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.
Canada Goose bolsters leadership for international market growth
Canada Goose store Credits: Canada Goose Canadian luxury performance brand Canada Goose has unveiled a series of strategic appointments and departures within its executive management team. The leadership restructuring is designed to support the company’s long-term strategy and enhance operational excellence across key international markets....
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Aritzia achieves 42.8 percent revenue growth in Q3, driven by US expansion
Aritzia Inc. has achieved a financial milestone, reporting record net revenue of 1.04 billion Canadian dollars (749.83 million dollars) for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. This represents a robust 42.8 percent increase over the previous year, fueled by a 34.3 percent rise in comparable sales across all channels and geographies. The "Everyday...
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ABF trading update: Primark's UK growth contrasts with European decline
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) today issued a trading update for the 16 weeks ending January 3, 2026, revealing a complex performance across its global operations. While the Group continues to navigate a difficult consumer environment, chief executive George Weston highlighted a stark contrast between the company’s resilient UK operations...
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M&S fashion division navigates 'tail end of recovery' with sales down 2.5 percent
While Marks and Spencer Group PLC (M&S) celebrated a record-breaking Christmas in its Food division, the Fashion, Home & Beauty (FHB) segment faced a more complex trading environment during the 13 weeks ending December 27, 2025. The company said that the FHB segment at M&S is currently navigating the "tail end of recovery" as part of the...
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Kevin Hart partners with Authentic for global brand expansion
Comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart has entered into a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) to co-own and scale his personal brand globally. Under the terms of the agreement announced Tuesday, Hart will become a shareholder in Authentic, a move that aligns him with fellow high-profile partners like David Beckham and...
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Next records surge in Christmas sales and raises full-year profit outlook
Next Plc issued a robust trading update today, revealing that full-price sales for the nine weeks ending 27 December 2025 climbed 10.6 percent compared to the previous year. This performance significantly exceeded the Group's earlier guidance of 7 percent for the period, driven primarily by a massive surge in international demand. Highlights of...
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Textiles ministers’ conference to convene in Guwahati to chart India’s 350 billion dollars roadmap
In a significant move to unify the country’s textile strategy, the Ministry of Textiles, in partnership with the Government of Assam, is set to host the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference on January 8–9, 2026. Held under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation,” the two-day summit will serve as a high-level...
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Hanna Andersson hires Kacey Sharrett to drive digital growth and customer engagement
Hanna Andersson, the premium children's apparel retailer celebrated for its sustainable "Hanna-Me-Down" quality and iconic family-matching pajamas, officially announced the appointment of Kacey Sharrett as chief digital officer. In this strategic leadership role, Sharrett is tasked with overseeing the brand’s entire digital ecosystem and...
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Aspinal of London: Digital strategy and international expansion fuel 17.1 percent turnover rise
Aspinal of London Limited has announced a double-digit increase in annual turnover, underpinned by a robust digital-first strategy and a successful push into international markets. According to the company’s latest annual report for the year ended 31 March 2025, sales surged by 17.1 percent, reaching 45.2 million pounds (61.3 million dollars)...
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Lululemon responds to founder Chip Wilson’s proxy challenge amid global CEO search
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has formally addressed a notice from its founder, Chip Wilson, regarding his intent to nominate three director candidates for election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The announcement marks a significant escalation in tensions between the athleisure giant and its founder, who has been publicly...
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