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.
Shital Mehta expands role at Lifestyle, Sumit Chandna named CEO of Max Fashion
Landmark Group has announced significant leadership changes at Lifestyle International Private Limited (LIPL), effective October 1, 2025, underscoring its focus on nurturing internal talent for future growth. Shital Mehta, who previously steered the growth of Max and Easybuy over eight years, has taken on an expanded mandate as managing...
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Spinnova takes full ownership of Woodspin and Suzano Finland
Spinnova Plc has successfully completed the acquisition of Woodspin and Suzano Finland from Suzano S.A. for a total purchase price of just two euros. The transaction, which was initially announced in August 2025 and concluded on October 3, 2025, grants Spinnova full ownership of both the exclusive producer and distributor of wood-based Spinnova...
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Baazar Style Retail Limited posts strong Q2 driven by rapid retail expansion
Baazar Style Retail Limited (BSRL), a leading value fashion retailer in India, reported robust growth in its business update for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company’s revenue from operations surged to Rs 5,319 million, marking a significant year-on-year growth of 71 percent compared to the same quarter last year. This momentum...
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Trent Ltd. share price falls as revenue growth moderates
Indian clothing retailer Trent Ltd., the owner of the Westside and Zudio brands, reported its second-quarter standalone revenue rose by 17 percent on Monday. This growth marks its slowest increase since the March 2021 quarter and fell short of the company's near-term target of 25 percent. Following the business update, Trent's share price fell...
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COS opens New Delhi store featuring sustainable design
The London-based fashion brand COS officially entered the Indian retail market on October 2, unveiling its first-ever store in the capital, New Delhi. The new flagship is situated in the Select Citywalk Mall, New Delhi and was designed entirely in-house as an exploration of craftsmanship, materiality, and modern culture. The new store, located...
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ABFRL shares surge after Flipkart block deal
Flipkart Investments Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, has significantly reduced its stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) through a major block deal, part of its portfolio rationalization strategy. The transaction, which involved over 7 crore shares—representing a 5.93 percent equity stake—took...
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Lakmé Fashion Week 2025: Designers, trends, and sustainability highlights
Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) is set for its highly anticipated return to New Delhi from October 9–12, 2025, at The Grand, Vasant Kunj. Presented by the House of Lakmē, the FDCI, and Reliance Brands (RBL), the upcoming season will unveil a dynamic lineup of celebrated designers, bold new...
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V-Mart Retail posts 22 percent revenue growth in quarterly update
Shares of V-Mart Retail saw a significant jump in early trade on Friday, October 3, rising as much as 10.36 percent, following the release of an upbeat provisional quarterly business update. The value retailer reported a substantial 22 percent year-on-year growth in total revenue from operations for the quarter, which stood at Rs 807 crore...
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D2C brands dominate retail leasing in India H1 2025: CBRE report
Fashion and apparel brands were the dominant force in direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail leasing in the first half of 2025, capturing nearly 60 percent of all new leases, according to a recent report by CBRE South Asia. The report, titled India’s D2C Revolution: The New Retail Order, revealed that the overall share of retail leasing claimed by D2C...
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Conscious luxury: Stella McCartney launches in India with Reliance Brands
Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) has announced a strategic partnership with acclaimed British designer Stella McCartney to introduce and expand her namesake fashion house across India. This collaboration is set to bring McCartney’s signature blend of sustainable luxury, modern femininity, and progressive, cruelty-free values to Indian consumers....
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