Joules

This brand makes a separate, cheaper line for outlets and off-price.

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Ownership

  1. Now
    Joules Ltd (newco formed Dec 2022) Ultimate parent: Next plc (LSE: NXT) 74%; founder Tom Joule 26% Operating company
  2. 2026
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Kind of name
Runs an outlet lineProduct under this name may be mainline surplus or made-for-outlet. The label tells say how to spot which.
Market tier
Contemporary
Outlet line
Joules outlet stores
Seen at off-price
Often
Also appears as
Joules Clothing · Joule · Tom Joule

Notes

Market Harborough lifestyle brand; Joules Group plc collapsed into administration in Nov 2022 and Next bought the brand, c.100 stores and the head office for £34m (+£7m for the HQ) on 1 Dec 2022 alongside Tom Joule. Homeware, eyewear and footwear are licensed/partnered categories. Run on Next's Total Platform.

A second research pass found

  • Owner: Next plc (74%); Tom Joule (26%)
  • Kind of name: Revived name

Next and founder Tom Joule bought Joules out of administration in Dec 2022 for £34m; it now runs on Next's Total Platform, so product is Next-sourced under the Joules name.

Sources

  1. fashionunited.uk /news/business/next-acquires-majority-stake-in-joules-for-34-million-pounds/2022120166544
  2. retailgazette.co.uk /blog/2025/08/how-big-is-nexts-growing-retail-empire

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