KU student influx boosts Lawrence shops this fall
Local businesses gear up as Kansas University's 28,000 students return to Lawrence for the fall semester. Jayhawk Spirit owner Tom Wilkerson, Sunflower Outdoor and Bike staff, and Quinton's Bar and Deli describe hires, extra hours, and heightened weekend traffic. Parent days and summer breaks drive notable sales, while Mad Greek notes steadier, older clientele. Reporter Ben Anglesbee.
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Lawrence home sales stay hot as June posts gains
Lawrence June home sales rose 4.9 percent from a year ago to 149 units, marking the 15th straight month of increases and outpacing national trends. Year to date sales total 553, up 28 percent, with volumes at 112.2 million dollars. New construction sales up 50 percent to 51, while the median sale price rose to 168,900.
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Omnicom and Publicis Merge to Form Publicis Omnicom Group
Omnicom and Publicis Groupe plan a merger of equals creating Publicis Omnicom Group, a $35 billion firm to be led by John Wren and Maurice Levy. The move aims to boost growth in Asia and Latin America while drawing regulatory scrutiny over reduced competition and client conflicts. The combined entity would have about $23 billion in annual revenue and own agencies such as BBDO, DDB, TBWA, Leo Burnett, and Saatchi & Saatchi.
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Stofac Joins Stephens Real Estate as Marketing and Tech Coordinator
BRIEFCASE isa Stofac, longtime Lawrence resident, joins Stephens Real Estate as marketing and technology coordinator. She previously worked for USD 497 and Godwin Group Advertising in Jackson, Mississippi, bringing print production and studio management experience to the role.
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