N Brown Group Plc, the plus size clothing specialists, is expected to buck the trend in the sector with a rise in earnings.
Analysts anticipate that N Brown will report growth in its internet and catalogue brands, particularly Simply Be, which is currently being advertised on television during the Channel 4 show Gok's Fashion Fix.
Gok Wan's 'Banger Booster' and 'Sex Kitten Corset' are part of the best selling plus size lingerie collection from N Brown.
N Brown Group posted an 11 per cent rise in annual profits and said its new financial year had started well despite an uncertain outlook. In the past two years N Brown has been evolving its business from purely catalogue to a more web-based model, and launching brands aimed at a younger audience. It is best known for catering to larger-sized customers.
N Brown Group are a leading British home shopping retailer with over 140 years experience based in Manchester. The N Brown group consists of many large brands, including the likes of Simplybe, JDwilliams and Vivaladiva.