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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.
Non Traditional Retail Marks Trends in Retail Real Estate
Representatives of some of the newest trends in retail took the stage at the International Council of Shopping Centers' Western Conference & Deal Making convention, which ran Sept. 16–18 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in the city’s downtown.
What’s Checking in Beverly Hills: Bringing In More Fashion
North Canon Drive never ranked as one of the premier fashion retail streets in Beverly Hills, Calif. It was always a place to dine at a restaurant or go to a hair salon, but the street is on course to develop a bigger fashion scene.
Fur Ban a Signature Away From Becoming California Law
California is closer to becoming the first U.S. state to ban sales and the manufacture of fur.
Trusting Her Own Voice, Heidi Merrick Steps Away From Wholesale in favor of D2C
Over the summer, Heidi Merrick began to lay the groundwork for her plan to move away from wholesale partnerships with retailers, forge stronger relationships with her customers and answer only to herself in matters of business.
Old Navy to Double Stores
Gap Inc. executives forecast a growth spurt in its physical stores by spinning off its Old Navy division.
California Bans Fur Trapping, Considers Wider Fur Ban
The state of California has taken steps against the cultivation and possibly the sales of fur.
Levi’s to Acquire Assets from South American Distributor
Levi Strauss & Co. announced on Sept. 3 that it will spend more than $35 million to acquire all of the operational assets related to its Levi’s and Dockers brands from The Jeans Company. The company serves as Levi Strauss & Co.’s distributor in Chile, Peru and Bolivia.
After a Tough Summer, Forever 21 Seeks To Navigate Uncertain Future
It’s been a cruel summer for retail giant Forever 21. Just after Labor Day, lawyers for A-list celebrity Ariana Grande filed a suit against Forever 21 and its beauty brand, Riley Rose, in Los Angeles Federal District Court. The suit alleges the company used Grande’s image without her permission. Demanding $10 million in damages, the pop singer is suing for copyright and trade infringement.
Retail Veteran Jenny Ming Appointed to Poshmark Board of Directors
Social-commerce platform Poshmark announced the appointment of Jenny Ming to its board of directors.
Avenue Stores To Shut Down Bricks-and-Mortar
Avenue Stores LLC announced that it is headed into chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Chicago-headquartered plus-size retailer also noted that it would close its fleet of 222 physical stores, some 46 of which are in California, according to a company announcement issued on Aug. 22.
New Retail Center 2nd & PCH Announces Tenants
The 2nd & PCH retail center is scheduled to open for business in Long Beach, Calif., this fall with a slate of tenants taking shape.
Guess?, Inc. Second-Quarter Results Beat Forecasts
Guess? Inc. reported Aug. 28 that its total net revenue for its second quarter of fiscal 2020 increased 5.8 percent to $683.2 million compared to $645.9 million during the same quarter the previous year, said Carlos Alberini, the Los Angeles–headquartered jeans makers’ chief executive officer.
Avenue Stores to Shutter Bricks-and-Mortar
Avenue Stores LLC recently announced that it is headed into chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Chicago-headquartered plus-size retailer also noted that it would close its fleet of 222 physical stores, about 46 of these locations are based in California, according to a company announcement.
Gap Inc.’s 2nd Qtr Comps Down -4
Retail giant Gap Inc. announced results for its second fiscal quarter 2019 on Aug. 22. Its net sales were $4 billion, but its comparable same-store sales declined 4 percent, said Art Peck, president and chief executive officer of Gap Inc.
GOAT Makes Bergdorf Goodman Partnership
The high-end Los Angeles-headquartered sneaker-resale market GOAT announced Aug. 21 a partnership with one of New York’s s most luxe department stores—Bergdorf Goodman.
