Burberry posts first sales growth in two years as turnaround gains traction

Burberry has reported a 2% rise in comparable store sales in its second quarter, marking early progress in its turnaround plan under chief executive Joshua Schulman.
The gains included 3% growth in the Americas, a 1% increase across EMEIA, and a 3% uplift in China, the brand’s first quarterly growth there in more than a year.
For the six months to 27 September, adjusted operating profit reached £19 million, compared with a £41 million loss a year earlier.
However, revenue