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Burberry non-executive director Debra Lee to retire in July

Burberry Group has announced that Debra L Lee, independent non-executive director, has decided to retire with effect from the conclusion of the company's annual general meeting in July 2024 in order to concentrate on her personal media interests in the US where she is based. Commenting on the development, Gerry Murphy, Burberry’s chair, said in...

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In Pictures: Burberry introduces Burberry Classics line

A fresh yet recognisable new line has been unveiled at Burberry, which has returned to its own foundations to reimagine classic codes in a rejuvenated manner. The line, dubbed ‘Burberry Classics’, features a selection of wardrobe staples and essentials, each elevated through a slanted iteration of the British house’s signature Burberry Check....

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In Pictures: A look into Burberry’s new Paris store

British luxury brand Burberry has unveiled a new store location in Paris that looks to reflect the label’s refreshed creative vision under the direction of Daniel Lee. Spanning two floors, the store houses a selection of pieces from Burberry’s spring/summer 2024 collections, including both menswear and womenswear as well as a number of...

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Burberry's cloth has always weathered storms, but can the brand rise to the challenge?

A cadre of British models graced the Burberry runway on Monday evening, with Agyness Deyn opening the show, fresh out of fashion retirement. Ms. Deyn, an embodiment of British cool in the late 2000s, adorned numerous covers with her iconic blonde pixie hair. This era coincided with Burberry's creative direction under Christopher Bailey, where...

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Burberry closes out LFW AW24

British heritage brand Burberry closed out the autumn/winter 2024 season of London Fashion Week with an outdoorsy catwalk showcase in a giant circus-like tent in Victoria Park, East London. For AW24, creative director Daniel Lee continued to lean into Burberry’s outdoor and nature connections, as well as the landscapes and people of the UK and...

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Video: Burberry FW24

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Burberry turns Harrods “Knight Blue”

Burberry has unveiled a takeover at Harrods in London, transforming the luxury department store “Knight Blue,” the new signature colour of the British fashion house introduced by chief creative officer Daniel Lee. The activation, which will run until February 29, is in celebration of Burberry’s “storied heritage” of exploration and the outdoors,...

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In Pictures: 11 Brands getting fired up for Lunar New Year

As the Year of the Dragon looms, luxury and premium brands from around the globe are banking on specialised Lunar New Year collections to draw in their desired consumer. Alongside the exclusive lines, such labels are also feeding buyers with standout campaigns, each designed to encapsulate the seasonal holiday and its deeply historic traditions....

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Burberry lowers full year outlook

Burberry’s retail revenues reached 706 million pounds, down 7 percent reported and down 2 percent at current exchange rates, while comparable store sales declined 4 percent during the period under review. Lowering its outlook for the year ahead, the company said it now expects adjusted operating profit for the financial year ended 30 March 2024...

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Burberry, John Lewis and Farfetch: Top 11 UK stories for 2023

This year has been another turbulent period for the UK fashion market, yet while the cost-of-living crisis continues to grip consumer spending, the industry itself has been a dynamic one. Large-scale acquisitions, fierce competition and a crackdown on malpractice has kept big players on their toes, and has brought to question the needs and...

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Pop-ups in Switzerland, Italy and France: Burberry conquers winter sports areas

Burberry is launching a series of pop-ups in popular winter sports areas. Two of the British luxury fashion house's temporary stores opened in Italy's Piedmont and the Dolomites on December 6, Burberry announced on Monday. Further pop-ups will follow in Courchevel, France, and St. Moritz, Switzerland. As part of a new strategy, the brand is...

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Burberry sales hit by low demand for luxury

Given the slow demand for luxury, Burberry believes it is unlikely to achieve previously stated revenue guidance of low double-digit growth for FY24. The company expects adjusted operating profit would be towards the lower end of the current consensus range of 552 million pounds to 668 million pounds. Burberry’s second quarter comparable store...