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.
LA wholesaler Ambiance Apparel becomes centre of ICE raids
A Los Angeles clothing wholesaler has found itself at the centre of an immigration crackdown that has sparked riots and protests across the city. Ambiance Apparel was among the targets of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on June 6, triggering four days of unrest in LA, which escalated upon US president Donald Trump’s decision...
BusinessMember10 Jun 2025
Shein reportedly intends to sell ‘India-made’ clothing within a year
Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is believed to be looking to accelerate its supply chain operations in India alongside its current partner in the region, Reliance Retail. The duo are reportedly aiming to initially sell “India-made” Shein products via its British and US website within the next six to 12 months, according to sources for Reuters....
BusinessMember10 Jun 2025
Frasers reportedly offers cash injection to Debenhams Group
Sports Direct parent company Frasers Group is believed to have offered a cash injection to Debenhams Group – formerly Boohoo Group – as it mulls debt refinancing. According to the Telegraph, Frasers, which owns a 29.65 percent stake in Debenhams, has reportedly requested a meeting with the retailer’s non-executive chairman Tim Morris to discuss...
BusinessMember10 Jun 2025
Palomo Spain celebrates 10 years with new CEO and womenswear launch
Palomo Spain is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with notable expansions and appointments to mark both a new chapter and a new phase of development. The designer behind the brand, Alejandro Gómez Palomo, has turned to Spanish designer Rosella López Norzi to take on the role of chief executive officer, while further opening up to a new...
People10 Jun 2025
Farfetch teams up with Coupang’s R.Lux to increase reach in South Korea
Farfetch has unveiled a new partnership with R.Lux, an app also owned by the luxury e-tailer’s parent company Coupang. Through the collaboration, Farfetch intends to deepen its reach within South Korea’s luxury market and allow its own partners to gain “immediate access to millions of already-engaged customers”. R.Lux, described as Coupang’s...
BusinessMember10 Jun 2025
Marks & Spencer relaunches online shopping following cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has announced the relaunch of its online shopping services weeks after it faced a cyber security breach that led to leaks in consumer data. The British department store announced the news on its Instagram, where it said a selection of its fashion ranges will be available for home delivery to England, Scotland and Wales from June...
Retail10 Jun 2025
River Island reportedly drawing up rescue plan
British retailer River Island is believed to be drawing up a formal restructuring plan that could potentially put a number of stores at risk. According to Sky News, the company is working with advisors from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on a plan that could emerge within weeks. It is not yet clear how many stores and jobs may be impacted under...
BusinessMember10 Jun 2025
Frasers Group considers all cash bid for Revolution Beauty
Frasers Group has made a bid for British cosmetics brand Revolution Beauty. With this, Sports Direct’s parent company has joined “a number of parties conducting due diligence as part of the formal sale process”, the brand announced in a regulatory filing. Frasers confirmed its participation in its own filing, where it stated that it is...
BusinessMember10 Jun 2025
Harrods names Geoff Weaver as CFO
Harrods has appointed Geoff Weaver to the role of chief financial officer. He joins the luxury department store chain from travel and tourism firm Tui, where over the course of 14 years he held a range of leadership roles. Most recently, Weaver had served as director of operational excellence and finance for Tui Technology, a role he had taken...
People10 Jun 2025
What to know about New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act
New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA) has officially been mandated after experiencing slight delays in its enactment. The act (S. 8358B/A. 8947C) was signed into law by local governor Kathy Hochul last year, to address increased levels of violence seen among retail stores. From June 2, any store with 10 or more employees that “sells...
Retail4 Jun 2025