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Expanded Broadway Plaza Shopping Center Officially Reopens
By Deborah Belgum | September 8, 2016
After years of renovation and expansion, Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, Calif., officially reopened with 90 percent of its space leased.
The Off-Price Market Is Switched On
In a tough retail market, off-price stores are churning up some of the best performances in the business.
At Platform: Curve X Tom Dixon
On July 20, a gala opening was held for their 7,000-square-foot emporium, called The Shop, Curve X Tom Dixon.
Pokémon Go Craze Luring Shoppers to Stores and Malls
The marquis sign outside the Urban Outfitters store in downtown Los Angeles carries a curious message. It says: “There’s a Pikachu in my soup.”
Next Stop for Streetwear Brand: Hotel Rooms & Lobbies
At the W Hotel in Hollywood, guests can order apparel and accessories from LA brand ADBD, which are delivered like room service.
Guerilla Atelier: Ultra Luxe Store Grows in Arts District
Carl Louisville spent a career on retail on Los Angeles’ affluent Westside, but in 2011 he decided that opportunities lay east. He opened the ultra-luxe boutique Guerilla Atelier in the Skid Row–adjacent Arts District in downtown Los Angeles.
Forever 21 Opening in Romania With Franchisee
Forever 21, the Los Angeles–based fast-fashion retailer, is hoping to open its first store in Bucharest by this fall.
St John Knits: Searching for the Magic Formula
St. John, the venerable Southern California luxury label that is a staple in many well-heeled shoppers’ closets, has been on an odyssey in recent years.
Niche Suit Maker Jimmy Au’s Leaves Beverly Hills for Sherman Oaks
There’s only one store in the United States selling suits and gear for the shorter man; it’s Jimmy Au’s for Men 5’8” and Under, said Alan Au, company vice president.
U.S. Port Traffic to be Uneven for Back-to-School and Holiday
The nation’s ports are expected to see up-and-down import cargo volumes for the rest of the year as retailers gear up for Back-to-School and Holiday sales.
June Business Better Than Expected
For many retailers, there was no June gloom. They did better business than what many Wall Street analysts predicted.
Retailers Increasingly Shifting Over to E-Commerce
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. That is becoming the popular mantra of retailers as the industry goes through a revolution, according to Marc Heller, president of CIT Commercial Services, a division of CIT Group Inc. in New York.
Fraser Ross Files Suit Against Attorneys for Malpractice Over Kitson’s Demise
Retailer Fraser Ross filed a lawsuit for legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty against Los Angeles law firm Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP in Los Angeles County Superior Court on July 1.
Belk’s New CEO Has a California Connection
Lisa Harper, who has been named the new chief executive of Belk department stores, starts her new job on July 5. She was most recently the chief executive of Hot Topic Inc.
Retailers Need to Move from Omnichannel 1.0 to Omnichannel 2.0 to Stay Relevant
Retailers scrambling to enter the omni-channel world may already be behind their competitors.
Interim Director Named for Fashion District BID
While the Los Angeles Fashion District Business Improvement District searches for a new executive director, the BID’s managing director will step in on an interim basis.
