N Brown
This coverage examines N Brown’s business activities, strategic direction, and performance within the UK retail sector. Reporting focuses on store operations, digital transformation, brand portfolio management, leadership decisions, financial results, and marketing initiatives. Insight is tailored for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals interested in understanding N Brown’s market positioning and its impact on UK retail dynamics.
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Apr- 2024 -29 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-29/4/24
Ted Baker’s European operations are on the brink of administration, endangering 149 jobs. The potential collapse affects stores and concessions in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. This development follows the appointment of restructuring firm Teneo as administrator of Ted Baker by its owner, Authentic Brands Group, after a £210m acquisition…
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29 AprilNews
N Brown chair steps down
N Brown has announced that Ron McMillan will be retiring as chair and stepping down from the board with effect from 30 April for personal reasons. McMillan has been on the N Brown board for 11 years. The board has resolved to appoint Steve Johnson, following McMillan’s departure, as interim…
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchClothing & Shoes
JD Williams launches new Anthology collection
JD Williams, a leading platform within N Brown Group plc, has launched its new premium capsule collection, Anthology, for spring/summer 2024. The second Anthology range by JD Williams is in response to demand for the debut collection which launched in September last year. Demand for the initial range was driven…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-28/2/24
Shein is reportedly contemplating shifting its Initial Public Offering (IPO) from New York to London amidst anticipated regulatory hurdles in the US due to its Chinese affiliations. The move would mark one of London’s largest IPOs ever. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has engaged in talks with Shein’s chairman, Donald Tang, urging…
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28 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
N Brown receives SBT approval
N Brown Group has announced that its near-term science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (‘SBTi’). By 2030, the group has committed to reduce scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions from its operations by 46% from a 2021 base…
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19 FebruaryNews
Joe Browns appoints new CEO
Joe Browns, the fashion and homes retailer, has announced that Dawn Bannerman has joined as chief executive officer with immediate effect. Bannerman joins from laredoute.co.uk, where she held the position of chief commercial officer and prior to that, chief marketing officer for the UK subsidiary of the French business La…
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13 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-13/2/24
Yodel has been rescued by rival company Shift, marking a significant development in the logistics sector. Yodel, acquired by YDLGP Limited, backed by Shift and other investors, is set to merge with Shift, known for successfully revitalising the Tuffnells brand. The merger aims to create a robust logistics platform catering…
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13 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Frasers ups stake in N Brown to 20%
Frasers Group has revealed it has increased its stake in fashion retailer N Brown to 20%, according to the latest holding documents filed by the company. The pure play retailer’s brands include Jacamo, Simply Be and JD Williams and was founded in 1859 in Manchester – where its headquarters remain…
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Jan- 2024 -25 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief-25/1/24
Halfords reported that its Q3 total revenues were up 1.6%, with a 2.0% increase on a like-for-like basis. However, December sales were weaker than expected due to mild and wet weather impacting demand for winter products and footfall in stores. While October and November showed strong sales, the weaker December…
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25 JanuaryPeople Moves
N Brown Group appoints new chief people officer
N Brown Group, the fashion and homeware digital retailer, has appointed Natalie Rogers as the business’ new chief people officer. Rogers will lead the People function and team, with a focus on fully embedding the group’s agile operating model as it continues an enterprise wide agile transformation across all relevant…
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