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 footfall declined in June, with high streets seeing a significant drop while retail parks showed resilience.
Fast Retailing raises its full-year profit forecast for FY26 after a strong Q3, driven by Uniqlo's international performance and Gu's growth.
Scoop and the Italian Trade Agency discuss their partnership to bring 32 Italian designers to the UK market, focusing on strategic opportunities.
Represent plans to open its first South African store in Cape Town, expanding its global retail presence.
The BFC launches 'Fashion Britain', a UK-wide program coinciding with London Fashion Week, to decentralize fashion and connect the industry.
UK retail footfall decreased 3.4% in June due to a heatwave, with high streets seeing the steepest decline.
By: Rachel Douglass
Carin Rodebjer returns as creative director of her namesake brand, Rodebjer, which plans UK expansion and a creative relaunch.
The Make it British trade show will return in January 2027 after a seven-year break, aiming to reconnect UK fashion and textile manufacturers.
Asos introduces Arrange Bespoke, a new collaboration series featuring emerging designers, starting with Johannes Warnke, focusing on craftsmanship and reuse.
Source Fashion's largest edition at Excel London featured 305 exhibitors, increased buyer attendance, and new international pavilions.
