BURBERRY PROVES IT IS IN FASHION

The fashion industry is fickle at the best of the times. However, it seems that Burberry has been very much “in” during 2011.

The retailer has reported a 30 per cent rise in revenues over the last six months, after enjoying strong growth across all of its markets.

Rapid growth

Best known for its red, black and camel check design, Burberry enjoyed revenues of £830million for the six months ending September 30, with like-for-like retail sales increasing by 16 per cent.

Despite the rapid growth, shares in the company actually dropped due to concerns from investors about its ability to sustain its expansion in developing markets such as China. However, the retailer, which has been making raincoats and handbags for 155 years, believes there is no sign of a slowdown.

It currently has 187 stores, 44 outlet shops and 52 franchises, with chief executive Angela Ahrendts highlighting that the company is “fully prepared to act appropriately” should there be a drop in luxury demand.

Hot fashion at cool prices

Usually getting hold of the hottest designer labels is an expensive task. That’s why if you want bargains on the clothes you buy you should check 5hop5.ie for the latest fashion voucher codes first.

The website has an entire section devoted to fashion savings from leading stores such as Ann Summers, Burton and Coast. Here is a selection of some of the voucher codes currently available:

-      Five per cent of all products at Cinderella Shoes (voucher code expires October 31, 2011).

-      Free delivery on orders over £40 at Big Shoe Boutique (voucher code expires December 31, 2015).

-      Free delivery on web orders over £50 at Barratts (voucher code expires December 31, 2015).