Alexon Group plc was a clothing retailer, based in

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, England. The company was listed on the

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(symbol AXN). It was a constituent of the

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Overview

The group owned eight brands, which are available in more than 990 outlets around the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as online. These brands served specific segments of the market, offering co ordinated fashion ranges to women who appreciate classical styling and quality. Ruth Henderson was CEO of Alexon, at the time the only woman to head a major public listed company in the UK.

Brands

* Ann Harvey * Alexon * Dash * Eastex * Kaliko * Minuet Petite * Bay Trading Company * Style Group – owners of Envy (sold 2008 to John Kinnaird)

Ownership

Since 2012, Alexon has been owned by the Jacques Vert group, which was formed by the merger of Jacques Vert and Alexon. In 2014, the Alexon brand was dropped.

References

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