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.
Aritzia eyes 200 US stores, mulls London location
Canadian womenswear brand Artizia is on a growth path. The retailer is eyeing 200 stores in the US, and is believed to be plotting a new location in London. In an interview with WWD, Karen Janes, the company’s executive VP of real estate, said it was expecting to open 13 new stores in “premier locations” this year, alongside four strategic...
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Parisian resaler ReSee introduces membership model
ReSee, a Paris-based luxury resale platform, has introduced a new membership model amid increased demand for rare items. Dubbed ‘The Circle’, the new feature offers members earlier access to new arrivals, as well as priority shipping and private sales. Those in the higher tier are granted additional privileges, like reserving pieces for 24 hours...
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Boohoo co-founder likely knew of ‘unsafe conditions’ at Leicester factories, lawsuit claims
New claims made against Mahmud Kamani have suggested that the Boohoo co-founder likely knew about the “unsafe and unsanitary conditions” of Leicester factories associated with the fast fashion brand before the issue became public knowledge. The allegations come as part of a 177 million pound lawsuit brought forth by shareholders of the group,...
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Etam zones in on the US with new appointment
French apparel group Etam is accelerating its approach to the US market through the appointment of dedicated leadership for the region. Alexandre Bartra has been named general manager of North America, expanding on his former role as head of Mexico, which he will continue to oversee now alongside the US and Canada. He announced his new position...
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At Scoop, Printemps buyers talk balancing creativity and commercialty in fashion retail
Within Scoop’s new Fireside Chat programme, buyers shared insights into the inner workings of their evolving roles among leading fashion retailers. The schedule was a newly introduced feature for the trade show’s February 2026, intended to expand the event beyond simply serving as a buying platform to encourage reflection and meaningful industry...
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Scoop's Fireside Chats: Fenwick buyer Melanie Westwood discusses modern retail challenges
Scoop rounded up its February 2026 edition this week, hailing solid attendance from buyers and a sense of optimism from exhibitors. This season saw the introduction of a new Fireside Chats programme, which saw Scoop director Karen Radley host a series of talks with buyers to address the reality of business in the present day. One of these talks...
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Francesca’s: The journey to a second bankruptcy for the US mall-based retail chain
US retail chain Francesca’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The news comes after media reports speculated that the company was already in the process of liquidating its inventory and was planning to close stores. At the time, it was suggested that Francesca’s was also...
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Cascale names new CEO
Nonprofit organisation Cascale has named Ying McGuire as its new chief executive officer. She will take up the role from June 1, 2026, succeeding Harsh Saini, who is stepping down from her interim position. McGuire most recently served as CEO and president of the US National Minority Supplier Development Council, where she was credited with...
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UK retail sales pick up in January
Following a disappointing December, total retail sales picked up in the UK during January, as discounting enticed shoppers. Over the month, sales rose 2.7 percent year-on-year, increasing against a growth of 2.6 percent at the beginning of 2025, new BRC figures have shown. January performance came above a 12-month average growth of 2.3 percent,...
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Asics eyes India growth as consumers prioritise healthy lifestyles
The head of Asics’ India business has said the company expects significant growth in the region as a wider number of affluent consumers increasingly prioritise healthier lifestyles. Speaking to Bloomberg, Rajat Khurana, the managing director of Asics India Pvt, said he is aiming for the Japanese shoemaker to become the number one player in...
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