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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.
Off-Price Demand Fuels Growth for Retailers
This year is shaping up to be a banner year for off-price retailers, the market segment best known for selling clothes at 20 percent to 70 percent off full price.
Best Dressed Monk to Debut Store, Fashion Line
When men’s fashion label Best Dressed Monk opens its first boutique in Santa Barbara, Calif.’s exclusive Montecito enclave today, it hopes to give men a sartorial choice between fashion extremes.
Alchemy Works, a New Multi-Brand Shop, to Downtown Los Angeles
Apolis Common Gallery's sister store is a multi-brand shop
Alternative’s New S.F. Store Wants Consumers & Citizens
After building two stores in Los Angeles, basics brand Alternative, formerly Alternative Apparel, is scheduled to open a store in San Francisco on Dec. 8.
Ron Robinson Debuts 1st Pop-Up Shop at Independent Boutique
Robinson opens a pop-up shop at Guerilla Atelier
Ralph Barnes to Helm Beverly Center
Ralph Barnes, operations director at the prominent Beverly Center mall in Los Angeles, has been promoted to general manager, it was announced recently.
Fields Report: Sweater Sales Are Jumping
The big surprise for fall merchandising for juniors is that sweater sales are skyrocketing.
Alternative’s New S.F. Store Wants Consumers and Citizens
After building two stores in Los Angeles, basics brand Alternative, formerly Alternative Apparel, is scheduled to open a store in San Francisco on Dec. 8.
Fairfax’s Streetwear Cred Goes Global
Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue builds worldwide reputation as streetwear capital.
StyleShoots Opens LA Showroom at Cooper
StyleShoots, the system that simplifies still-life product photography, has a new home in Los Angeles.
Wasteland’s New E-commerce Site, More Editorial, More Brands
Wasteland, the Los Angeles–area specialty-store chain, relaunched its e-commerce site recently. The retailer’s co-founder Cheryl Cohen hopes that the new website will bring Wasteland’s unique point-of-view to the rest of the world.
Juicy Heads to Kohl’s
One month after Juicy Couture was purchased by Authentic Brands Group from Fifth & Pacific (formerly Liz Claiborne Inc.), the Southern California brand is heading to Kohl’s.
October Sales Stronger Than Expected
“Sales trends are seemingly back on track,” said economist Michael Niemira regarding business in October.
Gap Inc. Names New Head of Global Supply-Chain Division
Gap Inc. has promoted Sonia Syngal as head of the company’s global supply-chain division, replacing Colin Funnell, who is retiring.
