In Los Angeles, hopeless retailer (1-4)

I believe the answer is:

e-shop

'retailer' is the definition.
(electronic retailer)

'in los angeles hopeless' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'E-SHOP' is hidden within 'los angeles hopeless'.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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