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.
Kontoor Brands elects Tom Waldron to board of directors
US denim and lifestyle apparel group Kontoor Brands has announced the election of Tom Waldron to its board of directors, effective immediately. Alongside the appointment, the company confirmed an expansion in the size of its board from six to seven directors. Waldron, who is 58 years old, previously served as executive vice president and chief...
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Mulberry narrows annual losses following strategic turnaround
UK lifestyle brand Mulberry Group plc (Mulberry) has announced its audited financial results for the 52 weeks ended March 28, 2026. The London-based company returned to top-line growth, with group revenue increasing by 4 percent to 125.50 million pounds (167.95 million dollars) compared to 120.40 million pounds in the previous financial year....
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Fashion workplace report highlights compensation gaps and widespread burnout
US fashion publication Fashionista has released its annual Inside the Fashion Workplace Report, detailing compensation trends, job satisfaction, and workplace dynamics across the industry. Based on a survey of more than 500 fashion professionals conducted between January and May 2026, the report reveals persistent pay disparities, elevated...
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Kate Spade appoints Jonathan Saunders as executive creative director
US lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York, a subsidiary of US luxury house Tapestry, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Saunders as executive creative director. Saunders will assume the post on August 26, 2026, leading the brand's creative direction across both product design and visual identity. In the new leadership role, Saunders will...
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Frasers Group passes 30 percent threshold in Hugo Boss takeover bid
UK retail conglomerate Frasers Group (Frasers) has acquired a further 2.55 million shares in German fashion house Hugo Boss, bringing its total shareholding to 30.28 percent. With this move, the company has officially crossed the 30 percent mandatory bid threshold outlined in the German Takeover Code. The additional 2,549,900 ordinary registered...
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Digital Brands Group expands board and scales collegiate program
US apparel and e-commerce firm Digital Brands Group (DBGI) has announced a dual growth strategy designed to expand near-term scale and maximize shareholder value. The initiative features a strategic board appointment alongside an aggressive expansion of its collegiate licensing program under the Avo brand. E-commerce growth veteran David...
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Hanane Taidi named CEO of textile verification company Bluesign
Switzerland-based textile verification company Bluesign has appointed Hanane Taidi as its chief executive officer. The appointment marks a strategic transition for the organization as it builds on its industry position during a period of rapid regulatory adjustment. Bluesign, an operating subsidiary of Switzerland-based testing and certification...
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Burberry Q1: Strong performance in Americas and Greater China drives sales growth
British luxury brand Burberry Group plc (Burberry) has released its first quarter trading update for the 13 weeks ended June 27, 2026. The retail group achieved a 5 percent increase in retail revenue to 455 million pounds (613 million dollars), compared to 433 million pounds in the prior financial year period. Comparable retail sales grew by 5...
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Dr. Martens reports steady operational performance and unchanged FY27 outlook
Ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) being held at 9.30am BST today in London, British footwear brand Dr. Martens plc (Dr. Martens), released a trading update confirming that its operational performance since the start of the current financial year has been in line with management expectations. Consequently, the group has left its guidance...
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Alexis Rollier to join PVH as global CFO in September 2026
US apparel group PVH Corporation (PVH) has announced the appointment of Alexis Rollier as its new chief financial officer. Rollier will join the company in early September 2026, reporting directly to the chief executive officer, Stefan Larsson. In this new role, Rollier will lead the global finance organization of the group and oversee all...
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