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.
The North Face brand president to step down
Caroline Brown, the global brand president of The North Face, is due to step down at the end of March after nearly two years in the position. Brown had first joined the brand’s parent company VF Corporation in 2024, initially as a member of the conglomerate’s board of directors before becoming part of its global leadership team. Her departure...
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Harris Reed steps down as creative director of Nina Ricci
American designer Harris Reed has announced his departure from Nina Ricci, the French luxury brand he has creatively helmed for three and a half years. Reed confirmed the news on his personal Instagram, where he revealed plans to turn his full attention to his own namesake label. His statement continued: “I am leaving Nina Ricci with a heart...
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Primark increases pay for UK retail staff
Budget retail giant Primark has announced an increase in pay for retail assistants across the UK. From April 1, employees in England, Scotland and Wales will have their hourly wage raised to a minimum of 13 pounds or 13.71 pounds in London. The company, which employs over 30,000 people in the region within retail and head office roles, said that...
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Gant opens pop-up in Selfridges’ Manchester store
Swedish-American heritage label Gant has unveiled a pop-up experience at Selfridges Trafford in Manchester as it continues with an ongoing retail expansion in the UK. The site, open till May 24, offers a curated edit of Gant’s spring/summer 2026 menswear collection, including rugby shirts, Harrington jackets, and everyday essentials. Its design...
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Crocs prepares to open first UK full-price store
Footwear specialist Crocs is set to open its first full-price store in the UK as part of its ongoing 2026 retail strategy. The US brand confirmed the news to Drapers, which reported that the store will open March 20 in Westfield Stratford City, London. In a statement to the media outlet, Adrian Holloway, Crocs senior vice president and general...
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Fabletics ventures into denim for first time with new collection
Fabletics is venturing into a new category for the first time in response to heightened customer demand. The US activewear brand has unveiled its first denim collection, offering looks that intend to serve as an extension of its focus on comfort and fit. To create the line, Fabletics partnered with denim expert Benjamin Talley Smith, who aided...
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New Netflix documentary explores link between microplastics and health concerns
Netflix is set to drop a new documentary detailing the potential link between microplastics and associated chemicals to fertility decline and long-term health risks. Due to premiere March 16, ‘The Plastic Detox’ will dive into the various ways plastic products have been embedded into everyday life and will investigate whether changing daily...
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SMI readies annual roundtable event: What to know
The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is preparing for its annual SMI Roundtables & Exhibition event, set to take place over two days at Hampton Court Palace. From March 11, the organisation, founded by King Charles III, is bringing together “hundreds of global CEOs, international delegations and innovators” with the goal of accelerating the...
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Carolina Herrera backs 30th edition of CFDA Scholarship Programme
US luxury label Carolina Herrera has partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to support the 30th anniversary edition of the organisation’s scholarship programme. The brand announced the partnership on Instagram, where it revealed, together with the CFDA Women in Design Scholarship, that two Bachelor of Fine Arts fashion...
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CaaStle founder pleads guilty in 300 million dollar fraud case
Christine Hunsicker, the founder and former chief executive officer of CaaStle, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud. As part of the plea, Hunsicker has agreed to offload nearly 300 million dollars in proceeds from a scheme intended to defraud investors of both CaaStle and her related business venture, P180. In a statement, United...
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