ANALYSIS
What Would it Take to Bring Fred Segal Back?
August 25, 2025
Behind the Bankruptcy of Liberated Brands
February 7, 2025
AI Says: California’s Most Popular Fashion Brands in 2025
January 27, 2025
Fire Rebuilding Talk Brings LA Retail Developers to Fore
January 21, 2025
Liberated Layoffs and the Perils of Bigger is Better
January 14, 2025
SoCal Developers Take Cues from Boutiques for Malls’ New Era
January 6, 2025
West Coast Fashion and Retail’s Biggest Headlines of 2024
December 30, 2024
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ON A RELATED NOTE...
Revolve Wants to Be the Luxury Go-To. It’s Gaining Ground.
February 25, 2026
Net sales grew to over $1 billion for the year as both Revolve and the FWRD luxury segment continue their climb.
Macerich Puts ‘Transitional’ Year Behind it as Leasing Remains Focus
February 19, 2026
Call it the easier part of the company’s turnaround but after the heavy lifting of 2025, the mall operator will focus on leasing and possible acquisitions this year.
Can Aritzia Bring Fred Segal Back to Life?
February 19, 2026
If anyone can, it’s another retailer after years of the iconic boutique retailer being bounced around from one licensing firm to another.
