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.
Eddie Bauer store operator reportedly set to file for bankruptcy, affecting 200 stores in US
Eddie Bauer is said to be preparing to file for bankruptcy and shut down its 200 North American stores, according to sources at WWD. The outdoor brand’s store operations are owned by Catalyst Brands under license from brand owner Authentic Brands Group, which would indicate that the broader Catalyst Brands business would not be affected. The...
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Better Cotton Initiative opens producer enrollment in the US
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has announced the opening of producer enrollment in the United States, until May 15, for the 2026-2027 season. US producers of cotton interested in working with BCI can complete a brief Producer & Program Partner Interest Survey online. What sets the BCI apart...
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Skechers launches debut cricket footwear line in the UK
US sneaker brand Skechers has launched its first-ever cricket footwear collection in the UK. The collection launch, which follows on from the inaugural introduction in India, sees the brand bring its Skechers cricket elite style to players of all levels in the UK. The collection is said to have been developed using insights and feedback from...
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LK Bennett stores at risk of closure following acquisition out of administration by Gordon Brothers
The long-term outlook for LK Bennett’s store portfolio remains uncertain, following the premium womenswear acquisition out of administration by US investment firm Gordon Brothers on Wednesday, January 28. The new owners, who own Laura Ashley and Poundland, acquired the LK Bennett brand and its intellectual property (IP) assets just a day after...
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TJ Maxx to open first new store in New York City in over a decade
Off-price department store chain TJ Maxx has signed a new major long-term lease with JEMB Realty to open its first flagship store in New York City in over a decade. TJ Maxx is set to open a new 40,000 square feet flagship store on the ground and lower levels of Herald Towers. Additional details regarding the flagship store opening date have yet...
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Amazon confirms reports, announcing 16,000 layoffs amidst AI & efficiency restructuring plan
Amazon has announced that it will be making 16,000 roles redundant across its global company,confirming media reports that had been circulating since last Friday. The announcement marks the second major round of layoffs made by the tech and e-commerce giant over the past four months, in line with Amazon’s broader aim to streamline its operations...
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In Pictures: Guess Jeans to open new 'homecoming' concept store in Los Angeles
Guess Jeans is set to open a new, two-story concept flagship store in Los Angeles as the brand celebrates its return to its Californian roots. Located at the intersection of Melrose and San Vicente in West Hollywood, the opening also marks a new chapter in Guess Jeans global retail expansion strategy. Officially opening its doors on January 31,...
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Primark to expand into three new markets in the Middle East
Budget retailer Primark has announced plans to expand into three additional markets in the Middle East, with five stores set to open this year alone, in partnership with retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. Expanding in the United Arab Emirates, Primark is set to open three stores in Dubai during the first half of 2026, with the first store...
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Abercrombie & Fitch unveils limited-edition Super Bowl LX collection
Abercrombie & Fitch has revealed its limited-edition Super Bowl LX collection, ahead of the big game on February 8. The complete collection includes six styles for women, men, children, and babies/toddlers, including sweatshirts and t-shirts, retailing between 45 and 150 dollars. One style from the Super Bowl LX collection, a men’s Super Bowl...
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Amazon unintentionally announces layoffs in mistaken email sent to employees
Amazon has unintentionally informed employees of a new round of global job cuts in an email that appears to have been sent out mistakenly. The layoffs, referred to in the email as part of “organizational changes” in Amazon’s cloud unit, would affect a group of workers across the US, Canada, and Costa Rica. Employees at Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
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