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Clare Empson rejoins N Brown to strengthen operations

N Brown Group has appointed Clare Empson as its new director of supply chain, property and group efficiency. Empson confirmed her role on LinkedIn, where she said her focus will be on strengthening operations and supporting the company’s strategic transformation. “I am looking forward to working closely with our teams as the business continues...

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N Brown puts 270 jobs at risk amid reorganisation

N Brown Group has launched a consultation that is understood to have put 270 jobs at risk as part of a wider restructuring underway at the business. The group, which owns the likes of Jacamo and Simply Be, has confirmed that 200 roles at its Manchester head office may be impacted, as well as 70 roles at its warehouse. The company confirmed the...

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KPMG fined for audit of N Brown’s FY22 statements

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued fines against KPMG and a former partner of the advisory firm in relation to their audit of financial statements for fashion retailer N Brown Group. Following an investigation, the FRC has imposed a fine of 1.25 million pounds on KPMG and a further 90,000 pound fine on Anthony Sykes, who resigned...

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N Brown reportedly set to cut 35 jobs amid transformation strategy

British fashion conglomerate N Brown Group is said to be preparing to cut a number of roles at its head office in Manchester amid its ongoing transformation programme. While an exact figure could not be confirmed, it is believed that around 35 jobs are at risk of redundancy, according to Drapers, which initially reported the news. Commenting on...

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Frasers Group buys stake in N Brown Group

Frasers Group is continuing its investment spree. The group, whose portfolio includes Sports Direct, Jack Wills, and House of Fraser, has snapped up a 4.54 percent stake in British e-tailer N Brown Group. This is the latest in a string of investments made by Frasers Group in recent years. The group is currently attempting a takeover of...

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Simply Be links with Hirestreet to launch first rental edit

Plus-size womenswear e-tailer Simply Be has launched its first clothing rental edit. Ranging from sizes 10 to 32, the edit comprises 23 pieces including some of the retailer’s bestselling own-label occasionwear and a bridal dress currently retailing at 220 pounds. Simply Be has teamed up with fashion rental platform Hirestreet for the service,...

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TFN Masterclass: Buying and Merchandising

TFN's masterclass ‘Buying and Merchandising’, chaired by Lisa Trencher of Manchester Metropolitan University MBA with a panel including Grace Hill of EDITED, Chloe Greaves, and Tessa Woodhead of N Brown Group and Fiona Brown of Public Desire. They will be discussing a range of topics including the future of the roles, sustainability, and what...

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N Brown launches innovation start-up programme

Multichannel retail group N Brown, whose brands include JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo, has teamed up with innovation specialist L Marks to launched, JD Works to hunt for eight start-ups to help “shake up the business” and improve its capabilities and services. Focusing on innovation in product offering, ways to shop, customer experience,...

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N Brown transforming into “digital-first” retailer

Multi-brand fashion retailer, N Brown has hired Sopra Steria to help it with its “biggest business transformation” in its 140-year history, as it looks to reposition itself from a direct mail-led retailer to a “digital-first” brand. To support its new digital strategic direction, N Brown is partnering with digital transformation company Sopra...

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N Brown reports 4.2 percent revenue rise in H1

N Brown Group revenue for the half year to August 29, 2015 increased 4.2 percent to 415.8 million pounds (635.4 million dollars). Product revenue increased 6.1 percent. While operating profit excluding exceptional items declined 14.2 percent, underlying trading profit before tax decreased 15.9 percent year-on-year. Commenting on the financial...

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N Brown sales improve 3.6 percent in Q4

N Brown Group in its fourth quarter trading statement ending February 28, 2015 said that its sales improved 3.6 percent owing to recovery in trading momentum against the challenging autumn season. Full year sales remained flat year-on-year. Full year percentage gross margin was in line with expectations. The company for the full year 14/15...

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N Brown H1 revenues marginally fall by 0.6 percent

REPORT_ N Brown Group, the online, catalogue and stores retailer, while providing a trading update for the 26 weeks to August 30, 2014 said, revenueswere down by 0.6 percent or below 0.5 percent on like-for-like basis. JD Williams brand sales were down 3 percent in the half but number of new customers went up 20 percent for this season to date....