Another Shakeup Hits St. John Knits Exec Ranks St. John Knits named a new CEO as the rugged stretch for its parent company continues, leaving some to wonder if the business will ever find firmer footing.

Another Shakeup Hits St. John Knits Executive Ranks.

New CEO at Lanvin Group-owned knit house.

#stjohnknits #luxury #lanvingroup

Dov Charney’s Los Angeles Apparel Goes Long on SoHo Flagship Dov Charney has reportedly signed a 10-year lease for his Los Angeles Apparel company’s SoHo flagship store on Broadway in New York.

Los Angeles Apparel's flagship SoHo store has reportedly gone from pop-up to long-term lease.

#losangelesapparel #soho #retail

Revolve Wants to Be the Luxury Go-To. It’s Gaining Ground. Revolve Group notched gains for the year once again as the business saw growth in Revolve and FWRD in marked contrast to struggling retailers such as Saks.

Revolve Wants to Be the Luxury Go-To. It’s Gaining Ground.

#revolve #revolvegroup #fwrd #retail #luxury

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Macerich Puts ‘Transitional’ Year Behind it as Leasing Remains Focus Santa Monica-based mall operator Macerich will focus on leasing with the heavy lifting of 2025’s dispositions now behind it.

Macerich Puts 'Transitional' Year Behind it as Leasing Remains Big Focus

#macerich #malls #retail

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Can Aritzia Bring Fred Segal Back to Life? | Vernon Proper Aritzia disclosed its purchase of the Fred Segal intellectual property as it looks to revive the once iconic LA boutique retailer.

Can Aritzia Bring Fred Segal Back to Life?

#fredsegal #aritzia #retail #laretail #losangeles #melroseavenue

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Done Deal: Guess Completes Go-Private with Authentic Brands Guess Inc.'s go-private deal with Authentic Brands Group is now complete, with Authentic a 51 percent owner in the Los Angeles denim maker's IP.

Done Deal: Guess Completes Go-Private with Authentic Brands

#guessinc #guessjeans #denim #authenticbrandsgroup #brandmanagement #apparelfinance #retail

Ralph Lauren Bets Big on Fashion Island with New Store Ralph Lauren has taken over the former Restoration Hardware space at Fashion Island as it debuts its first ever Ralph’s Coffee concept.

Ralph Lauren Bets Big on Fashion Island with New Store, Coffee Concept

#ralphlauren #ralphscoffee #fashionisland #newportbeach #retail

Revolve’s New Department Store Concept Debuts at The Grove Revolve Group has opened its Los Angeles, multi-brand store with contemporary and luxury labels, in addition to a pre-owned offering.

Revolve's New Department Store Concept Debuts at The Grove

#revolvegroup #revolve #fwrd #thegrove #retail #ecommerce

Mixed Bag for Guess Inc. as Europe Offsets Declines Guess Inc. reported mixed results in its third-quarter 2026 results as Europe and Americas wholesale performed well, while Asia lagged the divisions.

Mixed Bag for Guess Inc. as Europe Offsets Declines

#denim #retail #guessinc #earnings

Doors Open: H&M Enters Beverly Hills for the First Time H&M officially opened the doors to its first-ever store in Beverly Hills, taking over the storefront previously occupied by & Other Stories.

Doors Open: H&M Enters Beverly Hills' Golden Triangle

#H&M #retail #beverlydrive #beverlyhills #goldentriangle

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Brand Management Firms Tack on Win as Marquee Buys Stance Marquee Brands is the latest brand management and licensing firm to strike a deal with its acquisition of San Clemente-based Stance.

Brand management and licensing firms continue to solidify their place in apparel M&A with Marquee Brands' acquisition of Stance the latest example.

#marqueebrands #stance #apparelacquisitions

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Another Rodeo Drive Flagship for LVMH with New Tiffany & Co. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton's Tiffany & Co. flagship on Rodeo Drive is moving forward with the Beverly Hills Planning Commission approval this week.

LVMH scored another win on Rodeo Drive, with plan approval to breathe new life into the former Luxe hotel building by recasting it as a Tiffany & Co. flagship.

#rodeodrive #retail #beverlyhills #luxury #lvmh #tiffany&co

Chrome Hearts to Add Brand DNA to Surfrider Hotel Chrome Hearts buys Surfrider Hotel in Malibu for $37.5 million, with Laurie Lynn Stark confirming the property will be infused with the brand’s sensibilities.

Chrome Hearts to Add Brand DNA to Surfrider Hotel

The luxury label is now the owner of the Malibu property and has plans to infuse its brand into the hotel.

#chromehearts #surfriderhotel #luxury #hospitality #malibu

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Revolve, FWRD Scoop Up Market Share Amid Luxury’s Woes Revolve Group continues to cash in on its adept digital prowess with its Revolve and FWRD divisions notching gains in the third quarter.

Revolve, FWRD Scoop Up Market Share Amid Luxury's Woes

The fashion firm saw growth in its namesake and luxury divisions as it focuses on expanding its footprint into physical retail, company-owned brands and adding to the assortment on FWRD.

#revolvegroup #revolve #fwrd #retail #ecommerce #luxury

Macerich Rides Big Wave with Flurry of Lease Deals Santa Monica mall operator Macerich continues to ride high as leasing activity drives its growth strategy via a mix of legacy and emerging retailers.

Macerich Rides Big Wave with Flurry of Lease Deals

Details on what brands across retail segments are expanding and helping breathe new life into Macerich's properties.

#malls #retail #fashion #macerich

Paliskates Picks Up from Palisades Fire with Brentwood Store Pacific Palisades skate shop Paliskates will reopen its doors in Santa Monica, with a new door located on 26th Street across from the Brentwood Country Mart.

Paliskates Picks Up From Palisades Fire with Brentwood Store

The new location, across from the Brentwood Country Mart, will celebrate its grand opening with an event this month. The long-time skate shop also intends to rebuild in the Palisades.
#paliskates #skateshops #latretail #retail #brentwood

Retail Newness: Glendale Galleria Lands New Urban Outfitters Concept Glendale Galleria sees a new Gen Z format from Urban Outfitters, Aspen boutique Kemo Sabe’s Abercrombie collab and more stores at South Coast Plaza.

Retail Newness: Glendale Galleria Lands New Urban Outfitters Concept

Elsewhere, Aspen boutique Kemo Sabe makes a big bid to expand its brand, while South Coast Plaza announces a wave of new stores for Holiday 2025.

#retail #glendale #urbanoutfitters #abercrombie #kemosabe #southcoastplaza

Can Old Navy Beauty Make a Splash in a Competitive Category? Just days after the release of its Anna Sui collaboration, Old Navy revealed details of its Old Navy Beauty launch set for Fall 2025.

Can Old Navy Beauty Make a Splash in a Competitive Category?

Details on the launch of an expanded assortment of beauty at Gap Inc.'s largest division by revenue.

#gapinc #oldnavy #oldnavybeauty #beauty #retail

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Another Revenue Decline at Vans Leaves Market Wanting More Vans revenue fell again as VF Corp. says the Costa Mesa footwear brand is on track. Some investors are looking for more specifics on turnaround timing.

Another Revenue Decline at Vans Leaves Market Wanting More

Now over two years into its turnaround, Vans hasn't made it back to growth. That's leaving some to ask for more visibility on timing.

#vfcorp #vans #footwear #skate #actionsports

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Revolve Launches New Label by Sofia Richie Grainge Revolve and Sofia Richie Grainge partnered to launch the new contemporary label SRG as the fashion firm expands its owned brand roster.

Revolve Group's portfolio of company-owned brands continues to expand. The latest launch is a ready-to-wear line designed by Sofia Richie Grainge, called SRG.

#revolvegroup #revolve #fwrd #SRG #rtw #retail

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Luxe Collective Bounces Back to Life After Fashionphile Acquisition Fashionphile announced its acquisition of Luxe Collective in a deal marking its first expansion into the U.K. market as it eyes a broader push into Europe.

Carlsbad-based Fashionphile's business just got bigger with the announcement that it acquired Luxe Collective in a deal that pushes the company into the U.K.

#fashionphile #luxecollective #luxuryrecommerce #retail #mergers

LAPD Recovers $500K in Stolen Nike Shoes, Apparel from Coolkicks Warehouse Coolkicks said the team was in “complete shock” after Los Angeles Police Department officials said some $500,000 in Nike goods was stolen.

LAPD recovered about $500K in stolen merchandise from Coolkicks' warehouse. The sneaker reseller said news the goods were stolen came as a "complete shock."

#coolkicks #retailtheft #streetwear #sneakers #nike

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Retail Newness: Fashionphile to Quadruple Row DTLA Footprint Fashionphile expands and opens a flagship store at Row DTLA, Varsity links with Staud for a Melrose Place pop up and Naturium tries on physical retail.

Retail Newness: Fashionphile to Quadruple Row DTLA Footprint

Plus, Staud and Varsity Los Angeles link up on Melrose Place, and Naturium begins to dabble in retail with L.A. pop-up shops.

#laretail #retail #retailnews #melrose #dtla #rowdtla #fashionphile #staud #varsitylosangeles #naturium

LVMH’s Over $900M in Rodeo Drive Real Estate Ushers in Age of the Big Box Boutique LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton's Louis Vuitton Beverly Hills flagship will redefine luxury shopping and bring in the big box boutique concept to Rodeo Drive.

LVMH's Over $900M in Rodeo Drive Real Estate Ushers in Age of the Big Box Boutique

The luxury boutique shopping experience is being taken to another level as experiential retail takes on a whole new meaning.

#beverlyhills #rodeodrive #louisvuitton #lvmh #retail

Beverly Hills Enters New Era of Luxury Retail One Beverly Hills, the Saks project on Wilshire Boulevard and Louis Vuitton flagship are part of a new generation of retail redefining Beverly Hills.

Beverly Hills Enters New Era of Luxury Retail

#onebeverlyhills #saksbeverlyhills #louisvuitton #beverlyhills #retail #rodeodrive

One Beverly Hills Retail Takes Shape with Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana is the first retailer announced at Cain International’s mixed-use project One Beverly Hills. Casa Tua and Los Mochis are also set to join.

One Beverly Hills Retail Takes Shape with Dolce & Gabbana

#onebeverlyhills #retail #luxury #beverlyhills #dolcegabbana

NikeSkims to Launch with Kim Kardashian, Serena Williams in Big Ad Push Kim Kardashian’s Skims and Nike are set to launch the first collections of their NikeSkims brand with the help of Serena Williams, Chloe Kim and other athletes.

NikeSkims to Launch with Kim Kardashian, Serena Williams in Big Ad Push

Seven collections totaling nearly 60 pieces and over 50 athletes comprise the new brand's launch as Nike looks to make major inroads for its women's business.

#nikeskims #nike #skims #activewear #retail

Retail Newness: Ahlem Moves in on Melrose | Vernon Proper Ahlem has a new store on Melrose Place as Revolve tests into the Nashville market with Cotton Inc. Meanwhile, Pat Tenore's Tenore brand heads to Hawaii.

Retail Newness: #Ahlem moves in on Melrose Place, #Revolve tests Nashville and #Tenore plants a flag in Waikiki

#retail #laretail #melroseplace #thecottonshop

Reed Krakoff, John Demsey to Aid Gap Inc.’s Beauty, Accessories Ambitions Gap Inc. brought on Deb Redmond, Michele Parsons, Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to help accelerate its growth in beauty and accessories.

Gap Inc. pads its executive ranks as it looks to seize growth opportunities in beauty and accessories.

#gapinc #oldnavy #beauty #accessories #retail

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RVCA Founder Pat Tenore’s New Label Picks Waikiki For First Store Pat Tenore, the founder of RVCA, and his new brand Tenore will enter brick-and-mortar with the company’s first-ever store in Honolulu’s Waikiki Shopping Plaza.

RVCA Founder Pat Tenore's New Label Picks Waikiki for First Store.

The flagship at the corner of Kalakaua and Seaside avenues will celebrate its grand opening next weekend.

#tenore #rvca #actionsports #retail

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