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.
Gildan finalizes divestment of HanesBrands Australia
Canadian apparel manufacturer Gildan Activewear Inc. (Gildan) has completed the sale of HanesBrands Australia (HAA) to Singapore-based entity BBFIT Investments Pte Ltd, an associated entity of Australian private investment firm BB Retail Capital. The cash transaction closed at approximately 700 million Australian dollars (492 million dollars),...
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Louis Vuitton names Hector Muelas chief brand creative officer
French luxury house Louis Vuitton has appointed Hector Muelas to the newly created role of chief brand creative officer, effective November 1, 2026. Muelas transitions from US luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co., where he has served as global chief brand and creative officer since August 2023. Both houses operate under the umbrella of French luxury...
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Free People opens new FP Movement store in Cranston, Rhode Island
US lifestyle brand Free People opened the newest retail location for its activewear label, FP Movement, in Cranston, Rhode Island, on October 15, 2026. Situated in the Garden City Center shopping destination, the store strengthens the presence of the label in the area alongside an existing Free People shop. The retail unit covers 1,209 square...
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Revolve expands retail presence with first Florida location at Aventura Mall
US fashion retailer Revolve has expanded its brick and mortar presence with the opening of its first permanent retail location in Florida, situated at Aventura Mall north of Miami. The 4,512-square-foot space officially opened on September 29, 2024. The opening marks a further step in the company’s physical retail expansion, building on its...
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Perfect Corp completes merger with ProjectNY and delists from NYSE
Taiwanese artificial intelligence and augmented reality solutions provider Perfect Corp has completed its merger with ProjectNY, an entity incorporated in the Cayman Islands and controlled by founder Alice H. Chang. Following the transaction, the fashion and beauty technology provider has officially ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange...
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Burton appoints former The North Face president Caroline Brown to board of directors
US outdoor and snowboard company Burton has appointed Caroline Brown to its board of directors. The Burlington, Vermont-based brand, which is privately owned by chair of the board Donna Carpenter, announced the appointment on October 22, 2026. Brown most recently served as global brand president of The North Face and sat on the global leadership...
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Alo expands international presence with new flagships in Berlin and Hong Kong
US premium activewear and lifestyle brand Alo (Alo) has accelerated its global retail expansion with the opening of two new flagship stores in Berlin, Germany, and Hong Kong. The simultaneous expansion into continental Europe and North Asia reinforces the brand’s strategic focus on growing its international footprint across key retail markets....
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Kering: Q3 revenue remains stable as jewelry and eyewear offset Gucci contraction
French luxury group Kering released its revenue results for the third quarter of 2026 on October 22, 2026, generating 3.35 billion euros (3.76 billion dollars). The total represents a stable performance on a reported basis and a 1 percent decline on a comparable basis year-over-year. Performance was supported by a positive currency effect of one...
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Calvin Klein announces Ayub Mohamed as new global chief product officer
US-based fashion brand Calvin Klein, a subsidiary of PVH Corp., has appointed Ayub Mohamed as chief product officer, effective January 25, 2027. Mohamed will oversee the brand’s global product organisation, including design and merchandising. His focus will centre on advancing and executing a global product strategy across categories and regions...
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Deckers Brands reports Q2 revenue growth and appoints The RealReal CEO to board
US footwear and apparel company Deckers Brands (Deckers) has reported its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026, delivering performance above management expectations. Deckers also announced the appointment of Rati Sahi Levesque to its board of directors, effective December 1, 2026. Levesque currently serves as...
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