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.
The Bear House initiates global expansion strategy with Dubai store opening
The Bear House, one of India’s vibrant and design-forward menswear brands, has entered the international retail arena with the opening of its first overseas store at Dubai’s Al Ghurair Centre. The 1,100 sq. ft. location marks a major milestone for the Bengaluru-based label, founded in 2017 by Tanvi and Harsh Somaiya, as it takes its clean,...
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Urban Outfitters achieves double-digit revenue and earnings growth
Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported record quarterly and year-to-date results as strong consumer demand across its retail, subscription, and wholesale segments propelled double-digit revenue and earnings growth. For the three months ended October 31, 2025, the company posted net income of 116.4 million dollars, or 1.28 dollars per diluted share,...
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Bluestar Alliance renews Dickies’ licensing agreement with Atomic for ANZ
Bluestar Alliance has announced a new licensing agreement with Atomic Fashion Marketing for its recently acquired workwear brand Dickies, strengthening the brand’s presence across Australia and New Zealand. The partnership marks a continuation of a long-standing relationship between Dickies and Atomic, which has served as the brand’s flagship...
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Guess Q3: Revenue up, net earnings positive ahead of delisting
Guess, Inc. reported a strong third-quarter performance for the period ended November 1, 2025, posting higher revenue and a return to profitability even as it moves toward a proposed take-private transaction with Authentic Brands Group. Chief executive officer Carlos Alberini said the company delivered encouraging results, citing 7 percent...
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Movado Group Q3: Improved sales and profitability amid tariff concerns
Movado Group, Inc. delivered higher sales, stronger margins and improved profitability despite continued tariff pressures for the third quarter ended October 31, 2025. Net sales rose 3.1 percent to 186.1 million dollars, driven by growth in licensed brands and company stores, even as owned brands moderated. U.S. net sales increased 6.9 percent,...
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Woolmark partners with Ajio Luxe and Tata CLiQ Luxury for merino promotion
Woolmark has unveiled "Merino Reimagined," a major strategic campaign developed in partnership with India’s leading luxury e-commerce platforms, Ajio Luxe and Tata CLiQ Luxury, to highlight the modern versatility and high-performance attributes of Merino wool. The initiative aims to shift long-held perceptions of wool as a winter-only material...
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Technology and investment expert Ivan Brockman joins to Vera Bradley board
Vera Bradley, Inc. has strengthened its leadership ranks with the appointment of Ivan Brockman to its board of directors, effective November 17, 2025, as the company continues to advance its strategic transformation. Executive chairman Ian Bickley welcomed the appointment, noting Brockman’s “three decades of experience advising senior management...
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Gap Inc. posts Q3 comparable sales growth driven by Old Navy and Gap brand
Gap Inc., one of the largest specialty apparel retailer in the United States, reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results marking the company’s seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales. Net sales for the quarter ended November 1, 2025, rose 3 percent to 3.9 billion dollars, driven by broad-based strength across its Old Navy, Gap,...
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Dr. Martens reports improved profitability in first half as new strategy gains traction
Dr. Martens plc reported first-half results for the 26 weeks ended 28 September 2025, highlighting early progress under its new consumer-first growth strategy and a marked improvement in profitability despite broadly flat revenues. Group revenue edged down 0.8 percent to 322 million pounds, or up 0.8 percent on a constant-currency basis, as the...
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JD Sports navigates weaker consumer confidence in Q3, adjusts outlook
JD Sports Fashion plc reported delivered stable trading despite persistent macroeconomic pressures and softer consumer confidence across key markets in the third quarter. Total Group sales for the 13 weeks to 1 November rose 8.1 percent at constant exchange rates, including contributions from recent acquisitions, while organic sales increased...
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