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.
Topshop launches European site across 23 countries
Topshop is continuing its rollout, this time on the digital front. The British brand has now introduced a dedicated European website, launched across 23 EU countries. The Shopify-based platform offers curated edits, new collections, hero categories, and seasonal drops, expanding the availability of its refreshed identity. The EU platform serves...
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Genesco embarks on AI-driven transformation strategy, jobs losses expected
Wholesale and licensing firm Genesco has announced the launch of a strategic transformation following a review of the business, as pressure on profitability mounts. The plan will see the US company adopt a new operating model, which will roll out in phases. As a result of the process, some positions are expected to be impacted within the IT...
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Samuel Ross joins Whoop as global creative director of collaborative project
Samuel Ross, the founder of A-Cold-Wall, has joined Whoop as the global creative director of a multiyear collaborative project between the performance company and his design studio, SR_A. Through ‘Project Terrain’, Ross will design a bespoke capsule collection of new apparel pieces and technical garments, which will land in limited edition drops...
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Gap to venture further into entertainment with new dedicated exec
Gap is set to expand its presence in the entertainment industry. The US apparel giant has appointed Pam Kaufman to the newly created role of executive vice president, chief entertainment officer. In the position, Kaufman, who will report to Gap president and CEO, Richard Dickson, has been tasked with leading the development of the company’s ‘...
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Saks Global: Millions owed to Chanel, Kering, LVMH, and more
Saks Global’s journey to eventual bankruptcy had been heavily speculated by industry insiders for months. Suspicions were then confirmed Wednesday, when the US retail giant officially filed for Chapter 11 protection in a Texas bankruptcy court, where documents have revealed the extent of financial challenges faced by the company. In its filing,...
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Source Fashion: Euromonitor talks redrawing of global trade in apparel and footwear
Geographical trade patterns for apparel and footwear are becoming more and more fragmented in 2026, driven by slower global growth, geopolitical uncertainty and shifting regional demand. These themes were explored during the ongoing Source Fashion trade fair in London, in a talk by Marguerite Le Rolland, global insights manager of fashion at...
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Saks Global: Court approves 400 million dollar financing, despite Amazon objection
Saks Global has received preliminary approval for 400 million dollars in new funding from a US bankruptcy judge. The capital is part of a 1.75 billion dollar financing commitment secured by the group in association with its Chapter 11 proceedings, initiated with a Texas bankruptcy court. Judge Alfredo Perez approved of the funding despite...
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NYFW: All the debuts and returnees for the AW26 season
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has unveiled the preliminary schedule for New York Fashion Week AW26, due to run February 11 to February 16. The week is marked by notable debuts and returning brands, which sit alongside the more than 60 runway shows and designer presentations on the roster. Rachel Scott for Proenza Schouler...
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Woolrich under new ownership: BasicNet's vision for the heritage brand
When Turin-based BasicNet acquired Woolrich late last year, the deal reflected the strengthening of a portfolio already rife in cultural heritage. The US brand’s fervour for authenticity and outdoor tradition aligned fittingly with BasicNet’s already extensive roster of brands, spanning Kappa and K-Way to Superga and Sebago. Now, at the ongoing...
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Saks files for bankruptcy protection, Geoffroy van Raemdonck appointed CEO
Saks Global has officially succumbed to bankruptcy. The US luxury retail group has commenced voluntary chapter 11 proceedings in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, has said its stores will remain open for now. The filing intends...
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