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.
Former Saks Global CEO challenges bankruptcy plan
Former Saks Global chief executive Richard Baker has objected to the retailer’s proposed Chapter 11 reorganisation plan, potentially prompting what could result in a lengthy legal battle as the company moves towards emerging from bankruptcy, according to WWD. The media outlet said that Baker, who oversaw Saks Global during its 2.7 billion dollar...
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BrandAlley secures rescue deal following administration
Online off-price fashion retailer BrandAlley has been acquired out of administration in a pre-pack sale, allowing the business to continue trading under new ownership. Administrators from BDO were appointed to BrandAlley UK on 29 May before completing an immediate sale of the business and most of its assets to BrandAlley International Limited, a...
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Westminster Council drops legal challenge to Oxford Street pedestrianisation
Westminster City Council has said it will no longer pursue a judicial review of plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, reducing the potential for a major legal battle over one of London's most significant regeneration projects. The scheme, backed by London mayor Sadiq Khan, will see traffic removed from the area between Orchard Street and Great...
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Sports Direct opens first Nordic store in Helsinki
Sports Direct has expanded into the Nordics with a new store in Helsinki, Finland. The Frasers Group-owned retailer has selected a 30,000 square foot site in Helsinki Citycenter Mall for its regional debut, as it continues to grow its international footprint. Over two floors, the store will offer an extensive range of sports and lifestyle brands...
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Finalists of 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund revealed
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has unveiled the 10 finalists of its 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF). This year’s finalists are Aisling Camps; Amir Taghi; Terrence Zhou of Bad Binch Tongtong; Emily Dawn Long; Jamie Haller; Julia Ferentinos of Juju Vera; Zane Li of Lii; George Inaki of Milamore; Claire Sullivan of Miss...
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Victoria Beckham opens first US store
Victoria Beckham has opened the first US store of her eponymous brand at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami. The designer shared details of the opening on her Instagram account, where she said the location was intended to serve as an extension of the brand’s Mayfair flagship boutique in London. It marks the first time a store outside of London will...
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UK government launches guidance to help shoppers avoid counterfeit fashion online
The UK government has introduced new guidance aimed at helping consumers safely shop second-hand fashion online, following a rise in counterfeit goods circulating across resale platforms. Published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the guidance is part of a wider campaign developed alongside online marketplaces including Vinted, and...
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Ebay names Trosort winner of 2026 Circular Fashion Fund
Ebay has named textile sorting technology company Trosort as the global winner of its 2026 Circular Fashion Fund, honouring the business for its AI-powered approach to improving secondhand clothing operations and textile recovery systems. Selected from eight finalists across the UK, EU, US and Australia, Trosort was recognised for tackling...
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Goldfinch to debut expanded Von Dutch lifestyle offer at Pitti Uomo
London-based Goldfinch Agency is set to unveil the next phase of Von Dutch’s European expansion at Pitti Uomo this June, using the Florence trade show to introduce the brand’s new SS27 footwear collection alongside a preview of a developing women’s ready-to-wear line. The launch marks a broader push to reposition Von Dutch beyond its trucker-cap...
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Asos expands menswear offer with Gap, Huf and more
Asos has introduced nine new menswear brands to its selection, including Gap, for which the British e-tailer is now a wholesale partner in the UK and Ireland. Among the other brands joining the platform are streetwear labels Pegador, Huf, Stan Ray and Cernucci; warm weather dressing labels Blend, Belier and Capo; and Belier and Blkvis, both...
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