Burberry Shares Rise as Focus on Classic Trench Coats and Scarves Drives Growth in China
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Burberry Shares Rise as Focus on Classic Trench Coats and Scarves Drives Growth in China

Burberry’s focus on lower prices for its classic trench coats and scarves has hit its coffers, according to a quarterly report. But the stock rose by as much as 10 percent in morning trading on the London Stock Exchange after the report.

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CEO Joshua Schulman’s strategy over the past two years has been to attract more price-conscious luxury consumers through lower prices, staff cuts and a clearer focus on Burberry’s classic scarves and gabardine trench coats.

Among other things, this has led to growth in China, where the market for high-end clothing is otherwise slowing.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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