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Favorite Texas jewelry maven rings up magical new Disney World boutique

The Texas jewelry maven's new shop will open at Disney next spring.

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After a big win, you might hear a sports champion proclaim, “I’m going to Disney World!” as part of a Disney TV ad campaign. Now, Texas jewelry entrepreneur Kendra Scott can legitimately utter the same phrase.

Next spring, the Austin-based Kendra Scott brand — a purveyor of jewelry and other fashion accessories — is opening a store at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Disney Springs is a retail, dining, and entertainment center.

The 1,650-square-foot Disney Springs store will pay tribute to the Kendra Scott brand’s work with Inheritance of Hope, a nonprofit that brings hope to young families facing the loss of a parent due to a terminal illness. For the past five years, the brand has collaborated with Inheritance of Hope to host an all-expenses-paid weekend retreat to Walt Disney World Resort for families coping with a parent’s diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. To date, more than 70 families have gone on these retreats.

“Aside from being an integral addition to our brand footprint, I am thrilled to be opening this location at Disney Springs in celebration of a philanthropic program that is so dear to our hearts,” Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott, says in a news release.

Scott stepped down as CEO in February and named Nolan as her successor. She remains executive chairwoman of the company. Nolan previously held the titles of president, chief revenue officer, and chief marketing officer at the business.

The brand, which employs over 2,000 people, operates more than 100 standalone stores in the U.S.

Forbes reported earlier this year that the company’s annual sales are $360 million. The company, which Scott started in 2002, is valued at more than $1 billion.

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Irish discount fashion giant Primark to open 3rd Dallas-Fort Worth store

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Primark will open its third DFW store in Arlington in late June.

International clothing chain Primark is planting a flag in Arlington. The Irish retailer known for trendy clothes at value prices will open a store at The Parks at Arlington mall on June 25, according to a release.

It will be the brand's third store in Dallas-Fort Worth, after a location in Grapevine Mills that opened in December 2025 and one at Northeast Mall in Hurst that followed in April 2026.

Primark is a massive European retailer famous for its low-cost, high-turnover approach to home goods, everyday essentials, and fashion — think women’s jeans for $12, men’s T-shirts for $5, and kids’ sweatshirts for $8. Less than the cost of a meal at the food court, but also part of the "fast fashion" industry that critics say contributes to textile waste around the world.

Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from everyday essentials to stand-out style across women's, men's and kids, as well as beauty, homeware, and accessories.

Primark has been in expansion mode in the United States and across Texas; there will now be 42 U.S. stores and six in Texas, with more to come.

"Primark's keen on continuing its Texas expansion," says Kevin Tulip, president of Primark US, in the release. "We've seen first-hand the importance of providing fashion that doesn't break the bank at our stores in the Dallas Fort-Worth area, and we want to continue to fulfill that need. It's incredible to become a part of these communities and be able to offer families a wide selection of trending fashion and everyday essentials at exceptional value."

The 30,000-square-foot Arlington store will debut with Primark's summer collection, "The Get Away." The release notes that the collection "features standout pieces such as a striped embroidered maxi dress ($30), finished with wave-inspired detailing. Embroidered separates appear throughout the range, all designed for effortless summer dressing. The must-have silhouette of the season is the striped midi dress crafted with 100% cotton ($25). The collection is finished with accessories, swimwear and matching family looks, offering something for everyone this summer."

Primark in Arlington will open with fanfare at 10:30 am June 25, with a ribbon cutting, local treats, and other fun giveaways - first come, first served, they say.

The store is now hiring for several roles.

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