EVENTS
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.
Kin Los Angeles Opens Bel Air-Area Shop, Debuts Men’s Line
Darrel Adams' Kin Los Angeles boutique is growing up
Lawsuit Continues Between Rite Aid and Americana at Brand
A dust-up between the high-end Americana at Brand shopping center and Rite Aid drugstores has taken a new legal turn.
Haute Hippie Opens First West Coast Store
After establishing three stores in New York, Haute Hippie, a 5-year-old women's contemporary label, is headed west.
Bealls Outlet Opens Buying Office in California Market Center
Bealls Outlet, a Florida-based company that operates 458 discount stores in 16 states, has opened its first buying office in Los Angeles
What’s Checking: Downtown Los Angeles/Luxe Boutiques Gamble on Downtown L.A.
Carl Louisville made millions of dollars for Prada as director of the fashion house's Epicenter store on Rodeo Drive.
Threadcrawl, New Shopping Event, to Debut
When one of Joshua Jordison’s favorite boutiques shuttered last year, the music and events producer was peeved.
Lacoste Heads to China With Accenture and Demandware
When Lacoste decided to launch e-commerce in China, the international brand enlisted the help of two technology companies, Burlington, Mass.–based Demandware Inc. and New York–based Accenture.
July Sales Range From Soft to Solid
July retail sales missed estimates forecast by the International Council of Shopping Centers, a leading trade group for the shopping-center business.
Sanctuary Clothing Rolls Out Shops-in-Shop at Macy’s, Dillards
Sanctuary Clothing, a women’s collection based in Burbank, Calif., is preparing to roll out a fleet of shops-in-shop at Macy’s and Dillard’s department stores, said Ken Polanco, Sanctuary’s chief executive officer.
Jackie Levy Promoted, Chris Brandon Hired at Caruso
Jackie Levy was named executive vice president of operations at Caruso Affiliated
July Sales Forecast to Range from Solid to Tepid
International Council of Shopping Centers forecast a 5 percent to 6 percent increase in July sales compared with the same time in the previous year.
Fifth & Pacific Pays Gores Group to Settle Mexx Dispute
Two years after selling its majority stake in the Mexx retail chain to The Gores Group, Fifth & Pacific Cos. has agreed to pay the Los Angeles private equity firm $22 million to settle a complaint filed earlier this year in connection with the sale.
American Apparel Acquires Prestigious Boutique Oak
Los Angeles–headquartered vertical retailer American Apparel Inc. will acquire prestigious New York boutique retailer Oak, according to media reports.
New Levi's Shop
Aug. 1 was the official opening day for Levi Strauss & Co.’s new 7,000-square-foot store at 815 Market St. in San Francisco.
Laguna Hills Mall to Be Renovated
Merlone Geier Partners submitted renovation plans for the Laguna Hills Mall, the more-than 40-year-old Southern California retail center located less than 15 miles away from world class shopping destinations South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island.
