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Burberry: Sales in mainland China, its biggest market, were up 46% in the 13 weeks to July 1, reflecting the country's emergence from COVID-19 lockdowns last year.
The British firm saw revenues jump by 18% between April and June, compared to the same period last year.
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Chinese revenues compensated for weakness in US sales
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Burberry, ITV, McBride, Liontrust, Ashmore and ZOO Digital Group.
Burberry Group reiterated its full-year guidance on Friday after a resurgent China helped lift first-quarter sales.