Global Merino Showcasing Wool Blends With Creora Eco-Soft

At the January 2016 edition of the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, Global Merino Inc. is showing new fabrics made from blends of Merino wool and Creora Eco-Soft, a spandex engineered to maintain a soft hand and good drape when mixed with heat-sensitive fibers, including natural fibers such as cotton, wool and silk as well as cellulosics such as rayon, Modal and Tencel.

Concept Combines Retail, Restaurant and Made-in-America Manufacturing

Concept Combines Retail, Restaurant and Made-in-America Manufacturing

Shore is a mixed-use restaurant and retail compound, where both businesses share an interest in sustainability and the active lifestyle.

CMC Rebrands and Expands Shape Show to Become ALT

Shape, the activewear and athleisure show launched last year by the California Market Center, is changing its name and expanding its focus in 2016.

CIT Group Appoints New President of CIT Commercial Services

CIT Group Inc., a provider of commercial lending and leasing services, announced that Marc Heller will be the new president of CIT Commercial Services, a major factor in the apparel industry.

Headwear Brand Opens on Melrose

Headwear Brand Opens on Melrose

Official opened a branded boutique in Los Angeles.

Citizens of Humanity Allegedly a Victim of Embezzlement

Four men have been arrested on charges they embezzled $8 million from a commercial laundry house owned by Citizens of Humanity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.

Show Draws Shoe Manufacturers Eager to See New Products

Show Draws Shoe Manufacturers Eager to See New Products

For the third season, the SoCal Materials Show has united suppliers from around the world in a two-day trade exhibit in Los Angeles.

Is Culver City Ready for High-End Boutiques?

When the luxe mixed-use development Platform makes a formal debut in April, it hopes to shake up the area around the bustling restaurant and art-gallery neighborhood of downtown Culver City, Calif.

Building a Domestic Shoe Business From the Insole Out

Building a Domestic Shoe Business From the Insole Out

"It takes 36 pairs of hands to make one shoe,” says designer Calleen Cordero, who makes shoes and accessories by hand in her North Hollywood, Calif., factory.

Art Basel: Arts & Culture

Art Basel: Arts & Culture

The art world and Miami street style converged in December during the annual Art Basel modern and contemporary art festival in Miami Beach.

Waterwear 2016 Textile Trends

Waterwear 2016 Textile Trends

Swim Trends

Swim Trends

Swim Trends: Swimwear—On The Beach And Beyond

Kitson Closing Sale Ends Soon

Kitson Closing Sale Ends Soon

Bankrupt Kitson retail chain nears the end of its big blow-out liquidation.

 Planet Blue is Having a Sale

Planet Blue is Having a Sale

Planet Blue’s Venice store is having a 50 percent off sale.

Lingerie Road Fit

Lingerie Road Fit

True&Co. is taking bra fittings on the road with the kickoff of the True&Co.’ National Try-on Truck Tour.