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.
Frasers Group FY25 results: Profit up despite revenue dip
Frasers Group PLC today announced its full-year financial results for the 52 weeks ended April 27, 2025, highlighting another year of profitable growth and progress against its Elevation Strategy. The Group reported an adjusted profit before tax of 560.2 million pounds, marking a 2.8 percent increase year-on-year. Despite a 7.4 percent decrease...
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Lotto launches in India with Agilitas Sports partnership
Lotto, the Italian sportswear brand, has officially entered the Indian market with an ambitious five-year plan to achieve a revenue of Rs. 1,000 crore (approximately 120 million dollars). This strategic foray is spearheaded by Agilitas Sports, a rapidly emerging entity in India's sportswear landscape, which holds exclusive rights for the Lotto...
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Josh Allen named New Era's 'Director of Billustration' with equity stake
New Era Cap, the international sports and lifestyle brand, has announced a significant expansion of its long-standing partnership with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Allen is set to become the first ambassador to receive an investment stake in the company and will assume the new title of "Director of Billustration." This renewed...
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Saks Global welcomes Brandy Richardson as chief financial officer
Multi-brand luxury retailer Saks Global, has announced the appointment of Brandy Richardson as its new chief financial officer, effective August 18, 2025. Richardson will succeed interim CFO Mark Weinsten, who had been leading the company's finance organisation through the initial stages of its transformation following its acquisition of Neiman...
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Prada visits Kolhapur artisans after chappal controversy
Mumbai - A team of four technical experts from the global fashion brand Prada, based in Italy, is on a two day visit to Kolhapur, a city in India, starting yesterday to engage with artisans renowned for producing the iconic Kolhapuri chappals (sandals). The delegation visited homes of the Kolhapuri chappal craftsmen from where many are known to...
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Lululemon Expands to India: Athleisure brand partners with Tata CLiQ
Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon is set to make its official foray into the Indian market in the second half of 2026, having chosen Tata CLiQ as its franchise partner, Economic Times reports. This strategic collaboration will see the brand launch its first physical store in India, complemented by a dedicated e-commerce presence on both Tata...
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Helena Helmersson joins Mango's board as independent director
Fashion brand Mango has announced the strengthening of its corporate governance structure with the appointment of Helena Helmersson as a new independent member to its board of directors. This strategic decision, made by the board last week, supports Mango's ongoing evolution towards a more structured and expert-led management approach. Toni...
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Cos expands to India: New Delhi boutique opening Autumn/Winter 2025
London-based fashion brand Cos, which operates under the H&M group, has announced its forthcoming entry into the Indian market with the opening of its first boutique in New Delhi, scheduled for Autumn Winter 2025. This inaugural store, located in India's capital, signifies a pivotal step in Cos's broader global expansion strategy, aimed at...
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Eva Gallego to lead Mango Woman
Fashion company Mango has announced the appointment of Eva Gallego as the new global director of Mango Woman. Gallego is set to join the company in September, where she will be tasked with continuing to advance the development of Mango's women's line and its distinctive value proposition. This strategic appointment is aligned with the fashion...
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Aritzia's US revenue surges 45 percent in Q1, driving overall growth
Aritzia Inc., a design house and global platform for luxury apparel, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 1, 2025, demonstrating significant growth across its operations. For the first quarter, Aritzia reported net revenue of 663.3 million dollars, marking a 33 percent increase, while comparable sales also grew by...
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