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.
Amazon posts 12 percent net sales growth as fashion selection expands
US e-commerce giant Amazon.com reported a 12 percent increase in net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, reaching 201.94 billion dollars compared with 180.17 billion dollars in the prior-year period. Excluding an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 0.90 billion dollars, net sales expanded 13 percent year-over-year. The...
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Columbia Sportswear exceeds Q3 projections, raises outlook
US outdoor apparel group Columbia Sportswear Company reported an increase in third-quarter net sales, exceeding management projections as direct-to-consumer gains and international momentum offset domestic wholesale shipping shifts. Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2026, rose 2 percent to 962.60 million dollars, compared to...
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Arc’teryx to open first Scottish store in Edinburgh in spring 2027
Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx will open its first Scottish retail location in Edinburgh in spring 2027. The upcoming site joins existing doors in London and Manchester as part of the label’s ongoing retail development strategy across the UK. Specialising in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment, the brand intends for the physical...
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Crocs lifts annual outlook as third-quarter revenues reach 1.04 billion dollars
US casual footwear group Crocs, Inc. (Crocs) reported a 4.6 percent increase in consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2026, reaching 1.04 billion dollars on both a reported and constant currency basis. Growth was registered across brand portfolios and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, prompting management to raise full-year enterprise...
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Fashion tech firm Lectra posts higher Q3 operating profit despite market headwinds
French technology group Lectra reported an increase in operating profitability for the third quarter of 2026, supported by operational cost discipline and an expanding recurring revenue base. The board of directors, chaired by chairman Daniel Harari, reviewed the company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the third quarter and the...
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Adidas raises full-year profit outlook to 2.5 billion euros after record Q3
German sportswear giant Adidas reported record financial results for the third quarter of 2026, supported by robust direct-to-consumer (DTC) expansion and double-digit apparel growth across its Performance and Lifestyle categories. Group revenues rose 9 percent to 7.25 billion euros (8.08 billion dollars) during the quarter, or 7 percent on a...
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Ebay revenue reaches 3.20 billion dollars on circular fashion momentum
US-based e-commerce marketplace Ebay reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, delivering a 14 percent revenue increase to 3.20 billion dollars. Revenue rose 13 percent on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis, supported by continued consumer migration towards pre-loved fashion and recommerce. Gross...
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AllSaints returns to profit growth in first half of FY27 after tariff disruptions
British contemporary fashion group AllSaints has reported a recovery in its profitability for the first half of financial year 2027, surpassing levels achieved during its record financial year 2025. The London-based company, which also owns US menswear label John Varvatos, announced its trading update for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026,...
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Survey finds brand authenticity and trust drive apparel spending in 2026
As shoppers in the US face persistent inflation and climbing petrol costs, individuals aged 18 to 45 are shifting their discretionary budgets toward established labels. Rather than seeking out the lowest market prices, buyers are actively investing in heritage apparel brands with proven track records, according to a survey conducted by US firm...
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Primark joins Denim Deal to accelerate circularity
Fashion retailer Primark has joined the Denim Deal, an international collaborative initiative that unites fashion brands, manufacturers, suppliers and recyclers. The multi-stakeholder platform aims to scale the use of post-consumer recycled cotton across the denim sector and advance circular production models through cross-industry innovation....
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