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Dino Skulls Adds Spunk to Shoes

A hit with children, Sculpted Footwear now pursues adult market. Chatsworth-based Sculpted Footwear hits the small screen

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Facials for Fido?

RETAIL: Kriser’s pet store grows with high-end pet products market.

Natural pet food retailer Kriser’s expands its domestic presence.

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Federal Budget Cutting into Valley Business

FROM THE NEWSROOM

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Palmdale has been trying to ward off the U.S. Department of Defense ax. Editorial by Editor, Jaclyn Giovis

Lack of Incentive Hampers Investment in Aging Properties

Lack of Incentive Hampers Investment in Aging Properties

Demand for older industrial buildings wards off redevelopment.

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Valley Shoe Makers Aim to Win Over Fickle Consumers

Retail: Diverse selection and innovation now part of business plan to meet competition.

Valley shoe companies implement strategies to beat a challenging market

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Leading the Way Home

Liz Iversen, general manager of Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems, talks about budget cuts, gyroscopes, and working in a male-dominated industry.

PROFILE: Liz Iversen, general manager of Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems.

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MGA Entertainment Supports Medical Research with Dolls

Hope: Van Nuys toymaker sending message of comfort to children undergoing treatment.

GIVING: This is a regular feature on philanthropic activities by Valley-area business people and companies.

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SpaRitual to Hit Shelves at Sephora

BEAUTY: Van Nuys company expands sales channels to reach more consumers.

Nail company, SpaRitual, lands a deal with national retailer Sephora.

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Technical Oscar for Pictorvision

Engineers honored for developing aerial camera system.

Camera developer Pictorvision will receive an Oscar for helicopter camera

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$500 Million Acquisition Opens Doors for Semtech

Manufacturing: Firm adds video surveillance market after buying Canadian company.

Semtech acquires Canadian company in $500 million deal

THQ Cuts More Workers Amid Financial Challenges

Video: Company battles weak game sales and possible delisting as observers question its future.

Game developer, THQ struggles to regain formula for success.

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Scrumptious Scoops

L.A. Creamery Plans Middle East Expansion and Eyes Vegas Strip.

L.A. Creamery is eyeing sweet opportunity overseas and domestically

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Defending the Line

Defense: Valley area firms brace for word on F-35.

Northrop accelerates use of new Palmdale assembly line

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Burbank Firm Testing New Technology For Seniors

Products: Games, phones, and medication reminders find audience with aging population.

Front Porch, aims to be the testing ground for technologies for the elderly

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Burbank Firm Eyes Opportunity in Smart Meters

TECHNOLOGY: Ceiva Logic attempts to take the market for smart meters.