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Burberry posts revenue growth
The UK-based luxury group reported a revenue increase of 11% in the first half of fiscal 2023, year-over-year, mainly driven by a strong performance in the EMEIA region
Capri Holdings announces second quarter results
The fashion group, owner of Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, reported revenue growth of 8.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, driven by good performances of its three houses
Clarks recalls shoes over toxic chemical hazard
The British company has issued a global safety recall of eight styles of the Breeze and Brinkley women's shoes after learning about excess levels of chemicals that can be toxic for the wearers
Zara to launch Pre-Owned pilot project in the UK
This service, which will be launched on the 3rd of November, intends to help customers repair, resell or recycle their clothing. Zara's goal in the long term is to reduce its environmental impact
Burberry raises pay rates early to support staff during cost-of-living crisis
The UK-based luxury group announced that, in light of the rising cost of living, has decided to anticipate the new UK real Living Wage pay rates by more than six months
Asos embarks on reorganization under new CEO's leadership
In the process of introducing a new business model focused on increasing flexibility within its logistics and reducing costs, Asos is writing off up to 130 million British pounds (150 million euros) of stock
UK: VAT-free shopping scheme will not be reinstated
The new British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt announced that the Government no longer plans to reintroduce VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors. Luxury and retail sectors are against it
UK: unemployment hits the lowest level in 50 years
Unemployment stood at 3.5% in the three months to August, down by 0.3 percentage points from the previous quarter, falling to the lowest level since 1974, but due to a rise in economic inactivity
Burberry appoints Daniel Lee as new Chief Creative Officer
Daniel will join Burberry on the 3rd of October 2022. He will be based at Burberry’s headquarters in London and report to Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Akeroyd
Burberry COO and CFO to step down
The UK-based luxury brand has announced that Julie Brown will leave both her roles as Chief Operating and Financial Officer at the close of the company’s fiscal year, on the 1st of April 2023
UK to reintroduce tax-free shopping for international visitors
The UK Government is planning to reintroduce VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors to boost business growth. Luxury and retail sectors have welcomed the measure
JD Sports remains cautious for the second half
In an interim results announcement for the first half of 2022, the UK-based retailer, which posted a drop of 18% in profits, confirmed its full year outlook despite the macroeconomic uncertainty
Jane Wilson, Chairman of BFA: as one collective voice, we are much stronger
We spoke with footwear veteran Jane Wilson, recently named Chairman of the British Footwear Association (BFA), about the role of the Association in the current challenging macroenvironment and the main challenges for the British footwear industry in the future
Farfetch posts GMV and revenue growth
Following the acquisition of a 47.5% stake in YOOX Net-A-Porter (YNAP), part of Richemont's group, the luxury online retailer announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022
Burberry obtains SBTi approval for net-zero emissions target
The UK-based group, which is set on reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 by reducing them across operations and the supply chain, is the first luxury company to receive this approval-
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