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.
FatFace expands into petite sizing
British brand FatFace has launched a Petite offering, extending its size range to ensure a more inclusive reach as part of a wider product expansion strategy. Available exclusively on FatFace’s e-commerce site and via Next, the Petite fit is offered for all of the brand’s dresses and jumpsuits, instead of being part of a reduced or edited...
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New luxury fabric show to debut in London
A new exhibition dedicated to showcasing British textiles is set to take place in London this October. The Luxury Fabric Show will debut in Shoreditch’s The Box Office Studio, where a curated selection of luxury fabrics and accessories suppliers will exhibit to industry professionals. Spanning October 14 to 15, the event says it will focus on...
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Decathlon appoints CEO for newly merged UK and Ireland business
Sportswear giant Decathlon has named Elena Pecos as chief executive officer of its UK and Ireland business. The retailer confirmed the news in a LinkedIn post, in which it said her appointment marks the creation of a new leadership structure, merging the teams of the two regions. Pecos has been at the helm of Decathlon Ireland since January...
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Louis Vuitton opens first menswear-dedicated store in Selfridges
French luxury label Louis Vuitton has opened its first store dedicated to its menswear collections. The retail space is located in Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square, and is marked by the launch of men’s creative director Pharrell Williams’ autumn 2026 line. Intended to serve as a one-stop shopping destination, the menswear store offers a...
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Inside the Dick’s Sporting Goods playbook: A deep dive into Foot Locker’s new parent company
While Foot Locker is well-known internationally, Dick’s Sporting Goods has largely flown under the radar outside of North America. But its trajectory, from a local bait-and-tackle shop to a 13 billion dollar sporting goods powerhouse, reveals a strategy built on consistent expansion, retail innovation and operational persistence. From bait shop...
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20 years on: A brief history of Tokyo’s fashion week
As the 20th edition of Tokyo Fashion Week begins to wrap up, it seems an apt time to look back on the evolution of Japan’s leading fashion event and how it has been reshaped over its lifespan. This season, under the theme ‘Be The Seam That Connects The World - JFW 20 + 20’, the fashion week wished not only to pay tribute to its 20-year history,...
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Roka London expands into resale via Continue
Recycled bag brand Roka London has announced the launch of its own resale platform, designed in partnership with Continue, a provider in resale technology. The marketplace, which is accessible directly via the brand’s existing e-commerce site, enables customers to both buy and sell authenticated Roka London items as a means of extending the life...
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Arket opens first store in Ireland
Arket is venturing into the retail landscape of Ireland. The H&M-owned brand has unveiled its first physical store in the region. Located at 60 Dawson Street in Dublin, the 810 square metre space spans two floors. Within the store, Arket stocks a full assortment of ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women, as well as childrenswear,...
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Fashion faces ESPR knowledge gap: Why education must catch up with regulation
Europe’s new eco-design laws are about to shake the global fashion industry, and most players aren’t ready. From Asian factories struggling with data demands to universities slow to update design curriculums, the knowledge gap is widening just as regulators and investors push for rapid change. At the centre of this shift, this year’s Redress x...
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Madewell president Adrienne Lazarus steps down
The president of Madewell is stepping down. Adrienne Lazarus had been serving at the helm of the J. Crew Group-owned label for over two years. She announced her departure on LinkedIn, where she said she had made the decision to move on from her role at the company. “I leave feeling so proud of the transformational work our team has accomplished...
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