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.
Alo names new director of retail strategy and execution
American activewear brand Alo has appointed Gabriel Paz as its new director of retail strategy and execution, suggesting the rapidly expanding brand is eyeing a build up of its physical retail presence. Paz, who is based in Los Angeles, confirmed his new position on LinkedIn. He joins the company from American Express, where he spent three years...
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Frasers calls for Accent chairman to resign amid takeover battle
British retail giant Frasers Group has escalated its takeover battle with Accent Group by publicly calling for chairman Lawrence Myers to resign, accusing the Australian retailer’s board of governance failures, poor capital allocation and a lack of accountability. In an open letter published on its corporate website, Frasers chief financial...
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Russell & Bromley owes unsecured creditors 37.5 million pounds
British retailer Russell & Bromley owes 37.5 million pounds to unsecured creditors following its collapse into administration in January, according to a progress report from joint administrators Interpath seen by the media. The report, which covers the six months to 20 July, said unsecured creditors may receive a dividend, yet the amount remains...
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Falic Group cquires DFS' luxury retail concessions at Zayed International Airport
Parent company of Duty Free Americas, the Falic Group, is expanding its presence in luxury travel retail through the acquisition of DFS’ business at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. The group has agreed to acquire 100 percent of DFS’ luxury travel retail concessions at the airport, giving Duty Free Americas an immediate presence in the...
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Mamas & Papas completes refinancing after record year
British retailer Mamas & Papas has completed a refinancing that it says will strengthen its financial position and support the next stage of its growth strategy, following a record year for the nursery retailer. Existing investor Bluegem Capital Partners has reinvested in the business alongside new investors including alternative investment...
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Beyond vague claims: Oeko-Tex CEO on the importance of evidence-based sustainability
Fashion has spent years promoting sustainability through collections, labels and broad claims, but growing regulatory scrutiny and high-profile greenwashing accusations are now making brands more reluctant to talk publicly about their environmental progress. This phenomenon has been dubbed ‘greenhushing’, a concept that isn’t new, but is...
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CaaStle founder sentenced to five years for securities fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder and former CEO of fashion-tech company CaaStle, has been sentenced to five years in prison for securities fraud after admitting to a scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors of nearly 300 million dollars. Hunsicker pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of securities fraud. According to the US Attorney’s...
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Shein reportedly delays IPO debut
Chinese fast fashion giant Shein has reportedly delayed its market float following concerns over the listing from investors. According to the South China Morning Post, Shein is now expected to make its Hong Kong debut on September 1, with a lower valuation between 26 to 27 billion dollars. The media outlet said Shein is planning to introduce...
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Consumers want fashion retailers to offer more guidance, Asos research finds
Fashion consumers may have more access to trends and products than ever, but new research commissioned by Asos suggests retailers are facing a different challenge of how to help shoppers understand what to do with all that choice. A survey of 1,952 UK consumers found that 67 percent turn to social media for fashion inspiration, yet 68 percent...
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Frasers Group to cover fees owed to Harvey Nichols stylists
British retail giant Frasers Group has said it intends to pay personal shoppers and stylists owed money by Harvey Nichols under its former owner, with most payments expected to be made in full within 72 hours. The payments will be made on an ex gratia basis, meaning Frasers is not legally responsible for the outstanding fees following its...
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