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.
PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani to launch new fashion and wellness brand
Umar Kamani, founder of fast fashion e-tailer PrettyLittleThing, is preparing to launch a new consumer brand sitting at the intersection of fashion and wellness, yet little is currently known about the business. Kamani revealed the plans on LinkedIn, saying he is “building my next consumer brand” and is currently assembling a creative team in...
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JD Sports brings Yeezy back to physical retail in US
JD Sports Fashion has begun selling Yeezy footwear in the US, marking the brand’s return to physical retail following the end of its partnership with Adidas and rapper Ye. The British sportswear retailer began offering selected Yeezy styles from August 13, with the range available online and at participating JD Sports stores across the US. The...
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Antthony Design Originals lawsuit against QVC to proceed after bankruptcy restructuring
A federal lawsuit brought by fashion brand Antthony Design Originals against QVC Group will move forward following the US shopping group’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founder Antthony Mark Hankins said the order confirming QVC’s bankruptcy plan expressly preserves the claims made by him and Antthony Design Originals in their pending...
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Harvey Nichols halts online operations following Frasers takeover, Irish business in liquidation
The website of British department store Harvey Nichols has shuttered following its acquisition by Frasers Group. The luxury retailer has warned customers that its online business will remain unavailable while it completes a period of transition under new ownership. A notice on the website confirms that physical stores remain open, while...
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Farfetch appoints Manny Suero as VP of private client, Americas
Luxury e-tailer Farfetch has appointed Manny Suero as its new vice president of private client, Americas, as part of efforts to strengthen relations with high-value customers across the region. Suero, who will oversee the expansion of Farfetch’s private client community across the US, Mexico, Brazil and Canada, brings more than 15 years of...
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Gordon Brothers reportedly mulling sale of Poundland
Poundland owner Gordon Brothers is reportedly exploring a potential sale of the UK discount retailer just over a year after acquiring the business. According to Sky News, the US firm, known to be specialised in turnarounds, is understood to be in talks with advisers about launching an auction process, with advisers potentially being appointed...
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Gap expands Nordic and Baltic presence through new regional partnership
Gap Inc. is expanding its presence across the Nordic and Baltic markets through a new strategic partnership with Iconic Brands Nordic, as the US apparel group continues to grow its international footprint through local partners and omnichannel retail. The rollout will begin in August with Gap launching on Boozt in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and...
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Mahabis names sales and commercial director
Footwear label Mahabis has appointed Dean Cooper as its new sales and commercial director as the footwear brand prepares to expand its business from B2C into B2B. Creative director Graham Gordon announced the appointment on LinkedIn, describing Cooper’s experience and commercial background as a strong fit for the company’s next phase of growth....
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Rokit's 40-year journey: The retailer's strategy to longevity in an evolving vintage market
The popularity of vintage clothing has skyrocketed in recent years, as new players arrive on the scene with fresh models and sourcing patterns increasingly influence the flow of stock. But it hasn’t always been like this. The sector has had to wade through negative public perception and accessibility concerns in order to move beyond being a...
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IoDF rebrands as Patina to build ‘post-consumer purchase’ platform
Fashion tech company IoDF – or the Institute of Digital Fashion – is rebranding as Patina, marking what founders Leanne Elliott Young and Cat Taylor describe as a new chapter for the business after six years of developing technology for the fashion industry. The new London-based company will focus on “post-purchase commerce”, using Digital...
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