More than 60 Gene Juarez workers skipped their shifts, canceling appointments across the region in protest of a proposed commission cut.

The modular-sofa brand opens Oct. 23 at 830 Aliceanna Street, joining Alo Yoga and Patagonia as Harbor East's state-first retail roster grows.

The online retailer's first-ever store lands on Marine Mile, offering hands-on gear testing after West Marine's bankruptcy shake-up.