Next plc, trading in the United States on the OTC Markets under the ticker NXGPY, is a UK‐based multinational retailer specializing in apparel, footwear, accessories and home products. The company designs, sources and sells a broad range of products through its owned store network, e-commerce platforms and catalogue business. Its core offering includes womenswear, menswear, children’s clothing and home furnishings, positioning Next as a versatile player in the fashion and home retail sectors.
Next operates through three principal divisions: Next Retail, which encompasses its brick-and-mortar stores across the UK and Ireland; Next Directory, its home shopping business delivered via online, mobile and catalogue channels; and Next International, which manages franchise partnerships and e-commerce operations in markets outside the UK. This multi-channel approach enables the company to blend in-store customer service with the convenience of digital shopping, supporting a seamless omnichannel experience.
Tracing its heritage to the 19th century tailoring firm Joseph Hepworth & Sons, Next plc was formally established in 1982 through a merger with Kendall & Sons. Since 2001, the company has been led by Chief Executive Officer Simon Wolfson, under whose stewardship Next has expanded its digital footprint and streamlined its supply chain. The firm’s headquarters are located in Enderby, Leicestershire, in the United Kingdom.
While Next’s primary market remains the UK and Ireland, it also serves customers in over 70 countries via its international franchise network and cross-border e-commerce channels. The company continues to invest in technology, logistics and customer service to support growth in both domestic and international markets, maintaining its focus on product quality, style and value.
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