EVENTS
Levi’s Celebrates Venice, Calif., With Abbot Kinney Pop-Up
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | June 25, 2026
Levi’s Summer headed to Venice, Calif., recently as the brand celebrated Los Angeles creatives with a pop-up shop on Abbot Kinney.
Navigating Rough Waters
Swim retailers weather a stormy economic year by keeping focused and lean—with an eye out for new opportunities on the horizon....
June Sales Drop 5.1 Percent
American retail sales in June dropped 5.1 percent, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. However, some economists were optimistic despite the decline....
Kitson Settles Suit With Americana
Less than one year after high-profile Los Angeles retailer Kitson opened an emporium at Glendale, Calif.shy;–based luxury shopping center The Americana at Brand, the two influential p...
Indie Boutique Moves Into Show Pony Space
Earlier this year, Los Angeles’ independent fashion community mourned the closure of Show Pony, a boutique that championed new and independent designers. On July 11, Tavin, another independent fashio...
Tous Opens in Century City
Tous is a retailer on the move. On June 8, the Spanish accessories manufacturer and retailer opened a 550-square-foot boutique at the Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles’ Century City ...
Norwegian Laughs: Moods of Norway Shows Zany Side in New Store
The Scandinavian nation of Norway is best known for its dramatic fjords, thriving oil industry and some really cold winter weather. Oslo-based fashion label Moods of Norway wants to add a light, zany sense o...
Surveys Report Good Economic Signs
Maybe the worst part of the recession is over....
NRF and RILA Break Merger Talks
The proposed merger between the United States’ two biggest trade organizations for retailers is off....
Fashion Island Announces New Look, New Stores
A major facelift and new store debuts were announced at the Fashion Island retail center Thursday. An ornate, giant fountain will be central to the new look at the Newport Beach, Cal...
Express Sues Forever 21
Attorneys for retailer Express filed a suit on June 23 against fast-fashion giant Forever 21 in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles for unspecified damages. ...
Active Ride Acquired
The bankrupt Mira Loma, Calif.–based Active Ride Shop has been acquired by a Florida-based investor group for $5.2 million in an auction ordered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Riverside, Cali...
Retail Crime Increased as U.S. Economy Worsened
Crimes against retailers are increasing, and they are costing the economy billions of dollars, said criminologist Dr. Richard Hollinger, who spoke at the National Retail Federation’s...
PacSun Gets New CEO, Kasaks to Remain on Board
Mall-based surf/skate retailer Pacific Sunwear of California announced that current Chief Executive Sally Frame Kasaks will step down June 29 and be immediately succeeded by Gary Schoenfeld, former...
Gas Prices Should Peak in July and Then Decline
With gasoline prices creeping up six weeks in a row, retail experts are fretting that consumers will start feeling financially drained and put lockboxes on their wallets when buying clothes....
New Retailers Braving the L.A. Boutique Scene
Call it signs of life after the deep freeze....
