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Burberry Struggles to Convince on Growth

The British brand is still lagging luxury rivals as outgoing chief executive Marco Gobbetti prepares to hand over responsibility for its years-long turnaround to Versace chief Jonathan Akeroyd.
Burberry Autumn/Winter 2021 campaign images. Burberry.
Burberry Autumn/Winter 2021 campaign. The British brand is still lagging luxury rivals as outgoing chief executive Marco Gobbetti prepares to exit. Burberry.

As Marco Gobbetti prepares to bow out from Burberry, his legacy at the brand he spent the last five years trying to turn around remains unclear.

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