British luxury fashion brand Burberry saw a 12% rise in comparable sales growth over the Christmas period, as an “intense” focus on its retail operations paid off.

Retail revenue rose 14% in the three months to December 31st, driven by a “compelling and focused festive offer”.

Angela Ahrendts, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "In the all-important festive period, we are pleased with our 12% comparable sales growth, which was in line with our expectations.  This performance reflects continuing strong brand momentum and our team's intense focus on retail execution, supported by a planned increase in investment in marketing, customer service offline and online and our retail portfolio.

“At current levels, exchange rates will be a significant headwind in the second half and beyond, and the macro environment remains uncertain, but we are confident that our proven strategies will continue to deliver long-term value for shareholders."