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between 18 Hamburger's, 'The People's Store' Spring Street Early 1880s Stern, Cahn & Loeb's City of Paris department store at 105-7 N. Support our coverage by becoming a digital subscriber.An 1853 ad in Spanish in the bilingual Los Angeles Star for Lazard & Kremer dry goods S. I will also miss the regular interactions with friends and partners at government and diplomatic agencies, community and civic organizations and, of course, the management teams that have helped make South Coast Plaza the success it is today. I will miss the day-to-day contact with inspiring tenants and meeting customers from all walks of life and from all over the world. When the pandemic struck, I postponed my retirement to help South Coast Plaza navigate a very challenging and critical time.Įven though you will continue to remain involved, in some way, in the operations of the site, what will you miss most about leaving the day-to-day goings on? Having spent 42 years of my career and life here, I had been planning to focus on personal pursuits and interests for which I had not had enough time, such as traveling with my wife, Andrea, and our agricultural businesses in Ventura County. My original plan was to transition from the day-to-day operations at South Coast Plaza when I turned 70. Why did now seem like a good time to retire? Each of us who participated partnered with a child and we spent time with them as they dined at Piret’s, one of our restaurants at the time, and rode the horses on our carousel. Years later, Arnold returned to South Coast Plaza in a different capacity - as governor of California.Īnother unforgettable experience was when we hosted a group of children who were blind through CM900, a civic organization that was part of the city’s chamber of commerce. I welcomed him and took him on a tour of the center. One memory that stands out is when Arnold Schwarzenegger visited us at the peak of his “Terminator” movies.

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The visits from presidents Reagan and Clinton, members of royal families and diplomats from around the world, movie and music celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Sylvester Stallone are certainly memorable. To have that many top luxury and contemporary retailers under one roof remains unprecedented in the U.S.Ĭan you share maybe one or two highlights or special memories from your time in the position? We were, and still are, at the right place at the right time with the right offering. As Southern California’s population got bigger and more urbanized, and as the demand for luxury grew, we became an attraction - as a part of the Southern California lifestyle - to tourists from all over the world and locals alike. We were early adopters of luxury retailing. We have all the elements that have enabled us to thrive through economic changes. South Coast Plaza is one-of-a-kind - that’s really at the core of our continuing success. Many people believe shopping centers are declining in popularity, but that doesn’t seem to be the case at South Coast Plaza. There’s no doubt South Coast Plaza will continue to evolve, with its international luxury retail collection, guest experiences, amenities and a welcoming, pristine environment as the foundation. We have the largest collection of luxury tenants under one roof in the U.S., especially fine jewelry and timepiece brands, and this segment will continue to grow in the years ahead. In recent years, we’ve added two restaurants helmed by a Top Chef finalist and one of our restaurants just earned a Michelin star. Through the years, we’ve strategically positioned South Coast Plaza as a one-of-a-kind global shopping and dining attraction with a unique and diverse collection of boutiques and restaurants.

and around the world will always seek and love brick-and-mortar shopping, even though online shopping is available to them. It’s clear to us a lot of people in the U.S. I believe South Coast Plaza will continue to be a leading and vibrant international destination because it has built such a strong brand. What do you think the next 44 years might hold in store for South Coast Plaza?

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