Articles by Caitlyn Terra
Caitlyn Terra studied Journalism in Utrecht and has been working as a fashion journalist for FashionUnited Benelux since 2017. Since 2022, she is also the Managing Editor for FashionUnited's Benelux editorial team. Caitlyn is a news hunter at heart and is not afraid to sink her teeth into a story. She alternates between CEO interviews, reports, daily news and long investigative stories. She places extra importance on the themes of inclusivity and accessibility.
After hype: H&M's former CEO on next phase of sustainability in fashion industry
London - One of the best speakers at the World Retail Congress 2025 was Helena Helmersson. The former CEO led the Swedish H&M Group for several years and recently became the chair at material innovation company Circulose. In London, during a compelling keynote speech, she urged all professionals present to refocus on sustainability. Helmersson...
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ABG and Saks top executives on new luxury group: "Necessary for American fashion industry"
US fashion companies Authentic Brands Group and Saks Global announced their collaboration, ‘Authentic Luxury Group’, in 2024. At the World Retail Congress in London, chief executive officer Jamie Salter (CEO Authentic) and Richard Baker (executive chairman Saks) shared further details about the collaboration. The joint interview, led by congress...
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Chairman Patrick Chalhoub: "I am not at all worried about luxury industry"
The Chalhoub Group contributes to the success of luxury brands through joint ventures and distribution agreements. Although diverse luxury fashion houses recently saw their sales and profits decline, chairman and former chief executive officer Patrick Chalhoub sees no reason to worry about the luxury industry. Chalhoub was interviewed at the...
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On’s Cco on journey from underdog to global player
Swiss sportswear brand On has not been an underdog for some time. The brand has recorded significant growth for years and is now ranked among sports brands such as Nike, Adidas and Puma. It also means that On has made the journey from start-up to scale-up to global company. That is why the company is now re-evaluating what it needs, commercial...
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Green claims: 20 consumer watchdogs write open letter to fashion and textile sector
A total of 20 consumer watchdogs have signed off on a letter calling for the standardisation of requirements for green claims. The letter, which can be read on the website of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN), includes signatories from the consumer watchdogs of the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Turkey, Spain,...
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Vinted’s parent company sees profit soar by 330 percent
In 2024, revenue for the Vinted Group, the parent company of marketplace Vinted, logistics company Vinted Go, and payments company Vinted Pay, totalled 813.4 million euros. This represents an increase of 36 percent compared to financial year 2023. While the revenue growth was already notable, the net profit growth was significantly larger. It...
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DHL suspends parcel shipments over 800 dollars to US
Parcel service DHL is temporarily suspending shipments to the US, according to the service's website. Starting this week, all parcels with a value of 800 dollars or more destined for consumers will no longer be collected and shipped. DHL stated that this is due to the new customs regulations. Previously, parcels with a value above 2,500 dollars...
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International Apparel Federation: ‘Import Duties are Threat to Entire Industries’
The International Apparel Federation (IAF) stated that the import duties implemented by the United States pose a direct threat to entire industries. In a statement, the federation wrote that there is a risk of destabilising economies and that the duties jeopardise the livelihoods of countless employees and entrepreneurs in the clothing industry....
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Euratex signs strategic partnership with Tunisian textile federation
European industry organisation Euratex is strengthening its collaboration with the Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l’Habillement (FTTH). According to a press release, the strategic partnership between Euratex and the Tunisian textile federation should strengthen industrial cooperation between the two parties. Euratex indicates that it...
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Kingpins Amsterdam returns with new CEO: Five questions about what to expect
Denim fair Kingpins returns to the Amsterdam region for a new edition on 16 and 17 of April. Amongst the changes are a new Made in Japan section, a Jeanius Hub and a new CEO. Fashion United speaks to CEO Vivian Wang about all the newness. Kingpins is getting some new features this april. Why was it important to implement Newness? We want both...
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