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Burberry to rejoin FTSE 100 amid stronger share price

British heritage brand Burberry is set to rejoin London’s FTSE 100 index a year after it was demoted. FTSE Russell confirmed the decision came after a quarterly review, with the reinstatement to take effect from the start of trading on September 22. The luxury label left the blue chip benchmark in 2024 after its market value declined over 70...

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Bold, brilliant, blue: How 2027's colour of the year sets a new standard for brand activations

There's something undeniably magnetic about a bold, saturated colour when it takes over a physical space, and WGSN's Colour of the Year for 2027, Luminous Blue, proves this in spectacular fashion. Described as "both mysterious and eccentric," this rich, potent blue has become a beacon for brands daring enough to wield colour as a full-bodied...

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Burberry's Q1 comparable sales dip but brand desirability increases

Burberry Group PLC today released its first-quarter trading update for the 13 weeks ended June 28, 2025, indicating an improvement in comparable sales and growing brand desirability as it progresses with its transformation strategy. For Q1 FY26, Burberry reported retail revenue of 433 million pounds, a 6 percent decrease at reported exchange...

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Coty considering two-part sale, according to industry sources

US-based group Coty Inc., listed in New York and Paris, may be approaching a decisive turning point. According to several industry sources cited by WWD, the cosmetics specialist is considering a partial sale of its businesses, potentially paving the way for a profound restructuring of the company. Two-stage sale According to information gathered...

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Burberry introduces exclusive summer takeover of Somerset's iconic estate, The Newt

British luxury fashion house Burberry has launched an exclusive summer takeover of The Newt, the iconic Somerset estate. The collaboration sees Burberry partnering with the award-winning luxury estate The Newt and sharing their love of the countryside and “the essence of a great British summer.” To mark the start of the collaboration, Burberry...

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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.”...