All Burberry articles – Page 4
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AnalysisAs Laura Ashley fights for survival, how do you revive a heritage brand?
Laura Ashley may have suffered torrid trading over the past few years, but it started 2020 by taking action to stop the rot. With a £20m loan secured and a new boss in post, can the heritage retailer do enough to survive?
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NewsCoronavirus: Delays to UK retail supply chains but no panic yet
As workers in China begin returning to work after the coronavirus-extended Lunar New Year break, experts are predicting modest supply chain delays but say there is no cause for retailer panic.
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NewsBurberry warns coronavirus has had a ‘material’ impact on sales
Burberry has scrapped previous guidance for its full-year results as it warns that coronavirus has had a ‘material negative effect’ on sales in China.
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NewsBurberry beats Hong Kong disruption as new strategy progresses
Burberry has said its new strategy is “on track” despite being affected by the civil unrest in Hong Kong.
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AnalysisCan middle-market players capitalise on second-hand fashion?
The second-hand clothing market is booming. Retail Week looks at how some retailers are already taking advantage of this growing trend and why it’s important to get on board.
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AnalysisHow Burberry is using apps to make luxury retail luxurious again
Burberry’s vice president of digital commerce Mark Morris lifts the lid on the latest iteration of the retailer’s mobile app as the luxury giant strives to create an “intimate relationship” with its top-tier customers.
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NewsInditex among signatories for ‘Fashion Pact’ sustainability initiative
Inditex is one of 32 businesses that has signed up to the ‘Fashion Pact’ initiative, created to “champion environmental sustainability” in fashion.
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NewsBurberry profits rise as transformation plan bears fruit
Burberry has posted an increase in full-year profits and hailed “strong progress” with its transformation plan.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are retail's next CEOs?
Retail Week speaks to the industry’s top headhunters to find out who will be in the next wave of retail chief executives.
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OpinionOpinion: Apps, not in-store screens, are the future
Burberry has just finished a revamp of its global flagship on Regent Street and one thing that is apparent is that much-vaunted tech, trumpeted when the store opened in 2012, has been largely stripped out.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Burberry prefers flames to fire sale
Patrick Blower’s take on Burberry burning £29m worth of products last year rather than selling them at a cut price.
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NewsBurberry destroys £29m of stock to avoid discounting
Burberry burned £28.6m worth of clothing, accessories and perfumes last year in favour of selling them at a cut price and risking damage to its brand.
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NewsAgenda: M&S, Asos, Ocado, Dunelm and Burberry
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Marks & Spencer, Asos, Ocado, Dunelm and Burberry all on the agenda.
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OpinionOpinion: Improving is not winning in retail
The roll call of failed or struggling retailers is growing: Toys R Us, Maplin, Poundworld, Carpetright, Mothercare, House of Fraser.
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NewsBurberry profits rise in 'year of transition'
Burberry has posted an increase in full-year profitability as boss Marco Gobbetti hailed “promising early signs” in its transformation plan.
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NewsAgenda: Asda, Mothercare and Burberry update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Mothercare, Gear4Music and Asda on the agenda.
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NewsBurberry names former Kingfisher boss as new chairman
Burberry has named former Kingfisher chief executive Gerry Murphy as chairman designate.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are you targeting the wrong customer?
In this data-rich era, retailers should theoretically be able to identify and target their customers like never before. But is this happening?
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NewsBurberry ushers in Bailey replacement from Givenchy
Burberry has appointed former Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci as its chief creative officer, replacing Christopher Bailey.
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AnalysisWatch: Six of retail's best digital marketing campaigns
Retail Week shares inspiration from some of the best digital marketing campaigns across the sector.