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.
Mytheresa unveils refreshed identity across all categories
German luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa has unveiled a refreshed logo aimed at creating a unified, distinctive and elevated expression of the brand. The update reflects the company's curated vision across its womenswear, menswear, kidswear, fine jewelry and life categories. The new identity is designed to establish a stronger visual presence...
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US market drives nearly half of Boden's total group revenue in 2025
UK-based fashion retailer JP Boden (Holdings) Limited Group, trading as Boden, has reported sales growth and increased profitability for the financial year ending December 27, 2025. Group turnover grew 7 percent to 387.1 million pounds (523.8 million dollars), up from 362.8 million pounds in 2024. Profit before tax reached 37.2 million pounds,...
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Frasers aims to secure over 50 percent stake in Hugo Boss
UK retail group Frasers Group has moved closer to taking majority control of Hugo Boss after its voluntary public takeover offer boosted its direct shareholding in the German tailoring label to 47.89 percent. Following the expiry of the acceptance period for the offer, Frasers confirmed its holding now stands at 33,054,959 ordinary shares. The...
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Shein shares drop 10 percent in Hong Kong debut
Chinese-founded e-commerce retailer Shein made its share trading debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday, capping a years-long effort to tap capital markets following failed attempts to list in New York and London. Share prices tumbled about 10 percent in early Hong Kong trading before paring losses to trade down 4 percent by lunchtime, last trading at...
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Buckle board member Angie J. Klein steps down
US fashion retailer Buckle, Inc. (Buckle) has announced that Angie J. Klein has tendered her resignation from the board of directors of the company, effective August 30, 2026. Klein is stepping down from her role due to obligations related to a new professional appointment. She had served as a director for the business since December 2019,...
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EComID secures 17 million dollar seed round led by Systemiq Capital
Swedish technology company eComID has secured 17 million dollars in a seed funding round led by London-based investment firm Systemiq Capital. The round also saw participation from Regeneration.VC, Course Corrected, Stadium and returning investor CapitalT. The Stockholm-based enterprise will use the capital to support international expansion,...
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Executive changes at Nike: Jane Ewing appointed chief commercial officer
US sportswear giant Nike has announced a change to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jane Ewing as executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective September 7, 2026. Ewing will report directly to Nike president and chief executive officer Elliott Hill and will join the company's senior leadership team. In her...
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Burlington updates full year outlook following strong Q2
Off-price retailer Burlington Stores reported double-digit sales and net income growth for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026, driven by higher gross margins and store expansion. Total sales rose 11 percent year-over-year (YoY) to 3 billion dollars, up from 2.7 billion dollars in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Comparable store sales...
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Old Navy appoints new CEO as Gap addresses underperformance in Q2
US specialty apparel giant Gap Inc. announced its second quarter financial results for the period ended August 1, 2026. The company experienced a top-line decline, with net sales decreasing 2 percent year-over-year (YoY) to 3.7 billion dollars, while comparable sales dropped 1 percent. Store sales fell 3 percent compared to the prior year across...
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C.J. King named general manager of North America Sport for Helly Hansen
Apparel group Kontoor Brands has appointed C.J. King as general manager of North America Sport for Norwegian outerwear brand Helly Hansen, effective August 31, 2026. In this role, King will oversee all aspects of the sport business for Helly Hansen in North America, including commercial strategy and marketplace execution. King will join the...
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