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.
On Running makes retail debut in South Korea with two stores
On has announced the opening of its first retail stores in South Korea. The Swiss sportswear giant has launched in the region with two locations in the capital, Seoul. According to the company, the decision to enter South Korea’s retail market comes on the back of “sustained momentum in the APAC region”, and thus mark the brand’s next phase of...
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Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe and Dickon Bowden named as Fashion Awards honourees
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named additional honourees ahead of this year's The Fashion Awards (TFA), taking place December 1, 2025. Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe and Dickon Bowden will jointly receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator during the event. The trio are being recognised for their establishment of Dover Street Market...
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WL Gore to shutter Gorewear business amid financial pressures
WL Gore & Associates, the maker of technical performance material Gore-Tex, is set to wind down its Gorewear business unit. The company cited mounting financial pressures as the driving force behind the decision to shutter the cycling and running apparel brand. The announcement was made in a letter to retailers obtained and reported on by German...
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Coty subsidiary files lawsuit against Kering and Gucci
A subsidiary of beauty giant Coty has filed a lawsuit against Kering and Gucci in a UK commercial court weeks after a landmark acquisition deal between Kering Beauty and L’Oréal. A case filing by HFC Prestige International Operations Switzerland SARL – the documents of which have not yet been made public – has listed Gucci America Inc; Guccio...
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Inditex ups stake in Indian joint venture for Zara
Spanish fashion giant Inditex is reportedly looking to increase its stake in its Zara joint venture with Indian group Trent Limited. According to sources for Spanish media outlet Modaes, the group is set to hold a larger majority of the capital of Inditex Trent Retail India Private Limited (ITRIPL), increasing its control from its current 65...
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The Very Group finds new ownership, Barclay family exits
The Very Group, the parent company of Very and Littlewoods, has been taken over by US investment firm Carlyle, seeing the exit of its long-time owners, the Barclay family. IMI will remain as a key stakeholder in the group. In a press release, The Very Group said the takeover was a “positive outcome” that provided a “strengthened capital base and...
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StockX launches auction feature for collectibles
Resale marketplace StockX has introduced a new bidding feature for sought-after collectibles underlining its commitment to offering rare, hard-to-find items. Dubbed ‘StockX Auctions’, the new function enables exclusive premium bidding on a curated selection of products, from game-worn sneakers to pop-culture memorabilia. The inaugural action,...
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Lingerie label Peachaus secures investment from former Matalan CEO
Angus Monro, the former chief executive officer for Matalan, has joined Peachaus as acting chairman after investing 250,000 pounds in the lingerie label. Monro, who has also held various positions at THG and B&Q, is hoping to back the brand’s founder, former Topshop fashion director Gillian Ridley Whittle, in her mission of providing more...
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Footfall drops in October marking sixth consecutive months of decline
New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have shown what is now the sixth consecutive month of decreasing footfall this year as consumer confidence remains weak across the UK. According to BRC-Sensormatic, total UK footfall fell 0.7 percent in October compared to the year prior. This came above the 1.8 percent decrease reported in...
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Shein looks to double profit to two billion dollars despite tariff headwinds
Chinese fast fashion platform Shein is said to be on track to make two billion dollars in profit for this year, doubling what it made in 2024. The uptick comes despite a challenging landscape driven by US tariffs, which the retailer has worked to mitigate through cost-cutting and price rises. According to Bloomberg, Shein is forecasting a...
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