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Sanctuary Enters Owned Retail With Beverly Hills Flagship
By Alexandra Romero, Contributing Writer | March 6, 2026
After nearly three decades as a wholesale- and D2C-driven contemporary label, Sanctuary has entered owned retail with the debut of its first flagship, on Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 27.
New Textile Show to Focus on Low Minimums
A frequent refrain at textile shows is "What is your minimum?" It is often repeated by small design companies struggling to find textile resources that sell fabrics in small quantities....
Big Strike Announces New Creative Team
After a major investment last year by a private-equity fund, juniorswear maker Big Strike is on the move.
Upbeat Mood at Première Vision Preview New York
NEW YORK—The aisles were crowded and the mood was upbeat at the Jan. 10–11 run of Première Vision Preview at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building in New York’s C...
Kohl’s to Open Design Studio in Santa Monica, Calif.
Kohl’s Corp. is ready to hit the beach.
Designers and Agents to Launch Menswear Show
Designers and Agents is launching a menswear show, called D&A Man, in New York this summer to coincide with Men’s Fashion Week. ...
Belle Gray Closes Its Doors
Belle Gray, one of the San Fernando Valley’s leading boutiques, is shuttering its doors on Jan. 14....
Guez New President at Dickies Girl Licensee
Paul Guez, sometimes referred to as the godfather of premium denim, has been named the new president of Apparel Limited, the Los Angeles company that has the license to make Dickies ...
Retail Forecast Mixed but Stronger for 2012
Prepare for 2012 to be a year of opportunity, tough competition and sluggish but moderate growth, said analysts and retailers.
Cash Mobs Spend for Small Businesses
While many people are familiar with flash mobs—the choreographed but seemingly spontaneous dance performances put on by organized crowds—“cash mobs” are just catching on....
Post-Holiday Sales Surge, but Season’s Profits May Be Mixed
The day after Christmas was one of the biggest shopping days of 2011, wrapping up the year with a big bang, mall managers and market analysts said.
American Apparel Adds New London Store
American Apparel Inc. announced it will be opening its 18th store in Great Britain in one of Europe’s largest malls, Westfield London.
Poshmark App Takes Fashion Sharing Mobile
Reselling your clothes online or to a thrift store is a great way to clean out your closet and rid yourself of unwanted impulse buys, but Poshmark founder and Chief Executive Officer Manish Chandra wanted to make the ...
Stitch Labs Integrates With Etsy
San Francisco–based software company Stitch Labs has launched a new integrated platform with Etsy, the popular online marketplace for individual sellers selling handmade and vintage arts, crafts and apparel.
Tough Retail Year Still Comes Up With Big Deals
The economy was struggling in 2011, but retailers in every fashion segment found a way to open new stores in California.
Free Trade with South Korea, Colombia and Panama Grows Closer
The office of the United States Trade Representative announced that talks were held Dec. 19–20 with South Korea on implementing the free-trade agreement signed between the two countries and passed by Congress on Oct. 12.
