Simply Be
This coverage examines Simply Be’s strategy, operations, and positioning within the UK retail and fashion market. Reporting highlights its focus on inclusive sizing, e-commerce initiatives, marketing campaigns, product development, and leadership decisions driving the brand. Designed for retail executives, brand managers, and buyers, the content offers insights into how Simply Be addresses consumer trends and maintains competitiveness in the womenswear sector.
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Jun- 2020 -25 JuneClothing & Shoes
N Brown profits slump amid year of transition
N Brown has announced that its profits before tax plunged 28.8% to £59.5m in the year ended 29 February 2020. This was largely driven by lower gross profit and “lower than expected” IFRS9 provision benefit, according to the group. In the same period, group revenue was down by 6.1% to…
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May- 2020 -19 MayClothing & Shoes
N Brown secures new funding as sales drop 25% since lockdown
Jacamo, JD Williams and Simply Be owner N Brown has revealed it has secured a new £50m funding facility as it looks to weather the impact of the coronavirus pandemic which saw its sales fall by 25% over the last six weeks. In a trading update the company said it…
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Jan- 2020 -16 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
N Brown Group issues profit warning amid falling revenues
The owner of plus size clothing brands Simply Be and Jacamo, the N Brown Group, has issued a profit warning amid falling revenues. The group has revealed it now expects full-year profits to come in lower than previous expectations of £78-£84.1m at around £70m-£72m. In the 18 weeks to 4…
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Oct- 2019 -10 OctoberEconomy
N Brown returns to profit amid strong H1 results
Fashion retailer N Brown has returned to profit after reporting an 151.9% increase in statutory operating profit to £14.7m, up from a negative of £28m compared with the same period last year. N Brown, which owns Simply Be, Jacamo, JD Williams and Ambrose Wilson, said it “spent a substantial amount…
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May- 2019 -30 MayClothing & Shoes
N Brown hires first chief brand officer from Missguided
Jacamo owner, N Brown has announced it has appointed Kenyatte Nelson from Missguided as its first ever chief brand officer. At Missguided, Nelson is currently chief customer officer and before that spent three years as group marketing director at Shop Direct. Nelson will begin his new role with N Brown…
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2 MayOnline & Digital
N Brown swings to £57.5m loss in 2018
Online retailer N Brown Group has reported losses before tax of £57.5m for the year ending 2 March 2019, up from the loss of £16.2m recorded the previous year. According to the group, the statutory loss before tax reflects “exceptional costs”, largely relating to legacy issues. Additionally, group revenue decreased…
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Apr- 2019 -1 AprilAnalysis
Why retail rewards schemes do not necessarily create loyalty
Customer loyalty is not something retailers can afford to take for granted. With only 3% of people saying they feel devoted to their favourite stores, it’s the norm to shop around for the best deals and ‘cheat’ on one’s usual shop of choice. Although consumers still see some of the…
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Jun- 2018 -14 JuneHigh Street
N Brown to close all of its remaining stores
N Brown Group, which owns fashion retailers JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be, has announced plans to shut down all of its remaining 20 stores, putting 240 jobs at risk. The company had a 0.4% dip in group revenue and 2.8% drop in product revenue in its Q1 report. Poor…
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Apr- 2018 -26 AprilClothing & Shoes
N Brown Group posts revenues of £922m
Fashion retail group N Brown’s latest financial results show group revenue reached £922m for the full year, up 3.9% from the previous year. For the 52 weeks to 3 March the group’s boost in revenue was driven by strong performances from its three key brands, with a 16.9% increase in…
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