Barbour boom

STRONG demand for its jackets and outdoor clothing in Britain, Europe and America boosted Barbour’s profits by 19pc to £33.4m in the most recent financial year.

Global sales at the family-owned company rose 9.2pc from £185m to £202m in the year to April 30, 2018 – bucking the trend among much of the retail sector. The founding family bagged a £15m dividend.

Barbour has expanded its range, launching a brand – Barbour Beacon – which it says is inspired by hiking and the outdoors.