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Goodwill leads fight to allow thrift shops in unincorporated L.A. County.Goodwill looks to shelve county zoning ban on opening thrift stores in unincorporated areas. February 20, 2012 midnight $$ ShareCheesecake Factory Shares Fall on Cautious Outlook
Cheesecake Factory Inc. shares dropped 7 percent Wednesday morning after the casual dining chain reported a better-than-expected fourth quarter but provided a disappointing earnings forecast for this year.
Korn/Ferry Gets New CFO
Staffing company Korn/Ferry International said that its chief financial officer was leaving and a replacement has been appointed.
Design of New Headquarters Offers Firm Approval
ADVERTISING & PR: Walls of Inter/Media office mimic soundwave of word ‘yes.’
Direct-response ad agency Inter/Media Group of Cos. has purchased a new headquarters in Woodland Hills and plans to make a statement with an interior remodeling.
Restaurant Buyer Hopes Hot Economy Is on Menu
Santa Monica firm counting on less debt to revive El Torito parent.
New owners of bankrupt Mexican restaurant operator hope to feast on reviving economy and lower debt.
Taking Exercise for A Ride
Infomercial producer steps up marketing for elliptical machine.
Infomercial maker takes elliptical riding machine StreetStrider out for a promotional spin.
DirecTV’s Quarterly Profit Grows
DirecTV Group Inc. said its fourth quarter profit rose 16 percent, boosted by subscriber gains.
Mixed Quarter for J2 Global
J2 Global Communications Inc., which has been on an acquisition spree to expand its cloud-based tech services, said it increased its fourth quarter profit by 11 percent, although revenue was slightly below Wall Street expectations.
LA Public Works Board Endorses Controversial Franchise System
Brushing aside concerns from small private trash haulers, the Los Angeles Board of Public Works has unanimously approved a plan to convert the city’s open competition system for trash collection from commercial and apartment properties to an exclusive franchise system.
On Assignment’s Quarter Beats Forecasts
On Assignment Inc. shares rose 15 percent on Tuesday after the specialty staffing company reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results and provided guidance above analysts’ expectations.
Drawing Them In
DreamWorks Animation chief strives to keep studio one of the best places to work.
CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg wants DreamWorks Animation to maintain a small-company feel while producing big-screen hits.
Cooks Turn Up Heat on Alma Mater
Graduates claim Le Cordon Bleu doesn’t deliver.
Former cooking students allege that Le Cordon Bleu’s job promises were all sizzle and no steak.
Guidance Jumps on Earnings, Acquisition
Guidance Software Inc. was the biggest mover Wednesday on the LABJ Stock Index after the company said it swung to a profit in the fourth quarter, announced an acquisition and received an analyst’s upgrade.
Strong Quarter at ValueClick
ValueClick Inc.'s fourth quarter profit jumped nearly 40 percent as the online advertising services provider saw both strong organic growth and contributions from a recent acquisition.
New York Firm to Merge with LAC Group
LAC Group, a Los Angeles company specializing in global information management and professional services recruitment, announced a merger with Chase Cost Management, a New York services firm.
Mercury General Swings to Profit
Mercury General Corp. moved to a profit in the fourth quarter as the homeowner and auto insurance company said its revenue grew more than expected and losses were less.
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