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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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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...