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.
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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Macy’s appoints Alexandre Choueiri as chief executive officer of Bluemercury
US retail group Macy’s, Inc. (Macy’s) has announced the appointment of Alexandre Choueiri as the chief executive officer of its luxury beauty retailer, Bluemercury. Choueiri will join the company on August 3, 2026, reporting directly to Olivier Bron, the chief executive officer of Bloomingdale’s. In this new role, Choueiri will lead the overall...
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Victoria's Secret shareholders re-elect all nine director nominees
The US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co) has announced the preliminary voting results from its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, confirming that investors voted to re-elect all nine of the company's director nominees to the board of directors. The list of re-elected board members includes independent chair Donna James. The...
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Vera Bradley reports First revenue growth since Q4 FY22, signaling turnaround
The US lifestyle brand Vera Bradley has announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027. The company recorded its first quarter of overall revenue growth since the fourth quarter of fiscal year ended January 29, 2022, signaling a pivot in its ongoing operational turnaround. Consolidated net...
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LPP Group: Q1 revenue up 10.5 percent despite sales growth miss
Polish fashion retailer LPP Group has reported a 10.5 percent year-over-year (YoY) increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, reaching 5.5 billion Polish zloty (1.50 billion dollars). The growth was primarily driven by the ongoing expansion of the brick and mortar retail chain, particularly the Sinsay brand, alongside an increase in...
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Shoe Carnival rebrands as Shoe Station Group
The US omnichannel footwear retailer Shoe Carnival has received shareholder approval to change its corporate name to Shoe Station Group. The name change takes effect on June 12, 2026, marking a transition in the group's long-term commercial strategy. In connection with the name change, the common stock of the company is expected to begin trading...
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Vera Bradley expands into apparel with Li & Fung partnership
The US supply chain solutions partner Li & Fung has announced the expansion of its licensing partnership with US lifestyle brand Vera Bradley into apparel. This development builds on the performance of its existing soft home business, which launched in early 2025. The agreement, facilitated by Vera Bradley’s licensing agency IMG Licensing,...
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