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.
Kickers unveils collaboration with A-Cold-Wall*
British footwear brand Kickers has launched a limited-edition collaboration with fashion label A-Cold-Wall*, capturing “the shared essence of two brands rooted deep in London street culture and everyday life”. The collaborative Kick Hi boot introduces a completely unique silhouette, which Kickers states is “unlike any design seen in the 50-year...
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Roots begins strategic review, including exploring sale options
Canadian lifestyle brand Roots, which has more than 100 stores across Canada, has announced it is conducting a strategic review to “identify opportunities to maximise value for all shareholders,” including selling the company. Known for its ultra-soft premium fleece loungewear and leather goods, Roots has appointed J.P. Morgan Securities Canada...
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Petri Alava joins Haelixa's board to support growth
Haelixa, the Swiss pioneer in DNA-based traceability and product authentication, has announced that Petri Alava, founder and former chief executive of Infinited Fiber Company, has joined its board of directors to reinforce the company’s next phase of growth. Alava led Infinited Fiber Company through a decade-long journey from breakthrough...
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Frank & Eileen founder launches foundation to support female entrepreneurs
Audrey McLoghlin, founder and chief executive of Los Angeles-based womenswear brand Frank & Eileen, has announced the launch of a foundation dedicated to creating more women entrepreneurs by investing in entrepreneurship education. The Frank & Eileen Foundation launches with an initial 1 million US dollar gift from the 100 percent woman-owned, B...
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Unspun names former The North Face executive as CEO
US-founded B-corp-certified apparel technology company Unspun has appointed former The North Face and Boardriders executive Arne Arens as its new chief executive officer, as it looks to accelerate the shift from offshore overproduction to US-based manufacturing. Arens, who has decades of experience leading global consumer apparel brands, has...
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Kith and On sign multi-year deal rooted in running
Premium Swiss performance sportswear brand On has announced a multi-year partnership with American fashion and lifestyle brand Kith, centred around running, designed to bring together On’s performance innovation with Kith’s New York heritage. Launching for spring 2026, the Kith for On collection includes two new and completely original footwear...
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Stoke Shoes rolls out to 450 stores after “breakout” launch
American footwear brand Stoke Shoes, launched by former Heydude and Keds president Rick Blackshaw in January, has rolled out to more than 450 stores across the US, less than 90 days after it launched direct to consumers through its own website. The performance-lifestyle shoes, which is targeting the 65 million men with wide feet in America, who...
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M&S strengthens ties to motorsport with Silverstone deal
British retailer Marks & Spencer is becoming an official partner of Silverstone Circuit, the world-renowned motorsport venue in England, which hosts the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. In a statement, M&S said the partnership spans year-round activity at the circuit, including track days, hospitality, fan zones, music, and entertainment, as well...
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Jockey marks 150th Anniversary with year-long celebration
American heritage underwear and apparel brand Jockey is marking its 150th anniversary with a yearlong celebration of strategic partnerships and a limited-edition Jockey 1876 collection designed to honour its legacy and future. Founded in 1876 by a small company, S.T. Cooper & Sons, with a mission to satisfy "the human need for comfort,” Jockey...
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M&S to sell stoma underwear for children
Marks & Spencer has become the first UK high street retailer to launch dedicated stoma underwear for children, extending its existing stoma range for women and men, as it looks “to normalise inclusive design while breaking down barriers to access and affordability”. A stoma is a surgically created opening on the abdomen that allows waste to...
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