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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ABFRL launches OWND! brand targeting Gen Z in India
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) has announced the launch of OWND!, a new fashion brand targeting India's Gen Z and young, trend-conscious consumers. The brand is designed to align with the dynamic lifestyles of young Indians, offering a proposition that includes a new brand name, identity, and contemporary store layouts. According...
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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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NIFT Patna & ABFRL partner to train & employ rural women in Bihar
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna, under the Ministry of Textiles, has partnered with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) to train and employ rural women in Bihar, India. The initiative, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to provide women from self-help groups, known as Jeevika Didis,...
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Myntra reports profit turnaround in FY25
Myntra, the fashion e-commerce marketplace owned by Flipkart, has reported a significant financial turnaround for the fiscal year 2025, according to its consolidated results filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The company recorded a consolidated net profit of Rs 548.3 crore for the year, a substantial increase from Rs 30.9 crore in...
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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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H&M India: Celebrating 10 years with new beauty line
H&M is launching its H&M Beauty concept in India, with products becoming available in stores and online at hm.com starting October 2, 2025. This debut expands the brand's offerings beyond fashion and home goods, aiming to provide customers with "trend-driven, inclusive, and accessible" beauty products. The collection, which includes over 200...
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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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