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.
Duke + Dexter names Connor Boon as creative director
British footwear and lifestyle label Duke + Dexter (D+D) has appointed Connor Boon as its new creative director. Boon has been with the label for seven years, initially joining as an intern before becoming a creative assistant after graduating from university. During his time at D+D, Boon has been credited with helping to shape the brand’s...
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Frasers extends Hugo Boss takeover offer after limited shareholder support
British retail giant Frasers Group has extended the acceptance period for its 2.3 billion pound takeover offer for Hugo Boss after securing backing from just 7.3 percent of independent shareholders by the initial deadline. The retailer's 38 euro-per-share cash offer, which values the stake Frasers does not already hold in the business at 1.7...
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Gordon Brothers submits bid for Harvey Nichols as sale process continues
Gordon Brothers, the US investment firm behind retailers including Laura Ashley and the owner of Poundland, has submitted a bid to acquire luxury department store Harvey Nichols, according to a report by Sky News. The offer was reportedly submitted ahead of this week's bidding deadline, with a further deadline now set for next week as owner Sir...
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PETA secures stake in Reformation to up pressure on animal-made products
Animal welfare organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said it has purchased stock in Reformation after the US womenswear brand debuted on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. While the size of the stake was not disclosed, PETA confirmed it was enough to allow it to attend annual meetings where it plans to pressure...
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UK retail's resilience: How disruption led to a stronger market
For much of the past five years, discussion around UK retail has centred on rising costs, inflation and cautious consumer spending. Yet while a challenging picture has been painted for those looking in, many retailers have been quietly adapting. Rather than emerging weaker, the market has become increasingly focused on differentiation, with...
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Textile production generates 92,000 tonnes of microfibre pollution each year, report finds
New research from Earth Action has found that textile manufacturing generates around 92,000 tonnes of microfibre pollution annually, with more than 63 percent of this waste ultimately leaking into the environment. In the NGO’s ‘From Shedding to Solutions’, it is suggested that despite wastewater treatment capturing a significant proportion of...
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Bardot launches dedicated e-commerce platform for UK and Europe
Australian fashion brand Bardot has expanded its international e-commerce strategy with the launch of dedicated online stores for customers in the UK and Europe. Previously, shoppers in both markets accessed the brand through its US website and wholesale partners. The new regional platforms intend to introduce local payment options, transparent...
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Reformation raises 211 million dollars in IPO debut
US womenswear label Reformation has priced its initial public offering at 15 dollars per share, raising approximately 211 million dollars ahead of its planned debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The Los Angeles-based brand is offering 14,062,500 shares, including 9,478,821 newly issued shares and 4,583,679 shares sold by existing shareholders....
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Skechers prepares to open European distribution centre
US footwear specialist Skechers has said construction of its new European distribution centre is set to finalise in August, making way for the company’s next chapter of growth in the region. Located near Liège Airport in Belgium, in close proximity to its existing site in Milmort, the 230,000 square metre centre intends to place Skechers at the...
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Authentic establishes operating partner network for Guess in US and Canada
Authentic Brands Group is moving into the next phase of its growth strategy for Guess with the appointment of operating partners in the US and Canada, seeing it expand into new categories, such as homeware. Centric Brands LLC has been tasked with overseeing children’s apparel, sleepwear and accessories alongside men’s sleepwear, underwear, and...
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