Articles by Rachel Douglass
Chic Shanghai: 3 Youth trends prevailing in the Chinese fashion industry
28 Mar 2023 - Fairs
From Shanghai Fashion Week to Chic Shanghai, the Chinese fashion industry is getting back into the swing of things just weeks after it opened its borders again for foreign visitors. The city itself is currently leading the way as well, championing local design and leaving a strong influence on the rest of the country’s fashion scene. Both events...
How the Korean Wave took over the Western fashion world
24 Mar 2023 - Business
Unless you have been living under a rock, you may have noticed the surge of a not entirely new form of influential figure that has been taking over the world of luxury fashion in the West. While the stars of ‘Hallyu’ or the ‘Korean Wave’ – terms referring to the rise in popularity of South Korean popular culture – have already become regulars at...
Puig reports 3.6 billion euros in revenue for 2022
24 Mar 2023 - Business
Beauty and fashion giant Puig has outlined its financial results for the year 2022, reporting an impressive 3.62 billion euros in net revenues, up 40 percent from 2021. The Spanish group, which operates beauty for the likes of Charlotte Tilbury, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Dries Van Noten, said EMEA was its highest performing region, representing 54...
Asos to open three Face + Body pop-ups as it expands category
24 Mar 2023 - Retail
Online retailer Asos is set to open three pop-ups for its beauty and cosmetics range, Face + Body, to highlight the expansion of the category’s offer. “Experiential” pop-ups will appear in Liverpool, London and Manchester over the next three days, until March 26, each supported by nine Face + Body brands, including L’Oréal Paris Elvive, NYX and...
True Religion introduces loyalty programme as part of digital-first transformation
24 Mar 2023 - Business
American denim and sportswear brand True Religion has announced the launch of a new loyalty programme as it continues to implement a series of strategic initiatives to move towards becoming a digital-first, DTC brand. ‘True Fam’ aims to reward the brand’s most loyal customers with personalised experiences and exclusive perks in a bid to develop...
Hudson’s Bay officially goes fur-free
24 Mar 2023 - Business
Department store chain company Hudson’s Bay has finally gone fur free after being subject to years of pressure from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The Canadian group, which operates a series of luxury retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue, and online platform ‘The Bay’, will implement the move throughout its entire...
Dr. Martens names new independent non-exec director
24 Mar 2023 - Business
Footwear retailer Dr. Martens has announced the appointment of a new member of its board following a “comprehensive search and selection process”. Andrew Harrison will be joining the team as an independent non-executive director from May 1, selected for his experience in a number of listed companies. Harrison is currently a managing partner at...
Snap introduces new solution to help businesses integrate AR
24 Mar 2023 - Business
Social media giant Snap has launched a new enterprise solution designed to aid businesses in integrating augmented reality (AR) features into their owned and operated channels. The AR Enterprise Services (ARES) offer will specialise in retail companies, with the first to already have been involved being Princess Polly, Gobi Cashmere and Goodr....
Creator marketplace Everpress awarded B Corp status
24 Mar 2023 - Business
Everpress, a marketplace allowing creators to design their own t-shirts, has been awarded a B Corporation certification, recognising it for its social and environmental efforts. The platform achieved an overall score of 92 after being measured on its impact in five areas; workers & community, diversity, equity, inclusion and economic impact. In...
Goi Goi founders reacquire retailer from JD Sports
23 Mar 2023 - Business
The founders of streetwear brand Goi Goi are the latest to retake their business from JD Sports Fashion after the conglomerate put a percentage of its portfolio up for sale. Goi Goi was founded in 1987 by Anthony and Christopher Donnelly and was initially acquired by JD back in 2013 when it fell into administration. According to Drapers, the...