Several new retailers made their way to NorthPark Center this past month. Nonprofit jewelry brand Akola, which assists women facing poverty in Uganda and Dallas, opened between Tumi and Robert Graham. Shoppers also welcomed luxury brands MCM and Ruti, along with MAC and Bumble and bumble.

Eyewear brand Oliver Peoples, clothing and accessory company Johnny Was and TOMS Shoes all are coming in 2018.

Dallas Daycare Academy, which is slated to open in January, is hosting an open house Thursday, Dec. 7. The public can tour the facility, located inside Holy Cross Lutheran Church, from 5:30-7 p.m.