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.
Footasylum taps former Gymshark executive Hannah Mercer as CEO
UK footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum has announced the appointment of Hannah Mercer as its new chief executive officer. Mercer, who will officially assume the role at the start of May, joins the Rochdale-based company from British activewear brand Gymshark. At Gymshark, Mercer served as global general manager for wholesale, retail and...
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Michael Kors appoints Corey Moran as chief marketing officer
US-based luxury group Capri Holdings has announced the appointment of Corey Moran as the chief marketing officer (CMO) for its Michael Kors brand. The appointment is scheduled to become effective on April 10, 2026. In this newly created position, Moran will be responsible for overseeing an integrated marketing organisation. His remit includes...
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Lands’ End returns to growth and announces strategic joint venture with WHP Global
American lifestyle brand Lands’ End has reported a return to topline growth for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, alongside a transformative partnership with brand management firm WHP Global. The agreement, which involves the formation of a joint venture (JV) to manage the brand’s intellectual property, is expected to eliminate the company’s...
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Bershka opens flagship store at Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bengaluru
Spanish fashion group Inditex has expanded its Indian footprint with the launch of its youth-focused brand, Bershka, in Bengaluru. The new retail outlet is located at Phoenix Mall of Asia, marking a significant step in the brand's strategy to engage with the city's young demographic. The store occupies 665.18 square metres on the upper ground...
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Swarovski reports revenue of 1.97 billion euros for fiscal year 2025
Swiss-Austrian crystal group Swarovski has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, reporting a year of broad-based progress and improved profitability. The family-owned business delivered 6 percent organic growth compared to the previous year, reaching 1.97 billion euros (2.26 billion dollars) in revenue....
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Asos appoints Natasha Jeffers as managing director of global trading
British online fashion retailer Asos has announced the appointment of Natasha Jeffers to the newly created role of managing director of global trading. Jeffers will oversee the global profit and loss (P&L) statement for the company across the UK, the US, the EU, and the rest of the world. Her remit includes regional trading, pricing and...
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Misto Holdings reports 31.6 percent growth in operating profit for 2025
South Korean brand portfolio company Misto Holdings, formerly known as Fila Holdings, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The Seoul-based group recorded consolidated revenue of 4.47 trillion South Korean won (2.98 billion dollars) for the full year, representing an increase of 4.7 percent...
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Lululemon reports mixed Q4: International growth offsets North America decline
Canadian athletic apparel company Lululemon has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2026. While the group surpassed internal expectations for revenue and earnings per share (EPS), it continues to navigate a challenging retail landscape in the Americas, marked by declining store performance and...
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Björn Borg expands lifestyle offering through partnership with Åhléns and Inno
Swedish sports fashion brand Björn Borg has signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement with Swedish department store chain Åhléns and Belgian retailer Inno. The collaboration focuses on the development and distribution of new, complementary lifestyle categories across both physical and digital retail channels. The total estimated retail...
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Digital retail and quick commerce fueling India's fashion market expansion
The Indian apparel and footwear sector has emerged as a primary driver of global growth, ranking fifth worldwide with a 3.70 percent increase in 2025. According to market intelligence company Euromonitor International, the domestic sportswear segment is significantly outperforming the broader market, fueled by a young, tech-savvy population and...
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