TALA Extends Hand to Korean Community
The Textile Association of Los Angeles is reaching out to the Korean textile community locally and overseas....
Graydn: Modern Romantic
Fall 2008 will see the return of designer Todd Magill.Best known for his vintage-inspired collection, Wyeth, Magill has partnered with Tony Graham, chief executive ...
Polo's Perfect 10.0
New York–based manufacturing giant Polo Ralph Lauren landed a contract to outfit the U.S. Olympic team for the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing....
Patagonia's Eco Opening
When Ventura-based Patagonia opened its new store in Boulder, Colo., the outdoor and active apparel maker announced the winner of its “Voice Your Choice” eco campaign. Patagonia asked it...
Apparel Companies Turn to Tech Help During Down Cycle
During a challenging economy, companies tend to tighten up their budget strings, but cutting technology investments out of the picture could lead to even more problems, warned execut...
True in San Francisco
Vernon-based premium-denim lifestyle brand True Religion Apparel Inc. opened a 1,146-square-foot store in the San Francisco Centre, located near San Francisco’s Union Square and SOMA (South of Market) ...
Lucky Time
Los Angeles–based Lucky Brand Jeans struck an exclusive global licensing agreement with E. Gluck Corp. for a collection of Lucky Brand watches that will debut for Fall 2008. Ranging in retail ...
Cautious Buying at L.A. Majors Market
After several months of weak retail sales, exhibitors and buyers kept expectations—and budgets—low at the April 7–9 Los Angeles Majors Market at the California Market Center....
SPESA Conference at Myrtle Beach
Donald L. Rheem of RheemMedia will be the keynote speaker at the 2008 SEAMS/SPESA Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, set for April 25–27 at the Marriott Grande Dunes Resort in ...
Manufacturers Bank Founder Leonard Weil
Leonard Weil, the founding president and chief executive of Manufacturers Bank for 24 years, has died. He was 85....
March '08 Sales Weak Despite Easter Holiday
March was the weakest month for sales since 1995, according to the New York–based International Council of Shopping Centers. The sales charted in the ICSC’s index of 37 chain stores dropped 0.5...
Directives West: L.A. Blueprint
Whether it was woven plaid trouser pants or a chunky cowl-neck knit sweater, the key items shown in Directives West’s “L...
Coke's Trash-2-Tees
Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola are teaming up to launch the Coca-Cola Drink 2 Wear line of men’s and women’s T-shirts, made from a blend of cotton and recycled plastic bottles, or PET. The tees are screen-pri...
Miriam: Latest Boutique in Affluent Valencia
Valencia, Calif., is a growing town of $1 million homes and seemingly endless housing tracts that is located 34 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Independent retailers have only begun to prospe...
The Pursuit of Harmony
Los Angeles–based
