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.
Macy’s opens new fulfillment centre in North Carolina
US department store giant Macy’s has opened a new customer fulfillment centre in North Carolina as part of continued efforts to enhance its supply chain network. Located in China Grove, the facility intends to expand the company’s reach, allowing for faster, more efficient service. The site itself, said to be the largest to date, supports all...
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Sofia Richie Grainge launches own brand under Revolve
Social media personality and entrepreneur Sofia Richie Grainge has launched her first fashion brand as part of the Revolve Group portfolio. Dubbed ‘SRG’, the label intends to be reflective of the star’s personal approach to fashion. Online, Richie Grainge has established herself as one of the trailblazers of the ‘Quiet Luxury’ trend, embodying...
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Nasty Gal to launch via Amazon as Debenhams doubles down on US expansion
Debenhams Group is accelerating its expansion in the US through the launch of Nasty Gal on the Amazon Fashion platform. With the collaboration, the US label will offer 172 items to local Amazon customers, with new stock to launch monthly. The launch intends to provide US customers with more direct access to Nasty Gal goods, further emphasised by...
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Customers will soon be able to shop Walmart products via ChatGPT
US retail giant Walmart has announced a new partnership with OpenAI, through which it will soon make its products available to shop via AI-driven chatbot, ChatGPT. The move is already being hailed by Walmart executives as a next step in e-commerce, shifting from a static to dynamic experience. “For many years now, e-commerce shopping experiences...
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A.k.a. Brands refinances to strengthen balance sheet
A.k.a. Brands, the parent company of Princess Polly and Culture Kings, has refinanced its credit facility in a bid to strengthen its balance sheet and enable flexibility when pursuing strategic priorities. Through the amended and restated credit agreement, the group has secured an 85 million dollar term loan and around 35 million dollars in...
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AllSaints plots three pop-up store openings across UK
AllSaints is continuing its retail expansion with the opening of three new stores in the UK. The sites will all serve in a pop-up capacity, with each being secured for a minimum of one-year. The first, which opened October 15, is located in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway just outside Bristol. The 1,719 square foot space, housing the brand’s full...
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Marks & Spencer extends chairman role
Department store Marks & Spencer has decided to extend the tenure of its current chairman Archie Norman as it moves into the next phase of its ongoing growth strategy. The move, which remains subject to shareholder approval at the company’s AGM, will extend Norman’s role for three years from September 2026. Norman, whose role will continue to be...
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From heritage to high-fashion: Ireland stakes its claim with inaugural fashion week
As the number of global fashion weeks continues to climb, more regions are seeking to claim space on the international calendar: not only as cultural showcases, but as strategic platforms for creative communities. This month, Ireland joined their ranks, launching its inaugural Ireland Fashion Week, a five-day event that set out to both celebrate...
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Harri and Masha Popova among second cohort in Studio Smithfield residency programme
Six new designers are set to become the second cohort of The Fashion Residency at Studio Smithfield, due to begin January 2026. Spanning 18 months, the initiative, backed by the Mayor of London, Projekt and the Paul Smith Foundation, will provide the chosen participants with a free studio space, mentoring by industry leaders and business...
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Monica Vinader names new CEO
Jewellery brand Monica Vinader has appointed Sebastian Picardo as chief executive officer. The label announced the news on LinkedIn, where it confirmed the brand’s eponymous co-founder Monica Vinader will continue in an executive role as artistic director. Gaby Vinader, meanwhile, will transition into a non-executive director position. With...
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