Amid a Rotten Year for Retail, L.A. Got Some New Places to Shop

COVID has wreaked havoc on the city’s retail scene. Some local faves, like Trina Turk, were forced to downsize, closing several locations across the city, while others, like Glossier and Planet Blue, have permanently shuttered all of their storefronts. According to a recent Yelp survey, more than 15,000 Los Angeles-area businesses have closed, with half of them going under for good. But despite the grim outlook, a few L.A. brands and major retailers have opened new outposts. We’ve rounded up some newbies breaking ground and notables extending their empires. Check out the love that our very own , winner of Amazon's 'Making The Cut', received below!