FORT WORTH-The Jacksonville, FL grocer has leveled a hit that no one saw coming. Winn-Dixie is at the bargaining table with a buyer for part of its Texas and Oklahoma inventory as it preps for the June 26 two-state shutdown.

DALLAS-Institutional investors are parking allocations in vintage multifamily product now that class A's lost its shine. Consequently, offers have doubled and listings are up as sellers and buyers look to tap opportunities in a changing marketplace.

ARLINGTON, TX-Production Components started its move-in as soon as the ink dried on a long-term contract for a vacant building in South Arlington. The firm exits several locations with the new deal, but essentially holds onto the same space allocation.

DALLAS-Wyndham has edged past an NYSE issue, but does have back-up plans in the event of a backslide. And yes, seven more hotels are under contract. It's not a fire sale, stresses the CEO. Expansion will come via management pacts and franchises.

WYLIE, TX-Two groups of investors head to closing tables in June for a combined 33 acres ticketed for retail development. The land neighbors a 43-acre acquisition by Centex, which is starting infrastructure to expand its Cimarron community.

DALLAS-North Texas gets its first Rainbow Foods with a six-store acquisition by Cypress Equities on behalf of Fleming Foods, which is re-branding the locations. A New Mexico store is included. The 450,000-sf package has annual revenues of $150 million.

FRISCO, TX-Jay Allison, chairman and CEO of Comstock Resources, wears his hat as board president at today's construction start for the 65,000-sf Legacy Christian School, touted as the first private school north of Texas 121. Delivery is set for August.

DALLAS-Allsteel, a leading office furniture supplier, opens its first Dallas showroom in space that's been dormant for two years at Chateau Plaza. Meanwhile, New Media