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A rendering of the Dick’s Sporting Goods distribution center planned for south Fort Worth. (Courtesy image | Dick’s Sporting Goods)
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Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to construct an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth expected to bring 300 new full-time jobs to the region over the next 10 years.

The next generation facility will support Dick’s business in Texas and provide distribution capabilities to more than 100 Dick’s Sporting Goods stores across several states. The Fort Worth location joins the existing Dick’s distribution network that includes five other facilities. 

“This facility will support the rapid growth of our business, including in the state of Texas, and enable more efficient and effective flow of product to athletes whether they shop in-store or online,” said Sean Whitehouse, Dick’s senior vice president of supply chain. “We’re also excited to play an active role in the Fort Worth community.” 

The Dick’s distribution center will be located on an 89.5-acre site within the Risinger/35 Logistics Park, a development by AllianceTexas developer Hillwood, at Risinger Road and Old Burleson Road. Hillwood Construction Services will develop and construct this new build-to-suit project.

“Dick’s Sporting Goods is a best-in-class company with a premier brand, we are proud they have selected Fort Worth and our highly experienced, vertically integrated Hillwood industrial development team for this substantial new facility investment and supply chain network expansion,” said Reid Goetz, senior vice president of Hillwood. 

Construction on the facility is scheduled to begin early this fall with a groundbreaking, and the building phase is expected to bring more than 800 temporary construction jobs to the area. The facility is expected to open in early 2026. 

Kris Bjorson, Jamie Galati and Blake Rogers of JLL represented Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Goetz, Samuel Rhea and Jack Barkley represented Hillwood in the transaction. Stream Realty Partners’ National Program Management team under the leadership of Joe Iatauro and Patrick Daugherty are providing owner’s representative services. GSR Andrade Architects is the project’s lead architect and Westwood is the civil engineering design firm for the project.

Dick’s Sporting Goods, founded in 1948, is headquartered in Pittsburgh and has more than 850 locations.

Making the Inc. 5000 list 

The 2024 edition of Inc. magazine’s list of fastest-growing companies has hit the stands, and 205 of the companies are based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Here are the top six from Tarrant County: 

The highest-ranking company from Tarrant County on the list is PMR Roofing, an Arlington-based roofing contractor specializing in complex replacements in commercial, multifamily, government and residential buildings. They came in at No. 229 and reported three-year growth of 1,797%. 

The highest-ranking company in Fort Worth is Bodybar Pilates, coming in at No. 276. The fitness franchise experienced a three-year revenue growth rate of 1,192% thanks to an explosive surge in new studio openings. “We are thrilled to be named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the first time. This is a tremendous achievement,” said Matt McCollum, CEO of Bodybar Pilates. “We look forward to creating an even bigger franchise footprint in the future as we open 15 more studios in the back half of 2024.”

Fort Worth’s TimelyCare came in at No. 810. The virtual health and well-being provider for higher-education institutions reported a three-year growth rate of 613%. TimelyCare recently expanded its market footprint with new student success coaching and K-12 educators and staff services. 

Southlake’s KeyCity Capital, a private equity firm, was ranked No. 1,343 with a three-year growth rate of 354%. 

Grapevine’s Whitlock Building Services, a commercial janitorial and construction cleaning company serving parts of Texas, earned a ranking of No. 1477  and reported a 350% three-year growth rate. 

Fort Worth’s Valor, a specialty asset management and professional services provider serving mineral and oil and gas owners, came in at No. 1,618 with a three-year growth rate of 321%. 

Concrete pump manufacturer opens Fort Worth branch 

Alliance Concrete Pumps, the leading concrete pump manufacturer in North America, has opened a new branch in Fort Worth. It is the third location for the Aldergrove, Canada-based company. 

The new full-service facility, located on 7.2 acres at 4709 Lone Star Blvd., is about 20 miles west of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The parts sales department opened its doors Aug. 12, with the service and pump refurbishing departments following in subsequent weeks. 

The demand for the company’s products in Texas made this expansion the next logical step for Alliance Concrete Pumps, according to the company. 

William Wiebe, who has spent 19-plus years in the concrete pump industry, will relocate from the company’s head office to be service manager. Shawn Ford, a Texan with over eight years of experience in the concrete pumping industry, will be parts sales manager. 

The Shops at Clearfork adds new retailers 

Boss, Marché Bleu and Aroma360 recently joined The Shops at Clearfork. 

Additionally, Sagelane Autospa & Carwash is now available to Clearfork guests.

Boss is a fashion brand with men’s apparel, shoes and accessories, while Marché Bleu offers a curated selection of gourmet foods, local produce, and household essentials. Marché Bleu will also have chef-prepared grab-and-go selections and a coffee bar. Aroma360 specializes in ambient scenting solutions and customized fragrances while also providing scent marketing services for homes and businesses.

Sagelane Autospa & Carwash will provide handwashing and car detailing services while guests shop. 

Standard Meat to be honored 

The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce has announced that Standard Meat Company has been named the winner of its 2024 Vandergriff Award and will be recognized at the chamber’s annual “State of the County” event on Aug. 23. 

The Vandergriff Award, sponsored by Simmons Bank, is an annual award named in memory of Tarrant County Judge Tom Vandergriff. The honor recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions positively impact Tarrant County on a national scale. 

Standard Meat Company is a multigenerational protein packaging and portioning firm headquartered in Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards. 

 Life Time opens club in Westlake 

Fitness company Life Time opened Life Time Westlake on Aug. 3. The opening extends Life Time’s athletic country club footprint to 33 locations across Texas.

The 112,000-square-foot, two-story Life Time Westlake includes indoor and outdoor pools with an outdoor beach club and bistro, seven pickleball courts, a learning and playing center for kids, a fast casual restaurant and a full-service spa. Life Time Westlake is located at 2902 Sam School Road in Westlake. 

Fort Worth manufacturer acquired by German company 

KPS Global, a leading provider of custom insulated panel systems for grocers, convenience stores and industrial uses, has been sold to the Viessmann Generations Group, a family company based in Germany that goes back 107 years. Terms were not disclosed. KPS Global was created by D Cubed Group in 2015 following several acquisitions. It now has over $400 million in revenue. 

KPS Global will continue to be led by its existing management team. The company will operate through its headquarters and a newly built innovation center in Fort Worth and manufacture products from its five facilities.

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Bob Francis is business editor for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at bob.francis@fortworthreport.org. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.