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Next plc, trading as Next (styled as NEXT) is a British multinational clothing, footwear and home products retailer, which has its headquarters in Enderby, England. It has around 700 stores, of which circa 500 are in the United Kingdom, and circa 200 across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Parent company, J Hepworth & Son changes its name to NEXT plc. The group acquires Grattan plc (mail order company). 1987. Launch of NEXT childrenswear. 1988. Launch of NEXT Directory – the brand’s innovative new concept in home shopping. David Jones appointed Chief Executive of NEXT plc. 1991. Sale of Grattan to Otto Versand. 1993.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Michael joined the Board as Deputy Chairman in February 2017 and became Chairman in August 2017. Michael brings significant international leadership experience to the Board; he was previously the Chief Executive of Bunzl plc from 2005 until his retirement in April 2016, Chief Executive of Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe BV and non-executive director of Johnson Matthey plc.
FTSE 100-listed Next is the largest clothing retailer by sales in the UK. Founded as a tailoring business in 1864 in Leeds under the name Joseph Hepworth and Son, the retailer expanded rapidly in its formative years and had opened more than 100 stores by the time it celebrated its 20th birthday.
For NEXT, corporate responsibility means addressing key business-related social, ethical and environmental matters and ensuring we run our business in a responsible way. We see corporate responsibility as a key element of how we conduct our business as we believe it makes good business sense. Further information can be found on the corporate ...
Apr 1, 2021 · Since then, Next.com has become a curated marketplace, where own bought and over 500 third party brands (through LABEL online) can be browsed side by side. Next are continually increasing their offered brands such as Laura Ashley, to Bang Olufsen, Ted Baker and Ralph Lauren.
Jul 8, 2022 · To be clear, Next is a high street retailer but this now only represents a quarter of profits and while names such as C&A, BHS and Woolworths have disappeared, under the management of Lord Simon Wolfson, Next has evolved and thrived in the last 20 years.
