N Brown Group plc

Griffin House, 40 Lever St.
Manchester
M60 6ES, United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-161-236-8256
Fax: +44-161-238-2662
http://www.nbrown.co.uk

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For those who would rather sit than shop, N Brown Group (NBG) offers an alternative -- mail-order and online shopping. One of Britain's biggest home shopping retailers, NBG markets clothing and household goods from more than 20 catalogs, including J D Williams, Ambrose Wilson, Shoe Tailor, Gray & Osbourn, and Fifty Plus. While most of the firm's catalogs are directed toward middle-aged and elderly men and women, the firm has been broadening its customer base to include younger and plus-size shoppers. NBG also offers third-party fulfillment and financial services. Chairman Sir David Alliance, who is the former chairman of textile firm Coats Viyella, and his family own about 47% of the company.

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Chairman Lord David Alliance
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Chief Executive and Director Alan White
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Group Finance Director and Director Dean R. Moore
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