Crate & Barrel is partnering with an iconic bakery for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Life's always batter when you're baking cookies! Price and stock could change after publish date, and Food Network may make money off these affiliate links. Learn more. August 04, 2026 Sarah Jeddy is a Digital Editorial Intern at Food Network, where she writes and edits news and shopping content. Related to: What sweeter way to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day than with a brand new cookie jar? Or a brand-new set of a-dough-rable bakeware? This year, to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Levain Bakery is partnering with Crate & Barrel to launch a 19-piece collection of everything you need to bake up the perfect batch of cookies. What's in the Levain x Crate & Barrel collaboration? Levain Bakery has partnered with Crate & Barrel to put a playful twist on baking at home. According to the Crate & Barrel press release, "the pros at Levain Bakery designed their dream tools for making crave-worthy cookies and other baked goods at home." The collection features original and iconic doodles by artist Libby VanderPloeg, the creative genius behind much of Levain's signature designs, and the bright blue color the bakery is famous for. The collaboration includes: * Cookie glasses, so you can dunk your cookie in milk * Cookie-themed plates and cake stands, so you can show off your creations * Bread baskets and cookie crates, so you can take your baked goods on-the-go * A mixing spoon, mini and regular spatulas, a bench scraper and maple wood cutting board to help you create the perfect dough * Cookie sheets, a cooling rack and a silicone cookie mat, complete with outlines to help you bake cookies that rival Levain's in size * An embroidered dish towel to make cleaning up a little more whimsical * A Cookie Carryall Tote so you can cookies to the perfect afternoon picnic * And, of course, any cookie-themed collection would be incomplete without a beautiful large cookie jar - this one features a wooden maple lid and an airtight seal to keep your baked creations fresh * The collaboration also includes a gift box featuring "Levain Bakery: A Story of Friendship, Community, and Cookies," a brand-new book that details the story behind the historic bakery Its favorite items from the Levain x Crate & Barrel collaboration. Here are its top picks from the collection:

Andrew Hotz named Chief Marketing Officer at Crate & Barrel. Andrew Hotz has joined Crate & Barrel as Chief Marketing Officer, marking a new chapter after more than 11 years across two tenures at Google. He announced the appointment on LinkedIn, describing the move as a "full-circle moment" driven by his passion for home design, architecture and building brands that connect with consumers. In his new role, Hotz will lead the marketing organization for the home furnishings retailer as it continues to strengthen its brand presence in an increasingly competitive retail landscape. Throughout his career, he has held senior marketing leadership positions across technology, media and consumer industries, bringing experience in digital transformation, data-driven marketing and customer engagement. The appointment reflects a broader shift occurring across the retail industry, where marketing leaders are expected to balance brand storytelling with measurable business outcomes. As consumers engage with brands across digital, social, in-store and connected commerce channels, retailers are investing in executives who can unify customer experiences while leveraging data and AI to deliver greater personalization. Retail marketing has evolved significantly in recent years, extending beyond traditional advertising to include omnichannel engagement, creator partnerships, loyalty programs and commerce media. Chief Marketing Officers now play a central role in shaping customer relationships, driving digital innovation and aligning brand strategy with evolving consumer expectations. Hotz's background at Google provides expertise in digital platforms, advertising technology and consumer insights that aligns with the changing demands of modern retail marketing. His appointment also highlights the continued movement of senior executives between technology companies and consumer brands as retailers seek leaders with deep digital capabilities. As retail organizations accelerate investments in AI-powered marketing, first-party data strategies and customer experience, experienced marketing leaders will continue to play a critical role in helping brands remain relevant in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Crate & Barrel is returning to Southlake Town Square. Here's when. June 2, 2026 4:09 PM Gift Article Southlake Town Square's latest addition just got an opening date. Crate & Barrel's new, full-line store opens on June 25 at 10 a.m. in the retail space at 321 State St., in the space formerly home to the Market by Macy's store in Southlake Town Square. The home furniture and decor retailer previously had a Tabletop Crate and Barrel store location at the open-air shopping center, but it closed back in 2011. "The new Southlake store is designed to provide ease and inspiration to every customer visit," according to a statement from the company. "The format of this new store allows for a personalized shopping experience which is supported by in-store experts that deliver Crate & Barrel's best-in-class services." According to the news release, the services customers can receive include: * Floral Arrangements: The store offers an extensive botanical shop and with a large assortment of both faux and dried botanicals for DIY arrangements or on-site styling help from an expert. * The Design Desk: The retailer offers free design and trade services including floor planning tools with the assistance of an expert and industry technology. * Crate & Barrel Trade Program: the store also offers more home renovation products for clients who are looking for everything from bathroom vanities to dinnerware and entertaining options for restaurant trade. * Gift Registry: Customers who are celebrating special occasions can use the gift registry for more events and can utilize personalized service appointments. Crate and Barrel and its other retail business, CB2, employ around 7,500 associates across its 100 stores. The retailer has two locations in Dallas, including an outlet, and one store in Plano. The Southlake location will be the third standard store in North Texas. More on Southlake Town Square. "A $3 million construction and remodel project will start early in the new year," McCaskill wrote on Facebook in October 2025. "Great work by Kite Realty to get Crate & Barrel in this space!" In February, Jason Kasal, vice president and senior leasing director at Kite Realty Group, a real estate investment trust which owns and operates Southlake Town Square, among more than a dozen other shopping centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and about 200 shopping centers nationwide, said business in the area is growing. "We're seeing some off-the-charts numbers in terms of sales," Kasal told the Star-Telegram. "There's now multiple and multiple retailers that their sales are so strong that they might be store number four in their chain in the country, or store number seven in their chain in the country out of maybe 200 stores." On Running, a Swiss performance running brand with its flagship store in New York, is also expected to open in Southlake Town Square later this year. Southlake Town Square has 130 acres of mixed-use space, with more than 135 specialty retail shops and restaurants. The outdoor complex has seen several new tenants announced or opening, Ascension Coffee Roastery slated to open sometime in August and Rothy's, which recently opened near Vuori and across from Tecovas. June 1, 2026 4:50 PM Northeast Tarrant May 22, 2026 11:35 AM Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fousia Abdullahi is a Fort Worth Star-Telegram news reporter who covers suburban cities including Southlake, Colleyville, Grapevine and Keller. She enjoys reading and attending local events. Send tips by email or phone.