Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
True Religion accelerates retail expansion to drive growth
American casual lifestyle apparel and accessories brand True Religion has announced plans to open four new stores in the US this year, bringing its retail footprint to 61 stores, as it sets itself a near-term goal of reaching 150 stores in the region. The four new openings in 2026 will be in Indianapolis, Indiana; Brandon, Florida; Sacramento,...
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Superdry to launch Stan Ray in the UK and Europe
British fashion brand Superdry has acquired the exclusive distribution rights to US heritage workwear brand Stan Ray to launch in the UK and across European markets from spring/summer 2027. The deal bolsters Superdry’s growing stable of brands, which includes Bench that was relaunched to a new generation in March 2026, as part of its ongoing...
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H&M unveils collaboration with Wardrobe.NYC
Fashion giant H&M has unveiled a new collaboration with New York-based luxury essentials label, Wardrobe.NYC, founded by editor and stylist Christine Centenera and designer Josh Goot, which focuses on timeless capsule wardrobes with interchangeable pieces. In a statement, H&M describes Wardrobe.NYC as “masters of the modern wardrobe,” and the...
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Australia’s David Jones names new chief executive
Australian department store chain David Jones has appointed Erica Berchtold as its new chief executive officer, marking the retailer’s first female CEO in its 188-year history. Berchtold, the retailer’s chief commercial officer since May 2025, succeeds Scott Fyfe, who has been CEO since October 2020, with immediate effect. As chief commercial...
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Farm Rio accelerates global expansion with summer pop-ups
Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio, which has become known for its bright colours and tropical prints, is looking to raise its European profile with a curated series of summer stores and activations as part of its global expansion strategy. Over the course of the summer, Farm Rio will open in some of Europe’s most celebrated seaside...
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Castore acquires majority stake in shoe and bootmaker Grenson
British sportswear brand Castore, founded by Tom and Phil Beahon, has acquired a controlling stake in heritage shoemaker Grenson, which has been making footwear in Northamptonshire, England, since 1866. According to Grenson’s Companies House filings, J Carter Sporting Club Limited, the parent company of Castore, has acquired a 75 percent stake...
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Arab Fashion Council and FAD Dubai launch scholarship fund
The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), which represents the fashion industry across 22 Arab countries, is collaborating with FAD Dubai, the region’s fashion and luxury education institution, to launch a scholarship fund designed to “support and empower the next generation of creative talent globally”. The 1.3 million United Arab Emirates dirham fund...
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Ukrainian student wins Cordwainers Footwear Award
Yevheniia Mizevych, a Ukrainian footwear student at the London College of Fashion (LCF), has won first prize in the design category at the 13th annual Cordwainers Footwear Awards, which were held in London on June 11. Mizevych, who has done internships with Burberry, Phoebe Philo and Hunter Boots, impressed the Cordwainers judging panel with her...
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Alexander McQueen to return to London Fashion Week for SS27
British fashion label Alexander McQueen has announced it will join the official London Fashion Week schedule to showcase its spring/summer 2027 collection in September. In a statement, Alexander McQueen said the move away from Paris Fashion Week would mark Seán McGirr’s first show in London as creative director, with the catwalk show scheduled...
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Primark adds new director of womenswear design
Value fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has appointed Keiron Birch as director of womenswear design to shape the future creative direction for the retailer’s collections. In this newly created role, Birch, who has more than 20 years of experience in fashion, will lead Primark’s womenswear design teams across fashion, footwear and...
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