NEXT plc - NXT

NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, footwear, accessories, and home products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company operates in six segments: NEXT Retail, NEXT Online, NEXT International Retail, NEXT Sourcing, Lipsy, and Property Management. It operates a chain of approximately 530 stores under the name NEXT Retail in the United Kingdom and Eire; and NEXT Online, an online and catalogue shopping business with approximately 4.9 million active customers, as well as international Websites serving approximately 70 countries. The company also operates approximately 200 franchised stores under the NEXT International Retail name worldwide; designs and sources NEXT branded products; and designs and sells younger women’s fashion products under Lipsy brand name. In addition, it provides property management services, including holding and lease of properties. The company was formerly known as J Hepworth & Son and changed its name to NEXT plc in 1986. NEXT plc was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Enderby, the United Kingdom.