Burberry to Cut 1,700 Jobs as Luxury Retailer Battles £3 Million Loss

models. Return to Heritage and British Identity At the core of Burberry’s turnaround plan is a strategic pivot back to its heritage products. Schulman is implementing a refocus on the brand’s iconic trench coats and scarves after previous leadership pushed into high-fashion territory with elevated pricing.

This shift acknowledges a fundamental truth about Burberry’s market position. The brand’s historical strengths and consumer associations center on its British heritage and signature products rather than competing directly with ultra-luxury fashion houses.

“The customers we want to grow, who have been declining for three years, are now excited about what they see,” Schulman stated during an investor presentation, highlighting early positive signs for the renewed focus on “Britishness” and heritage products.

Manufacturing Adjustments The job cuts will primarily affect office roles, but operations will also see significant changes. A night shift at Burberry’s trench coat factory in Castleford, England, will be cancelled…