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.
India-UK FTA comes into effect: Zero-duty access for Indian textiles and apparel in the UK
The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has officially come into effect, establishing an economic framework between the two countries. Operationalized on July 15, 2026, the bilateral trade deal seeks to reduce trade barriers, improve market access, and enhance professional mobility across major industrial sectors....
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Shoe Zone narrows full year loss guidance following positive trading period
UK-based footwear retailer Shoe Zone has issued a trading update confirming that its financial performance over the last two months of trading surpassed initial market expectations. The positive performance, recorded across May and June, was driven by a closing down sale at the warehouse facility of the company alongside favourable seasonal...
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Frasers Group reports revenue increase amid elevation strategy expansion
UK-based retail conglomerate Frasers Group has announced its full year financial results for the 52 weeks ended April 26, 2026. The company reported an 8.7 percent increase in revenue to 5.3 billion pounds (7.17 billion dollars), heavily supported by international revenue growth of 59.2 percent. Reported profit before tax, increased by 38.9...
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Liam Price joins Beyond Nine as chief executive officer
UK apparel brand Beyond Nine has appointed Liam Price as its new chief executive officer. Price will step into the role this week to support Naomi Raybould, the founder of the label, in executing the brand vision of creating feel-good clothing designed for all stages of womanhood. In the new leadership position, the executive will guide the...
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Asos welcomes back Lizzie Jones as global head of trading
UK e-commerce platform Asos has appointed Lizzie Jones as its new global head of trading. Jones returns to the fashion retailer after a 20-year departure, following an extensive career at US technology giant Amazon. In the new role, Jones will be responsible for leading global trading across market trading, digital trading, and onsite content...
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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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Sosandar's omni-channel strategy drives revenue growth and profitability
UK-based women's fashion brand Sosandar has announced its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, reporting a 14 percent revenue growth year-over-year, to 42.30 million pounds (56.50 million dollars) compared to 37.10 million pounds in the previous financial year. The gross margin increased to 64 percent, reflecting a sustained...
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Continued positive trading fuels Debenhams Group turnaround
Ahead of the Annual General Meeting later today, the group chief executive officer of UK-based retail conglomerate Debenhams Group, Dan Finley, issued an update on the current trading performance of the group. The statement highlights that the multi-year turnaround of the business continues at pace, supported by two upward revisions to financial...
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Farouk Braimoh wins United Kingdom jury round of R|Elan Circular Design Challenge
The R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (RCDC), an Indian platform championing circular innovation in fashion and textiles, successfully concluded its United Kingdom jury round in the UK capital. The event brought together globally respected leaders from fashion, sustainability, design and innovation to evaluate a cohort of pioneering circular...
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