Who owns Reiss?
Reiss is owned by Next (the United Kingdom, LSE: NXT), which has owned the brand since 30 September 2021.[1] Reiss was founded in 1971 in London and was independent until 2021.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- NEXT plc reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1971–2021)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Leicester
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Founded
- 1971
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Designer apparel
- Parent ticker
- LSE: NXT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Reiss
Reiss sits above the high street on price and gained attention when the Duchess of Cambridge wore one of its dresses in an official portrait. Next acquired a majority stake in 2021. Next bought a controlling stake rather than the whole company, leaving the founder with a holding, which is how the retailer has structured several of its acquisitions.
Ownership timeline of Reiss
Where Reiss sits in Next
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Reiss?
The parent company of Reiss is Next, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Reiss British?
Yes. Reiss originated in the United Kingdom in 1971 and its owner, Next, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has Next owned Reiss?
Next has owned Reiss since 30 September 2021.
Who owned Reiss before Next?
Reiss was an independent company from its founding in 1971 in London until Next acquired it in 2021.
Is Reiss still owned by Next?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Reiss is still owned by Next. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] NEXT plc Annual Report 2025 — NEXT plc, Annual report, published 27 March 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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