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.
Gap Inc. appoints leadership for beauty and accessories expansion
Gap Inc. is making a strategic push into the beauty and accessories markets, appointing new leadership and engaging industry experts to guide the expansion. The company announced the appointments of Deb Redmond as general manager of beauty and Michele Parsons as general manager of accessories. These new categories are seen as a way for Gap Inc....
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Ewan Venters appointed executive chairman at Paul Smith
Paul Smith Ltd., a leading British design company, has appointed Ewan Venters to the newly created role of executive chairman, effective October 1, 2025. Venters, who has served as a non-executive director at the company since February, was previously the CEO of the global contemporary art gallery, Hauser & Wirth. Sir Paul Smith, the company’s...
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Ralph Lauren announces long-term financial outlook and growth strategy
Ralph Lauren Corporation has introduced its new strategic growth plan, "Next Great Chapter: Drive," along with a long-term financial outlook. According to a company announcement, the plan is designed to deliver sustainable growth and create value for the long term. Three-year financial outlook includes revenue increasing at a compounded annual...
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Vuori appoints former Nike COO Andrew Campion to board of directors
Vuori, the performance and lifestyle brand inspired by coastal California, has appointed Andrew Campion to its board of directors and its audit committee. Campion brings over 17 years of executive experience from Nike, where he served as chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and head of global strategy. Before his time at Nike, he...
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Gap Inc. adds music industry leader Jody Gerson to board
Gap Inc. has appointed Jody Gerson, the chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to its board of directors, effective immediately. Gerson is recognised as a trailblazer in the music and entertainment industry, with over three decades of experience leading digital transformation and championing creativity and innovation. She...
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Vera Bradley posts negative Q2, bets on iconic styles to drive turnaround
Vera Bradley, Inc. has announced its financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year, which ended on January 31, 2026. The company's consolidated net revenues from continuing operations for the quarter were 70.9 million dollars, a notable decrease from 94 million dollars in the same period last year. Vera Bradley reported a net loss...
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Dickies acquired by Bluestar Alliance in 600 million dollars deal
VF Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Dickies brand to Bluestar Alliance for 600 million dollars in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approvals. A new chapter for an iconic brand Dickies is an iconic American brand known for its durable workwear that has also become a key...
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Gola brand fuels Jacobson Group's record growth
The Jacobson Group, a company that owns a portfolio of British footwear brands, has reported a record financial performance for the year ending December 28, 2024. The company's turnover increased by 38 percent to 36.4 million pounds, driven by rapid growth in its e-commerce channels and strong performance with its retail and distribution...
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John Lewis Partnership: H1 sales up but loss widens
The John Lewis Partnership, which includes the John Lewis department store chain, has reported a mixed set of results for the first half of the financial year, which ended on July 26, 2025. While the company saw a pre-tax loss of 34 million pounds and, it also reported a 4 percent increase in overall sales, reaching 6.2 billion pounds. This...
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Sainsbury's ends Argos sale talks with JD.com
Sainsbury's has announced it has ended discussions with JD.com regarding a potential sale of its Argos business. The decision comes after the Chinese e-commerce giant proposed "materially revised" terms and commitments that Sainsbury's concluded were not in the best interests of its shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders. Argos, which...
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