Thomas Announces Plans to Re-merchandise Wet Seal
Retail
A week after juniors retailer Wet Seal Inc. announced that Ed Thomas would return as its chief executive officer, Thomas presided over a conference call with Wall Street analysts on Sept. 10.
What a Proposed $13.25 an Hour Minimum Wage Would Mean for LA’s Apparel Industry
Manufacturing
On Labor Day, Sept. 1, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti proposed raising the city’s minimum wage to $13.25 in the next 2½ years.
The Hundreds Gets Huger
Retail
The Hundreds’ 400-square-foot boutique was closed for renovations and expansion, said Bobby Kim, a co-founder of the popular brand. It is taking over the two adjacent storefronts and will reopen in the fall.
Kitson to Open New Stores
Retail
After opening a 15,000-square-foot Las Vegas emporium on March 28, Los Angeles–headquartered boutique chain Kitson is on the move again.
Project Runway Winner & Belk
Reality (TV) to Retail
Dom, the collection designed by "Project Runway" season 12 winner Dom Streater is now in Belk stores.
Bitcoin for Your Thoughts?
Salt Lake City offprice e-tailer Overstock.com has updated its international checkout system to include payment by Bitcoin.
Lectra Names New Managing Director for Germany, Eastern Europe
Technology
French technology solutions and equipment supplier Lectra has named Chris Nicolaes managing director for Lectra Germany in Ismaning, Germany.
Infor to Host ‘Meet-n-Learn’ at the CMC
Technology
Apparel technology solutions provider Infor will host “Infor Fashion Meet-n-Learn” on Oct. 15 at the California Market Center in Los Angeles.
Yunique Solutions Now Integrated With Pointcarre Textile Design Software
Technology
Yunique Solutions, an apparel solutions unit of Gerber Technology, has integrated its YuniquePLM (product lifecycle management) solution with Pointcarré textile-design software to better assist clients with reducing sampling costs, speed-to-market and enhancing merchandising presentations.
Lenzing Begins Tencel Production at New Facility with “Jumbo” Line
Textiles
Lenzing, the Austrian maker of Tencel fibers, is on track to meet its planned production target of 30,000 tons of Tencel fiber at its new production facility at the Lenzing headquarters in Austria.
McCord Joins Buhler Sales Team
Textiles
PJ McCord, former global sales manager for Coats PLC, has joined the team at Buhler Quality Yarns in Jefferson, Ga., as sales executive.
UCLA Anderson Forecast Sees California’s Economy Inching Ahead
Economic Forecast
The latest UCLA Anderson Forecast, released on Sept. 11, shows California's economy making slow progress with the operative word here being “slow.”
Uniqlo's Collab Comeback
+JX2
Uniqlo is offering a second chance to pick up some of the most popular pieces from the +J line originally designed by Jil Sander.
Planning a Santa Monica Store at South Coast Plaza
Uniqlo Takes A Bow
With a performance by Taiko drummers, Larry Meyer, chief executive officer of Uniqlo USA, opened the doors of the Uniqlo emporium on Sept. 5 at South Coast Plaza retail center in Costa Mesa, Calif.
UPDATE Feds Raid LA Garment Companies in Mexican Drug Money-Laundering Scheme
LA Fashion District
Scores of federal and local law enforcement agents early Wednesday swarmed dozens of residences and apparel businesses in Los Angeles to crack down on a long-running money laundering scheme benefiting two drug cartels in Mexico.
Levi's Gets into the Body-Shaping Jeans Game
Retail
Levi's Launches a Line of Body-shaping jeans at Walmart, Kmart and Meijer stores.
The Game Visits Boyz NY
Hip Hop star The Game visited the storefront of streetwear brand Boyz NY on Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue on Sept. 6,
Marciano’s Big 10
Marciano, a brand of Guess?, recently celebrated 10-years of biz with in-store events across the US. Here’s a look at a couple of the store parties.
Duarte Gives Activewear a Fashionable Edge
New Line Nor
Henry Duarte is joining the ath-leisure movement, but the Los Angeles designer is putting his signature rock ’n’ roll stamp on the growing trend.
