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.
Toms' next chapter: CEO Jessica Alsing discusses brand resurgence and global market expansion
Earlier this year, Toms found its new chief executive in Jessica Alsing, the first woman to helm the global footwear brand. Her appointment marked the beginning of a new phase defined by growth, innovation and a renewed take on philanthropic giving, the latter a core pillar in the brand’s legacy. Upon her appointment, Alsing underlined a focus...
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Hurr expands Deliveroo partnership to more UK cities
Fashion rental platform Hurr is bringing its on-demand delivery service with Deliveroo to more UK cities and towns. The expansion builds on a partnership first established last year, when Hurr embarked on a London-focused trial of the feature that proved a “success”, according to a press release. As such, Hurr’s ‘Dress to Door’ offering will now...
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Pacsun launches vintage platform in collaboration with Springy
Pacsun is venturing into vintage. The US retailer has partnered with secondhand platform Springy to launch a curated resale store, catering to the rising demand for pre-loved fashion among Gen Z. ‘PS Vintage Powered by Springy’ offers thousands of pieces for men and women, including a mix of graphic t-shirts, hoodies, denim and jackets. Each...
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Former Levi’s Americas president ups stake in Dr. Martens
Robert Hanson, the former president of Levi’s Americas, has increased his shareholding in Dr. Martens just days after initially snapping up a stake in the British footwear company. According to a London Stock Exchange filing, Hanson, who joined the board as an independent non-executive director in March, has secured another 104,000 shares in Dr....
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Save The Duck plots 30 store openings over next five years
Italian outerwear label Save The Duck is preparing to rollout 30 stores over the next three to five years, alongside additional locations in Japan. The plans were confirmed to FashionUnited by the luxury brand’s chief executive officer, Nicolas Bargi, who said the retail expansion intends to support wider growth, particularly among Save The Duck...
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Destination XL merges with FullBeauty as quarterly losses widen
Destination XL Group (DXL) has announced its intention to merge with FBB Holdings I, Inc. (FullBeauty) to create a “scaled, category-defining retailer for inclusive apparel”. The news comes as the US commerce retailer of Big + Tall men’s clothing reported widening losses in the third quarter, with consumers said to be shopping less frequently....
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US Supreme Court urged to reject Vetements trademark appeal
A representative for the US government has urged the Supreme Court to decline Vetements’ attempt to register its name as a trademark in the region. In a newly filed petition, solicitor general John Sauer has backed an initial decision by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2021 to deny the registration due to the generic nature of the...
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Head of Farfetch owner Coupang resigns following data breach
The chief executive officer of South Korean tech giant Coupang has announced his resignation on the back of a data breach that was said to have compromised 33.7 million customers and resulted in the launch of class-action lawsuits. Park Dae-jun, who had joined the company in 2012 before taking up the helm in May 2025, said in a statement to the...
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Engineering next-gen luxury: Behind the launch of Rae Temily’s namesake brand
Having dedicated much of her career to developing other people’s brands, Raechel Temily – Rae to everyone that knows her – eventually embarked on a journey to establish her own luxury label. Launched April 2025, the brand, fittingly dubbed Temily, emerged almost as a response to a market that seemed to have lost touch with the emotional core of...
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Hearst Magazines commits to prohibiting promotion of animal fur
Media publication group Hearst Magazines has outlined a commitment to not promote fur across any of its platforms. The move was confirmed in an email sent to the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT), and was then detailed in the sustainability section of the company’s website. In the email, addressed to Allison Keane, CAFT’s VP of...
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