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Cult fave Le Creuset debuts new color at 5 outlet stores across Texas

Le Creuset, Bamboo Green, cookware, Dutch oven

Bamboo Green is the only colorway planned in 2024, a release says.

Photo courtesy of Le Creuset

Cult favorite French cookware brand Le Creuset is debuting a new color in the U.S.: Called Bamboo Green, it's the latest shade for the company, known for doing Dutch ovens and other cookware in a rainbow of table-ready colors such as red, orange, and blue.

The company initially launched Bamboo Green in Europe in 2021. It is the only color launch planned this year for Le Creuset Outlet Stores.

Texas has five outlet stores: Allen, Fort Worth, Round Rock, San Marcos, and Cypress.

The color appears in 16 pieces including the 2-quart and 5.5-quart Traditional Round Dutch Ovens, the 10.25-inch Traditional Deep Round Skillet, and the 2.5-quart Traditional Round Braisier.

Kitchen accessories like the large Revolution Spatula, 6-inch Oval Spoon Rest, and a set of four silicone coasters will also be available in the rich green colorway.

Le Creuset, Bamboo Green, cookware, Dutch oven Fresh new Bamboo Green cookware.Photo courtesy of Le Creuset

According to a release, Le Creuset took inspiration from tropical grasses and gardens to create the rich spring green. The color's versatility makes it a perfect addition to any existing collection at home, pairing well with other blues, yellows, and neutrals.

Shoppers can find the collection at any of the five Outlet Stores around the state. The closest in North Texas are in Fort Worth and Allen.

Le Creuset has been perfecting its enameled cast iron kitchenware for nearly a century, according to its website. Besides its reputation for durability, the brand has earned notoriety for its wide array of colors that set it apart from other cookware brands.

"Bamboo rounds out our rainbow of colors found at Outlets and helps to make every meal feel fresh and inviting," says Le Creuset Vice President of Retail Diane Foster in the release.

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Popular Ikea furniture chain to open 4th Dallas store in Rockwall

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Dallas-Fort Worth is getting a new Ikea store in Rockwall. Located at Stodghill Road and I-30, it'll be the third Ikea in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and is due to open in December 2025.

Ikea is the world's largest furniture retailer, founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad, and known for its simple, modern approach to interior design at an affordable price, its ready-to-assemble furniture, and its amusement-park-like stores.

Ikea will be the anchor in a 65-plus acre mixed-use development with a location chosen for its accessibility not only to the east side of DFW but also to major highways that connect to faraway towns like Texarkana and Little Rock. Rockwall to Texarkana is 155 miles or a 2-hour-and-22-minute drive — surely doable if you're hot to get a great quality mattress at a good price or stock up on Swedish gummy red fish.

According to a release, the store represents Ikea's intention to become more accessible, affordable, and convenient for the many here in the U.S., even those who live in places like Casa View and Mesquite, and the store will offer a new way of reaching customers both in-store and digitally.

The store's footprint is 108,000 square feet — almost a third smaller than the existing locations in Frisco and Grand Prairie, which both span 293,000-plus square feet (although Grand Prairie is one story while Frisco is two-story). There's also a pickup-style store in Southlake that's 10,809 square feet.

“Our expansion goal is simple. We will be where people are, whenever and however they want to experience Ikea," says Ikea U.S. Ceo and Chief Sustainability Officer Javier Quiñones. “We have been testing different store formats to increase customer convenience, make home delivery more cost-efficient, and reach our customers where they live, work, and socialize. IKEA Rockwall represents a key milestone in this ongoing journey.”

Though smaller than the other area behemoths, Rockwall will nonetheless be serving Ikea's trademark meatballs at a new Swedish Deli concept, a Swedish cafe to enjoy meals onsite, and a Swedish Bistro for quick takeaway items that can be enjoyed in the outdoor seating area or at home.

The space will include multiple fully furnished room settings that showcase “local living” solutions reflecting the unique needs of the residents of the local community. Rockwall embroidered pillows, maybe?

Additionally, Ikea Rockwall’s design will include features for improved sustainability, specifically solar power, LEED certified construction, EV chargers, onsite recycling and native plant materials to reduce water consumption.

“We are strongly committed to the communities in which we operate. IKEA Rockwall provides an even more seamless omnichannel shopping experience throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, and we look forward to welcoming residents and surrounding neighbors to this new Ikea experience,” says Ikea U.S. Area Market Manager Rob Parsons.

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