Checking in on LA’s Larchmont Boulevard
Retail
Tucked away in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Larchmont Boulevard is a friendly street with a small-town feel.
Torrid Selects New Plus-Size Model for Swimwear Collection
Retail
Plus-size retailer Torrid spices up 2014 swimwear collection
Levi's New Website
The Redesign!
evi Strauss & Co is one of the oldest stories in the fashion biz, but the denim brand which started in the Victorian era just launched its 21st century redesigned website; www.levistrauss.com
CGS Releases New POS Application
Technology
New York–based Computer Generated Solutions has introduced a new point-of-sale application for Microsoft Dynamics AX Retail, which is compatible with Apple iPod and iPhone mobile devices.
Tough January Showed Bright Spots
Retail
Extreme weather made the traditionally low sales month of January even tougher for retailers. However, businesses rallied, said the International Council of Shopping Centers, and sales increased 3.5 percent, according to its tally of comparable-store sales.
La Tres Lingerie: Bringing a Feminine Touch to Downtown LA
La Tres Lingerie
When Tray Hayslette decided to open a lingerie store in Southern California, she chose a space on Main Street in downtown LA.
MAGIC Promotes Griffin and Gallin
Trade Show
Advanstar Global, the company that produces the MAGIC Market Week trade shows, announced a pair of executive promotions.
Vestar to Acquire, Redevelop The Village at Orange
Retail
Vestar, a privately held real estate company headquartered in Phoenix, recently announced plans to acquire and redevelop regional mall The Village at Orange in Orange, Calif.
Catherine Martin to be honored by Rodeo Drive Walk of Style
Retail
Catherine Martin, a costume and production designer who gained note for working with Miuccia Prada on costumes for the 2013 film “The Great Gatsby,” will be inducted into the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style, it was announced on Feb. 5.
Gap Closes 1969 Design Studio in Los Angeles
Retail
When The Gap Inc. opened its artsy denim design studio in the heart of downtown Los Angeles nearly four years ago, the company later went on a big media campaign touting the creative spirit wrapped up in the new locale.
Legendary Surfer Shaun Tomson Buys Back Solitude Label From Oxford
Tomson Buys Solitude
The legendary world-champion surfer has bought back the surfwear label he sold to Oxford Industries.
End of the Mall? Retail And Real Estate Experts Weigh In on the Future of the Shopping Center
Retail
The traditional mall is losing relevance. It might already be a dinosaur.
Billabong Extends Pat Tenore’s Contract
News
Billabong International Ltd. signed RVCA founder Pat Tenore to a contract that will guarantee his employment through 2018, it was announced on Feb. 6.
Denim Developments From the Kingpins Show
Kingpins Show
At the recent Kingpins boutique denim trade show, denim makers showcased the latest developments in fabrications.
Showcasing New Textile Developments at Texworld USA
Texworld USA
Textile mills and trim suppliers showcased some of their recent developments at the Texworld USA show in New York.
Rodeo Drive Gets Into the Year of the Horse
Retail
Parade celebrating Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse to take place on ritzy shopping street.
Styku Predicts This Will Be a Perfect Fit
Apparel Tech
Los Angeles tech company Styku has a Fit Visualizer widget, which retailers can add to their existing e-commerce site to help consumers "visualize" the correct size and fit of a garment.
