Broadway Trade Center, a Major DTLA Project, for Sale
The Broadway Trade Center was one of the most ambitious projects for revitalizing downtown Los Angeles and bringing high-end retail to a once-blighted urban center. But after COVID-19 and civil unrest, the project has been put up for sale.
Solid Holiday Sales Forecasted by NRF and Deloitte
2020 has been a year like none other in recent memory, but despite the big issues of a divisive election and an economic slowdown driven by a pandemic, economic forecasters working with the National Retail Federation and Deloitte are predicting solid business during the 2020 holiday season.
Outerknown Finds a Natural Stretch Fabric For Its Iconoclast Jean
The Outerknown brand was started by surf champion Kelly Slater and creative director John Moore in 2015 to introduce a new surfwear line to a market that had been dominated by a group of major brands for years by creating a brand that was devoted to sustainability.
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Michael Tomson’s Life to be Celebrated with a Paddle Out
Michael Tomson, a pioneer in the competitive sport of surfing and the surfwear business died last month at age 66 from throat cancer.
Beverly Center to Unveil Pop-Ups from Black-Owned Brands
During 2020, as calls to action were made regarding promoting equity in the United States, part of these messages included challenging major brands to become more serious about diversity and supporting Black-owned businesses.
Forever 21 Unveils Holiday Hub to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Forever 21 is planning on a holiday season focused on raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Trinidad3 Drops Holiday 2020 Collection on Veterans Day
As a military veteran–led brand that manufactures its goods in the United States, the Los Angeles–based denim label Trinidad3 has established itself as a source of pride in the industry and throughout the country.
Zendesk Takes Customer Relations to Social Media
As digital commerce has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, analysts have forecasted that doing business online will become even more important during the 2020 holiday season.
Social-Shopping Tools From Verishop Blend Social Media and E-Commerce Features
The social-shopping platform Verishop announced new features for its iOS application Nov. 9. The platform allows users to tag products, create and upload content to share on their own collection boards, as well as follow fellow users and brands.
Psycho Bunny to Roll Out California Bricks-and-Mortar
In 2005, menswear mavens Robert Godley and Robert Goldman started Psycho Bunny, a menswear company focused on the irreverent graphic of a rabbit’s head and crossbones. They made T-shirts, ties, polo shirts, golf apparel, socks and other items bearing a bunny Jolly Roger logo. Years later, the brand is still on the move.
Holiday 2020 at Citadel Outlets to Start With Christmas-Tree Lighting Nov. 14
Every winter holiday season, Citadel Outlets, just south of downtown Los Angeles, aims to go big with holiday decorations.
PacSun Enters Activewear Category
PacSun Active has entered the market as retailer Pacific Sunwear of California's effort to expand into fresh categories that promote wellness, inclusivity and an active lifestyle.
Guess Tries Cute Culture With Little Cloud Line
Over the years, Guess? cultivated its reputation as a go-to brand for editorial with sex appeal and star models such as Anna Nicole Smith and Kate Upton. With a new limited-edition capsule collection, it is going for cute.
DC Swim Week Makes a Miami Beach Debut
After a few months’ worth of scheduling delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the DC Swim Week produced its Miami Swim Week debut.
