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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.
Holiday Sales Will Be Up and Shopper Traffic Down This Year
Retailers will have to work harder for their money this holiday season.
Bringing the Sexy Back: Bebe Outlines Turnaround Strategy
Contemporary mall retailer Bebe Stores Inc., headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, hired a new slate of executives earlier this year to orchestrate a turnaround. The first order of business is bringing back the sex appeal.
Macy’s Plaza: Big Changes Detailed
The Ratkovich Co. will invest $160 million to renovate Macy’s Plaza
Planet Blue Launches New Site, Same-Day Delivery
Planet Blue is taking e-commerce to the next level. The Los Angeles–area multi-store retailer relaunched its website and now offers same-day shipping in select areas of Southern California. Soon, it will begin offering free international shipping to 100 countries.
First Retail Fur Ban in Nation Goes Into Effect in West Hollywood
On Sept. 21, West Hollywood, Calif., will become the only city in America where selling clothing made with fur is a crime.
iMerchandise: An App to Organize the Buying Process
iMerchandise is a new mobile application that acts like a virtual assistant for buyers. David Secul, the creator of the company, said he developed the platform to assist his wife, Angela Gengaro-Secul, owner and buyer of New Jersey boutique Tula.
August Sales Mixed, Steeper Discounts on Horizon, Says ICSC
U.S. chain-store sales posted a 3.7 percent increase for August over the previous year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Orphic’s Rock ’n’ Roll Confidential Opens on Sunset
Designer Max Noce has opened a new boutique Sunset blvd
Gap Looking to Expand ‘Reserve in Store’ Omni-channel Program
Gap Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Glenn K. Murphy reported being pleased with “Reserve in Store,” the sprawling San Francisco–based retail giant’s recent test of its omni-channel retail program, and he is considering expanding the test to more locations.
Southern California Retailers Benefit From Chinese Tourism Boom
Despite signs that the Chinese economy slowed down this summer, Chinese tourism in California is skyrocketing, and retailers are making efforts to make sure the tourists’ sightseeing includes spending a lot of money at the mall.
PacSun: 3 Percent Increase for 2nd Quarter
It’s been tough for teen retailers recently, but Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. broke from the pack when it announced Aug. 29 positive same-store sales for the second quarter of its 2013 fiscal year.
Tilly’s Reports 17.1 Percent Increase in 2nd-Q Total Net Sales, Names New CFO
Jennifer Ehrhardt has been named chief financial officer of Irvine, Calif.–based teen surf chain Tilly’s, succeeding Bill Langsdorf, who announced his retirement earlier in the year.
