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.
CaaStle founder pleads guilty in 300 million dollar fraud case
Christine Hunsicker, the founder and former chief executive officer of CaaStle, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud. As part of the plea, Hunsicker has agreed to offload nearly 300 million dollars in proceeds from a scheme intended to defraud investors of both CaaStle and her related business venture, P180. In a statement, United...
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Digital tools are helping to reshape opportunities for women in fashion manufacturing
Digital transformation is beginning to change the shape of careers in fashion manufacturing, opening new pathways for women and helping modernise how the sector operates. Insights gathered by Made Smarter Yorkshire, the UK’s industrial digitalisation programme, highlight how technology adoption and leadership development are helping widen access...
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AAFA adds Fabletics president to board, New Balance CEO becomes chair
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has named a slew of new members to its board of directors as part of a wider leadership renewal. In addition, Joe Preston, the chief executive officer and president of New Balance, has been named chair, succeeding Halide Alagöz, Ralph Lauren’s chief product and merchandising officer. Among the...
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CHIC Shanghai to welcome over 1,000 exhibitors for Spring 2026 edition
CHIC Spring 2026 is readying itself for the upcoming edition, where 1,091 exhibitors will be taking to Shanghai’s National Exhibition & Convention Centre to display to global trade visitors. The event is due to take place March 11 to 13. Throughout the 117,200 square metres of space, the trade fair is expecting an audience of over 160,000. In...
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Television Academy bans fur on the Emmy red carpet
Fur will no longer be allowed on the Emmy red carpet. The Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) has announced that the Television Academy will be enacting a fur-free rule across the red carpets of all its ceremonies. This includes the Creative Arts Emmy Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast. For 2026 editions, invitations to each...
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Saks Global to close 15 more stores as it nears end of footprint optimisation efforts
Saks Global has confirmed a further 15 store closures as it continues to enact a restructuring plan associated with ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The luxury retail group is due to close 12 additional Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Neiman Marcus locations. This latest round of closures follows a first phase initiated in February, when eight...
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a.k.a. Brands quarterly losses widen despite uptick in FY25 sales
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. has reported revenue growth for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, supported by continued momentum in the US and expansion of its physical retail footprint. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company recorded net sales of 164 million dollars, representing an increase of 3.1 percent compared...
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Starboard Group appoints general manager of Asia Market
Cruise retail firm Starboard Group has promoted Jia Jia Liu to general manager, Asia Market, underlining the region as a key geographical market for the company. Liu has been with Starboard for 16 years, holding roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she led the group’s Asia account since January 2025. In her new role, Liu will...
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Victoria Beckham plots stores in New York and Paris as sales rise
Victoria Beckham is on a growth path. The British luxury brand is preparing to open new stores in New York and Paris this year following a 19 percent uptick in sales for 2025. According to WWD, the company saw overall sales rise to 170 million dollars last year, as categories like leather goods, denim and beauty continued to evolve. Its EBITDA...
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The London Textile Fair changes date to July
The London Textile Fair (TLTF) has changed the date of its upcoming edition to July to better cater to evolving sourcing calendars. Previously held in September, the autumn/winter event will now take place between July 14 and 15, yet will remain at the Business Design Centre in London. According to organisers, the change in timing intends to “...
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