Schwab's Rediscovered
A developer is considering the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood for a mixed-use development that would be anchored by Schwab’s Pharmacy—which a popular (but incorrect) legend says is where actress Lana Tur...
Citadel Strikes a Deal With Craig Realty Group
Newport Beach, Calif.–based outlet-mall developer Craig Realty Group has struck a deal with the city of Commerce, Calif., to purchase the Citadel Outlets retail center and of...
Dress-Code Settlement
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has settled its suit with several sales associates in California who said they had been forced to purchase A&F clothing while working in the company’s stores. The Ohio-based ret...
CFA to Host Workers' Comp Forum
Pending workers’ compensation cutbacks will be the topic of discussion at “Workers’ Compensation Reform: an Apparel Industry Speakers’ Platfor...
Clothestime Woes
Three California apparel makers have filed petitions to force Anaheim, Calif.–based Clothestime into involuntary bankruptcy. Rigo International Inc., Ms. Bubbles and Big Six Fashion said the retailer owes them...
California's Job Losses
California manufacturers shed 4,000 jobs in April, according to the California Employment Development Department. The EDD tallied manufacturing jobs at 1.58 million, or about 11 percent of employment statewid...
Hot Kiss Hires Breault
Felicia Breault has been named lead sales representative of the Hot Kiss Inc. sales team. She will report to Ben Kaczor, vice president of sales....
Happy Birthday, Poly
Wilmington, Del.–based DuPont Textiles & Interiors celebrated the 50th anniversary of the launch of polyester with an exhibit at the textile and fiber manufacturer’s New York office. The exhibit, which ran ...
California Brands Go Organic on the Runway
California companies were among the labels on the runway at Wear Organic! The Organic Fiber Fashion Show, held at the 2003 All Things Organic Conference an...
Upscale Jones
New York–based Jones Apparel Group announced plans to launch a better lifestyle collection under the Jones New York brand for Spring 2004. The collection will include day and evening looks and may even...
Guess Settles FTC Web-Security Case
Los Angeles–based Guess? Inc. has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding allegations that the clothing company did not provide proper security measu...
California College Students File Discrimination Lawsuit Against A&F
The federal discrimination lawsuit recently filed against Abercrombie & Fitch Co., a nationwide purveyor of casual apparel targeting young people, started when a student at the Universit...
Krispy Kreme, Fashion Bistro Open in CMC
Krispy Kreme is coming to the California Market Center. In addition, the Fashion Bistro, a bakery and deli featuring gourmet sandwiches and snacks, has als...
Cherokee Ruling
Cherokee is entitled to the 15 percent stake in Mossimo’s licensing deal with Target stores, according to a ruling reached by the Los Angeles Superior Court on June 17. ...
Smashbox Fashion Week Sets Show Dates
Smashbox Studios has announced the dates for the Spring 2004 Smashbox Fashion Week. The week will run from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, 2003, at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif...
