Articles by Rachel Douglass
Rachel has been with FashionUnited since mid-2021. Descending from the UK, she moved to the Netherlands in 2014 to attend Amsterdam Fashion Institute, where she studied a BA in International Fashion and Branding with a specialisation in Journalism.
At FashionUnited, Rachel covers daily news, from store openings to acquisitions, alongside which she focuses on research-based stories, interviews and on-the-ground event reporting. Her topics of interest include digital fashion, independent retail and current trends.
Alice Temperley to exit namesake brand
Alice Temperley, the founder of Temperley London, has announced her departure from the eponymous British luxury brand, where she has served as creative director since its inception. The news was confirmed in a statement to FashionUnited from the company, reading: “Alice leaves with the backing of the team and house she has helped build. Further...
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Alma Mater unveils athlete investor group ahead of fundraising round
Golf footwear brand Alma Mater has announced a new group of athlete investors as it prepares to open its next fundraising round, bringing together professional golfers and stars from the NFL, NHL, MLB and NBA. The investor line-up includes golfers Taylor Montgomery and Natasha Oon, NFL players Jordan Poyer and Levi Wallace, NHL veterans Joe...
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Gap taps Abercrombie & Fitch veteran to helm stores and visual merchandising
James Roth has been appointed as SVP, head of stores & operations and visual merchandising at Gap, bringing to the US apparel giant nearly 24 years of experience from Abercrombie & Fitch. Roth announced his new position on LinkedIn, where he said: “Grateful for the teams and partners who’ve shaped the journey, and energised by the work ahead...
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Net-a-Porter London warehouse workers resume strike after rejecting pay offer
Workers at Net-a-Porter’s Charlton warehouse have resumed their strike after rejecting the luxury e-tailer’s latest pay offer. After a period of postponement, action by members of trade union GMB walked out again on July 7 and continued into July 8. GMB said the majority of workers have rejected the company’s pay offer, with fresh redundancies...
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Dickies appoints Just Now Distribution as it accelerates UK and Ireland growth
US workwear brand Dickies has named Just Now Distribution, in partnership with Luke Distribution, as its new commercial partner amid plans to accelerate growth in the UK and Ireland. The strategy, which also includes a regional wholesale footprint expansion, is being overseen by SportLux, the owner and operator of the Dickies label across...
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Scoop London: 5 International designers making their debut at the July fair
Scoop’s return to Olympia National, London, is nearing. Akin to seasons past, the fair, spanning July 19 to 21, is continuing to expand its roster of international designers, many of whom use the carefully curated show as a gateway to the UK market. Speaking on this edition, Scoop’s founder and creative director, Karen Radley, said: “One of the...
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Damson Madder opens first permanent retail space at Selfridges
Damson Madder is set to open its first permanent retail space, marking a milestone for the contemporary London label as it continues to expand beyond its direct-to-consumer roots. The new space, opening on 6 July, will be located in the Contemporary Studio on the third floor of Selfridges's Oxford Street flagship. It is also Damson Madder's...
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H&M Group appoints company veteran as chief commercial officer
H&M Group has named Henrik Kroon as its new chief commercial officer. The appointment extends what has already been a long tenure for Kroon at the Swedish fashion giant, which he first joined back in 2010. Kroon announced his new role on LinkedIn, where he said: “I’m grateful for the opportunity and look forward to working alongside our talented...
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Next reportedly preparing for bid on Harvey Nichols
British retail giant Next is believed to be preparing to launch a takeover bid for Harvey Nichols just days after the owner of the department store chain announced plans to sell the business. According to Sky News, Next has entered the race to potentially acquire the struggling retailer from billionaire entrepreneur Dickson Poon, who is mulling...
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7-Eleven sues Nike over allegations of brand identity imitation
Convenience store giant 7-Eleven has sued Nike over claims that the sportswear giant copied its signature tri-colour stripe branding for a new sneaker design. The filing specifically pertains to Nike’s use of an orange, green and red stripe feature seen on its incoming Air Max 95 sneaker, scheduled to release on July 11, typically referred to as...
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