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.
Inside the Dick’s Sporting Goods playbook: A deep dive into Foot Locker’s new parent company
While Foot Locker is well-known internationally, Dick’s Sporting Goods has largely flown under the radar outside of North America. But its trajectory, from a local bait-and-tackle shop to a 13 billion dollar sporting goods powerhouse, reveals a strategy built on consistent expansion, retail innovation and operational persistence. From bait shop...
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20 years on: A brief history of Tokyo’s fashion week
As the 20th edition of Tokyo Fashion Week begins to wrap up, it seems an apt time to look back on the evolution of Japan’s leading fashion event and how it has been reshaped over its lifespan. This season, under the theme ‘Be The Seam That Connects The World - JFW 20 + 20’, the fashion week wished not only to pay tribute to its 20-year history,...
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Roka London expands into resale via Continue
Recycled bag brand Roka London has announced the launch of its own resale platform, designed in partnership with Continue, a provider in resale technology. The marketplace, which is accessible directly via the brand’s existing e-commerce site, enables customers to both buy and sell authenticated Roka London items as a means of extending the life...
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Arket opens first store in Ireland
Arket is venturing into the retail landscape of Ireland. The H&M-owned brand has unveiled its first physical store in the region. Located at 60 Dawson Street in Dublin, the 810 square metre space spans two floors. Within the store, Arket stocks a full assortment of ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women, as well as childrenswear,...
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Fashion faces ESPR knowledge gap: Why education must catch up with regulation
Europe’s new eco-design laws are about to shake the global fashion industry, and most players aren’t ready. From Asian factories struggling with data demands to universities slow to update design curriculums, the knowledge gap is widening just as regulators and investors push for rapid change. At the centre of this shift, this year’s Redress x...
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Madewell president Adrienne Lazarus steps down
The president of Madewell is stepping down. Adrienne Lazarus had been serving at the helm of the J. Crew Group-owned label for over two years. She announced her departure on LinkedIn, where she said she had made the decision to move on from her role at the company. “I leave feeling so proud of the transformational work our team has accomplished...
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UK government launches consultation to reform IP protection for design sector
The UK government has launched a new comprehensive consultation to explore potential reforms for the region’s design sector, with a particular focus on modernising intellectual property (IP) protection in a post-Brexit landscape. With this, the government said it is seeking expertise from the UK’s design community, from independent creators to...
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Kontoor Brands to close manufacturing operations in Mexico
Wrangler’s parent company Kontoor Brands is reportedly preparing to shutter its manufacturing operations in Coahuila, Mexico. According to local press, the fashion group is in the process of moving its production to Bangladesh. It is believed that four plants located in Torreón, La Rosita, San Pedro and Coyote are to be impacted by the closures,...
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Mulberry appoints End exec to new chief customer and digital officer role
British brand Mulberry has named Tom Burrow as its first-ever chief customer and digital officer. In the position, Burrow has been tasked with leading the company’s ongoing transformation in regards to commercial performance and consumer engagement. Burrow confirmed his appointment in a post on LinkedIn, where he said: “Mulberry is an iconic...
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Burberry to rejoin FTSE 100 amid stronger share price
British heritage brand Burberry is set to rejoin London’s FTSE 100 index a year after it was demoted. FTSE Russell confirmed the decision came after a quarterly review, with the reinstatement to take effect from the start of trading on September 22. The luxury label left the blue chip benchmark in 2024 after its market value declined over 70...
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