Kari Hamanaka covers media and marketing, apparel, hotel developers and owners, autos, restaurants and tourism. She can be reached at hamanaka@ocbj.com.
Recent Stories
Real Mex: Search Under Way for New CEO
The chair of Cypress-based Real Mex Restaurants Inc.’s board of directors has stepped in as interim chief executive while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
Report Puts St. John Knits Up for Sale
Irvine-based high-end women’s clothing maker St. John Knits International Inc. is on the sales block.
Hoban Sees Immediate, Future Hurdles for Fairgrounds
ENTERTAINMENT: New chief seeks key hires; next master plan
Q&A: Hoban faces immediate, future challenges for fairgrounds
Beazley: Ampitheatre Turnaround a Success
ENTERTAINMENT: Past CEO signs on with Simon Foundation
Q&A: Beazley counts ampitheatre turnaround among successes
Costa Mesa Agency Drives Monster’s Poland Push
Promos Tied to Drink Co.’s Gran Prix Sponsorship
Costa Mesa agency drives Monster’s Poland push, in Media and Marketing
Irvine’s New Heritage
Culver Drive Retail Center Reflects Upscale Melting Pot
Heritage Plaza reflects upscale melting pot
Tavik Buy Gives Incipio Action-Sports Credibility
MARKETING: Staffs combine in Irvine HQ, brands continue
Tavik Industries buy gives Incipio action-sports credibility
Billabong’s Naudé Adds South American Duties
APPAREL: Irvine exec elevated after Australian parent’s shake-up
Billabong’s Naudé adds South American markets
Oakley Art On Way to Olympic Run for London Games
Pairs Artists, Athletes for “Beyond Reason” Project
Oakley Inc. is going big in its run-up to the Olympic summer games, in Media and Marketing
Reports Put Register Sale Close
The San Diego developer who owns U-T San Diego is in talks to buy Irvine-based Freedom Communications Inc.’s Orange County Register, according to various media reports in San Diego.
