Mulberry
This coverage examines Mulberry’s strategy, operations, and performance in the UK luxury retail and accessories market. Reporting covers store launches, financial results, sustainability initiatives, leadership changes, and brand positioning. Aimed at retail executives, buyers, and brand managers monitoring premium fashion trends, consumer demand, and competitive dynamics in the luxury sector.
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Oct- 2020 -5 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Mulberry swings to full-year loss
Mulberry has announced that group revenue fell by 10% to £149.3m in the full-year ended 28 March 2020, in light of a “challenging” UK market and the impact of the pandemic towards the end of the financial period. The group also swung to a pre-tax loss of £14.2m, down from…
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Jun- 2020 -8 JuneLuxury Goods
Mulberry to cut global workforce by 25%
Luxury retailer Mulberry has announced the launch of a consultation process on proposals to reduce its workforce by approximately 25% across its global business. The fashion giant said that the move was proposed following efforts to manage its cost base and operations in light of the ongoing “uncertainty” presented by…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryAnalysis
Heathrow’s third runway will not be taking off after all
Heathrow’s third runway has been ruled illegal by the court of appeal, because the government did not properly consider its own climate change pledges in line with the Paris Agreement when drawing up its plans. The court is actually on the same street as our offices here at Mulberry Media…
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5 FebruarySponsored Articles
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4 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Frasers Group acquires stake in Mulberry
Frasers Group has bought a 12.5% stake in luxury fashion brand Mulberry. The Mike Ashley-owned group said the move was a “key strategic priority”, and follows on from previous acquisitions of premium brands. Last November, the former Sports Direct International group rebranded as Frasers Group as part of a “multi-channel…
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Oct- 2019 -11 OctoberComment
How intelligent analytics is transforming retail
Once upon a time, data was a mere afterthought in retail. A ‘nice to have’ that was ineffectually displayed via bar charts and graphs in order to temporarily placate senior execs and stakeholders. But, as technology evolved, so came the supreme rise of analytics. Retail marketing teams were one of…
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Aug- 2019 -22 AugustPeople Moves
Ted Baker CFO departs for Mulberry after 17 years
Mulberry, the British luxury brand, has announced the appointment of Charles Anderson to the Company’s board of directors as group finance director, with effect from early October 2019. Anderson replaces Neil Ritchie who, as previously announced, stepped down from the board on 30 June 2019. Anderson has over 20 years’…
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Jun- 2019 -19 JuneHigh Street
Mulberry swings to £5m loss in 2018
Handbag retailer Mulberry has reported losses before tax of £5m for the year ending 30 March 2019. Revenue decreased by £3.4m to £166.3m during the year, and the retailer said the disruption from the House of Fraser administration “materially affected” the group’s UK performance. Despite this, Mulberry saw revenues increase…
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Aug- 2018 -20 AugustDepartment Stores
House of Fraser woes push Mulberry into £3m loss
Designer fashion brand Mulberry has issued a profit warning following the financial woes of House of Fraser. With the company, saying it expects to absorb costs of £3m due to the chain’s restructuring, the company’s shares dropped by 30% following the announcement. Mulberry operates 21 House of Fraser concessions, employing…
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