2014 in Review: In Memoriam
Remembering some of the California designers and executives who died this year.
2014 in Review: More Apparel Production Returns to the United States
Everyone talks about making their clothes in the United States, but is it all talk and no action? Apparently not. According to a study by a Chicago management consulting firm
CFF and TALA Celebrate 67th-Annual Holiday Party for Neighborhood Kids
The kids knew all the answers to the “Frozen” quiz. In fact, most raised their hands before deejay Christina Dimakides finished asking the question.
2014 in Review: Trade Agreements a No-Show for 2014
The big apparel trade show news of 2014 was the September announcement that Advanstar—parent of MAGIC, Project and Coterie—was sold for $972 million to British trade-show producer UBM PLC.
Altamont Capital Leads Strategic Investment in Hybrid Apparel
Altamont Capital Partners finished the year with the announcement that it made an investment in another clothing business.
2014: Year in Review
As 2014 draws to a close, the editors of California Apparel News take a look back at the year’s significant news from key industry sectors such as retail, trade shows and international trade agreements. We also take a look at the burgeoning interest in made-in-America manufacturing and some of the most-read stories of the year. Plus, we remember some California industry notables in our in memoriam section.
Forever 21 Opens for 14 Hours on Xmas Day
Retail
Forever 21 is one of the few clothing stores open Christmas Day.
French Quarter Meets Fashion District
The LA Fashion District now has a little New Orleans style since Preux & Proper opened at 840 S. Spring St.
The Top-25 Most Read Stories of the Year
Year In Review
From breaking news to must-read business profiles, these were California Apparel News' most-read stories of 2014.
Halston Sells Two Diffusion Brands
Manufacturing
House of Halston sells two brand names for $27.7 million.
Longshore Employers Call for Federal Mediators to Help Push for a New Contract With Dockworkers
For seven months, longshore workers have been head to head at the negotiating table to hammer out a new six-year labor agreement with their port bosses.
DJ Mustard X Crooks & Castles
On the heels of performing at the Karl Kani 25th anniversary party on Dec. 13, DJ Mustard dropped by Crooks & Castles Fairfax Avenue flagship in Los Angeles Dec. 21, to celebrate his album Ten Summers.
American Apparel Receives Bid to Buy the Company
On Dec. 22, American Apparel's board of directors said that it received a bid to acquire the Los Angeles clothing company for $1.30 to $1.40 a share. As of early morning on Dec. 22, the stock was trading at around $1.15 a share, almost double what it was trading for last week.
Pez Cantina: Fashion District Edge To L.A. Foodie Obsession
L.A. foodies have been salivating over the debut of Chef Brett Thompson’s newest restaurant Pez Cantina for about a year. California Apparel News uncovered the high end Mexican seafood restaurant's Fashion District edge.
2014 Retrospective
Manufacturing | Retail | Import/Export
From domestic employment figures and the latest import/export data to retail real estate and retail sales, the editors of California Apparel News take a look at some of the key indicators for the apparel industry in 2014.
2014 Retrospective: Import/Export: Vietnam Makes Great Inroads in Apparel Exports to U.S. Stores
Import/Export
Even though the Southeast Asian nation has a population of 93.4 million people, not even 10 percent of the Chinese population, it is becoming an increasingly popular place for apparel manufacturing. The country’s wages are about one-third to half as much as those in China, and its workers are known for their fine, detailed work.
2014 Retrospective: Real Estate: Retail Rents Climb in Beverly Hills
Retail
During the past year, rents on several prime Los Angeles shopping streets have stayed the course and not risen over last year.
2014 Retrospective: Retail Employment: Key Seasons Provide Lift
Retail
Retail employment in apparel and accessories stores across California remained steady for much of the year, with upticks in employment in the months leading up to retail’s busiest seasons—Back to School and Christmas.
2014 Retrospective: Retail Sales: Target, Macy’s Navigate Tough Year
Retail
As 2014 came to a close, Target Corp. was still dealing with the massive data breach of 2013 and taking steps to bring back the Minneapolis-headquartered company’s cheap chic glory days of the 1990s.
2014 Retrospective: Retail Sales: Urban Outfitters/Wet Seal
Retail
2014 has been a year of headlines for Urban Outfitters Inc and business seems to have been particularly tough at The Wet Seal Inc.
