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.
Korean skincare brand Anua Arrives in India through Nykaa
Nykaa, India's fashion, beauty and lifestyle platform, has exclusively launched Anua, an acclaimed Korean skincare brand, into the Indian market. Anua, known for its gentle yet effective formulations, focuses on essential skincare needs, combining natural and active ingredients to address various concerns from blemish care and anti-aging to...
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Clarks announces strategic overhaul after challenging 2024
C&J Clark Limited, the parent company of the iconic footwear brand Clarks, navigated a challenging and transitional year in 2024, marked by leadership changes and a complex global economic environment. The company reported a statutory turnover of 901.3 million pounds, a 9.4 percent decrease from the previous year, and a loss after tax of 39.3...
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Floatz by Bata India unveils new range of waterproof clogs
Footwear label Floatz by Bata India, a rapidly growing brand under the Bata umbrella, has unveiled its latest campaign featuring actor and content creator Prajakta Koli. The campaign introduces a new range of waterproof, lightweight, and anti-skid clogs, meticulously designed with double cushioning to be the ideal footwear for the monsoon...
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Nike's 'Sport Offense' strategy aims to reposition business after sharp revenue decline
Nike announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year, which concluded on May 31, 2025. The athletic footwear and apparel giant reported full-year revenues of 46.3 billion dollars, marking a 10 percent decrease on a reported basis. The fourth quarter similarly saw a downturn, with revenues reaching 11.1 billion dollars, down...
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Crocs targets Asia with K-Drama and Bollywood-inspired monsoon campaign
Crocs, a global leader in casual footwear, has unveiled its latest regionally immersive campaign, designed to bring a fresh monsoon flair to its audience across seven key Southeast Asian markets. These markets include India, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Commenting on the launch of the campaign, Yann Le Bozec,...
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Ulta Beauty announces interim CFO appointment, reaffirms 2025 guidance
Ulta Beauty, Inc. announced a change in its executive leadership, naming Chris Lialios, the company’s senior vice president – controller, as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately. Lialios steps into this role following the departure of Paula Oyibo. The beauty retailer has initiated an external search for a permanent successor,...
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Skechers and NBA partner for a docuseries on Indian basketball
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Skechers, a global footwear and apparel brand, announced the launch of the second season of “Hoop Nation.” This four-part lyrical docuseries is set to showcase inspiring basketball stories from various parts of India. Skechers is serving as the presenting partner for the docuseries, which is now...
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Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands lists on BSE and NSE
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) successfully completed its listing on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on June 23, 2025. This move marks the culmination of a year-long demerger process, which has seen the Aditya Birla Group's fashion business split into two independently listed entities....
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Ralph Lauren appoints Angela Ahrendts as lead independent director
Ralph Lauren Corporation has named Angela Ahrendts as the new lead independent director, effective after the company's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. Ahrendts, who joined the Ralph Lauren board in August 2018, currently chairs the finance committee and serves on the nominating, governance, and sustainability committee. Commenting on the...
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Vince Q1 2025: Sales decline, focus on supply chain diversification
American luxury apparel retailer Vince Holding's results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025, highlighted the company's swift actions in response to a challenging and uncertain economic landscape. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, total company net sales decreased by 2.1 percent to 57.9 million dollars. This decline was primarily...
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