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Burberry said in May that sales were recovering from the coronavirus crisis

Burberry chief quits to take top job at Ferragamo

Burberry boss Marco Gobbetti is leaving the British fashion brand after more than four years as CEO to take the helm at luxury goods group Ferragamo in his native Italy, the two companies said today.

Business • 28 Jun 21

Burberry said it had seen strong double-digit growth in mainland China, Korea and the US

Burberry's sales grow in October despite closed shops

Burberry's sales returned to growth in October, indicating the British luxury brand was recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with comparable store sales falling by less than expected in the previous quarter.

Business • 12 Nov 20

Burberry said that 24 of its 64 stores in mainland China are shut due to the coronavirus

Burberry warns over virus impact on Chinese demand

British fashion house Burberry has warned of a "material" negative impact from the coronavirus on demand for luxury goods in key market China, but gave no financial details.

Business • 07 Feb 20

Burberry's sales in Hong Kong have been impacted by the protests there

Burberry posts Q2 sales growth despite Hong Kong woes

British luxury brand Burberry said the popularity of collections by designer Riccardo Tisci boosted sales in its second quarter.

Business • 14 Nov 19

Burberry today increased its full-year dividend by 3% to 42.5 pence

Burberry profit steady as it waits for new ranges

British luxury brand Burberry has reported broadly flat full-year revenue and profits and said it expected similar this year as it sets the foundations for growth with more products by its new designer Riccardo Tisci in stores.

Business • 16 May 19

Burberry said a no-deal Brexit would disrupt the movement of fabrics and finished products between its suppliers, manufacturing centres and shops

Burberry says would pay a high price for no-deal Brexit

Britain's premier luxury brand Burberry said today that a no-deal Brexit would cost it tens of millions of pounds in tariffs.

Business • 23 Jan 19

Burberry came under fire earlier this year after it admitted burning and destroying unsold clothes and accessories

Burberry to stop burning unsold goods

British luxury brand Burberry said it would no longer burn millions of pounds worth of unsold goods or use real fur in its collections in a bid to improve its socially responsible credentials.

Business • 06 Sep 18

Burberry reports revenue of £719m for the three month period to the end of December

Burberry Q3 sales slip 2% as it starts up-market move

UK luxury brand Burberry today reported a 2% drop in retail revenue for the Christmas quarter after sales in Europe slipped against a year ago when a fall in the pound had helped its home market.

Business • 17 Jan 18

Burberry said its adjusted operating profit rose 17% to £185m, beating market forecasts

Burberry CEO says to take label up-market

UK luxury brand Burberry said today it will shift further up-market and more regularly update its fashion range.

Business • 09 Nov 17

Burberry was helped by stronger demand in China and a continuing good performance in in the UK market

Burberry reports better than-expected Q1 sales

Luxury brand Burberry has today reported a better-than-expected increase in like-for-like sales in its first quarterly report under new CEO Marco Gobbetti.

Business • 12 Jul 17

Burberry had benefited from the drop in the value of the pound in the last year

Burberry profit falls 21% ahead of new CEO's arrival

Burberry today reported a 21% underlying drop in full-year pretax profit due to weak demand in the US.

Business • 18 May 17

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