Articles by Vivian Hendriksz
Working as an editor and journalist since 2011, Vivian Hendriksz first began her career at FashionUnited in 2013 as a full-time editor. After graduating with a BA Hons in English Literature and Writing in Leeds, she worked for several local news and expat publications next to FashionUnited before striking out on her own as a freelance writer in 2019. Covering the intersections of fashion, lifestyle, and travel, she has a keen interest in all things sustainable, the business side of fashion, and current trends and cultural affairs. Rejoining the team at FashionUnited in late 2023 as a freelancer, she focuses on aspects such as independent retail, CEO interviews, global expansion, and sustainability.
How AI is redefining the role of physical stores, and what retailers should know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only changing how we shop online, but it's also transforming physical retail. While stores are still viewed as essential “anchors” for commerce in 2030, AI, together with shifting consumer behaviours, continues to reshape the purpose of physical retail. A new study released by ICSC and McKinsey & Company,...
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The RealReal to release debut book, 'Real Style: Dressing with intention & expressing yourself through style'
Online luxury resale marketplace The Realreal is set to launch its first-ever book, titled ‘Real Style: Dressing with Intention & Expressing Yourself Through Style.’ Written by Kristen Naiman, chief brand officer at Realreal, Cait Munro, and Sarah Leon, the book is not a traditional style guide, but is designed to serve as a guide to help...
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The Children's Place partners with Al Othaim for Saudi Arabia re-enty
Children's wear retailer The Children's Place has entered into a new strategic partnership with Al Othaim Life Company to re-enter the Saudi Arabian market, with initial store openings planned for later this year, including a flagship store in Riyadh. The partnership represents a significant milestone in The Children's Place's broader...
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H&M launches on Nordstrom Marketplace, marking its debut on a US retail marketplace
Swedish fashion giant H&M has launched on Nordstrom Marketplace, the department store chain's curated third-party platform, available on Nordstrom.com and its app, as it looks to expand its reach across the United States. The move marks H&M's US retail marketplace debut. "Our launch on Nordstrom Marketplace marks an important step in making H&M...
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Hugo Boss and LPP urged to rejoin Pakistan Accord on Rana Plaza anniversary
Today, on the 13th anniversary of Rana Plaza, the deadliest yet preventable disaster to occur within the apparel industry to date, campaigners from Labour Behind the Label and the Rana Plaza Solidarity Collective are calling on Hugo Boss to rejoin the Pakistan Accord. The German fashion brand and Polish fashion group LPP, which was directly...
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Epoch Biodesign to open world's largest nylon 6,6 biorecycling facility in London
UK biotechnology company Epoch Biodesign is set to open Europe’s first and the world’s biggest nylon 6,6 biorecycling demonstration facility. The global leader in enzymatic recycling, the plant will open at Grapht Works, Imperial College in North Acton, London, the city’s new pilot manufacturing facility. The announcement comes a month after...
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TJX Companies bans mohair and goes fur-free
TJX Companies, the parent company of off-price retail chains TJ Maxx and TK Maxx, has opted to remove all natural fur, including angora, derived from rabbits, and mohair, taken from angora goats, from its collections. The decision comes weeks after Swedish retail giant H&M faces mounting pressure to re-ban mohair from its collections following a...
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New Era to open immersive flagship store in New York City
Sports and lifestyle brand New Era is set to open its debut North American flagship store in New York City. Opening on April 27, the flagship store is located in the trendy neighbourhood of SoHo, on the corner of Houston Street and Lafayette Street. The upcoming flagship opening is in line with New Era’s broader aim of positioning itself in the...
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Claire's to relocate headoffice in Illinois
Accessories, jewelry, and toy retailer Claire’s is relocating its headquarters in Illinois as part of its wider strategy to help the company return to growth. The youth- and trend-driven retailer will relocate from its current location in Hoffman Estates to Columbia Center III in Rosemont, Illinois, occupying 43,200 square feet at the site....
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"It always comes down to price:" Liz Hershfield on the real barriers to US cotton
There are countless sustainability initiatives across the global fashion industry, but who is truly driving that transition? Are their efforts visible to the public or not? In this series, we interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts, and activists in fashion to see what we can learn from their work. In this edition of...
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