for residents who normally have Friday service will begin Friday, January 8 once Thursday’s collections are completed. If Friday collections are not completed on Friday, service will continue on Saturday, January 9. If your trash is not collected on Friday, please leave your cart out on Saturday for service.

Ebby Halliday Realtor, Rob Paul in Frisco


Rob Paul is a Realtor in Frisco, Texas with Ebby Halliday. He comes to the real estate world with many years as a corporate sales executive. Rob's strengths are his desire to help his clients and provide the utmost care and concern for their preferences, time and needs. He is available to show homes and list homes throughout the Collin and Dallas County areas. Visit his website: Plano Real Estate & Frisco Homes