Retail Sales Are Robust for November
November retail sales jumped 8.8 percent, paving the way for a very good holiday season.
The RealReal Releases Holiday Resale Report
With the 2018 holiday season in mind, The RealReal has revealed the highest-valued resale items at the top of luxury-brand lovers’ wish lists this year.
‘The Godfather’ Builds a House of Gold to Make Sustainable Denim Affordable
Adriano Goldschmied—known for his luxury denim at brands such as Diesel, Citizens of Humanity and AG Jeans—has been quietly building a new Los Angeles venture over the last five years.
Newsmaker: Los Angeles Moves to Become the Largest U.S. City to Ban Fur Sales
With major design houses such as Chanel, Versace and Michael Kors abandoning the use of fur in their collections, the legislative movement toward prohibiting the sale of these controversial garments gained a lot of ground in California during 2018.
Newsmaker: Paul Marciano Leaves Guess? Inc. Amid Growth of #MeToo Movement
As the #MeToo anti–sexual harassment movement gained momentum, women across all industries came forward to share their stories and formally accuse the men they say harassed them.
Newsmaker: The Buzz Surrounding 2018’s Buzzword—Sustainability
If fashion had one theme in 2018 it was sustainability. While some who are unfamiliar with the concept are confused by the term “sustainability,” a sustainable-fashion industry is able to support itself through conservative manufacturing methods that limit harm to the environment and sourcing based on reuse.
Newsmaker: Brookfield Properties Begins a $170-Million Upgrade of the California Market Center
More than one year after Brookfield Properties acquired a controlling interest in the California Market Center, the real estate–development company announced in November it would invest $170 million to transform the showroom and office complex into a mixed-use creative space and fashion-industry campus.
Newsmaker: National Stores Files for Bankruptcy Protection After Half a Century in Business
For years, the Fallas and Factory 2-U stores owned by National Stores have been the favorite shopping spots for consumers in search of a bargain.
Newsmaker: Ilse Metchek, California Fashion Association
For decades now, Ilse Metchek has been the go-to person if you want inside information on anything going on in the California apparel world.
Newsmaker: As the Trade War Turns, So Goes the Economy
This has been a year of uncertainty for the trade world.
Newsmaker: AST Sportswear Inherits Title of Large T-shirt Maker in the United States
For years, AST Sportswear operated under the radar in Orange County, Calif.
A Flurry of Stores Opening on Los Angeles’ Westside
The retail world is kicking into high gear when it comes to opening new locations on the Westside of Los Angeles.
Newsmaker: Agenda Show in Long Beach Trade Show Goes Consumer
In 2017, the Agenda trade show made a bold and unique move for a big business-to-business trade show by producing a consumer day.
Newsmaker: Major Retail Remodels and Reinventions Open in Los Angeles
No major high-end retail center has been developed in Los Angeles County since the Americana at Brand open-air shopping hub was introduced 10 years ago in Glendale, Calif.
Newsmaker: Boardriders Joins Surf Rivals Quiksilver and Billabong
The surf industry sailed into uncharted waters earlier this year when two of its top brands and historic rivals joined forces.
