January trading update was very good,helped by opening new stores in Australia(Melbourne) and Malaysia (Kuala Lupa) plus stores in Hong Kong and Singapore. Trading update due again on April 14th,price is looking fairly good now, and i would expect April's update to increase the price again. As always dyor.

yep burberry doing well - as luxury goods often do in times like these - would expect good news and this time the sp probably will not reverse - likely to exceed imo

Burberry reports strong third-quarter revenue growth of 21%
StockMarketWire.com
Luxury brand Burberry Group reported today that total revenue was £574m, up 21% underlying, in the third quarter to end-December, with retail revenue of £417m, up 23% underlying, and comparable store sales growth of 13%.

Burberry said flagship markets including London, Paris, Beijing and Hong Kong outperformed.

Core outerwear and large leather goods again drove half of growth, while knitwear, men's accessories and tailoring, fragrance and watches grew strongly.

Wholesale revenue was £130m, up 15% underlying.

Q3 deliveries benefited from improved supply chain and monthly flow of product.

Mid single-digit percentage underlying wholesale revenue growth is still expected in H2 as brand rationalisation continues.

Licensing revenue was £27m, up 12% underlying, driven by success of the Burberry Body fragrance launch.

Six mainline stores were opened including Paris and São Paulo.

Angela Ahrendts, CEO, commented: 'Burberry has delivered another strong performance, with a 21% increase in revenue in this important third quarter. Our investment in flagship markets and digital technology has enabled our global teams to continue to drive customer engagement, enhance retail disciplines and improve operational effectiveness, further strengthening brand momentum.

'Looking ahead, we remain focused on executing our proven core strategies to achieve long-term sustainable growth, while staying mindful of the challenging macro environment.'

..Burberry beats expectations with Asian sales surge

By Matthew Sparkes | Telegraph – 5 minutes ago
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Luxury fashion business Burberry beat analysts' sales estimates for the last three months of 2011 as key markets including the UK, France and China defied the downturn and performed strongly.

Total (Other OTC: TTFNF.PK - news) revenue rose 22pc to £574m in the three months to December 31 over the same period in 2010, according to a third quarter trading update released this morning.

Retail revenue rose 23pc over the same period, driven by big gains of 36pc in Asia and 20pc in Europe (Chicago Options: ^REURUSD - news) , while America managed to grow just 4pc. But like-for-like revenue, which excludes any boost from new store openings, was up by a more modest 13pc.

Sales of coats and leather bags were strong and drove half of growth over the period, a statement released by Burberry said. Knitwear, mens' accesories and aftershave also performed strongly. Wholesale revenue also climbed 15pc to £130m and licensing income rose 12pc to £27m.

The sales figures show that the company's plan to survive the financial crisis by focusing on flagship markets has so far been successful. At the end of last year the company had 189 retail stores and 208 concessions, but said today that it would continue to press ahead with its expansion plans.

Angela Ahrendts, chief executive officer, said: "Burberry has delivered another strong performance, with a 21pc increase in revenue in this important third quarter.

"Looking ahead, we remain focused on executing our proven core strategies to achieve long-term sustainable growth, while staying mindful of the challenging macro environment."

Burberry shares fell 2pc after the announcement in early trading.

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A trading statement from Burberry on Tuesday should shed some light on how the company's international strategy is developing, with the well-heeled pretty young things in China figuring amongst its top customers these days.

http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=4350134




Highlights



· Total revenue of £1,027m, up 18% underlying



· Retail revenue of £743m, up 23% underlying

- Retail now 72% of group revenue

- 12% growth in comparable store sales

- Led by flagship markets in UK, France and Greater China

- Balanced growth across all four product divisions



· Wholesale revenue of £230m, up 7% underlying, as guided

- Double-digit % growth in US, Emerging Markets and Asia Travel Retail, excluding impact of planned rationalisation of distribution

- Core outerwear and large leather goods sales underpinned by replenishment



· Licensing revenue of £54m, up 5% underlying, as guided

Why is mkt disappointed with results? sp taking a beating

Retailers in general today - the MKS effect?

All looks good news, had a fair climb since Jan.


Burberry second half sales up 18 percentReuters, Tuesday April 17 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - British luxury brand Burberry Group Plc met forecasts with an 18 percent rise in second half sales, driven by strong sales in Britain, France and China, and said it was positive on the year ahead.
The 156-year-old seller of raincoats and leather goods, known for its camel, red and black check pattern, on Tuesday reported total revenues of 1.027 billion pounds for the six months to the end of March, in line with analysts' average forecast of 1.03 billion pounds in a Reuters poll.
The company said retail revenues, which now account for 72 percent of group sales, rose almost a quarter to 743 million pounds and that the outlook was good.
"We are pleased with Burberry's finish to the year across all channels, regions and product divisions," Chief Executive Angela Ahrendts said in a statement.
"Looking ahead, while we remain vigilant about the external environment, our global teams continue to focus on optimising our core brand, digital and cultural initiatives, while investing to drive sustainable, profitable growth."
Wholesale and licensing sales rose 7 percent and 5 percent in the second half, respectively.
The group expects to increase its average retail selling space by up to 14 percent in the current fiscal year and sees mid single-digit percentage growth in wholesale revenues for the first half of 2012/13.
Burberry said underlying revenues rose 15 percent to 453 million pounds in the fourth quarter, helped by continued growth in the United States and emerging markets.
The luxury industry has been on tenterhooks in recent months over worries that Europe's long-running debt crisis could trigger an economic slowdown in emerging markets such as China, where runaway demand for high-end goods has offset weaker trends in the United States and Europe.
Sales and profit at luxury goods companies such as LVMH and Richemont jumped last year but many are braced for a less dramatic rise in 2012 after China cut its growth forecast for this year.
Shares in Burberry, which have risen a third so far this year, closed at 1,586 pence on Monday, valuing the company at around 6.9 billion pounds.
(Reporting by Rhys Jones; Editing by Neil Maidment)

- Underlying revenue growth at luxury brand Burberry eased in the fourth quarter owing to a slowdown in growth at its Wholesale division, sending the stock into the bottom spot on the leaderboard. Total revenue grew to £1,027m in second half ended March 31st, from £877m in the same period the year before and up 18% on an underlying basis. However, in the third quarter alone, underlying growth was 21%

Credit Suisse upgraded the stock from neutral to outperform and lifted its target price from 1,420p to 1,650p

Burberry among top FTSE 350 risers on Credit Suisse upgrade
StockMarketWire.com
Fashion retailer Burberry was among the top performers on the FTSE 350, up 5.5% in lunchtime trading, after the shares were upgraded from neutral to outperform by Credit Suisse.

The investment bank said the company's brands remained as strong as ever and increased the target price from 1420p to 1650p.

At 12:49p Burberry Group share price was +75p at 1399p

Joining the engineers was Burberry , down 43p to £12.98. The upmarket label was out of fashion after fellow handbag-peddler Mulberry posted a weaker-than-expected rise in sales and said it was cautious about near-term trading conditions. Mulberry tumbled 453p to £15.60

Luxury firm Burberry was lifted into the top spot, with the only news on the stock being that Deutsche Bank retained its 'hold' rating

On Wednesday, it's time for a first-quarter update from the purveyor of fashionable tartan, Burberry Group. It's been quite a success story in the past three years, but will a slowdown in China, where many of the world's new fashionistas are to be found, hurt its prospects?

First Quarter Trading update and IMS
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Burberry Group PLC
11 July 2012



11 July 2012

Burberry Group plc



First Quarter Trading Update

and Interim Management Statement





Highlights



· Total revenue £408m, up 11% underlying



· Retail revenue £280m, up 14% underlying

- 6% comparable store sales growth

- Led by UK, France, Germany and Greater China



· Wholesale revenue £102m, up 9% underlying

- Benefiting from earlier deliveries

- Consistent with mid single-digit % underlying growth expected in H1

o Including planned rationalisation in US and Europe



· Licensing revenue £26m, down 5% underlying

- Q1 impacted by phasing of licence terminations

- Full year still expected to be broadly unchanged year-on-year



· Further strategic and operational progress

- Continued elevation of core outerwear and large leather goods

- Strong growth in men's tailoring and accessories

- Six mainline stores opened

o Including fourth store in Brazil and Russell Street in Hong Kong

- Investment in flagship markets continues

o Key openings later this year in London, Milan, Chicago, Hong Kong and Shanghai





Angela Ahrendts, Chief Executive Officer, commented:



"With continued brand momentum, Burberry has delivered a robust first quarter. Revenue was up 11% against a more challenging external environment. Sales in retail, now about 70% of the business, increased by 14%, with initiatives to elevate brand equity balanced by improved store productivity and new space.



Building on our balanced business model and strong operational foundation, we continue to invest in our retail, digital and marketing strategies to drive long-term sustainable growth, while remaining responsive to the changing external environment."



Underlying change is calculated at constant exchange rates. Certain financial data within this announcement have been rounded.



Revenue by channel of distribution





Three months to 30 June


% change

£ million
2012
2011


reported FX
underlying

Retail
280
245


14
14

Wholesale
102
95


8
9

Licensing
26
27


(2)
(5)

Total revenue
408
367


11
11






Retail/wholesale revenue by region





Three months to 30 June


% change

£ million
2012
2011


reported

FX
underlying

Asia Pacific
146
121


20
18

Europe
118
107


10
16

Americas*
91
88


4
2

Rest of World
27
24


9
9

Total
382
340


12
12


* Americas revenue growth impacted by planned rationalisation of wholesale distribution





Retail
Retail sales in the first quarter increased by 14% at constant and reported FX. Within this, comparable store sales growth was 6%, with the balance from new space.



In mainline, there was a further increase in average selling prices, driven by product innovation, a higher penetration of Burberry Prorsum and London and rationalisation of opening price point products in core outerwear and accessories. Men's tailoring and non-apparel again performed strongly, as did new merchandising strategies in soft accessories.



Within the comparable store sales growth, there was strong mainline growth in the UK, France, Germany and Greater China, while Italy and Korea remained weaker markets. Mainland China delivered double-digit comparable growth, with particular strength in Beijing. Two large flagships in London and Chicago are due to reopen later this year.



During the first quarter, Burberry opened six mainline stores including the fourth store in Brazil (JK Iguatemi mall in São Paulo) and Russell Street in Hong Kong, and closed two. In the year to 31 March 2013, a 12-14% increase in average retail selling space is planned, with a shift from smaller to larger format stores.



Wholesale
Wholesale revenue in the first quarter increased by 9% on an underlying basis (up 8% at reported FX), with some re-phasing of deliveries, mainly in Europe, into the first quarter from the second quarter.



This performance is consistent with guidance of a mid single-digit percentage increase in underlying wholesale revenue for the six months to 30 September 2012. Further rationalisation of the brand's distribution in both Europe and the United States is planned in this period. Double-digit percentage growth is expected in key US department store doors and Emerging Markets franchise partners.



Licensing
Total licensing revenue in the first quarter decreased by 5% on an underlying basis (down 2% at reported FX). Global product licences again delivered double-digit growth. Japanese apparel royalty income was broadly unchanged while Japanese non-apparel income was down, largely reflecting the termination of certain licences in June 2011. In the year to 31 March 2013, Burberry continues to expect licensing revenue at constant and reported exchange rates to be broadly unchanged year-on-year.



Discussions continue between Burberry and Interparfums regarding the potential establishment of a new operating model for the Burberry fragrance and beauty business.



Financial position

Except for the trading activities described above, there has been no significant change to the financial position of the company.

a thumping clunk today

..Burberry continues expansion as menswear boosts sales

By Andrew Trotman | Telegraph
Burberry has continued its aggressive expansion plan as men's clothing and price rises boosted sales.

The fashion retailer, famous for its red, black and camel-coloured check design, opened six large stores in the "challenging" three months to June 30, as it looks to tourists and wealthy residents in major cities to drive profits.

In a trading update , Burberry revealed that total revenues rose to £408m in the quarter from £367m in the same period the year before.

Retail sales - which make up the majority of the group's revenues - grew to £280m from £245m, helped by the strong performance of its menswear range. Non-clothing items also sold well.

Burberry said there was a "further increase in average selling prices, driven by product innovation".

"With continued brand momentum, Burberry has delivered a robust first quarter," said Angela Ahrendts, chief executive. "Revenue was up 11pc against a more challenging external environment. Sales in retail, now about 70pc of the business, increased by 14pc, with initiatives to elevate brand equity balanced by improved store productivity and new space."

With Ms Ahrendts previously stating that she is focusing on "25 Londons" around the world, Burberry's success in global major cities was apparent. Double-digit growth in China led strong performances in the UK, France and Germany. However, growth in Italy and Korea remained weaker.

Six (SNP: ^SIXY - news) new large stores began trading in the quarter, including the company's fourth store in Brazil and Russell Street in Hong Kong. Burberry closed two shops, leaving the company with 196 retail outlets.

Ms Ahrendts is planning a 12pc to 14pc increase in retail space in the financial year, "with a shift from smaller to larger format stores". Two large flagship stores in London and Chicago are due to reopen later this year.

Underlying wholesale revenue in the quarter rose 9pc. Total (Other OTC: TTFNF.PK - news) underlying licensing sales - when it allows third parties to use its branding and designs to make their own products - fell 5pc, as Japanese non-clothing income dropped. In April, Burberry insisted its Japanese licence holder stop selling socks covered in the distinctive beige and red check.

Burberry shares fell 5.4pc to £12.15 in early trading

i suspect the sell-off was overdone ..... may take a peek tomorrow

This stock has amazed me, along with asos.

it's not a stock i have ever really followed, though i know the top end has generally fared much better than high street ...... if i buy, it will be as a view to trade