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Developer Mark McClure, GenX Capital Partners to Co-Develop the $40 Million Azul El Paso

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Monday, December 11, 2023

EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark McClure, Managing Director of GenX Capital Partners (http://www.GenXCP.com), a leading commercial real estate developer and debt/equity originator with operations in Portland, Maine, and Miami, Florida, has entered into a co-development agreement for Azul El Paso. This innovative project, totaling 104,000 square feet and encompassing 130 apartment units along with 12,000 square feet of retail space, represents a collaborative effort with Prestige Development Group (PDG) of Austin, TX. The $40+ million project is the first of three Azul developments planned over the next 36-48 months by the duo.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark McClure, Managing Director of GenX Capital Partners ( http://www.GenXCP.com ), a leading commercial real estate developer and debt/equity originator with operations in Portland, Maine, and Miami, Florida, has entered into a co-development agreement for Azul El Paso.
  • The $40+ million project is the first of three Azul developments planned over the next 36-48 months by the duo.
  • Azul El Paso will seamlessly integrate with the neighboring retail sector, featuring prominent brands such as Dicks Sporting Goods, WalMart, PF Changs, Albertson's, Dillards, and more.
  • El Paso, ranked #2 in expected housing growth for 2023-2024 in recent housing studies, underscores the project's potential success.

PRIMARK ANNOUNCES TWO NEW LEASES IN TEXAS

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Primark, the international clothing retailer that offers quality fashion at value prices, announced today the intent to expand in the state of Texas – a new state for the brand – starting in McAllen and El Paso with leases signed at La Plaza Mall and Cielo Vista Mall.

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  • Each store will boast over 37,000 square feet, bringing "Primania" to Texas shoppers for the first time ever.
  • "As we work towards our goal of opening 60 stores in the US by 2026, the southern US shows great promise for Primark.
  • To support its growth across southern states like Texas, Primark will open a new distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • In addition to expanding to a new shopper market, Primark looks forward to building its team in Texas.

97PERCENT NAMES OLIVIA TROYE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 97Percent, whose mission is to reduce gun deaths by including gun owners in the solutions, has appointed Olivia Troye as the organization's Executive Director. Ms. Troye is a highly regarded public policy expert who served in the White House as a senior advisor to former Vice President Mike Pence and has held a number of senior national security roles during her career. Since its founding in 2020, 97Percent has worked to reduce gun deaths by bringing gun owners to the table, conducting research, and leveraging technology to address issues we all agree upon that will make our communities safer.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 97Percent , whose mission is to reduce gun deaths by including gun owners in the solutions, has appointed Olivia Troye as the organization's Executive Director.
  • "Gun violence doesn't distinguish between gun owners or non-gun owners, Democrats, Republicans or Independents."
  • 97Percent recently submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, arguing for the reversal of the appellate court's decision.
  • "As Executive Director, Olivia will help us further elevate our work to reduce gun deaths and to ensure our solutions protect the Second Amendment during this crucial time in our country," added Mr. Miller.

Macy’s Expands Backstage Store-Within-Store to 37 Additional Locations in Spring 2022

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Off-price and on-trend, deal hunters take note as Macys (NYSE: M) expands its Backstage locations across the country this spring.

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  • Off-price and on-trend, deal hunters take note as Macys (NYSE: M) expands its Backstage locations across the country this spring.
  • Beginning April 9 and rolling out through June 2022, Macys will open 37 new Macys store-within-store Backstage locations nationwide, offering shoppers another way to find and express their personal style at significant savings on fabulous finds.
  • Fueled by the growth of Macys Backstage in nearly 300 stores nationwide, Macys will open a Backstage inside the iconic Macys State Street flagship store in Chicago on April 9.
  • At Macys Backstage, shoppers can earn and redeem Star Rewards and use their Macys credit card at all locations, creating a seamless experience for those shopping at both Macys full-line and Backstage stores.

Walmart Skirts Tough Questions About Security Practices Before 2019 Mass Shooting in El Paso

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Monday, August 9, 2021

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has again gone to the Texas Supreme Court to avoid answering tough questions related to the mass shooting at the El Paso Cielo Vista store in 2019.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has again gone to the Texas Supreme Court to avoid answering tough questions related to the mass shooting at the El Paso Cielo Vista store in 2019.
  • The legal maneuvers are in response to lawsuits filed by victims, family members and survivors of the Aug. 3, 2019, mass shooting that led to the deaths of 23 shoppers.
  • According to the lawsuits, Walmart created a "crime magnet," placing profits over safety by not providing adequate private security at the Cielo Vista location.
  • "The company knows it failed to provide adequate security despite violent crime at its stores.