The UCLA Anderson Forecast Sees Big Changes in Store for U.S. Economy
Last year, President Trump had just taken office and the economy was slowly slogging forward as unemployment rates dropped steadily, inflation was modest and interest rates were changing every so slightly.
Ross’ Fourth-Quarter Sales Climb
Off-price retailer Ross Stores Inc. reported a very good fourth quarter in fiscal 2017.
Westside Pavilion to be Remodeled Into Offices
Facing a future as a mall with no traditional anchors, Los Angeles’ Westside Pavilion will be undergoing a major revamp to turn it into creative offices.
Marine Layer Suits Up With Activewear Line Weekend Sport
Anyone can see that the San Francisco label Marine Layer emphasizes comfort with a carefree California lifestyle in mind.
Skechers Makes First Wholesale Apparel Line
With more than $4 billion in net sales in 2017 and a fleet of 2,750 stores aross the world—645 of them are company owned—Skechers USA Inc. has been ranked as the second-best-selling sneaker brand in America
Trade Showroom
When Diana Oh gave birth to her daughter, Mila, in late 2016, she wanted to make some changes to the way she worked.
Lenchner & Kane Sales
Since 1987 Lisa Lenchner Sales had been a constant presence in the California Market Center showroom building.
Two Important Textile and Fiber Organizations Merge
As of April 1, the National Council of Textile Organizations and the American Fiber Manufacturers Association will be one.
Methven Brings Lingerie Manufacturing to Los Angeles
Los Angeles is known as the place where high-end blue jeans are made. But design newcomer Kaila Methven is setting her sights on manufacturing high-end lingerie in the nation’s apparel-manufacturing hub.
Cherokee CEO Says the Old Ways of Brand Management Are Over
When Henry Stupp became the chief executive of Cherokee Global Brands in 2010, revenues at the brand-management company had been declining for five years.
Retail Sales Up in February
February was a very good month for retailers, who reported strong sales across the board.
Hudson Jeans Unveils Billboard for The Bad and Beautiful
We saw a preview of Hudson Jeans’ The Bad and Beautiful Spring/Summer ’18 campaign in Las Vegas. A billboard for the campaign was recently unveiled in West Hollywood.
Project Social T and Make March Matter
Los Angeles’ Project Social T raises funds for non-profits with the sales of the brand’s t-shirts. Recently, it partnered with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Make March Matter campaign.
The UCLA Anderson Forecast Sees Big Changes in Store for U.S. Economy Through 2020
Business investment is going to be driving the bus this year.
Moods of Norway Shutters Melrose Store
For 14-years, Moods of Norway has been on a mission to push the borders of menswear. But on March 1, it shut down its Los Angeles store.
