People walk past a Burberry booth during the China International Import Expo in Shanghai
People walk past a Burberry booth during the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Photograph: Jade Gao/AFP/Getty Images
People walk past a Burberry booth during the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Photograph: Jade Gao/AFP/Getty Images
Burberry returns to profit as sales soar, from £85 socks to £9,000 bags

CEO says ‘democratic approach’ has helped brand outperform tough market, with big rises in China and US

Burberry has returned to profit as its back to basics strategy drove strong sales of the British brand’s coats, jackets and handbags over the summer.