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Burberry's turnaround: Fewer staff, more brand myth – is that enough?

The British luxury fashion group Burberry, with its recent financial results, not only announced a significant reduction in jobs, but also provided insight into the progress of its recovery plan. With the reorientation that started last year, chief executive officer (CEO) Joshua Schulman wants to correct the consequences of a failed high-price...

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Burberry warns 1,700 jobs at risk after annual loss

British luxury fashion label Burberry said Wednesday it could shed almost one-fifth of its global workforce over two years to reduce costs as it fell into an annual net loss. The troubled group is undergoing a turnaround plan to help boost sales and cut costs as the global luxury sector struggles with weak consumer demand, notably from China....

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Burberry unveils fourth collection with Highgrove

British fashion house Burberry continues its partnership with Highgrove with a new capsule collection celebrating British springtime and Highgrove Gardens, which surround the private residence of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Burberry, a Royal Warrant Holder, said the ongoing collaboration with Highgrove promotes the work...

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Burberry begins 'straightforward' search for next chairman

British brand Burberry is believed to have begun a more direct search for its next chairman, who will ultimately succeed Gerry Murphy. According to Sky News, the label has started its formal search and is working with headhunters on the process. A precise timeline has not been established, as stated insiders for the media outlet, yet Murphy is...

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V&A’s fashion gallery to be renamed The Burberry Gallery

London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will close its popular fashion gallery, which houses the largest fashion collection in the world, in May as part of an extensive refurbishment programme. The Fashion Gallery will close on May 4 and reopen in spring 2027 with a new look and name, The Burberry Gallery. The move follows British heritage...

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Burberry launches circularity pop-up at Selfridges

British heritage fashion house Burberry has opened a ‘ReBurberry’ pop-up at luxury department store Selfridges in London to showcase its restoration services. The ReBurberry pop-up is located in the department store’s ‘ReSelfridges’ destination and will focus on trenches, scarves and leather accessories. It will also offer a range of services to...

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Ripples of change: London Fashion Week’s resilience and creative evolution amid adversity

“These are challenging times for British fashion,” said Caroline Rush, the British Fashion Council’s (BFC) outgoing CEO, during London Fashion Week’s opening event on February 21. “Although we’d prefer the landscape to be different, one thing I know is that this community is resilient and creativity is heightened further when facing adversity.”...

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London Fashion Week: Burberry embraces escape to the countryside

London Fashion Week wrapped up with Burberry sending its Autumn/Winter collection down the catwalk on Monday, capping off a relatively muted event in the rainy British capital. Even the British luxury house sought to ditch the gloom with a show themed around a countryside getaway, transporting its guests to the cozy, old-fashioned charm of a...

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Muted London fashion week wraps up with Burberry show

London Fashion Week wraps up with Burberry sending its Autumn/Winter collection down the catwalk on Monday, capping off a relatively muted event in the rainy British capital. Brands are grappling with a reduced appetite for luxury products worldwide, while a slimmed-down schedule with several absentees have raised concerns about London Fashion...

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Burberry bets on cinematic storytelling as it enters a new era

Burberry’s latest campaign, It’s Always Burberry Weather: London in Love, arrives at a pivotal moment for the British luxury house as it navigates a period of transformation under newly appointed CEO Josh Schulman. The romcom-inspired series of films, directed by David Lane, showcases a star-studded cast including Kate Winslet, Richard E Grant,...

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Marco Gobbetti: Who is the manager that transformed Burberry and Ferragamo?

The news of Marco Gobbetti's departure from Salvatore Ferragamo, a company that in 2022 recruited him, in place of Michaela le Delivec, as CEO and general manager, arrived yesterday, in the late afternoon. The manager, born in Vicenza in 1958, has an international profile and a very long experience in Italian, French and English fashion brands,...

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Burberry appoints Charlotte Baldwin as Chief Information Officer

Burberry has announced the appointment of Charlotte Baldwin as its Chief Information Officer, a move that underscores the luxury brand’s increasing focus on digital transformation. Baldwin, currently serving as Global Chief Digital and Information Officer at Costa Coffee, will assume her new role at the end of March 2025. She will lead Burberry’...