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.
Uniqlo International drives Fast Retailing's 16.6 percent revenue growth in FY2026
Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (Fast Retailing) has announced financial results for the 2026 fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year of record performance. Group revenue rose 16.6 ercent year-over-year to 3.96 trillion yen (25.03 billion dollars), driven by strong international expansion and steady...
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Levi Strauss reports Q3 net revenue growth of 4 percent, raises outlook
US fashion group Levi Strauss & Co. (Levi Strauss) has reported net revenues of 1.6 billion dollars for the third quarter ended August 30, 2026, representing an increase of 4 percent on a reported basis and 5 percent on an organic basis compared to the same period in 2025. Driven by strong growth across international operations and wholesale...
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Lululemon realigns leadership to strengthen competitive position
Canadian technical athletic apparel brand Lululemon has announced a new senior leadership team structure designed to strengthen its competitive position and drive future growth. As part of the reorganization, the company appointed Maggie Gauger as president and chief product officer, alongside Joseph Godsey as chief operating officer, both...
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Nexroc Group targets American and Japanese fashion and luxury acquisitions
Japan and US-based asset management firm Nexroc Group (Nexroc), alongside its entertainment and fashion holding company SVCV, Inc. (SVCV), is preparing to launch tender offers targeting American and Japanese fashion and luxury groups. The proposed acquisitions mark the initial execution phase of Nexroc’s roll-up strategy, with the firm preparing...
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Harper's Bazaar UK and Karen Millen launch capsule collection
Hearst UK-owned publication Harper’s Bazaar UK has entered a brand licensing partnership with British fashion brand Karen Millen to launch a capsule womenswear collection titled Beyond the Season. The partnership debuts with a 30-piece autumn/winter 2026 collection curated by the editorial team at Harper’s Bazaar UK. A spring/summer 2027 edit is...
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Pinterest names former Amazon executive James Dibbo as chief financial officer
US visual search and social commerce platform Pinterest has appointed James Dibbo as chief financial officer (CFO), effective October 26, 2026. Dibbo will report directly to chief executive officer (CEO) Bill Ready and will oversee the company's global finance organization, spanning corporate development, investor relations, tax, treasury and...
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Bravissimo reports 51.78 million pounds revenue following warehouse disruption
UK lingerie retailer Bravissimo Limited has published its annual financial statements for the 12 months ended March 31, 2026, reporting revenue of 51.78 million pounds. The figures follow an extended 17-month comparative period ended March 31, 2025, during which the retailer generated 79.27 million pounds after changing its accounting reference...
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Emily Vannucci George returns to Marc Jacobs as DTC North America president
US apparel group G-III Apparel Group (G-III) has named Emily Vannucci George as president direct-to-consumer (DTC) North America, with a primary focus on Marc Jacobs. In her new role, Vannucci George will oversee the direct-to-consumer operations for US luxury brand Marc Jacobs across North America. The appointment marks a return to the brand,...
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Shein UK revenue crosses 2.5 billion pounds as profits rise 18.5 percent
UK online fast fashion retailer Shein Distribution UK Limited, the UK subsidiary of Singapore-based Shein Group, has posted an 18.5 percent increase in annual net profits to 33.92 million pounds for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, up from 28.61 million pounds in 2024. Turnover for the 12-month period climbed 25.9 percent to 2.58...
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Sweaty Betty reports 4.5 percent revenue growth while restructuring impacts profitability
UK activewear brand Sweaty Betty has published its financial statements for the 53-week period ended January 3, 2026, reporting revenue growth alongside reduced operating profits following a year of structural transformation. Turnover for the period rose 4.5 percent to 146.72 million pounds (194.40 million dollars), up from 140.42 million pounds...
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