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Rachel Brown

Beauty Editor, West Coast

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Kim Vo Hair Care to Launch at Barneys

Colorist Kim Vo reached back to his roots - his Vietnamese roots, not his blonde ones - to develop his new…

California Market Center Primed for Renovations

The California Market Center is getting a touch-up. A series of renovations will sweep through the 13-floor…

Calif. Implements Wage Increase

California apparel manufacturers and retailers are coping with a minimum wage increase that could mean more…

Leight Keeping Oliver Peoples’ Focus

Luxury eyewear company Oliver Peoples has been buffeted by change the last two years, but founder Larry…

Brow Maven Eliza Opens Post at Exhale Spa

Another eyebrow queen cometh to conquer the celebrity lair.

Reality Show Success Spurs Sunset Tan Growth

Sunset Tan is going national. The L.A.-based company is capitalizing on the spotlight provided by the E…

The Dove Salon Lands in Calif.

Christopher Dove and Sonya Dove Legendre bypassed ritzy salon haven Beverly Hills in favor of the seaside…

Goldie Creates Tinker Bell Beauty Portfolio

Goldie is building its Magic Kingdom franchise.

Democracy at the Mall: Giant Costco Moving In To Fill Anchor Store Void

Meet the latest incarnation of a mall anchor - Costco.

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Los Angeles trade shows buffet their business against a slowing economy with value-added services and unique…

Playing in the Majors: L.A.’s Robertson Blvd. Makes the Big Leagues

Robertson Boulevard, one of this city's hottest shopping streets, is about to get a jolt from some of the…

Hooray for Weak Dollar: Flood of Tourists Boosts Retailers’ Holiday Traffic

Foreigners could be the salvation of this year's holiday retail season. While the sluggish economy and high…

Shakeout for Specialty Boutiques in Los Angeles

It's the survival of the fittest among specialty boutiques here as retailers navigate turbulent economic seas.

Nip and Tuck: Saks Updates Look at South Coast Plaza

Saks Fifth Avenue has elevated the profiles of contemporary, designer and beauty categories at South Coast…

From Colorado to Calif., Merchants Look to Value

Retailers in the West are banking on merchandise that provides good value to lift the bottom line this…