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.
CFDA announces nominees and honourees for 2026 Fashion Awards
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced the nominees and honourees for the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, presented by Amazon Fashion, recognising leading American designers and creative figures across fashion, media and culture. The awards will take place November 2, 2026, at New York’s American Museum of Natural History,...
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Tom Beckbe secures minority investment from Cox Outdoors
US outdoor apparel and gear brand Tom Beckbe has secured a minority investment from Cox Outdoors to support its next phase of growth. The investment will support the brand’s plans for new retail stores, product development and its conservation initiatives. Its latest store, in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighbourhood, is due to open this month. Founded...
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Acne Studios opens new New York store
Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios has opened a new store in New York City’s Meatpacking District, strengthening its physical retail presence in the US. Located near the High Line and opposite the Whitney Museum of American Art, the new store joins the brand’s existing New York flagship on Greene Street. Designed by creative director Jonny...
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End. launches first own-brand collection
British streetwear retailer End. is launching End. Label, its first full own-brand menswear and womenswear collection, as it looks to build on its positioning as a fashion and lifestyle platform. Launching September 14 online and across End.’s UK flagship stores in London, Newcastle, Manchester and Glasgow, as well as its European flagship in...
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Digital Brands Group secures binding 165 million dollar US apparel programme
US apparel and e-commerce company Digital Brands Group (DBG) says it has secured a binding two-year US programme worth 165 million dollars, covering apparel, footwear and toiletries for 771,481 people re-entering the workforce. The company said the programme has already secured 3.3 million dollars in guaranteed cash flow between September 1 and...
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Primark partners with Liverpool to enter Mexican market
Budget retail giant Primark is set to enter Mexico through a strategic partnership with Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool, marking another step in the fashion retailer’s broader international expansion. The partnership will combine Primark’s global retail experience with Liverpool’s knowledge of Mexican consumers and nationwide retail...
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A.R.I. says OVO sale left more than five million Canadian dollars debt unpaid
October’s Very Own (OVO), the lifestyle and apparel label co-founded by Drake, is facing further legal complications following its recent deal with Authentic Brands Group and Vince Holding Corp., with lender A.R.I. OVO Growth Capital claiming it was not informed of the transaction and remains owed more than five million Canadian dollars. In a...
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Macy’s raises full-year guidance after strong second quarter
US department store group Macy’s has raised its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with comparable sales increasing across its portfolio. Group net sales rose 1.1 percent to 4.9 billion dollars in the quarter, while comparable sales increased 2.7 percent, marking the fifth consecutive quarter...
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Castore sparks sale speculation amid 10 year anniversary celebrations
British sportswear manufacturer Castore has found itself at the centre of sale speculation after reportedly receiving a series of unprompted takeover approaches from competitors. According to Sky News, Castore has now appointed JPMorgan to review the bids, with a formal sale process yet to be launched. It was suggested that a deal could take...
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Pavita Cooper named chair of British Fashion Council
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has found new leadership in Pavita Cooper, who will be taking up the role of chair from October 1, 2026. Cooper will succeed David Pemsel, who announced his exit from the council and its board last month, with his departure date set for September 30. Cooper will bring a plethora of experience to the BFC, having...
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