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LAX Passenger Traffic Off 71% in October; Burbank, Ontario Also Down
Passenger traffic at three of the region’s commercial airports continued to slowly claw back from this spring’s pandemic-induced collapse.
Demand Heats Up for Hot Tubs
When Dana Camarillo realized her family wouldn’t go on their usual summer vacation because of the pandemic, she looked to create a relaxing getaway in her West Los Angeles backyard.
LA’s Oldest Toy Store Kip’s Toyland Still in Play After 75 Years
Kip’s Toyland, the oldest toy store in Los Angeles, has witnessed a lot of changes during its 75 years but nothing quite like the Covid-19 pandemic.
FAT Brands Posts Quarterly Gain
Even with 25% of its restaurants closed, FAT Brands Inc. reported a jump in quarter-over-quarter revenue during the third quarter, but the results still trailed 2019’s third quarter.
‘A Punch in the Gut’: Businesses Face New Restrictions as Covid Cases Rise
As they head into the holidays, local businesses will have to contend with stricter pandemic regulations — and they could tighten even further.
LAX Would Add 2 Terminals Under New Proposal
Plans for two new terminals at Los Angeles International Airport took a step forward late last month as airport officials released an environmental planning document.
Revolve Group Posts Mixed Results for Third Quarter
Revolve Group Inc. surpassed Wall Street expectations and delivered its most profitable quarter, but the company’s stock dipped more than 10% on reports of a revenue decline.
C3 Finds Success With Unique Approach to Ghost Kitchens
For Sam Nazarian, founder and chief executive of SBEEG Holdings Licensing, it wasn’t enough to just embrace ghost kitchens
Delta Terminal Work Ahead of Schedule at LAX
The $1.9 billion renovation of Delta Air Lines’ Terminals 2 and 3 at Los Angeles International Airport is running 18 months ahead of schedule.
CarParts.com Reports Strong Results for Third Quarter
CarParts.com Inc. posted strong third-quarter results driven in part by a pandemic-fueled shift in consumer behavior.
Bike Shops Struggle to Keep Up With Pandemic-Fueled Demand
When Helen’s Cycles opens its Santa Monica store in the morning, it’s not unusual to see a line of customers who’ve been waiting 30 minutes or more.
LA and Other Cities Are Embracing the Fair Trade Movement
Amid the furor created by pandemic-related shutdowns, double-digit unemployment rates and civil justice protests, Los Angeles’ recent designation as a fair trade city went somewhat unnoticed.
Halloween Businesses See Few Treats, Lower Revenues
This year’s Halloween celebration at the Shops at Montebello was different.
LA Holiday Shoppers Likely to Spend Far Less This Year
It’s looking like Angelenos may channel their inner Ebenezer Scrooge this holiday season.
Maker of Whom, Innova Furniture Brands Plans New Locations
Jonathan Bass still believes in brick-and-mortar retail.
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