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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.
A Q&A With Macy's 'Fashion Star' Caprice Willard
Three buyers—one from Macy’s, one from Saks FifthAvenue and one from Express—competing in an auction-like scenario for styles created by budding designers.
New VP at Bebe
Just six weeks after Bebe named a new executive vice president of design and product development, the women’s contemporary retailer announced a new chief merchandising officer on April 2.
Lanvin Opens at South Coast Plaza
French fashion house Lanvin opened a 1,220-square-foot store in South Costa Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif., recently.
Wet Seal Promotes Two Merchandising Executives
The Wet Seal Inc. announced on April 1 promotions for two of its divisional merchandising managers.
Céline Takes a Bow on Rodeo
French fashion house Céline opened a boutique at 319 N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, adjacent to a Mont Blanc boutique.
Five Star Blue Lands Izod Denim License
New York–based PVH Corp. struck a licensing deal with New York–basedFive Star Blue LLC for a collection of men’s denim under the Izod label. The agreement runs through 2018.
LA Firm Buys Retail-Security Unit From Checkpoint Systems
An affiliate of California private-equity firm Platinum Equity purchased the U.S. and Canadian CheckView units from Thorofare, N.J.–based retail security solutions provider Checkpoint Systems Inc.
PacSun Sales Up
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. forecast a smaller store lineup, improved financial performance and a cautiously optimistic outlook on the economy when the rebounding mall-based surf, skat...
Frederick’s of Hollywood Fires President
After reporting a same-store-sales decline of 15.7 percent for its second fiscal quarter of 2013, Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. announced March 18 that it fired President a...
Hot Topic Acquired by New York Private-Equity Firm
City of Industry, Calif.–based mall retailer Hot Topic Inc. was acquired by New York–based Sycamore Partners for $14 per share in a cash deal valued at $600 million.
Lavish on Dresses
The boutique is called Lavish, but owner Nicole Bald strives to give it a welcoming, “homey” feel rather than the luxurious ambiance suggested by its name.
Third High-Level Executive Exits Guess? Inc.
There’s a bit of a brain drain at Guess? Inc.
Forever 21 Subpoenaed by U.S. Labor Department for Factory List
After a series of raids on downtown Los Angeles garment factories suspected of underpaying their workers, federal authorities are demanding that Forever 21 produce documents that list the names of the LA garment factories used by the low-cost retail chain.
Value-Added Employment: Study Looks at U.S. Jobs Retained Despite Offshore Production
Just because apparel is made overseas, it doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of U.S. jobs that go into making a label.
Gap Forecasts Asian Expansion in 2013
International expansion fueled a 5 percent increase in comparable sales for Gap Inc. in fiscal year 2012, compared with a 4 percent decline in fiscal year 2011, the company announced on Feb. ...
