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Fort Worth's Shops at Clearfork ropes in 3 new boutique decor stores

Z Gallerie is one of three new stores coming to Fort Worth.

Three new home furnishing retailers will open at the Shops at Clearfork, Fort Worth's coming-soon open-air center being built on the former Edwards Ranch.

The three stores are new to the market and will open in the fall. They'll bring living, dining, bedroom, and office furnishings, along with lighting, drapery, bedding, decor, and art options that have not been present in Fort Worth before.

Founded in 1989 in the rural town of Taylorsville, North Carolina, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is a 28-year-old home-furnishings company offering eco-friendly, American-made upholstery, as well as tables, storage, lighting, rugs, bed linens, artwork, drapery, and accessories. Texas has four branches of this store in Houston, Plano, Dallas, and Austin.

Z Gallerie is the California-born fashionable home decor chain. The brand celebrates the glamorous, the modern, and the relaxed lifestyle with cutting-edge designs and sophisticated furnishings including art, lighting, mirrors, textiles, and chic outdoor living. There are currently five locations in the DFW area, including Southlake, Plano, Allen, and two in Dallas.

Arhaus offers handcrafted furnishings with a global perspective. Pronounced "our house," the concept combines traditional, sustainable, and forward-thinking practices and collaborates with skilled artisans from around the world to both create and re-create pieces that reflect many cultures from Italy to Indonesia. Clearfork would be Arhaus' second location in DFW; there is currently one at NorthPark Center.

Kathleen Shields, senior VP at Simon, a partner at the Shops at Clearfork along with Cassco Development, proclaims in a release that the shopping experience at Clearfork, boasting home furnishing and specialty stores, entertainment, restaurants, and offices, is unrivaled.

"The addition of these exclusive home furnishings concepts promotes the dynamic retail mix we have tailored for the Fort Worth community," she says.

The Shops at Clearfork's first anchor tenant, Neiman Marcus, opened in February. Restaurants that have been announced include B&B Butchers & Restaurant, Fixe, Malai Kitchen, Mesero, and Luna Grill, plus AMC Theatres and Pinstripes.

The Shops at Clearfork sits on the former Edwards Ranch family cattle operation, now occupied by many historic landmarks. Cassco, the development arm of the Edwards family, has overseen the creation of some of Fort Worth's finest neighborhoods and commercial developments since 1956.

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Closure News

American Freight furniture chain to shut down 2 Fort Worth-area stores

American Freight

There's a big sale going on at American Freight.

There's a huge sale on furniture going down right now, but for a sad reason: American Freight, a chain of furniture stores operating in dozens of states, is permanently shuttering all 328 locations, due to “sustained inflation and macroeconomic challenges,” according to its parent company.

That includes two Fort Worth-area stores, part of seven stores overall in the Dallas-Fort Worth.

The closing comes after its parent company, Franchise Group, Inc., filed for bankruptcy protection, according to documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.

Store closing sales began on November 5, both online and at its 328 locations. Hilco Consumer-Retail is managing these sales for American Freight as the business winds down its operations nationwide. Significant discounts are being offered on the brand's full assortment of inventory.

Shoppers can save up to 30 percent off the lowest ticketed prices storewide. Available items include living room sets, bedroom furniture, dining tables, and a selection of scratch & dent and new in-box appliances, such as refrigerators, washers and dryers.

New inventory is arriving and expected to move quickly, so customers should take advantage of this prime opportunity to enjoy exceptional deals before it's too late.

"Our goal is to deliver outstanding value to customers during this full chain closing sale," said Ian Fredericks, CEO of Hilco Consumer-Retail. "Everything is on sale and must be sold, and we recommend shopping early for the best selection."

During the store closing sales, select American Freight financing and delivery services will remain available to customers, presenting a unique opportunity to shop exceptional discounts with the convenience of flexible payment and home delivery.

The chain has 39 stores in Texas, including 7 in DFW and two in Tarrant County, all closing as follows:

401 Southwest Plaza, Ste 105, Arlington
1265 Town Square Dr, Fort Worth
1825 Westpark Dr Grand Prairie
2964 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas
109 N Greenville Ave, Allen
1215 Marsh Ln, Carrollton
1418 N Town East Blvd, Mesquite

Sale Details
They're offering up to 30 percent off the lowest ticketed prices on furniture, scratch & dent, and new in-box appliances. Discounts are valid in stores and online. All sales are final, of course. Shop now for the best selection while supplies last.

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