Bethany covers retail, hospital and other marketplace issues.
Recent Stories
Chain Orders Up Expansion Plan With the Works
dining: Dog Haus aims to serve up franchises in 36 states at outset.
Three Pasadena restaurateurs are betting that entrepreneurs across the country want to snag a bite of their gourmet hot dog concept, Dog Haus.
Off the Shelf
APPAREL: Shop owner Nevena Borissova returns to fashion design with new line A.O.T.C.
Retailer Nevena Borissova now has designs on launching her own clothing line.
Reusable Straw Tough To Swallow?
Fiji Water pitches washable bottle topper as brand builder.
Fiji looks to suck in customers with a new reusable straw and cap set.
Document Database Eases Paper Chase of Gangs
SOFTWARE: Long Beach police swept up in market expansion by Laserfiche.
Laserfiche continues to seek and find new customers for its document-handling products.
Hot Times For Cold Treat
Yogurt chain Menchie’s continues to pile on franchise locations.
Menchie’s pours it on as the frozen yogurt chain maintains an aggressive expansion pace.
Malibu REIT Files for Offering of $1.2 Billion
Malibu REIT American Homes 4 Rent projected to raise $1.2 billion.
Ex-Football Player Looks to Fashion New Career
CLOTHING: Full lifestyle brand would be big score for Shawne Merriman.
After retiring from the National Football League last spring, former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is making moves in a decidedly different field.
Robbins Bros. Rings Up Purchase of Washington Stores
Jewelry retailer Robbins Bros. announced Wednesday that it has purchased E.E. Robbins, Washington jewelry stores with a family tie.
Grounds For Growth
Supreme Bean takes chilled, bottled coffee to supermarket chain.
Supreme Bean hopes its glass act plays with customers as its bottled brew hits Whole Foods shelves.
Step by Step
APPAREL: Isack Fadlon wants to see if Sportie L.A.’s new clothing and accessories line has legs before stepping back into footwear.
Shoe vendor Isack Fadlon sees launching a clothing line as a crucial step before creating footwear.
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