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Fort Worth's Sundance Square gets first shop dedicated to glamming up dogs

Who's a good boy? Origami Dog is.

Origami Dog

There's a new shop in Fort Worth's Sundance Squre that's all about the pets: Called The Origami Dog, it just opened at 309 Houston St., where it's providing pet grooming, supplies, toys, and food for the downtown area.

Focused primarily on dogs but has cat supplies as well, Origami provides the first pet supply outlet for downtown residents and denizens.

The shop is from young husband-and-wife Roy and Londyn Meharg, who are opening what is their first business as part of The Big Idea, an entrepreneurship program hosted by Sundance Square that gives a leg up to small businesses.

"Our goal is to give Fort Worth pet owners who live, work, visit, shop, or eat downtown an opportunity to bring their furry loved ones to a truly peaceful and loving grooming experience,” Londyn says.

Breed-specific grooming is done by appointment by Londyn, a former swimming coach and a graduate of the Texas AllBreed Grooming School in Arlington.

"I have had many doodles and poodle mixes, I have four now," she says. "I was spending a lot of money getting them groomed, and decided to learn to do it myself. I love dogs and discovered I enjoyed grooming them, as well."

The shop also offers "pawdicures," mud baths for dogs, plus supplies to ensure that the grooming will be long-lasting and beautiful, including products such as Hartman & Rose, Lucy & Co., and The Worthy Dog.

"I was surprised there was nowhere in downtown that sold pet supplies," Londyn says. "There's so many people in apartments, I thought they would appreciate having a place that was convenient and close by."

The feedback she's received has proven her point, with customers not only booking appointments but thanking her for bring the convenient amenity to the neighborhood. (And for customers who are driving in, there's validated fee parking in Sundance Square Garage No. 3.)

There's one other benefit:

“After grooming pick up, owners can snap a selfie or glamour shot with their pet beside any of the iconic landmarks in Sundance Square Plaza including the Chisholm Trail mural,” Meharg says.

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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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