Burberry Replaces CEO Amid Major Sales Slump
Luxury brand appoints Joshua Schulman to reverse declining performance and reconnect with core customers.
- Burberry CEO Jonathan Akeroyd steps down after two years, replaced by Joshua Schulman.
- Company issues profit warning and suspends dividend payments following a 21% drop in quarterly sales.
- Burberry's sales decline spans key markets, including China, the Americas, and Europe, with Japan as the only positive exception.
- New CEO Schulman aims to refocus on Burberry's heritage and core customer base while introducing new products.
- Cost-cutting measures and a strategic shift towards 'everyday luxury' are expected to improve performance in the second half of the year.