Articles by Rachel Douglass
Archive secures 15 million dollar funding to scale resale software
6 Dec 2022 - Business
Tech company Archive has announced the closing of a 15 million dollar Series A fundraising, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The new financing brings the company’s total funding to 24 million dollars and will see Lightspeed partner Alex Taussig join its board of directors. The firm is dedicated to developing resale operating models for...
Puma launches new UK app with virtual try-on feature
6 Dec 2022 - Business
Sportswear brand Puma has launched a new app in the UK complete with a virtual try-on feature that allows shoppers to see products in 3D animations. The relaunch comes on the back of the app’s “successful” roll out in North America, which built on Puma’s continued growth strategy. Next to the latest products and exclusive content, the virtual...
CR Runway to host ‘largest ever fashion show’ in Qatar, with music line up
6 Dec 2022 - Fashion
CR Runway will be partnering with Qatar Creates to host the “world’s biggest fashion show”, set to take place during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on December 16. ‘Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway’ will feature the works of more than 150 designers representing 50 countries, in an event held at the Ras Abu Aboud 974 Stadium. All proceeds from...
Very introduces virtual make-up try-on to app
6 Dec 2022 - Business
E-commerce retailer Very has unveiled a new virtual make-up try-on to its app, allowing shoppers to virtually try an arrangement of lip products from different brands. The feature utilises technology from the L’Oréal-owned tech firm ModiFace, which has integrated augmented reality (AR) features that customers can use via their smartphone...
Selfridges opens festive circular shop with pre-loved and vintage clothing
6 Dec 2022 - Retail
Luxury department store Selfridges has opened up a new circular shop within the ‘Corner Shop’ concept space of its London location. The Christmas-themed ‘Season’s Feastings’ draws inspiration from traditional silverware for the curation of its pre-loved, vintage and recycled ‘Silverwear’ collection displayed in the space. In a release, the...
WGSN and Coloro unveil key colours for AW23/24 season
6 Dec 2022 - Fashion
Trend forecasting platform WGSN has unveiled the key colours for the autumn/winter 23/24 season together with global colour authority Coloro. The duo’s selection aims to reflect “the different journeys and multiple facets of life”, a press release read, as people adjust their lifestyles to focus on building a vision of the future. WGSN added...
Battersea Power Station makes senior promotions
6 Dec 2022 - Business
London’s newly opened retail park Battersea Power Station has announced the internal promotion of two heads, now that it’s in operation. The area’s Development Company (BPSDC) has promoted Sam Cotton, the group’s current head of leasing, to the newly created position of head of asset management. Cotton joined BPSDC in 2015 from Capco Covent...
Swarovski secures 10-year licensing deal with EssilorLuxottica
6 Dec 2022 - Business
Jewellery giant Swarovski has signed a new licensing deal with EssilorLuxottica, handing over the rights for the design, manufacture and distribution of Swarovski Eyewear to the Italian-French firm. The 10-year agreement will be in effect until December 31, 2028, with an automatic renewal option of a further five years. The first collection...
Faire appoints former Meta exec as new chief product officer
6 Dec 2022 - Business
Wholesale marketplace Faire has announced the appointment of Ami Vora as its new chief product officer. Vora joins the company from social media giant Meta, where she served for 15 years in various leadership positions and has been credited with scaling the company’s global workforce. Most recently, she held the role vice president of product...
Viktor & Rolf appoints OTB’s Matteo Franceschini as CEO
6 Dec 2022 - Business
Dutch luxury brand Viktor & Rolf has announced the appointment of Matteo Franceschini as its chief executive officer. He joins the company from Italian fashion group OTB, which bought the label back in 2018. He will continue to report to the company’s CEO Ubaldo Minelli. In his previous position, Franceschini oversaw licensing and collaborations...