Articles by Rachel Douglass
Strathberry secures growth investment to accelerate global expansion, preps New York store
Scottish luxury leather brand Strathberry has secured growth investment from Soho Square Capital to support its next phase of international expansion, with a particular focus on North America. The investment marks Soho Square Capital’s first deal from its Partnership Capital Fund II and represents the second funding partnership for Strathberry,...
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What to know: Why is Patagonia suing Trump over Utah’s national monuments?
Patagonia has joined a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s decision to reduce two national monuments in Utah, arguing that the move threatens public land protections, Tribal sovereignty and areas of environmental and cultural importance. The outdoor clothing brand announced the lawsuit on September 2, challenging President Donald...
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Mulberry’s LFW return puts Britishness back at the heart of its revival
Christopher Kane’s debut for Mulberry will bring the British luxury house back to the London runway for the first time in years, as its turnaround strategy enters a new phase focused on brand desirability, ready-to-wear and British identity. The label will be returning to London Fashion Week for a show on September 20, where Kane is expected to...
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Harvey Nichols creditors face uncertain recovery after administration
The main trading company of British department store Harvey Nichols owed an estimated 270.5 million pounds to unsecured creditors when it entered administration last month, with creditors expected to recover only a fraction of the money owed, according to a report from administrators FTI Consulting filed with the UK's Companies House. The...
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British brands to join ISPO Amsterdam at new OTS Village
A cohort of British outdoor brands are set to join the upcoming edition of ISPO, a sports and outdoor lifestyle fair, which will be taking place in Amsterdam for the first time this November. A total of 11 brands will come together at the newly created OTS Village, which is being collectively organised by the Outdoor Industries Association...
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UK retail footfall falls 1.7 percent in August as pressure remains on high streets
UK retail footfall fell 1.7 percent year-on-year in August, according to the latest BRC-Sensormatic Footfall Monitor, with high streets continuing to record the sharpest decline. The figure was down from a 1.2 percent increase in July for retail parks, which remained the only retail destination to record year-on-year growth, at 1 percent. High...
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Very Group sale scrapped as bidders decline two billion pound asking price
The potential sale of British online retailer Very Group is reportedly close to being scrapped after prospective buyers declined to meet the two billion pound asking price. According to Sky News, Carlyle Group, which took control of Very following a financial restructuring last year, is expected to remain the retailer’s owner for the foreseeable...
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Crocs to make Northern Ireland store debut, Hollister preps first regional outlet
Crocs and Hollister are set to expand their physical retail presence in Ireland with two new stores at The Boulevard in Banbridge, marking a first for both brands in the region. Crocs will open its first-ever Northern Ireland store on September 11, taking a 1,733-square-foot unit. The new location will offer the footwear brand’s range of clogs,...
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AllSaints unveils new brand identity under Aaron Esh
British fashion brand AllSaints has unveiled a new brand identity under the creative direction of London designer Aaron Esh, alongside the launch of its autumn/winter 2026 collection. The move is the first major creative expression of Esh, following his appointment as chief creative officer in October 2025. Esh oversees the brand’s design,...
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Poundland owner reportedly launches sale process just year after takeover
Poundland’s owner Gordon Brothers has reportedly launched a formal sale process for the budget retailer and is accelerating the search ahead of the Christmas trading period, a report by Sky News has suggested. Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), which was appointed by Gordon Brothers in August, is said to have begun contact prospective buyers, with initial...
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