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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.
Robertson’s Moods of Norway Shop Moves to Melrose
The 7900 block of Melrose Avenue is turning into a hub of menswear boutiques.
LA Headwear Designer Lands Spot on Zappos’ ‘Emerging Designer’ Showcase
From the 1920s through 1940s, turbans were part of many chic women’s wardrobes.
Home-Furnishings Store Raj Lotus Coming to CMC
What used to be a traditional bank branch at the California Market Center in is being converted into a home-furnishings store
PGA Tour Superstores Open in California
Roswell, Ga.–based golf emporium opened its first California in East Palo Alto
DFS Group, Westfield Bow New Retail Space at LA International Airport
Westfield and duty-free retailer DFS Group recently previewed a first look at the renovations underway
Urban Outfitters to Open in Malibu
Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters will open a 10,000-square-foot store
Direct to Consumer: Bluer Denim’s New Business Model
Denim vet's new line is made in US, crowd-funded and sells direct to consumers.
Denim Under Fire: The EU Tax Hike on US-Made Jeans
The European Union recently unexpectedly and drastically raised duties on US-made women’s jeans to 38 percent. Trade officials, industry organizations and manufacturers are working to repeal the tax hike. Stay up to date on the issue here.
Salesorter App Finds, Rates Online Sales
Salesorter was designed for consumers looking for online sales.
Mobile App Lets Consumers Buy Right off the Magazine Page
Snapping a photo with your mobile phone, and immediately finding stores
Forever 21 Launches Social Site 21st Street
Forever 21 is gathering all its social media into a single space called 21st Street.
Retailers Stocking Later for the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons
It seems like retailers are going slow this summer.
Gilbert Named Wet Seal’s Stores EVP
The Wet Seal Inc. named retail veteran Lesli Gilbert as
Home-Furnishings Store Raj Lotus Coming to CMC
What used to be a traditional bank branch at the California Market Center in Los Angeles is being converted into a home-furnishings store filled with a blast of color.
Gilbert Named Wet Seal’s Stores EVP
The Wet Seal Inc. named retail veteran Lesli Gilbert executive vice president for stores and operations.
