Retail

Ron Robinson Debuts 1st Pop-Up Shop at Independent Boutique

By Andrew Asch | November 21, 2013

Robinson opens a pop-up shop at Guerilla Atelier

Wasteland’s New E-commerce Site, More Editorial, More Brands

Wasteland, the Los Angeles–area specialty-store chain, relaunched its e-commerce site recently. The retailer’s co-founder Cheryl Cohen hopes that the new website will bring Wasteland’s unique point-of-view to the rest of the world.

Juicy Heads to Kohl’s

One month after Juicy Couture was purchased by Authentic Brands Group from Fifth & Pacific (formerly Liz Claiborne Inc.), the Southern California brand is heading to Kohl’s.

October Sales Stronger Than Expected

“Sales trends are seemingly back on track,” said economist Michael Niemira regarding business in October.

Gap Inc. Names New Head of Global Supply-Chain Division

Gap Inc. has promoted Sonia Syngal as head of the company’s global supply-chain division, replacing Colin Funnell, who is retiring.

Billabong Sells West 49

In a little more than a month after it named a new chief executive officer, the beleaguered parent company of Irvine, Calif.–based Billabong announced that it has sold the Canadian chain of stores West 49 Inc. to YM Inc., which is headquartered in Toronto.

Glendale Galleria Unveils New Renovation

Glendale Galleria is unveiling the most extensive renovation in its 37-year history in Glendale, Calif., on Nov. 8.

Bloomingdale’s Puts Focus on Brands and Glam at New Glendale Store

The store opened Nov. 8 at the Glendale Galleria retail center.

October Sales Forecast From Ugly to Good

As forecasts for October sales roll in, predictions range from lousy to better-than-predicted.

Seafolly Opens First US Store in Newport Beach

For its first stand-alone U.S. store, Australian swim brand Seafolly headed to Newport Beach.

NRF Forecast: Gloomy Economic Conditions Will Give Way to Brighter Holiday Season

Despite weaker-than-expected Halloween sales and a drop in consumer confidence, the National Retail Federation predicts an increase in holiday spending will lift retail sales through the end of the year.

Junk Food Clothing to Open Store on Venice’s Abbot Kinney in LA

Junk Food Clothing will think big when it opens its first flagship store.

U.S. Shopping Center Business Strong

There’s a lot of anxiety over the economy, but shopping centers are reporting strong business.

Junk Food Clothing to Open Store on Venice’s Abbot Kinney in LA

Junk Food Clothing, the 15-year-old pop-culture, graphic T-shirts and basics company, will open a 2,777-square-foot flagship store on LA's Abbot Kinney in early 2014, according to a statement from commercial real estate firm Blatteis & Schnur.