Lori Hawkins

Ikea is opening a new Austin store, with a new format, at The Domain this summer. The store will focus on personalized service for home improvement.

The property at 617 Colorado Street is a 17-story tower with 344 rooms that opened this week.

Austin resident Angela Chao, who died in a car accident, was chair and CEO of Foremost Group, a global leader in the dry bulk shipping industry

Central Texas is likely to see an economic boom as visitors arrive to see the total solar eclipse. Communities are preparing for crowds.

Called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, the stores will offer grab-and-go meals and snacks, weekly essentials and a place to pick up meal ingredients.

The San Marcos Buc-ee’s plans to create 175 full-time jobs with salaries averaging $44,000 a year. It will include a store and a 120-pump gas station.

Austin-based Whole Foods launched its LEAP accelerator in 2022 to connect with new brands and provide a 12-week mentorship program.

Climeworks said Austin is an ideal location for its U.S. HQ because of its strong talent pool, business friendly environment and central location.

Austin-based Tecovas, which began as an online seller of handmade cowboy boots, is now expanding its store count as it focuses on retail sales.

Austin-based Vendidit’s platform lets industries including electronics, retail and autos instantly sell returned products and excess inventory.