Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
400 of Britain’s largest shops at risk, BRC warn
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is warning that 400 large-format stores, from department stores to supermarkets, are at risk of closure if the Government forces them into its proposed higher business rates tax band. New research from the BRC reveals that large stores would be at risk if they are included in the Government’s new business...
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Vivaia opens debut UK store in London
Footwear brand Vivaia has opened its first UK retail store in Westfield London shopping centre, following the opening of its debut store in New York City, US, in April. In a statement, Vivaia said the strategic opening in the UK comes as London has surpassed New York City as the brand’s top global market in 2024, and the flagship marks the brand...
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Canada Goose is expanding in the Middle East market
Premium Canadian outdoor and footwear brand Canada Goose has signed a multi-year partnership with Beside Group, a leading retail and distribution company in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, to expand into the Middle East market. Carrie Baker, president of brand and commercial at Canada Goose, said in a statement: “This partnership is a...
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Dubarry of Ireland to open debut Scottish store in Edinburgh
Premium Irish heritage brand Dubarry of Ireland will open its first Scottish store at the end of the month in Edinburgh. The store will be situated within the elegant Assembly Rooms building in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, at 54 George Street. It will feature authentic Dubarry interiors, including wooden panelling, antique furniture, and...
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Samantha Cameron to close womenswear brand Cefinn
London-based womenswear label Cefinn, founded by Samantha Cameron, wife of former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, is in the process of winding down its operations and will cease trading in spring 2026. In a statement on social media, Cameron said the “difficult decision” was due to current “turbulence” in the fashion wholesale sector for a...
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Manchester Fashion Week returns focused on responsibility, education and emerging design
After a decade-long hiatus, Manchester Fashion Week has returned with a three-day schedule focused on “conscious fashion,” featuring catwalk shows from emerging designers, panels with sustainability experts and pioneering tech innovators, and workshops aimed at reshaping the future of fashion. Running until September 11, Manchester Fashion Week...
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Christina Hendricks branches into clothing with Joanie
American actress Christina Hendricks has launched her debut fashion collection with British brand Joanie, offering a capsule line of “heirloom dresses” designed to reflect her “glamorous and luxurious signature style”. The 12-piece limited-edition Christina Hendricks x Joanie collection features dresses inspired by the actress's love of vintage...
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Watchfinder opens first US retail store in New York City
Richemont-owned pre-owned luxury watch specialist Watchfinder & Co., founded in the UK in 2002, has opened its first US retail store in SoHo’s Spring Street in New York City. The debut US store is Watchfinder & Co.’s largest retail venture to date and aims to solidify its growing presence in the North American watch market, where it has seen...
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Pandora to drive US expansion with new distribution centre in Maryland
Jewellery brand Pandora, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is opening a new distribution centre in Maryland to power its US expansion, marking a long-term commitment to the country, which is its largest and fastest-growing region. In a statement, Pandora said it will be relocating its Americas distribution centre from Columbia, Maryland, to...
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Graduate Fashion Foundation names first-ever managing director
The Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF), the charity behind the world's largest showcase of BA fashion talent, Graduate Fashion Week, which takes place annually in London, has named Nicola Hitchens, previously communications and special projects director, as its first-ever managing director. In a statement, GFF said the move represents a “new...
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