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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.
Wet Seal Announces Job Cuts
The Wet Seal Inc. announced on Oct. 14 that it would eliminate 78 jobs as part of the beleaguered retailer’s cost-savings plan.
September Sales Show Strength and Weakness
September looked good for retail sales, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Forecast Bright for Holiday, But Analysts and Consumers Uneasy
Economists for the NRF, the largest retail trade group in America, forecast good business for the crucial holiday season. NRF released a forecast on Oct. 7 that predicts sales in November and December will increase 4.1 percent to $616.9 billion.
Gap’s Murphy Resigns
Glenn Murphy, Gap Inc.’s chief executive officer and chairman, announced his resignation from the company on Oct. 8.
NRF Forecasts 4.1 Percent Increase in Christmas Sales
Expect a good Holiday season, according to a National Retail Federation forecast.
Wet Seal’s Veteran CFO Resigns
Steven H. Benrubi, the long-serving chief financial officer of The Wet Seal Inc., resigned from the struggling juniors retailer.
eBay and PayPal to be Separate Companies
It was announced on Sept. 30, that eBay Inc., the pioneering e-commerce market headquartered in San Jose, Calif., that had revenues of $4.4 billion in its second quarter of 2014, intends to spin off its PayPal division, which handles one in every $6 spent online, according to a PayPal statement.
Making Eco Fashion Stylish and Profitable
San Francisco–based Amour Vert’s creative director, Linda Balti was invited to become a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America
Western Wear Shop Boot Barn Files IPO
Boot Barn Holdings, a western apparel and footwear retailer headquartered in Irvine, Calif., wants to go public.
Specialty Boutiques, Major Retailers Try New Mix of Specialty and E-Commerce
For 15 years, Erica Dee Thomas believed that success for her series ofboutiques, came from being community fixtures, places where fashion people could gather. Now she believes the path to success goes through her clients’ doorsteps.
Sundance at 25: Brand Building With a Curatorial Eye
The Sundance Catalog is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a series of one-of-a-kind products and a sweepstakes drawing for an all-expenses-paid trip to the Sundance Resort in Salt Lake City.
Wet Seal Announces New Digital Czar
The Wet Seal Inc. created a new position, chief digital officer, to increase its e-commerce, which is one of the brightest spots if its business.
Proposed Retail Pay Hike: Pols Campaign, Businesses Divided
Cities all over California are discussing or taking legislative steps toward raising minimum wages, which could add a few more dollars to sales staffs’ paychecks—or drive retailers out of business, depending upon whom you ask.
Same-Day Service to Give Edge to Macy’s and Others
From recommendation algorithms to drones, Amazon.com and other major e-commerce sites branded themselves as the go-to places for new retail tech and convenience, but Macy’s Inc. and other big mall companies are pushing back.
The Celect: Dramatic Style for Multi-line shop
Independent, multi-line retailer The Celect prides itself on its diversity and trying out new ideas, but some things don’t seem to change this six-month-old boutique.
