Men's Wearhouse Chief George Zimmer's New Gig: Tailor!
George Zimmer is back, and his new business card lists his occupation as tailor.
California Retail With a Swedish Accent
At the opening of the Susanne Karlsson Scandinavian Kollectiv store on Los Angeles’ West Third Street, Swedish was the predominant language, guests included members of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, and hors d’oeuvres included homemade Swedish pancakes served with cocktails made with Absolut vodka and Rekorderling cider.
New CEO at True Religion
John Ermatinger, who had been True Religion's interim senior vice president of global sourcing and production, was named the new chief executive officer on June 1.
Hot Topic Outbid on Geeknet Deal
Hot Topic Inc. was jilted at the altar June 2, when Geeknet, Inc. an online retailer of licensed merchandise based in Fairfax, Va., announced that it would not go through with a deal, which was announced on May 26, with the Los Angeles area mall retailer.
Los Angeles Underwear Importer Pleads Guilty to Drug Money Laundering
Nine months after agents busted a long-running Mexican drug money laundering operation in the Los Angeles Fashion District, an underwear importer has pleaded guilty to several offenses linked to the scheme.
The True Cost’s Case against Fast Fashion
With the preface “It’s a story about greed and fear, power and poverty,” The True Cost, a documentary, made its case against the fast fashion industry. It produced a Los Angeles premiere May 28 at the Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills. Calif.
Tanner Goods Spins The Big Wheel
There was a steady stream of people trying their luck at a Wheel of Fortune –style game at Tanner Goods boutique in downtown Los Angeles. The reason for all that wheel spinning? Sure, it was for prizes and discounts, but May 30 was the first anniversary for Tanner Goods store located at 860 S. Broadway. It was among the first high end boutiques to move into downtown Los Angeles recently.
Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet Opens First Downtown Store
Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th Opens in Heart of S.F.
Parking Lot Thefts Prompt New Security Measures at the CMC
A car was broken into and later stolen from the California Market Center in Los Angeles shortly after business hours on May 27.
PacSun Reports Decline For First Qtr of 2015
Pacific Sunwear of California, the casualwear retailer whose customers are teenagers and young adults, reported its first decline in quarterly sales in more than three years.
Long Career Based on a Small Machine
In a world where retailers are increasingly relying on complex technology, Fernando Adames believes that a simple, mid-20th-century machine is all that is needed to give a boutique an added edge.
Columbia Promotes Four
Columbia Sportswear Co. recently promoted four executives at the Portland, Ore.–based outdoor and activewear company.
Seafolly to Open in La Jolla
Australian swimwear brand Seafolly is increasing its bid for the U.S. market. It is scheduled to open its second American store on May 30. It will be located at Westfield UTC retail center in La Jolla, Calif.
Former Agenda Head to Run Karmaloop
Seth Haber, a former partner with Agenda trade show, headquartered in Los Angeles, is heading to the retail side of the streetwear business.
