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.
JD Sports appoints Darren Shapland as interim chair
UK sports fashion retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc (JD Sports) has announced the appointment of Darren Shapland as interim chair with immediate effect. The decision follows the conclusion of the annual general meeting of the group on July 21, 2026. Shapland steps into the interim role while the company conducts a search for a permanent chair. The...
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Mulberry narrows annual losses following strategic turnaround
UK lifestyle brand Mulberry Group plc (Mulberry) has announced its audited financial results for the 52 weeks ended March 28, 2026. The London-based company returned to top-line growth, with group revenue increasing by 4 percent to 125.50 million pounds (167.95 million dollars) compared to 120.40 million pounds in the previous financial year....
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Scoop trade show closes spring/summer 2027 edition with strong buyer attendance
UK fashion event Scoop has concluded its spring/summer 2027 (SS27) edition at the Olympia National in London, following three days of buyer engagement, industry discussions, and commercial order-writing. The trade show brought together premium fashion, accessories, and lifestyle collections from the UK, Europe, and international markets. The...
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Kate Spade appoints Jonathan Saunders as executive creative director
US lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York, a subsidiary of US luxury house Tapestry, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Saunders as executive creative director. Saunders will assume the post on August 26, 2026, leading the brand's creative direction across both product design and visual identity. In the new leadership role, Saunders will...
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Frasers Group passes 30 percent threshold in Hugo Boss takeover bid
UK retail conglomerate Frasers Group (Frasers) has acquired a further 2.55 million shares in German fashion house Hugo Boss, bringing its total shareholding to 30.28 percent. With this move, the company has officially crossed the 30 percent mandatory bid threshold outlined in the German Takeover Code. The additional 2,549,900 ordinary registered...
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Digital Brands Group expands board and scales collegiate program
US apparel and e-commerce firm Digital Brands Group (DBGI) has announced a dual growth strategy designed to expand near-term scale and maximize shareholder value. The initiative features a strategic board appointment alongside an aggressive expansion of its collegiate licensing program under the Avo brand. E-commerce growth veteran David...
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Hanane Taidi named CEO of textile verification company Bluesign
Switzerland-based textile verification company Bluesign has appointed Hanane Taidi as its chief executive officer. The appointment marks a strategic transition for the organization as it builds on its industry position during a period of rapid regulatory adjustment. Bluesign, an operating subsidiary of Switzerland-based testing and certification...
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Burberry Q1: Strong performance in Americas and Greater China drives sales growth
British luxury brand Burberry Group plc (Burberry) has released its first quarter trading update for the 13 weeks ended June 27, 2026. The retail group achieved a 5 percent increase in retail revenue to 455 million pounds (613 million dollars), compared to 433 million pounds in the prior financial year period. Comparable retail sales grew by 5...
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India-UK FTA comes into effect: Zero-duty access for Indian textiles and apparel in the UK
The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has officially come into effect, establishing an economic framework between the two countries. Operationalized on July 15, 2026, the bilateral trade deal seeks to reduce trade barriers, improve market access, and enhance professional mobility across major industrial sectors....
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Shoe Zone narrows full year loss guidance following positive trading period
UK-based footwear retailer Shoe Zone has issued a trading update confirming that its financial performance over the last two months of trading surpassed initial market expectations. The positive performance, recorded across May and June, was driven by a closing down sale at the warehouse facility of the company alongside favourable seasonal...
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