First half operating profits at luxury group Burberry rose 30 per cent to £97.3 million in the six months to September 30.

Total revenue climbed 15 per cent to£449 million from£392 million last year.

Underlying revenue for the UK retailer’s wholesale arm rose 16 per cent overall, with an increase of 40 per cent in the US alone. Retail revenue jumped 25 per cent and there were 11 openings over the period.

Burberry chief executive Angela Ahrendts said: “We are pleased with the progress Burberry has made in the first half of the year. This performance is consistent with our full year expectations.”