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.
Madhya Pradesh seeks Inditex partnership for textile industry development
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh (MP), an Indian state, has expressed the state's intent to collaborate with global fashion giant Inditex for the comprehensive development of its textile and apparel industry, ANI reports. In a recent visit to the Spanish company, CM Yadav articulated the government's vision, emphasising, "We seek...
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Nykaa and Estée Lauder collaborate on Beauty&You India 2025
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) today announced the launch of the fourth edition of Beauty&You India, an initiative designed to discover and propel the next generation of India-focused beauty entrepreneurs. Created by New Incubation Ventures (NIV), ELC’s early-stage investment and incubation arm, the program offers financial support and...
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OSL Group introduces Camicissima Milano to Indian market
OSL Group, through its dedicated luxury vertical OSL Luxury Collection Private Limited, has announced the latest addition to its distinguished portfolio: the Italian menswear brand, Camicissima Milano. With a legacy dating back to 1931, Camicissima is globally recognised for its exquisite craftsmanship in premium shirts and menswear, seamlessly...
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Burberry's Q1 comparable sales dip but brand desirability increases
Burberry Group PLC today released its first-quarter trading update for the 13 weeks ended June 28, 2025, indicating an improvement in comparable sales and growing brand desirability as it progresses with its transformation strategy. For Q1 FY26, Burberry reported retail revenue of 433 million pounds, a 6 percent decrease at reported exchange...
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Arvind Fashions stock rises on Amisha Jain CEO appointment
Shares of Arvind Fashions Ltd. experienced a more than 3 percent increase on Thursday following the announcement of Amisha Jain's appointment as the company's new managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 13, 2025. The appointment of Amisha Jain is part of the company’s succession planning, as current MD & CEO...
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Shoppers Stop Q1 sales increase 6 percent, net loss narrows
Shoppers Stop Ltd., a prominent Indian department store chain specialising in fashion and beauty brands, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), showcasing an impressive performance driven by a focus on premiumisation. The company reported consolidated sales of Rs. 1,336 crore for the first quarter,...
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Lotto launches in India with Agilitas Sports partnership
Lotto, the Italian sportswear brand, has officially entered the Indian market with an ambitious five-year plan to achieve a revenue of Rs. 1,000 crore (approximately 120 million dollars). This strategic foray is spearheaded by Agilitas Sports, a rapidly emerging entity in India's sportswear landscape, which holds exclusive rights for the Lotto...
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India's quick fashion delivery sector attracts significant investment
The quick-fashion delivery sector in India is witnessing significant investment, with Mumbai-based startup Knot recently securing 3 million dollars in a funding round led by Kae Capital, as reported by the Economic Times. This round also saw participation from Sparrow Capital and founders of direct-to-consumer brands such as Snitch, Souled...
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Saks Global welcomes Brandy Richardson as chief financial officer
Multi-brand luxury retailer Saks Global, has announced the appointment of Brandy Richardson as its new chief financial officer, effective August 18, 2025. Richardson will succeed interim CFO Mark Weinsten, who had been leading the company's finance organisation through the initial stages of its transformation following its acquisition of Neiman...
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Prada visits Kolhapur artisans after chappal controversy
Mumbai - A team of four technical experts from the global fashion brand Prada, based in Italy, is on a two day visit to Kolhapur, a city in India, starting yesterday to engage with artisans renowned for producing the iconic Kolhapuri chappals (sandals). The delegation visited homes of the Kolhapuri chappal craftsmen from where many are known to...
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