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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.
February '05 Sales Strong Across Retail Sector
California’s weather was miserable and wet for much of February, a good complement to what is typically the second-lowest volume sales month of the calendar year. But economic headli...
Bloomingdale's Suit Boost
Bloomingdale's stated an eloquent case for the men’s suit at its invitation-only “Get Suited” event on March 3. More than 50 men visited t...
Sirens & Sailors Expands
Jennifer Phillips, one of the pioneers of the boutique revolution in Los Angeles’ Echo Park, nearly left the retail scene she worked so hard to build....
Puente Hills Mall on the Block
The Puente Hills Mall in the city of Industry, Calif., is for sale again. After being sold less than two years ago for $148 million to current owner Irvine, Calif.–based Pass...
Situation Normal's Urban Stake
Gregory Johnsen opened the Situation Normal boutique in 2003 to introduce new and hard-to-find streetwear brands. He also may have given himself a job as one of the people revitalizi...
Robinsons-May to Anchor Chino Hills Center
Robinsons-May has signed a letter of intent to anchor The Shoppes at Chino Hills, a new open-air lifestyle shopping center under development in Southern California’s Inland Empire....
Analysts Forecast California's Role in Federated's Nationwide Plan
Where does California fit into Federated Department Stores Inc.’s new nationwide plan?...
The Oaks Renovation on Hiatus After Fed, May Merger
One reaction to the merger of Federated Department Stores Inc. and May Department Stores Co. is to wait until the dust settles....
Diavolina to Reopen on Robertson in March
Shoe mavens across Los Angeles mourned when specialty store Diavolina closed in March 2004. The boutique was known for selling some of the most fashion-forward women’s footw...
Wal-Mart Chief in Los Angeles to Improve Discounter's Image
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has gotten so much bad ink in recent years, particularly in Los Angeles, that the retail chain’s chief executive came to town to turn around the company’s image....
Nordstrom to Anchor Renovated Mall in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
The city of Thousand Oaks, Calif., has traditionally been leery of development....
From Taco Stand to Retail Stores
A little more than one year ago, the corner of Maple Avenue and Olympic Boulevard in Los Angeles was home to a small taco stand sitting at the edge of an asphalt parking lot. But the makeshif...
Cavalli Opens on Rodeo Drive
Roberto Cavalli celebrated the opening of his Rodeo Drive store in Beverly Hills with a private party on Feb. 15....
Gadzooks to Keep Distinct Identity From Forever 21 After Acquisition
Godzooks Inc. will maintain a separate identity from Forever 21 Inc. in the wake of Forever 21’s acquisition of the Texas retail chain, according to Larry Meyer, vice president and ch...
Retail Starts Off the Year 2005 Right
Winter storms raged through much of the United States during January, but the outlook for retail sales was surprisingly sunny....
