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    Shopping News

    First location of Penney’s new reimagined store concept opens in DFW

    Teresa Gubbins
    Nov 1, 2019 | 4:45 pm
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    The new store rethinks the way people shop.
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    Plano-based JCPenney has unveiled a dramatic new format of its store, with the debut location in Hurst.

    The new format comes with a coffee shop, fitness classes, high-tech dressing rooms, and a reorganization that rethinks the way clothes are usually sold.

    JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau says in a statement that the new concept is built around data and insights the company learned from more than a year of customer research, and it represents the changes that are part of a plan to rebuild and renew JCPenney.

    "Customers told us that they want a retailer that reflects their lives, makes them feel good about themselves, is fun to shop, and truly understands the important moments in their lives, big and small," Soltau says. "This store is more than a renovated location, it is the fullest articulation of our customer-centered strategy, an investment in our future, and a lab to inform decisions to return JCPenney to sustainable, profitable growth."

    The store has been reorganized around how customers live their lives and the different occasions in their day, week, and year.

    • All Day is for casual work wear and weekend wear.
    • On Point is for when customers want to be more refined and polished.
    • Move is for everything from low to high impact.
    • Chill is for after work including lounge and sleepwear.
    • Shine is for special occasions.

    An "All-You" zone showcases fashion jewelry and accessories, Sephora inside JCPenney, and the Salon and Spa by InStyle. Penney's is also introducing its first barber shop, The Barbery, with services that include haircuts, shaves, and shoe shines.

    New fitting rooms called The Styling Rooms come equipped with innovative Style @ Your Service technology to help get new sizes or colors without leaving the room, and staffed with free style experts who can help pull together the best look.

    For its home goods, Penney's has partnered with Pinterest with an in-store style Pinterest Board that features JCPenney home products. You state your preferences and it responds with a custom selection.

    The company's most trusted private brands, including Worthington, Liz Claiborne, St. John’s Bay, and Stafford, are available alongside national brands such as Levi’s, Nike, and Adidas.

    Classes and workshops
    Innovative new additions include lifestyle workshops on topics such as how to achieve the perfect blowout, smokey eye, and demos of the latest cooking gadgets. The Movement Studio creates a health and wellness destination with instructor-led classes, as well as a full assortment of private and national brand activewear.

    The store also has a kid's destination with a clubhouse where kids can see artwork come to life and participate in Kids Zone events. The store now has 11 lounges, including a parent lounge to give parents a place to recharge.

    Customers can also refuel and get a caffeine fix at the Pearl Cup Grab + Go or the Pearl Cup Bistro.

    The JCPenney Portrait Studio, a company staple, has been reimagined through the first-ever Shutterfly Picture Pop Selfie Studio.

    A JCPenney app enables customers to book appointments at the Salon and Spa by InStyle and The Barbery; schedule curbside pickup; secure their spot at any Style + Substance workshop and Movement Studio class; reserve clothes to try on; and call an associate to get support anywhere in the store.

    To showcase the new store, there will be in-store events held every weekend between November 1-24. Customers can visit www.jcpenney.com/hurst to learn more and view the schedule of events.

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    Spa News

    Spa Castle Korean bathhouse in Carrollton reopens after renovation

    Teresa Gubbins
    Dec 18, 2025 | 2:01 pm
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    Spa Castle
    Spa Castle indoor pool

    An Asian spa is about to celebrate a grand reopening: Spa Castle Texas, located in Carrollton at 1020 Raiford Rd., will re-open on January 1, 2026, following a multi-million-dollar renovation.

    Established in 2012 as a retreat combining traditional Korean bathhouse culture with modern resort amenities, the facility closed in late July with a plan to bring refreshed pools, enhanced saunas, modernized locker rooms, and hydrotherapy systems.

    The renovation was designed to elevate performance, reliability, and the guest experience, while staying true to its Korean “jjimjilbang” roots.

    A jjimjilbang is a large, 24-hour Korean public bathhouse and spa featuring gender-segregated wet areas with hot tubs and saunas, plus unisex zones with themed dry saunas like clay and ice rooms. Some also have snack bars, sleeping areas, and entertainment options like TV lounges or PC rooms. In Korea, it functions an affordable destination for families and a cultural hub for relaxation, socializing, and wellness.

    Dallas has not only Spa Castle but also King Spa, a similar facility that opened in 2008 on Royal Lane in Dallas' Koreatown district. There is also a Spa Castle in New York.

    Highlights of Spa Castle's renovation in Dallas include:

    • Re-Engineered Hydrotherapy Experience: Upgrades to indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and hydrotherapy systems to deliver a more authentic Korean bathhouse experience.
    • Reimagined food and beverage menus featuring traditional Korean street food, barbecue, and beverages.

    A day pass is $65 for adults on weekdays and $80 on weekends; for 17 and under, it's $45.

    Phase II
    The re-opening marks the completion of Phase I of Spa Castle’s renovation.

    Phase II, slated for spring 2026, will include upgrades to the on-site boutique hotel and the expansive 8,000-square-foot banquet and event space, to position Spa Castle as a destination for weddings, corporate retreats, and special events.

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