J. Crew IPO
J. Crew Group Inc. closed its initial public offering with the sale of 21.6 million shares of common stock. The company intends to use a substantial portion of the net proceeds to reduce borrowings under its ...
Retail With a Vibe
Alex Mouracade and Darrel Adams know “edgy.” In their previous careers as DJs, the duo kept finicky party people glued to dance floors by playing new music that had rarely been heard on ...
Levi's Goes Green
The granddaddy of all denim brands isn’t changing its trademark red tab to a grassy green, but it is taking a new eco-friendly approach to blue jeans. Starting with the Fall 2006 collection, L...
New Line to Launch With CMC Fashion Show
Los Angeles designer Franco Martinez will launch his Four60couture collection of contemporary womenswear at a fashion show at 7:30 p.m. on July 14 in the California Market Center Fas...
Executive Shuffle at Advanstar, Pool
Nearly one year after Pool trade show was acquired by Advanstar Communications, founder Ronda Walker has left the streetwear trade show. When Pool joined Advanstar,...
True Religion Hires Investor Relations Adviser
Los Angeles–based premium-denim maker True Religion Apparel Inc. has announced the appointment of PondelWilkinson Inc. as its investor relations adviser. Th...
Keeping Main Street USA, Minus the Traffic
To park or not to park? That is the question California officials are asking retailers as they explore turning prime outdoor shopping streets into pedestrian-only zones where cars are off-limits....
Quiksilver to Russia, With Love
Quiksilver Inc. announced this week a new partnership with a Russian apparel maker to design, manufacture, market and distribute Quiksilver and Roxy branded products in Russia....
Medieval Touches Put Menswear Line on Path to Modern Success
Kings of Glory might be a way to make a statement against modernism—and do it fashionably....
Cotton Uptick
Demand for organically grown cotton is expected to propel global sales to $2.6 billion by the end of 2008, according to a new report released by Oakland, Calif.–based Organic Exchange. Global sales of organic ...
Jason's Wine Store Changes Hands
Jason’s Fine Wine & Spirits, located on the ground floor of the California Market Center in Los Angeles, has new owners....
'Project Runway' Returns for Third Season
California designers will play a major role in the third season of the reality TV show “Project Runway,” which returns to the Bravo TV network July 12....
Zumiez Acquisition
Everett, Wash.–based Zumiez Inc., an activewear retailer, has completed its acquisition of Fast Forward, an action-sports retail chain with 19 stores, mostly based in Texas, with one store in Californi...
Active Gambles With Santa Monica Flagship
Competition has never been much of a worry for the nearly 20 years that Active has been in the retail business. But the surf, skate and fashion purveyor may be in for a shock this August....
The Board Room
The Professional Club, formerly known as the Textile Professional Club, wrapped up its season with a dinner June 22 at the Bel-Air Bar & Grill, where...
