Nike Expands at the Airport
Beaverton, Ore.–based footwear giant Nike Inc. announced plans to move its store at the Portland, Ore., airport from an 828-square-foot space in the “Oregon Market” area near the food cou...
Bohemian, Independent Long Beach Boutiques at Crossroads
Construction of luxury high-rise condominium buildings dominates the skyline of Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, Calif. Retailers across the street, in the East Village Arts District, are trying to fore...
Outlook Brightens, Particularly for Retail, in Q2
The second quarter of 2004 showed continued signs of recovery for the general California economy while the textile industry saw slight gains and the apparel industry benefited from steady retail sales...
Surf Summit Covers Industry's Rush to Retail
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico—Cacti, palm trees and a crystal-blue ocean served as a stunning backdrop to the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association’s (SIMA) seventh annual Surf Summit, held May 1...
Truck Strikes Ends
California truckers have ended a week-long strike over escalating fuel prices. Business slowed at the Port of Oakland, California’s fourth-largest port, when the truckers staged their protest....
California's Road to Recovery
California’s economic future is getting brighter....
April Showers Hope on 2001 Retail Sales
April retail sales exceeded expectations, providing encouragement for the remainder of the year after a slow 2000 opening and dismal sales last month. Most improved from the mo...
Ecko and Atari
Marc Ecko, founder of urban lifestyle brand Ecko Unlimited and publisher of Complex men’s magazine, has struck a deal with New York–based video game pioneer Atari Inc. to create “Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: ...
Guatemala Prepares for 2005
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala—Central American apparel manufacturers are ramping up their production and full-package capabilities to meet anticipated demand even though it is uncertain whether the Central...
Barrymoore
Maggie Barry and Lee Moore know some secrets about rock stars—but they’re not telling what they are. The two recently joined forces, pooled their “secret” information about fit and launch...
Gerber Hires Marketing Exec
Tolland, Conn.–based Gerber Technology Inc. has hired Bob Rivera as its new executive director of global marketing and key accounts. Rivera is responsible for strategic marketing and ...
Store Stocks Clothes From Past Masters
Most vintage-clothing stores specialize in denims from the 1970s or jackets from the 1950s. Doris Raymond’s shop will specialize in mint-condition formal, casual and ethnic apparel from the late 19th c...
New Cooper Space Opens Doors to Electronic Gamers
E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, took over part of the Los Angeles Fashion District May 11–14 to showcase the latest in video games...
Cool April '04 Slows Sales
April showers dampened last month’s sales—or at least slowed down the previously healthy growth rate....
AAU's New Beginnings
Graduating fashion students at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco will compete for internships with top fashion designers and the opportunity to display designs in the w...
