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Burberry shares jump as turnaround puts trench coat back in fashion

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Burberry's shares increased significantly after the company reported a £19 million pre-tax profit for the six months ending September, reversing from a £48 million loss in the same period last year. Revenue grew by 6% to £1.1 billion, driven largely by strong sales of its trench coats and outerwear products. CEO Joshua Schulman’s strategy includes making Burberry more accessible through price cuts and introducing new designs like cropped trench coats at lower price points, which has helped recover from a period of declining sales due to high prices and aggressive marketing changes.
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As of November 12, 2026, Burberry reported a pre-tax profit of £19 million for the six months ending September 26, 2026, marking a recovery from a £48 million loss in the same period the previous year. The British luxury fashion house saw revenue grow by 6% to £1.1 billion. Burberry's chief executive, Joshua Schulman, attributed this turnaround to a focus on its iconic trench coat and other outerwear, which saw double-digit sales growth. The company's strategy includes offering a range of pricing options, from affordable scarves at £195 to high-end leather bags costing over £9,000. Sales in Greater China increased by 7%, while revenue rose by more than 10% in the Americas and South Korea. Schulman emphasized that despite a challenging luxury market, Burberry's approach is yielding results, with five consecutive quarters of growth.

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City A.M.This outlet12 Nov

Burberry's shares increased significantly after the company reported a £19 million pre-tax profit for the six months ending September, reversing from a £48 million loss in the same period last year. Revenue grew by 6% to £1.1 billion, driven largely by strong sales of its trench coats and outerwear products. CEO Joshua Schulman’s strategy includes making Burberry more accessible through price cuts and introducing…

Burberry shares jump as turnaround puts trench coat back in fashion (this article)
Evening Standard12 Nov

Burberry reported a 6% increase in revenue to £1.1 billion for the six months ending September 26, with double-digit sales growth in outerwear such as its signature trench coats. The company also noted strong performance in Greater China, where sales grew by 7%, and across the Americas and South Korea. Burberry’s chief executive Joshua Schulman stated that these results reflect a successful turnaround strategy…

Burberry reports sales boost from trench coats and says turnaround ‘working’ →
The Guardian12 Nov

Burberry reported a pre-tax profit of £19 million for the six months ending September 26, reversing from a loss of £48 million in the same period last year. Sales increased to £1.1 billion, with a significant boost coming from China and the US, where sales grew by 15% and 14%, respectively. The company’s strategy focuses on offering a range of products priced affordably, such as socks at £85 and scarves starting…

Burberry returns to profit as sales soar, from £85 socks to £9,000 bags →

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In recent months, Burberry has capitalised on the growing popularity of the Cotswolds with wealthy Americans, introducing a new handbag design named after the sought-after English region, some of which sell for more than £2,000.
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“Having laid the foundations for growth, I am more confident than ever that we will realise the full potential of this extraordinary British luxury brand.”
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Shares in Burberry soared after the British fashion house returned to profit off the back of renewed demand for its iconic trench coat. asserted
house → soar → coat
The FTSE 100 group took a £19m pre-tax profit in the six months to the end of September, recovering from its £48m loss at the same time last year, as its revenue grew six per cent to £1.1bn. asserted
revenue → take → 1.1bn
Shares in the group gained seven per cent in early trading to 1,166p. asserted
Shares → gain → 1,166p
Burberry chief executive Joshua Schulman has sought to return the fashion house to the mid-market by cutting prices and boosting the visibility of its well-known trench coats since he was appointed in 2024. asserted
he → seek → 2024
The fashion house told shareholders on Thursday that sales of its outerwear products grew by double digits in the period, driven by demand for its rainwear. asserted
sales → tell → rainwear
Burberry said it saw “particularly good growth” in sales of its tropical gabardine, a variation of its iconic trench coat which sells for about £1,795. asserted
which → say → 1,795
The group also saw strong demand for its cropped trench coats over the summer. asserted
group → see → summer
This new design, which is available at a lower price point than the full-length trench, has been one of the ways Schulman has sought to make Burberry more affordable. asserted
Burberry → seek → ways
His arrival at Burberry followed the fashion house’s short-lived foray into ultra-high fashion, which prompted a period of falling sales as its aggressive price hikes alienated scores of consumers. asserted
hikes → follow → consumers
Schulman has also sought to arrest the luxury group’s declines in China – a crucial market for Burberry which had declined in the period before his appointment. asserted
which → seek → appointment
Sales in Greater China were up nine per cent in the first quarter of Burberry’s financial year, though this growth has slowed to five per cent in recent months. asserted
growth → slow → months
In recent months, Burberry has capitalised on the growing popularity of the Cotswolds with wealthy Americans, introducing a new handbag design named after the sought-after English region, some of which sell for more than £2,000. asserted
some → capitalise → 2,000
The fashion house said sales of its leather goods have accelerated in recent months, driven by growing demand for its Cotswolds and vintage-check handbags. asserted
sales → say → handbags
Schulman said: “Two years ago, we launched Burberry Forward. asserted
we → say → Forward
Five consecutive quarters of growth and improved quality of sales demonstrate that our strategy is working. asserted
strategy → demonstrate → sales
“Having laid the foundations for growth, I am more confident than ever that we will realise the full potential of this extraordinary British luxury brand.” asserted
we → lay → brand
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