Trading Statement

Brown (N.) Group PLC
02 July 2003


2 July 2003



                               N Brown Group plc


                               Trading Statement



In the first 17 weeks of the current year both group and home shopping turnover
is ahead by 2%. Ladieswear and electrical goods continue to perform well but the
performance of our menswear and footwear ranges is still disappointing. Our
expanded Autumn catalogues, which will feature extended ranges of ladieswear,
mens clothing, footwear and home and leisure products, will be launched later in
the month in conjunction with a refocused marketing campaign to drive new
customer recruitment. Trading conditions remain challenging but, after a slow
start, we are satisfied that the group is making progress in line with
expectations for the year.






For further information please contact:

N Brown Group plc                                Tel: [phone]
Alan White, Chief Executive

Gavin Anderson & Company                         Tel: [phone]
Neil Bennett / Louisa Hollins









                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange