Newsmakers 2020: Ilse Metchek, Fashion Insider, Continues to Make Changes
Ilse Metchek, president of the California Fashion Association trade group, has long been one of the insiders of California fashion, along with being an advocate for the industry. She’s uniquely qualified to be called an insider’s insider and an industry advocate because there are few who share her track record of working in almost every area of fashion.
Newsmakers 2020: Tony Hsieh, Beloved Innovator, Dies From Injuries Sustained During Fire
Tony Hsieh, the pioneering entrepreneur who was the former chief executive of the retail giant Zappos.com, died Nov. 27 after succumbing to injuries from a fire at a house in New London, Conn. Medical examiners have ruled his death an accident, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Newsmakers 2020: Fashion Industry Comes to Terms With Inclusivity
In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd in May, businesses around the world, including the fashion industry, responded with statements about Black Lives Matter. They assessed how they treated people of color in their success, and the soul searching was often frank.
Newsmakers 2020: Throughout Pandemic, Fashion Gets Into the Business of Hope
As the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a harsh blow to the nation, many designers, retailers, manufacturers and the fashion public rallied, unveiling good works and charitable projects to help their colleagues, their neighbors and their country.
Newsmakers 2020: Fashion Industry Pivots Into PPE as It Awaits Relief Aid
The U.S. government rolled out the largest relief package in American history after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down retailers and manufacturers earlier in 2020, with many businesses reopening on a scaled-back basis later in the year.
Year in Review: U.S. Approves USMCA Treaty, China Turmoil Heats Up
The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement was signed into law in the United States, but the adoption of a major trade treaty did not mean smooth sailing for global trade, as U.S. trade disagreements with China increasingly dominated headlines.
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2020 Retrospective, Financial Review: Pandemic and Social Unrest Set Stage for Surge in Bankruptcies
Prominent names in apparel filed for bankruptcy and closed physical stores in 2020 in the face of overwhelming challenges.
UCLA Anderson School Forecasts Economic Growth by Q2 2021
A good economy is on the horizon for the United States, but it’s going to take a long slog to get there, according to the “UCLA Anderson Forecast.”
Year in Review: Retail Tested By Pandemic and Civil Unrest in 2020
At the beginning of the year, it was predicted that the COVID-19 pandemic and United States politics were going to have an effect on retail in 2020, but there was no sense that it was going be a big shake-up.
Los Angeles' Bohemian Society Helps Maypole Roll Out New Retail Platform
Retail with its store windows and dramatic displays has often been considered a part of theater.
Upcycled Enlightened Uniform by Susan Rockefeller Released by The R Collective
Inspired by how the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted fashion consciousness regarding waste throughout the industry and the focus on trends toward versatile pieces, The R Collective unveiled its Susan Rockefeller-designed Enlightened Uniform.
Brazil’s Melissa Brand to Westfield Century City
Brazilian footwear brand Melissa opened its second store in the United States recently with a location at Westfield Century City.
Honey Birdette to Beverly Center
Honey Birdette, an Australian lingerie label, recently opened a new California boutique.
After Being Acquired, Wynd Finesses Fulfillment Model
The up-and-coming New York City–based logistics-solutions company Wynd said that it has developed a logistics model that seeks to ease last-mile concerns not only for customers but for the businesses sending goods.
