Articles by Prachi Singh
Based in India, Prachi has been associated with FashionUnited for over a decade as freelance editor-finance. She did BA in English Literature from Goa University and then did a diploma in journalism from Xavier Institute of Communications, Bombay. After actively working for various publications in the fashion/apparel and textile space in India, she covers financial reporting, mergers & acquisitions and new appointments at FashionUnited.
Vera Bradley swings to Q4 profit; unveils new executive leadership
US accessories brand Vera Bradley has formalised its leadership structure, appointing Ian Bickley as chairman and chief executive officer. Bickley, who has served as executive chairman for the past eight months, has been instrumental in the development of the Project Sunshine initiative. Additionally, the board of directors has named Martin...
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G-III reports negative fiscal 2026 results and strategic transition
US-based fashion company G-III Apparel Group has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026, ended January 31, 2026. The group reported a decrease in annual net sales as it navigates the planned exit of its licenses for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. For the full fiscal year, net sales reached 2.96 billion...
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Walmart names Erin Nealy Cox executive vice president of global governance
US retail giant Walmart has announced the appointment of Erin Nealy Cox as its next executive vice president of global governance, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary. Cox is scheduled to assume her new responsibilities on April 13, 2026. The appointment comes as the company continues to manage a complex international regulatory...
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Dick’s Sporting Goods forecasts growth following Foot Locker acquisition
US-based sports retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods has reported record-setting sales for its fourth quarter and full year ending January 31, 2026. The company, which acquired Foot Locker in September 2025, expects continued expansion in sales and profitability through fiscal 2026 as it integrates its new footwear banners. For the full year 2025,...
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LVMH appoints Béatrice Goasglas as CEO of Tag Heuer
French luxury group LVMH has announced the appointment of Béatrice Goasglas as the chief executive officer of Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer. The transition is set to take effect on May 10, 2026, as the brand continues its long-term strategy of elevation and innovation within the hard luxury sector. Goasglas succeeds in a leadership trajectory that...
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Lululemon founder Wilson challenges board composition ahead of executive search
The Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon founder Dennis J. ‘Chip’ Wilson has issued an open letter to prospective candidates for the role of chief executive officer, warning of significant structural issues within the company board of directors. Wilson, who remains one of the largest shareholders of the firm, expressed concern that the...
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St. John Knits appoints Mandy West as chief executive officer
US luxury fashion house St. John Knits has announced the appointment of Mandy West as chief executive officer, effective March 6, 2026. West, who has been a pivotal member of the leadership team since 2019, most recently served as the brand’s chief commercial officer. The appointment represents an internal promotion for the California-based...
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Fossil Group reports narrowed operating loss amid turnaround efforts
US accessories company Fossil Group has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 10, 2026, revealing a significant improvement in operating performance despite a decline in net sales. Full year sales decline The Texas-based group reported that net sales for the full year 2025 totaled 1 billion dollars,...
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Tilly’s returns to profitability in fourth quarter fiscal 2025
US apparel retailer Tilly’s has reported a return to profitability for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, ended January 31, 2026. The company achieved its first profitable fourth quarter and full-year positive comparable net sales since fiscal 2021, driven by a significant acceleration in store performance. Tilly’s president and chief executive...
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Stitch Fix reports 9.4 percent revenue growth in second quarter
The US-based online personal styling service Stitch Fix has announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended January 31, 2026. The company reported net revenue of 341.30 million dollars, representing an increase of 9.4 percent year-over-year. The company's chief executive officer, Matt Baer, attributed the...
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