Second Quarter Retail Sales

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Burberry Group PLC

11 September 2012

 



11 September 2012                                                                                                     

Burberry Group plc

Second Quarter Retail Sales

In advance of an active investor relations programme during the rest of September, and given a more challenging external environment for the sector, Burberry today announces retail sales for the second quarter to date. 

Against strong comparatives last year, retail sales growth at constant exchange rates was 6% in the 10 weeks to 8 September 2012.  Of this, new space contributed 6% while comparable store sales were unchanged year-on-year, with a deceleration in recent weeks.  Ahead of the key retail trading period in the second half, Burberry currently expects adjusted profit before tax for the twelve months to 31 March 2013 to be around the lower end of market expectations. 

Angela Ahrendts, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"As we stated in July, the external environment is becoming more challenging.  In this context, second quarter retail sales growth has slowed against historically high comparatives.  Given this background, we are tightly managing discretionary costs and taking appropriate actions to protect short term profitability, while continuing to execute on our proven five key strategies."

Enquiries

Burberry		020 3367 3524
Stacey Cartwright	EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Jenna Littler	VP, PR and Corporate Relations
Fay Dodds	Director of Investor Relations

Brunswick		020 7404 5959
Nick Claydon
Laura Cummings

Burberry will release its First Half Trading Update for the six months to 30 September on 11 October 2012.  It will announce its Interim Results for the six months to 30 September 2012 on 7 November 2012.

Certain statements made in this announcement are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any expected future results in forward-looking statements.  Burberry Group plc undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements and will not publicly release any revisions it may make to these forward-looking statements that may result from events or circumstances arising after the date of this document.  All persons, wherever located, should consult any additional disclosures that Burberry Group plc may make in any regulatory announcements or documents which it publishes.  All persons, wherever located, should take note of these disclosures.  This announcement does not constitute an invitation to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any Burberry Group plc shares, in the UK, or in the US, or under the US Securities Act 1933 or in any other jurisdiction.

Notes to editors

·     Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctive British heritage, core outerwear and large leather goods base and some of the most recognised icons in the world.

·     Burberry designs and sources apparel and accessories, selling through a diversified network of retail (including digital), wholesale and licensing channels worldwide.

·     Burberry has five strategic themes to underpin its growth: leverage the franchise; intensify non-apparel; accelerate retail-led growth; invest in under-penetrated markets; and pursue operational excellence.

·     At 30 June 2012, Burberry globally had 196 retail stores, 207 concessions, 48 outlets and 58 franchise stores.  

·      Burberry, which is headquartered in London, was founded in 1856.  It is listed on the London Stock Exchange (BRBY.L) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.

·     BURBERRY, the Equestrian Knight Device and the Burberry Check are trademarks belonging to Burberry which are registered and enforced worldwide.

 

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