Articles by Vivian Hendriksz
Working as an editor and journalist since 2011, Vivian Hendriksz first began her career at FashionUnited in 2013 as a full-time editor. After graduating with a BA Hons in English Literature and Writing in Leeds, she worked for several local news and expat publications next to FashionUnited before striking out on her own as a freelance writer in 2019. Covering the intersections of fashion, lifestyle, and travel, she has a keen interest in all things sustainable, the business side of fashion, and current trends and cultural affairs. Rejoining the team at FashionUnited in late 2023 as a freelancer, she focuses on aspects such as independent retail, CEO interviews, global expansion, and sustainability.
British retailer Boden to open debut US store in Georgia
British fashion and lifestyle retailer Boden is set to open its first full-priced US retail store in Atlanta, Georgia. Located at 5165 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, the 2,000 square-foot store is slated to open mid-November and will offer a curated selection of the retailer’s womenswear collection, including outerwear, partywear, knitwear, and...
Retail13 hours ago
Claros Technologies raises 10 million USD to accelerate global PFAS destruction technology
Claros Technologies, Inc. (“Claros”), a leader in high-flow PFAS destruction and analytical technologies, has secured 10 million USD in convertible note financing, which it will use to speed up the commercial deployment of its ClarosTechUVnPFAS Destruction System. The funding comes as manufacturers face increasing regulatory pressure,...
BusinessMemberAug 13, 2025
Import cargo levels for 2025 predicted to drop more than 5 percent due to increasing tariffs
Import cargo levels at large container ports across the nation are expected to drop as new tariffs continue to impact international trade. Import cargo levels for 2025 are projected to end 5.6 percent less than 2024’s levels, according to the Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, as tariffs on...
BusinessMemberAug 13, 2025
Burlington continues roll-out of nationwide store refresh
Off-price retailer Burlington Stores, Inc. is continuing its rollout of its refreshed in-store retail experience. The new and enhanced retail experience includes a new store layout that is designed to improve the shopping experience, with thoughtfully organized aisles and a more open layout to make it easier for customers to find their favorite...
RetailAug 13, 2025
US fashion industry faces historic price surge following reciprocal tariffs
The retail landscape in the United States underwent a dramatic shift on August 7 as the most comprehensive tariff increases since the 1930s took effect. Thursday saw the reciprocal tariffs come into effect under the Trump administration after months of delays, with most imports into the country being hit with a baseline 10 percent duty. But with...
BusinessFeaturedMemberAug 8, 2025
Snow Milk launches capsule collection with Wall Street analyst Dan Ives
Brooklyn-based streetwear label Snow Milk has partnered with Wall Street analyst Dan Ives to launch an exclusive capsule collection. The Snow Milk x Dan Ives collection features a range of unisex essentials bearing Doobie Duke Sims, the founder of Snow Milk, signature graffiti-inspired graphics and designs from Dan Ives’ unique sense of style. “...
Fashion Aug 8, 2025
Paige marks 10th anniversary of Transcend with special campaign
California-based fashion brand Paige is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of Transcend, its signature men’s denim fabric, with the launch of a special campaign. Marking the first-ever campaign dedicated to the Transcend fabric, the brand initiative includes a short film series, shot and produced by Russell Tandy, that takes a closer look at...
Fashion Aug 8, 2025
Nordstrom NYC opens Nike Running pop-up store
Department store chain Nordstrom has partnered with Nike to host a limited pop-up shop in New York City that showcases the sportswear brand’s latest running products while uniting the local community. Located at the corner of 57th and Broadway, the pop-up Nike Running @ The Corner features the brand’s performance running footwear and apparel,...
RetailAug 8, 2025
Bath & Body Works to offer its products in more than 600 college campuses nationwide
Bath & Body Works is going where its consumers are this fall - college. The personal care and home fragrance retailer is testing a new distribution strategy to reach younger shoppers and is now selling products in more than 600 campus stores. Launching right in time for the back-to-school season, the rollout marks the first time the retailer has...
RetailAug 7, 2025
Indochino & Nordstrom expand partnership with five new shop-in-shops
Vancouver-based custom apparel brand Indochino and US department store chain Nordstrom are expanding their partnership with the opening of five new Indochino shop-in-shops. The new openings bring the total number of Indochino retail locations within Nordstrom stores to 33, increasing the made-to-measure brand’s reach to more than 90 percent of...
RetailAug 7, 2025