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Mulberry sales rebound as CEO eyes Middle East conflict impact

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Mulberry's CEO Andrea Baldo said its London sales could be boosted by families moving back to the UK from Dubai due to the Iran war.

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Mulberry's sales bounced back due to a turnaround strategy re-focused on its home market.

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Mulberry's group sales rose 13.6% in the six months to 28 March 2025.

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Whether there is actual evidence of expats returning from Dubai to the UK due to the Iran conflict, as Mulberry's CEO suggests it is 'too early' to see signs.
The specific timeline and extent of disruptions to oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, with varying estimates of flow reductions.
How the Middle East conflict is directly affecting global food security and fertilizer prices in real-time, beyond reported price increases.
The future profitability outlook for Mulberry, as the company did not provide profit guidance despite reporting a loss.
The potential for further takeover attempts or strategic moves by Frasers Group regarding Mulberry, given the rebuffed offer and differing views on the brand's financial position.
Mulberry's financial performance in different time periodsfactual

Mulberry's revenue fell 19% year-on-year to £56.1 million in the first half of 2024, with an underlying loss before tax widening to £15.3 million.

According to www.vogue.com
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Mulberry's group sales rose 13.6% in the six months to 28 March 2025.

According to Daily Mail - Money, www.thisismoney.co.uk

Context: This indicates a potential turnaround in Mulberry's performance from a decline in early 2024 to growth in early 2025, but readers should note the different time frames and lack of direct comparison.

Impact of Middle East conflict on Mulberry's sales in Asia-Pacificfactual

Mulberry's total international retail sales were down 17% to £19.5 million, driven by a 31% slump in Asia-Pacific to £9.3 million in the first half of 2024.

According to www.vogue.com
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Mulberry is not as reliant on the Middle East compared to rivals like Hermes and LVMH, whose sales in the region have been dented by the conflict.

According to Daily Mail - Money, www.thisismoney.co.uk

Context: Sources disagree on whether Mulberry's sales in Asia-Pacific (which may be affected by broader economic conditions linked to the conflict) show significant decline or if the company is relatively insulated from Middle East impacts, affecting assessments of its regional vulnerability.

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