Parent company
Who owns Next plc, and which brands does it own?
Last verified 13 September 2026Last updated 13 September 2026
Animal welfare record
<cite index="50-2">Next plc does not test its own brand cosmetics and toiletries (or any cosmetic or toiletry ingredients) on animals or commission its suppliers or others to do so on its behalf</cite>. <cite index="50-1">Animal testing of ingredients and finished formulations (specifically for the Cosmetics industry) is banned in the UK and Europe and has been illegal for several years</cite>. <cite index="43-9,43-11">Next sells products that contain leather, sheep wool, feathers, mohair, cashmere, alpaca, and silk</cite>.Company's own statement
Brands owned by Next plc
Sources
- Next acquisition of FatFace October 2023 for £115.2m, 97% equity Next/3% managementOfficial registry
Supports: FatFace is recorded as having Next plc as its parent since 2023.
Drapers · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Next plc animal testing policy: does not test cosmetics on animals, fixed cut-off date policyCompany's own statement
Supports: <cite index="50-2">Next plc does not test its own brand cosmetics and toiletries (or any cosmetic or toiletry ingredients) on animals or commission its suppliers or others to do so on its behalf</cite>. <cite index="50-1">Animal testing of ingredients and finished formulations (specifically for the Cosmetics industry) is banned in the UK and Europe and has been illegal for several years</cite>. <cite index="43-9,43-11">Next sells products that contain leather, sheep wool, feathers, mohair, cashmere, alpaca, and silk</cite>.
Next plc Official · Accessed 13 September 2026