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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Aug- 2023 -8 AugustPeople Moves
Neptune appoints Will Kernan as chairman
British interiors and lifestyle brand Neptune has appointed Will Kernan as its chairman. Kernan joins Neptune’s senior leadership team to closely support CEO Aalish Yorke-Long in executing exciting plans to lead the brand into its next stage of growth. It said Kernan has “extensive” retail experience, and will continue in…
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Jul- 2023 -14 JulyClothing & Shoes
Burberry sales jump 18% as China trade rebounds
Burberry has welcomed a strong first quarter of trading as store sales rose by 18% to £589m, largely driven by a strong recovery in Mainland China, where sales rocketed 46% in the period. Aside from recovery in Mainland China, where trade benefited from the end of Covid-19 related lockdowns last…
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4 JulyNews
Burberry opens refurbished Bond Street store
Burberry has announced the anticipated reopening of its global flagship store on New Bond Street, London. Located at 21-23 New Bond Street, the iconic destination reinforces Burberry’s position as the modern British luxury brand. An evolution of its store concept, the flagship is home to an immersive shopping experience, offering…
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3 JulySupermarkets
Tesco appoints Burberry chair to replace John Allan
Tesco has appointed the chair of Burberry, Dr Gerry Murphy, as its new chairman, who will replace John Allan in the role following misconduct allegations which led to Allan’s resignation. Joining on 1 September 2023, Murphy has extensive global leadership experience in both executive and non-executive roles, and is currently…
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May- 2023 -26 MayClothing & Shoes
Burberry appoints new chief people officer
Burberry has appointed Alexandra McCauley as its new chief people officer. McCauley, who will start in London on 15 November 2023, will be responsible for all aspects of Burberry’s people strategy globally. She will join the executive committee and she will report to Burberry chief executive officer Jonathan Akeroyd. McCauley…
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18 MayNews
Burberry revenues hit £3bn in FY23
British luxury fashion brand Burberry has reported a 10% revenue increase to £3bn in its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended in April. Like-for-like sales in store increased 7% for the year, with growth accelerating to 16% in Q4 as sales in Mainland China recovered after the easing of…
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17 MayDepartment Stores
Harrods boss calls for return of VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors
The managing director of Harrods, Michael Ward, has called on the government to rethink its removal of VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors in a bid to boost luxury shopping in London. Ward, who is also the chairman of Knightsbridge Partnership, told The Times: “We’re in the middle of a difficult…
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Mar- 2023 -15 MarchClothing & Shoes
Burberry appoints new chief financial officer
Burberry has announced the appointment of Kate Ferry as chief financial officer and executive director. By early September 2023, Ferry will replace Julie Brown – who after working for Burberry for more than six years will depart the company on 1 April 2023. In her new role, Ferry will have…
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Jan- 2023 -18 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Burberry sales rise 1% amid Chinese ‘covid disruption’
British retailer Burberry has announced that its like for like sales only grew 1% for the 13 weeks ended 31 December 2022 as a result of covid related disruptions in China. When excluding China, the company’s sales rose 11%. Sales in the EMEIA region increased 19%, driven by sales to…
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17 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Burberry unveils new senior positions in leadership team
Burberry has appointed Giorgio Belloli and Delphine Sonder to the newly-created roles of chief digital, customer and innovation officer and chief merchandising officer respectively, with immediate effect. Belloli will be responsible for leading the global e-commerce, digital product, and analytics teams, as well as a newly-formed innovation function. Meanwhile, Sonder…
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