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Kari Hamanaka

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Indochino Showroom Opens in Los Angeles

The menswear e-tailer is on an aggressive retail strategy, having now opened seven stores over the past year…

Tmall Promotion Underscores Heightened Competition in China For U.S. Brands

Tmall.com created an online frenzy with its latest blowout featuring more than 1,000 fashion brands.

Zulily Rolls Out Apple Pay

The flash-sales site today officially rolls out the mobile payment option to customers.

American Apparel Worker Unrest Bubbles Over

Workers march with pinata of ceo, file lawsuits alleging unfair dismissal.

Former Zoe Exec Joins Online Estate Sales Site

Everything But The House tapped Mandana Dayani to be chief brand officer.

Las Vegas Light: Business Chugs Along at Recent Shows

Trends mainly stayed the same at the women's trade shows in Vegas.

Westfield Ramps Up Work on $800 Million Century City Remodel

The mall owner previewed the makeover, featuring expanded retail space and design touches courtesy of Kelly…

Jenette Bras Bows in West Hollywood

The brand serves such clientele as Christina Hendricks and Halle Berry.

Tart, Galore Media Partner on Capsule

The 30-piece collection, for holiday and resort, made its debut at the Project trade show in Las Vegas.

M. Fredric Sees Long Runway for Growth in Airport Stores

The Southern California retailer is hoping to build a national presence after inking a deal with World Duty…

École Aims to Make Mark in Los Angeles in Bid to Grow Brand

The men's wear e-tailer intends on reaching the Millennial, in-the-know customer.

Minkoffs to Open Largest Flagship on Melrose in L.A.

The 4,600-foot-space will be ready for business on Aug. 27.

Las Vegas Preview: Things to Know

With nearly two dozen trade shows, numerous events, activities and celebrity visits taking place, navigating…

Options (and Time) Running Out at American Apparel

The retailer is considering strategic and financial alternatives.

Bebe Gets Into the Ath-leisure Game With Sport Shoe Offering

The contemporary retailer's new ath-leisure footwear collection begins rolling out this month.