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.
Golden Goose H1 revenue growth driven by D2C momentum
Italian luxury footwear label Golden Goose Group has recorded a 15 percent revenue increase for the first six months ended June 30, 2026. Net revenues reached 380.4 million euros (439.5 million dollars), driven by momentum in its direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels. Adjusted EBITDA grew 9 percent YoY to 122.9 million euros, maintaining an adjusted...
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Matalan appoints former Marks & Spencer director Richard Price as adviser
US specialty apparel retailer Matalan has confirmed that Richard Price, former managing director of clothing, home and beauty at British retailer Marks & Spencer, is working with the company as an adviser. The appointment comes as the business continues to deliver its transformation and growth strategy. Price brings more than three decades of...
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JD Sports Fashion appoints new North American CEO and global CMO
UK-based retail giant JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Group) has announced senior appointments to drive its growth strategy in North America and strengthen its global brand presence. John Mersho has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the JD fascia in North America. Mersho succeeds John Hall, who retired after a four-decade career...
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Debenhams Group sells Nasty Gal for 16 million dollars
UK-based online platform Debenhams Group, formerly known as Boohoo Group, has completed the sale of the Nasty Gal brand to US-based White Space Group New York, LLC, operating as WSG Brands (WSG). The total cash consideration for the global intellectual property rights of the label amounts to 16 million dollars. In the 2026 financial year, Nasty...
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Kirsten Green joins Gap board, bringing venture capital expertise
US specialty apparel retailer Gap Inc. has appointed Kirsten Green to its board of directors, effective immediately. Green is the founder and managing partner of US venture capital firm Forerunner. Since launching the firm in 2012, she has led investments in over 100 early-stage to scaling companies, including Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club and...
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Rent the Runway records 20.8 percent revenue growth, appoints new CEO
US fashion platform Rent the Runway, Inc. (Rent the Runway) has reported a 20.8 percent increase in total revenue to 97.70 million dollars for the second quarter ended July 31, 2026, compared to 80.90 million dollars in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The company stated that the performance represents an all-time high revenue for the...
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Sustainable fashion brand Reformation achieves double-digit growth
US sustainable fashion brand Reformation Inc. (Reformation) has reported a 24.1 percent increase in net revenue to 155.20 million dollars for the second quarter ended June 27, 2026, up from the prior-year period. The second quarter marked the Los Angeles-based company’s 21st consecutive quarter of double-digit top-line expansion and its first...
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Leadership change at Mountain Hardwear: Peter Rauch takes helm
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Peter Rauch as the new president of its technical outdoor brand Mountain Hardwear. Rauch currently serves as the general manager of Columbia Brand North America. He will assume the role on September 28, 2026. Rauch brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience across the Columbia family of brands....
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Dr Martens names Katie Morton global customer director
British footwear brand Dr Martens has announced the appointment of Katie Morton as global customer director. Morton will officially join the business on October 26, 2026, reporting directly to chief brand officer Carla Murphy. In her new role, Morton will be responsible for strengthening the company's consumer-centric approach globally. She will...
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G-III Apparel Group ends distribution alliance with AWWG in Spain and Portugal
US-based fashion company G-III Apparel Group (G-III) will directly assume control of its brand operations across Spain and Portugal starting December 31, 2026, ending its distribution alliance with All We Wear Group (AWWG). Under the transition agreement, the New York-based group will manage operations, sales, and retail relationships for DKNY,...
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