All Burberry articles – Page 19
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OpinionInstagram: How can retailers use the platform?
The news this month that Facebook has bought the Instagram platform for $1bn may have come as a surprise to some people.
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OpinionTesco’s revival relies on getting basics right
At one point in the run-up to Wednesday’s announcement by Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke, it seemed he would be left with little to say.
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NewsBurberry half year sales surge
British luxury brand Burberry’s like-for-like retail sales jumped 12% over the last six months with the UK market helping drive growth.
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AnalysisBurberry: A great British success
Stellar financial performances, outstanding product and international acclaim – winner of the Oracle Retailer of the Year, there is seemingly no stopping Burberry’s exceptional performance. Rebecca Thomson charts its phenomenal success.
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AnalysisIt’s a wrap: Christmas performance revealed
Christmas is over and many retailers’ hangovers were often less painful than anticipated, but was it really better than expected? Charlotte Hardie reports.
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AnalysisNRF: Why technology matters to retail
2012 will be a key year for retailers, with spending constrained and structural changes hitting hard. Retailers at this year’s NRF conference showed they’re tackling the hurdles head on, finds Rebecca Thomson.
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OpinionRetailers hold firm as Tesco tailspins
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsBurberry sales surge aided by outerwear and leather goods
Burberry continued its impressive growth over the festive period posting a 21% rise in revenues for its third quarter with core outerwear and large leather goods driving growth.
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AnalysisMargins: What do retailers need to know?
Many retailers started their Sales early during the Christmas period. What are the implications of discounting on retailers’ margins?
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 10. October
Among the headline-grabbing stories of the month was the news that Selfridges had struck a deal with Primark.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 03. March
Tesco’s attempts to go head-to-head with Asda’s Price Guarantee backfired after it was forced to issue a flood of refunds.
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NewsPost-sales service vital for multichannel offer
As multichannel sales continue to rise, retailers aim to make customer experience and service consistent across all channels.
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NewsGlimpses of positivity despite shares slide
Stores shares were down slightly compared with the previous week, when they had advanced following the dramatic events and reams of interim results from major retailers.
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NewsBurberry half year profits surge 26%
Burberry adjusted pre-tax profit jumped 26% to £161.6m in the six months to September 30, in half year results published today.
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NewsBurberry bolsters senior management team
Luxury retailer and brand Burberry has bolstered its senior management team with the creation of the roles of senior role vice-president, customer insight, and chief technology officer.
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NewsMothercare suffers but retail improves
While retailers rose over the week, Mothercare’s shares went in the opposite direction as desperate trading in the UK claimed the scalp of chief executive Ben Gordon on Tuesday.
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NewsBurberry sales soar 30% in first half
Luxury fashion brand Burberry saw total revenue surge 30% to £830m in the six months to September 30.
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OpinionChinese whispers hit Burberry
For evidence of shareholder short-termism, look no further than luxury goods retailer and brand Burberry.