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Blue Bee has gone from apparel retail concept to trailblazer in seven years.
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Another Opening Ceremony in L.A.
Fashion-forward New York specialty boutique Opening Ceremony will launch its second location on Sunday here…
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California's economy is healthy, but the housing slowdown and higher energy costs might represent perils for…
Quiksilver Inc. Cuts Forecast
Quiksilver Inc. reported a steep drop in first-quarter profit because of unseasonably warm weather and…
Youth Movement: Dad, Daughter Project Becomes Label
After selling his third start-up company in 2004, action sportswear veteran Jeff Yokoyama was ready for a…
Oscar de la Renta Joins Melrose Lineup
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Roxy and Quiksilver Get on Board With Baby Surfers
Devotees of surf lifestyle brands Quiksilver and Roxy may now outfit their babies in the brands' famous…
Planet Funk Goes Younger With Play
When brothers Oren and Noy Hayun, owners of young contemporary retail chain Planet Funk, were mulling over…