Rachel Douglass is an Editor at FashionUnited. She specializes in the intersections of beauty and fashion, retail, and business economics, with a keen focus on the fashion industry, corporate sustainability, and consumer behavior analytics. Rachel's insights and expertise have been featured in various reputable outlets, including FashionUnited.
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Rachel's coverage mainly focuses on press releases and private sector announcements related to beauty, fashion, product promotions, sales & marketing. She may be interested in receiving pitches about new product launches, store openings or closures, executive appointments within the retail industry and significant developments in the world of consumer brands.
Given her focus on fashion and retail sectors with a UK leaning in some cases, she is likely to respond well to pitches that provide unique insights into market trends, consumer behavior shifts or exclusive access to data regarding these industries. If you have information or analysis related to financial performance of companies or emerging trends impacting beauty and fashion businesses particularly in the UK context then it could pique Rachel's interest.
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UK clothing sales fell 2.4% in April, reaching their lowest since June 2025, due to weather and cautious consumer spending.
Quiz administrators confirm phased store closures, with all stores expected to shutter by June 2026. Three locations have already closed.
The British Fashion Council announces the 2026/27 NewGen programme recipients and an extended partnership with Pull&Bear.
By: Rachel Douglass
The Great British Wool Revival summit concluded, connecting farmers and designers to discuss wool innovation and sustainable futures.
By: Rachel Douglass
Scoop partners with the Italian Trade Agency to feature 32 Italian designers at its July 2026 edition, expanding Italian fashion in the UK.
Vêtir, an AI styling platform, secured $5.5 million in Series A funding, valuing the company at $150 million for global expansion.
Kearney's report indicates the luxury sector is stabilizing, not declining, with 2-4% growth forecast for 2026. Regional and category variations are expected.
Clarks plans to open 150 new stores globally this year, with a primary focus on expansion in China and the United States.
Drip by Drip launches a program to address menstrual health issues for women in Bangladesh's garment factories, following a pilot phase.
CIFF transitions from a trade show to a year-round industry platform, expanding internationally with new brands and European activations.
