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.
Gant takes footwear operations in-house
Gant is bringing its footwear operations in-house and establishing Gant Footwear AB, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen its brand and business over the next coming years. The announcement sees the American sportswear brand conclude its licensing partnership with Hamm Footwear GmbH, effective from the Spring/Summer 2027 season. The...
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N4XT Experiences partners with SAP to drive new digital & retail infrastructure for NYFW
N4XT Experiences, one of the organisations behind New York Fashion Week (NYFW), has signed a new multi-season partnership with SAP to enhance the digital, retail, and experiential infrastructure of NYFW and N4XT’s recently launched NYFW Collections platform. Under the agreement, SAP will serve as N4XT’s official technology and co-innovation...
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Vestiaire Collective eyes profitability in 2026 ahead of US expansion push
Vestiaire Collective is reportedly set to achieve its first annual profit this year, as it prepares to expand across the United States. The news comes after Vestiaire Collection saw its valuation decline to approximately 1.1 billion euros in 2024 from a 1.4 billion euro peak in 2021. However, since then, the online luxury resell platform has...
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Brooks Running reports 'record-breaking' global growth of 16 percent YOY for FY25
American sportswear brand Brooks Running reported “record-breaking” global revenue for the fiscal year 2025, reaching a 16 percent increase year-over-year as it builds on its nine consecutive years of growth. Brooks’ runner-first focus drove strong performance across key markets, with the running brand reporting strong regional performance...
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OshKosh Baby B'Gosh launches 100th anniversary Winnie the Pooh collection
Children’s apparel brand, Oshkosh Baby B’Gosh, has launched a special collaborative collection with Disney that marks the 100th anniversary of beloved storybook character Winnie the Pooh. Celebrating a century of Winnie the Pooh, the Disney | Baby B’Gosh collection brings beloved stories from the Hundred Acre Wood to life by combining timeless...
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In Pictures: J. Lindeberg unveils its first women's RTW collection
Swedish sport and lifestyle brand J.Lindeberg, best known for its golf, ski and tennis products, has officially launched its debut women’s ready-to-wear (RTW) collection for spring/summer 2026. First announced last summer, the new collection is to mark “30 years of bold progression” from the brand and is a significant milestone for J.Lindeberg’s...
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The Fashion Trust US announces the 2026 award finalists
Fashion Trust US has revealed its finalists for the fourth annual Fashion Trust US(FTUS) Awards. Taking place in Los Angeles on April 7, 2026, the finalists were chosen by the FTUS Board and advisory board members. All 16 finalist nominees are divided across the four categories, namely Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, Accessories, and Graduate, in...
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Eddie Bauer store operator reportedly set to file for bankruptcy, affecting 200 stores in US
Eddie Bauer is said to be preparing to file for bankruptcy and shut down its 200 North American stores, according to sources at WWD. The outdoor brand’s store operations are owned by Catalyst Brands under license from brand owner Authentic Brands Group, which would indicate that the broader Catalyst Brands business would not be affected. The...
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Better Cotton Initiative opens producer enrollment in the US
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has announced the opening of producer enrollment in the United States, until May 15, for the 2026-2027 season. US producers of cotton interested in working with BCI can complete a brief Producer & Program Partner Interest Survey online. What sets the BCI apart...
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TJ Maxx to open first new store in New York City in over a decade
Off-price department store chain TJ Maxx has signed a new major long-term lease with JEMB Realty to open its first flagship store in New York City in over a decade. TJ Maxx is set to open a new 40,000 square feet flagship store on the ground and lower levels of Herald Towers. Additional details regarding the flagship store opening date have yet...
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