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.
RSWM reports resilient Q2, returns to profit
RSWM Ltd., a prominent manufacturer of yarns and fabrics in India, reported a resilient performance in the second quarter of fiscal Year 2026, achieving a total revenue of 1,150 crore rupees despite a muted market environment. The quarter marked a definitive financial turnaround, with EBITDA soaring 85.6 percent year-over-year to 79 crore,...
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Allbirds reports drop in Q3 sales and earnings amid turnaround efforts
Allbirds, Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 financial results that were in line with management's expectations, despite ongoing structural headwinds related to its turnaround efforts. Net revenue decreased 23.3 percent year-over-year to 33 million dollars, primarily due to planned retail store closures and the transition of international markets...
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Havaianas fuels Alpargatas' strong quarterly financial results
Alpargatas announced a strong third quarter of 2025, reaching the highest quarterly consolidated adjusted EBITDA in its history at 256 million Brazilian real, of which 253 million Brazilian real came from Havaianas operations, the highest level ever recorded in a quarter, both consolidated and for the brand. Alpargatas reached 1.1 billion...
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Ralph Lauren's Q2 revenue jumps 17 percent to 2 billion dollars
Ralph Lauren Corporation reported a robust second quarter for fiscal 2026, with performance significantly outpacing expectations as the company’s strategic plan gained traction, delivering adjusted earnings per diluted share of 3.79 dollars —a 49 percent increase over the prior year. Net revenue for the quarter rose 17 percent to 2 billion...
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Coach brand drives Tapestry's strong Q1 results
Tapestry, Inc., the house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands including Coach and Kate Spade, reported a strong start to its fiscal 2026 with first-quarter outperformance that surpassed revenue and earnings expectations. The company achieved 13 percent net sales growth to 1.70 billion dollars and saw non-GAAP earnings per diluted share...
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Tariff headwinds impact Steve Madden profitability despite 6.9 percent revenue growth
Steven Madden, Ltd. reported that third-quarter revenue increased by 6.9 percent to 667.9 million dollars. However, the quarter was "challenging," as noted by chairman and CEO Edward Rosenfeld, due largely to the impact of new tariffs on imported goods, which severely compressed profitability. Adjusted net income fell to 30.4 million dollars or...
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Lenzing reports resilient performance in first nine months of 2025
Lenzing AG recorded a resilient performance in the first nine months of 2025, marked by a modest 0.7 percent rise in revenue to 1.97 billion euros and a 29.1 percent surge in EBITDA to 340.4 million euros, driven partly by the sale of surplus emission allowances. This strong profitability was achieved despite a volatile third quarter impacted by...
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Metro Brands introduces MetroActiv, featuring global athletic brands
Metro Brands Limited, India's leading footwear retailer, has launched MetroActiv, a multi-brand retail destination marking its most ambitious venture yet into the athletic footwear and sports performance category. Building on the success of introducing lifestyle brands like Foot Locker and Fila, the new concept is designed to inspire active...
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Arvind Fashions shares surge following robust Q2 results
Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL), India's leading player in the casual and denim segment, has announced a strong financial performance for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025. Following the strong second quarter financial results announcement, Arvind Fashions shares saw heavy investor demand on November 3. The trading session concluded with...
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Ecco strengthens India footprint, opens 8th store in Mumbai
Ecco, the premium Danish footwear brand known for its comfort, craftsmanship, and innovation, has announced the launch of its eighth store in India at the Linking Road in Mumbai. Located at the Sant Kutir Building, this opening reinforces Ecco’s commitment to expanding its retail footprint and bringing its premium comfort footwear to discerning...
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