EVENTS
MOTHER Celebrates Stand-alone Flagship in Beverly Hills
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | October 1, 2026
MOTHER celebrated the opening of its Beverly Hills, Calif., flagship with a festive party Aug. 25 at the 3,850-square-foot space located on Canon Drive.
NRF Releases Initial Thanksgiving Holiday Shopping Report
From phenomenal to lackluster, retailers recount differing experiences over the long Thanksgiving shopping weekend. That’s where the National Retail Federation steps in with big-picture stats and numbers that put everything in perspective.
Optimism and Resilience Define Retailers’ Post-Thanksgiving Strategies
It’s the most exciting time of the year in retail as stores make their final pushes to reach their end-of-year sales goals during the winding down of 2023.
NRF Forecasts Consumer Holiday Spending to Exceed $957B
The National Retail Federation forecasted 2023 consumer holiday retail spending will reach between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion, reflecting 3 to 4 percent growth over 2022.
Graff Chooses South Coast Plaza for Its First Standalone SoCal Salon
South Coast Plaza recently welcomed luxury jewelry-maker Graff to the Jewel Court section of its Costa Mesa, Calif., space.
Getting a Handle on the ‘Smash and Grab’ Epidemic
“Shrink” is retail-speak for inventory lost to shoplifting. And shrinking, you could say, is expanding—quite dramatically.
Catherine Gee’s Bricks-and-Mortar Evolution Builds Upon Santa Barbara Foundation
A little more than one year has passed since Catherine Gee moved the location of her Santa Barbara, Calif., retail shop—her first space, where she built her eponymous brand—from a low-key, 600-square-foot space on Haley Street to the center of it all on State Street...
Forever 21 and SHEIN Create Fast-Fashion Force Through Partnership
Forever 21 parent company SPARC Group and global online lifestyle marketplace SHEIN have entered into a partnership that will bolster the Los Angeles fast-fashion retailer’s e-commerce reach and allow the Singapore-based e-tailer to test bricks-and-mortar experiences.
Gap Inc. Appoints Chris Blakeslee as Athleta President and CEO
Gap Inc. has chosen Chris Blakeslee to lead its Athleta brand as the label’s next president and CEO, an appointment that is effective Aug. 7.
Glendale’s Iconic The Americana at Brand Turns 15 With Flair
Southern California’s The Americana at Brand is celebrating 15 years as a most distinctive and integral part of the Glendale, Calif., community...
Givenchy Makes Its Debut on Rodeo Drive
Hubert de Givenchy launched his eponymous brand in 1952, five years after rival Christian Dior debuted his “new look.” But Givenchy had some innovative ideas...
Barbie x Hot Wheels x rue21 Roll Out Collaboration
You’ve probably noticed it’s Barbie season. The new feature film based on the doll—first unveiled in 1959—is inspiring a Malibu-smooth wave of fashion collaborations...
Santa Monica Place Brims With Pride
In honor of SaMo PRIDE month, Santa Monica Place opened its second annual Made With Pride Marketplace Pop-up.
The Commons at Calabasas Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
In 1991, Calabasas, Calif., incorporated as a city. Seven years later, The Commons at Calabasas opened its doors, which means the beloved destination for shopping and dining is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a host of events that began this spring.
Informa, Fashion Snoops Unveil 2023 Retail Trends During Fashion Tech Series
Informa Markets Fashion and Fashion Snoops hosted “The Evolution of Retail,” the first session in its Fashion Tech Series—educational online events to showcase innovations that will build a more efficient, agile and leaner fashion industry.
Record-Setting Black Friday Sales Give Hope for a Strong Holiday Shopping Season
Despite speculation about higher price tags and supply-chain issues, consumers broke sales records online and in-person Black Friday weekend. Southern California malls were crowded, and shoppers were enthusiastic on this official kick-off to the holiday shopping season.
