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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Mar- 2022 -30 MarchNews
Burberry names new senior director
British luxury Burberry Group plc has announced that Orna NíChionna has been appointed as senior independent director with effect from 2 April 2022. According to the brand, NíChionna has been an independent non-executive director since 3 January 2018, she is chair of the Remuneration Committee and is a member of…
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8 MarchClothing & Shoes
Frasers Group unveils new Flannels store in Preston
Frasers Group plc has announced it has opened the doors to its latest Flannels store in Preston, following its investment in new locations throughout the UK. The new store is situated in Deepdale Shopping Park, and the 15,000 square foot site will house a selection of men’s, women’s and junior…
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Jan- 2022 -19 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Burberry sees recovery with profits rising to £723m
Burberry Group plc has increased its operating profit expectations to grow by 35%, following a 5% increase in revenue to £723m in the 13 weeks ending 25 December 2021 (Q3 FY22), compared to £688m for the same period in 2020 (FY21). Full-price sales surged in the third quarter, increasing 26%…
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17 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Burberry signs £300m sustainability linked loan
Burberry has refinanced its Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) to a £300m sustainability linked loan, coordinated by Lloyds Bank. The luxury brand said the facility is linked to the achievement of key ESG targets as part of the company’s ambition to become Climate Positive by 2040. This includes accelerating emissions reductions…
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Dec- 2021 -8 DecemberDepartment Stores
Fortnum and Mason appoints new chief operating and innovation officer
Fortnum and Mason has appointed Iain Robertson to the newly created role of chief operating and innovation officer. Robertson will join the luxury brand in February 2022, and will be responsible for supply chain and logistics. He joins from Burberry, where he has been for 17 years, most recently in…
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Nov- 2021 -11 NovemberLuxury Goods
Burberry recovers as revenues return to pre-covid levels
Burberry has reported operating profits of £196m, an increase of nearly four times the figure of the same time last year for the 26 week period ending 25 September. The luxury retailer said it is “comfortable” with current year market expectations after seeing its revenues for the first half of…
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8 NovemberLuxury Goods
Burberry builds on climate commitment with new biodiversity strategy
Burberry has announced its biodiversity strategy to support global conservation efforts, adding it will “take action to protect, restore and regenerate nature, helping to slow further global warming”. It revealed its biodiversity strategy encompasses three focus areas: protecting and restoring nature within Burberry’s own value chain; expanding support for farming…
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Oct- 2021 -20 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Burberry appoints new CEO
Burberry has announced the appointment of Jonathan Akeroyd as its newest CEO and executive director, effective 1 April 2022. He will succeed Marco Gobbetti who will step down from the role and leave the company on 31 December 2021. Akeroyd is currently the CEO of Milan-based Gianni Versace SpA, a…
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Sep- 2021 -27 SeptemberLuxury Goods
Burberry appoints new chief digital and analytics officer
Burberry has announced the appointment of CP Duggal as its newest chief digital and analytics officer, effective 30 September 2021. In this newly created position, he will be responsible for driving Burberry’s digital agenda and leveraging data and analytics to support the company’s strategic ambitions. He will also join the…
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Aug- 2021 -4 AugustPeople Moves
Ted Baker appoints two new non-executive directors
Ted Baker has announced the appointment of Fumbi Chima and Meg Lustman as independent non-executive directors of the company. Fumbi Chima is currently executive vice-president and chief information officer at BECU, the US-based credit union. She has also previously served similar roles at Adidas, Fox Network Group, Burberry, Walmart Asia’s…
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