N Brown Group
N Brown Group is a British internet and catalog home shopping company specializing in fashion and homeware. The company operates several retail brands, including JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo, focusing primarily on the plus-size apparel market.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
United Kingdom
HQ City
Manchester
Founded
1859
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
GB
Ultimate Parent
N Brown Group plc
Data Hosting
GB
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
Modern Slavery Act statement published
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Sedex
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1859
Company founded
James David Williams founded the company as a mail-order business.
1996
Stock market listing
The company was first listed on the London Stock Exchange.
2024
Proposed acquisition
Joshua Alliance announced a recommended cash offer for N Brown Group.