All N Brown articles – Page 3
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Retail Navigator Analysis
N Brown (Overview)
Historically a larger-size clothing specialist, N Brown prides itself on being “inclusive” and has extended its range of sizes across its portfolio. It is undergoing a digital transformation programme, recasting itself from a traditional catalogue retailer to a digital-first operation, with improvements in its agility also a key area of focus.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisN Brown (SWOT)
N Brown has an ongoing opportunity to tap into the surge in support for realness and diversity in relation to body image, which has gained momentum over recent years. Encouraging a sense of inclusivity among plus-size shoppers and engaging with a vibrant online community, could prove to be a very effective marketing tool for the retailer. However, as sales decline year on year, N Brown has also been extending the size range across its product portfolio by introducing smaller sizes, which it said will ensure accessibility of its products to everyone.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisN Brown (People)
N Brown has been headed up by Steve Johnson as CEO from early 2019, after former boss Angela Spindler was ousted.
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NewsFormer Tesco boss Matt Davies steps down from N Brown
N Brown chair Matt Davies has resigned from his role with the fashion group, effective from the end of March.
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NewsN Brown suffers festive sales slide and warns of stock delays
N Brown has suffered a drop in revenues during its Christmas quarter despite hailing “continued improvement” in sales.
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NewsN Brown taps up investors for £100m fundraising as half-year profits fall
N Brown has launched a £100m fundraise to accelerate its strategy alongside reporting a decline in interim profits and sales.
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NewsDigital retailers appointed to bolster BRC board in changing landscape
Two digital retail leaders have joined the board of trade body the BRC, bringing key experience as the organisation adapts to the continuing Covid emergency and the rise of online shopping.
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NewsN Brown sales recovery driven by demand for homeware range
N Brown has reported a recovery in sales from its first-quarter nadir, hailing a resurgence in apparel sales and a surge in demand for its new homeware range.
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NewsN Brown profits and sales slump in ‘year of restructuring’
N Brown has reported falling profits and sales across its brands in what it called a “year of restructuring”.
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NewsCard Factory, Moss Bros and N Brown warn of coronavirus impact
A clutch of retailers including Card Factory, Moss Bros, Watches of Switzerland and N Brown has warned of the impact of coronavirus on sales and profits.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches former N Brown exec for finance role
Marks & Spencer’s hiring spree continues with the news it has appointed a finance chief for its food arm as it continues its turnaround efforts.
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NewsN Brown blames profit warning on ‘highly promotional market’
N Brown has issued a profit warning following tough trading conditions and declining revenue from its financial services arm.
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NewsN Brown back in the black as online powers growth
N Brown reported a return to profit in its interim results, citing its focus on ecommerce as one of the key reasons for its turnaround.
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NewsPPI claims rocket ahead of August deadline, says N Brown
Online retailer N Brown reported a “significant increase” in PPI information requests and complaints (PIRs) in the lead up to the claims deadline of August 29.
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NewsAgenda: Carpetright and Gear4Music update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Carpetright and Gear4Music on the agenda.
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NewsN Brown sales fall despite digital growth
N Brown sales fell in its first quarter despite a healthy performance across its digital channels.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone and N Brown update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Dixons Carphone and N Brown, and the latest ONS retail sales figures on the agenda.
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NewsN Brown profits edge up despite sales decline
N Brown has posted an uptick in full-year profits despite a decline in sales as boss Steve Johnson said a refocus of the group’s strategy is “now required”.
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AnalysisCan you compete for talent with the tech giants?
With the likes of Facebook and Google offering huge salaries to tech talent, Retail Week looks at what retailers can do to compete
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NewsN Brown sales fall as power brands fail to drive growth
N Brown sales were down over the festive period with its power brands failing to boost the group’s dismal performance.
