Automakers See Sales Pace Slow in April
OC-based automakers along with their peers nationally saw the pace of auto sales slow down last month.
Vans Notches Q1 Double-Digit Gains
Cypress-based skate brand Vans Inc. recorded another big quarter for parent VF Corp. of Greensboro, N.C.
Sanuk Q1 Business Softens, Full-Year Outlook Lowered
A slowdown in international sales offset gains made domestically during the first quarter for Irvine-based Sanuk USA LLC.
Treading Nimbly
Sole Technology Streamlines to Tap Widening Market
The company is well under way with a 300-unit development called The Marke at MacArthur Boulevard and Main Street in the South Coast Metro portion of the city.
Sanuk Q1 Business Softens, Full-Year Outlook Lowered
A slowdown in international sales offset gains made domestically during the first quarter for Irvine-based Sanuk USA LLC.
Vans Notches Q1 Double-Digit Gains
Cypress-based skate brand Vans Inc. recorded another big quarter for parent VF Corp. of Greensboro, N.C.
BJ’s Rises on April Quarter Results
Shares of Huntington Beach-based BJ's Restaurants Inc. rose in afternoon trading today on the company's better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
Habit Burger Set to Roll Out Second Food Truck
A second food truck from Irvine-based Habit Restaurants LLC is set to roll next month as the company also continues with its plan to open at least 20 new restaurants this year.
Habit Burger Set to Roll Out Second Food Truck
A second food truck from Irvine-based Habit Restaurants LLC is set to roll next month as the company also continues with its plan to open at least 20 new restaurants this year.
JWA March Passenger Traffic Rises 6%
Southwest Airlines and sister AirTran Airlines led March passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport.
Taco Bell Sales Momentum Continues With Doritos Locos Tacos, Cantina Menu
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp.’s Doritos Locos Tacos and Cantina Bell continued to bolster sales for the fast-food chain’s parent.
Founders of Fisker Testify Before Congressional Subcommittee
The founders of Anaheim luxury hybrid automaker Fisker Automotive Inc. testified before a Congressional subcommittee yesterday, attempting to explain what went wrong with the troubled automaker.
JWA March Passenger Traffic Rises 6%
Southwest Airlines and sister AirTran Airlines led March passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport.
Taco Bell Sales Momentum Continues With Doritos Locos Tacos, Cantina Menu
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp.’s Doritos Locos Tacos and Cantina Bell continued to bolster sales for the fast-food chain’s parent.
Billabong Sale Talks Extended
A 10-day period of exclusive talks to sell the parent of Irvine-based Billabong USA has been extended into next month.
Billabong Sale Talks Extended
A 10-day period of exclusive talks to sell the parent of Irvine-based Billabong USA has been extended into next month.
Fisker Misses DOE Loan Payment
Anaheim-based Fisker Automotive Inc. missed a loan payment due Monday to the U.S. Department of Energy, the department said.
Fisker Misses DOE Loan Payment
Anaheim-based Fisker Automotive Inc. missed a loan payment due today to the U.S. Department of Energy, according to the department.
Midday Stock Roundup
The week started off mixed, with the S&P 500 up 0.17% to 1,557.87 in afternoon trading Monday.
Grades of Shade
Eyewear Cluster: Big Dog, Litter of Niche Players
Think all sunglasses are the same? Try telling that to an industry that racked up more than $3.3 billion in sales last year,
Del Taco Redo Aimed At Bigger Market Bite
RESTAURANTS: New menu, remodeled stores key to push
Del Taco LLC has been laying the groundwork on the chain’s makeover for more than a year.
Wet Seal Taps Contemporary Veteran for Arden B
RETAIL: New hire for smaller chain amid larger turnaround bid
Wet Seal Inc. is taking another shot at a turnaround of its Arden B chain with a newly hired veteran of the contemporary fashion segment at the helm.
Pricing Set for Kia Premium Sedan
Irvine-based Kia Motors America Inc. confirmed pricing on its new premium sedan, the Cadenza.
Mimi's Adds Head of Finance
Irvine-based Mimi's Cafe named Scott Miller vice president of finance, a new position at the French bistro-style restaurant chain, which got a new owner and president earlier this year.
Supervisors OK Next Step in JWA Settlement Extension
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding on a proposed settlement agreement for John Wayne Airport.
Mazda Official Car of Sports Car Club of America
Irvine-based Mazda North American Operations Mazda will step up its visibility at racing events with a new deal that makes it the official car of the Sports Car Club of America.
Mimi's Adds Head of Finance
Irvine-based Mimi's Cafe named Scott Miller vice president of finance, a new position at the French bistro-style restaurant chain, which got a new owner and president earlier this year.
Supervisors OK Next Step in JWA Settlement Extension
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding on a proposed settlement agreement for John Wayne Airport.
Mazda Official Car of Sports Car Club of America
Irvine-based Mazda North American Operations Mazda will step up its visibility at racing events with a new deal that makes it the official car of the Sports Car Club of America.
Quiksilver Names Former Disney Exec to Head Americas Retail
Huntington Beach-based action-sports apparel maker and retailer Quiksilver Inc. hired a former Disney Store executive to head up retail for its Americas business.
Quiksilver Names Former Disney Exec to Head Americas Retail
Huntington Beach-based action-sports apparel maker and retailer Quiksilver Inc. hired a former Disney Store executive to head up retail for its Americas business.
Bone to Retire from HB Visitors Bureau
Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau founding Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Bone is set to retire in September.
Wet Seal Hires Former Bebe Exec to Lead Arden B
Foothill Ranch-based retailer Wet Seal Inc. named a former bebe stores Inc. executive to head up its Arden B contemporary women’s division.
Wienerschnitzel Founder Galardi Passes
John Galardi, fast-food industry veteran and founder of the popular Wienerschnitzel hot dog chain, died Saturday after battling pancreatic cancer.
Wienerschnitzel Founder Galardi Passes
John Galardi, fast-food industry veteran and founder of the popular Wienerschnitzel hot dog chain, died Saturday after battling pancreatic cancer.
Signs of the Times
Digital Trend Reaches Restaurants’ Menu Boards
Delphi counts mostly fast-food chains as customers, including McDonald’s Corp., Yum! Brands Inc. and Wendy’s International Inc.
Printers Post Gain
Recovery, Consolidation Trend Help
SPECIAL ISSUE - ADVERTISING, PRINTING & GRAPHICS: Printers also up. Includes the 2013 OC's LARGEST COMMERCIAL PRINTERS list for download (pdf)
Ad Agencies Post 5.2% Gain on Capitalized Billings
Digital Work, Hispanic Accounts Key to Rebound
SPECIAL ISSUE - ADVERTISING, PRINTING & GRAPHICS: Ad agencies see gains. Includes the 2013 OC's TOP ADVERTISING AGENCIES list for download (pdf)
