Doneger West Expands

The Doneger Group, the New York–based buying office and global-trend forecaster, is expanding its West Coast office, located in the California Market Center.

Geraldine Pingul has joined the company as market analyst for juniors sportswear.

Pingul comes to Doneger from The Design Magazine of Beverly Hills, where she was fashion editor. She has a long history in the apparel industry, including an eight-year stint at Robinsons-May as a buyer and fashion office executive.

“We are thrilled to have Geraldine join our team, as her understanding of West Coast lifestyle and her retail and fashion office experience will be a valuable asset to our company and clients,” said Janine Blain, director of the Doneger Group’s West Coast office. —Alison A. Nieder