Burberry
This coverage examines Burberry’s strategy and performance within the UK retail and global luxury market, focusing on store operations, product launches, marketing campaigns, leadership changes, and sustainability initiatives. Reporting highlights how Burberry navigates brand heritage, innovation, and competitive dynamics — offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals in luxury, fashion, and brand management.
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Jul- 2018 -11 JulyLuxury Goods
Burberry’s growth slows in Q1 2018
Luxury fashion house Burberry has said it has recorded a “solid performance in retail during a period of transition”, despite seeing a slowdown in its sales growth for the first quarter of 2018. For its first quarter ending 30 June Burberry reported a 3% rise in like-for-like sales a marginal…
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Jun- 2018 -21 JuneAdvice
What’s next for the Luxury Sector?
The luxury goods market is being shaken up like never before with the rise of new consumers and changing buying habits. This, combined with the late adoption of digital and technology means that luxury brands face more uncertainty than at any point in their history. To win in the new…
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Apr- 2018 -16 AprilLuxury Goods
Dr Gerry Murphy joins Burberry board as chairman designate
Dr Gerry Murphy is set to take over as chairman designate at Burberry after Sir John Peace stepped down after 16 years in the role. Murphy said: “I am honoured to take up this role and to succeed Sir John as chairman. Burberry is a unique British brand that I…
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Mar- 2018 -27 MarchOnline & Digital
ASOS to host modern slavery event at House of Lords
ASOS is co-hosting an event at the House of Lords today (27 March) with Baroness Lola Young, co-chair All Party Parliamentary Group on Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion, to identify and address shared risks in the apparel sector. The 2.5-hour meeting, set to be attended by senior representatives from ASOS’…
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12 MarchLuxury Goods
Farfetch poised to make £4bn IPO after hiring US banks
Online luxury retailer Farfetch has hired bankers from JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs as it readies itself to make an initial public offering (IPO). Farfetch, launched in 2008, enables nearly 900 boutiques and luxury brands to sell their designer products to around two million from 190 countries. According to reports,…
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12 MarchEconomy
Quarter of major UK retailers likely to suffer ‘financial distress’
A new study of over 1600 larger UK retailers with total assets of £5m or over by Company Watch, a financial analytics firm, found over a quarter were financially vulnerable to rises in interest rate costs this year. Company Watch compares the financial strength of companies using its unique H-Score…
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1 MarchLuxury Goods
Burberry appoints Riccardo Tisci as chief creative officer
Burberry has announced that Riccardo Tisci has been appointed chief creative officer, replacing longtime creative chief Christopher Bailey effective 12 March 2018. Tisci, who is a graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, will direct all of the fashion retailers collections and will present his first for the brand in…
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Feb- 2018 -15 FebruaryLuxury Goods
Burberry announces partnership with Farfetch
Fashion brand Burberry has announced a partnership with online retailer Farfetch which will see its entire global inventory made available for purchase online for the first time. The integration will expand Burberry’s distribution globally, giving the brand access to over 150 countries. Daniel Heaf, SVP digital commerce and marketing at…
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1 FebruaryAdvice
Why retailers are losing the fight against online counterfeiting
What do premier watches, designer handbags and prescription pharmaceuticals all have in common? These are just a few items being sold on the Internet, as counterfeits of actual brand names, for enormous profits. In fact, according to the International Trademark Association, $460bn (£323.11bn) of counterfeit goods were bought and sold…
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Jan- 2018 -25 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Ralph Lauren hires Burberry digital marketing head
Fashion brand Ralph Lauren has hired Burberry’s previous director of digital marketing, Alice Delahunt, in order to drive digital expansion. Delahunt will be responsible for “elevating the company’s global digital platforms”, enhancing the digital experience for consumers across all channels to drive consumer acquisition, retention, value and revenue. She…
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