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.
Pepco Group reports 4.3 percent revenue growth amid strategic FMCG exit
Pan-European variety discount retailer Pepco Group has announced its trading update for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended December 31, 2025. The group reported a 4.3 percent increase in total revenues to 1.40 billion euros (1.63 billion dollars) on a constant currency basis. This growth was primarily driven by the flagship Pepco...
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Richemont maintains strong momentum with 11 percent sales growth in third quarter
Swiss luxury group Richemont has reported a robust performance for its third quarter ended December 31, 2025, with sales reaching 6.40 billion euros (7.45 billion dollars). At constant exchange rates, revenue increased by 11 percent against demanding double-digit comparatives from the previous year, while growth at actual exchange rates stood at...
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N Brown creates COO role, appoints Natalie Rogers to enhance operational execution
British digital retail platform N Brown has announced the appointment of Natalie Rogers to the newly established position of chief operating officer (COO). The strategic move is intended to bolster the leadership team as the group enters a phase of growth focused on operational efficiency and disciplined execution. Executive chair and group...
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Mulberry reports strong Q3 trading performance
Somerset-based British luxury brand Mulberry has announced a robust trading performance for the 13 weeks to December 27, 2025. The group achieved revenue growth across all geographic markets, underpinned by a strategic focus on full-price sales during the competitive festive period. Group total sales increased by 5.3 percent at actual currency...
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Shoezone reports profit decline amid challenging fiscal environment
UK-based footwear retailer Shoezone has reported a significant reduction in profitability for the financial year, citing a downturn in consumer confidence following the October 2024 budget and adverse fiscal policies. Profit before tax fell to 3.3 million pounds (4.4 million dollars) from 10.1 million pounds in 2024, while adjusted profit before...
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Vince reports 5.3 percent holiday sales increase driven by D2C growth
New York-based global retail platform Vince Holding Corp. (Vince) has announced preliminary, unaudited sales results for the nine-week holiday period ended January 3, 2026. The company recorded a 5.3 percent increase in total net sales compared to the prior year period, driven by significant gains in its direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations. The...
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The Very Group achieves revenue growth in Q1
UK-based digital retailer and financial services provider The Very Group Limited has reported a return to revenue growth and enhanced profitability for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended September 27, 2025. Despite a challenging market environment, the group achieved a 2.4 percent increase in total revenue to 460.8 million pounds. The...
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Abercrombie & Fitch projects record sales amid revised 2025 outlook
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has issued an updated business outlook for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2025, signaling a period of record-breaking performance balanced by evolving trade challenges. Chief executive officer Fran Horowitz reported that the company maintained a strong "on offense" strategy throughout the holiday season,...
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American Eagle Outfitters achieves record December sales, boosts Q4 forecast
US-based apparel group American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) has announced an upward revision to its fourth quarter financial outlook following a record-breaking holiday trading period. For the quarter-to-date period through January 3, 2026, the company reported that consolidated comparable sales increased by a high single-digit percentage. The...
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Lululemon raises fourth quarter expectations following holiday performance
Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica Inc. has updated its financial outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company now expects net revenue and diluted earnings per share (EPS) to reach the upper end of its previously issued guidance ranges. The group forecasts net revenue to settle toward the high end of...
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