Burberry returns to profit as sales rise 6% in tough luxury market

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-11-12 12:06:11 UTC

Burberry reported a pre-tax profit of £19m for the six months to 26 September after a £48m loss a year earlier, as sales rose 6% to £1.1bn, helped by 15% growth in China and 14% in the Americas, while sales fell 1% in Europe and the Middle East partly due to the Iran war. [1] [2] [3]

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1. Burberry’s Shares Jump After Sales Defy Tough Luxury Backdrop

   WSJ Business · 2026-11-12 10:45:00 UTC · Summary only

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

   The Guardian Business · 2026-11-12 11:03:56 UTC · Full text

3. Burberry's entry-level luxury lures new buyers

   RTÉ Business · 2026-11-12 11:51:00 UTC · Full text

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