Hepworths

The story of Hepworths

Hepworths operated menswear shops across Britain. The business evolved into the Next retail brand in the 1980s.

Origins and development

Hepworths forms part of the history of British menswear retail. The business or brand dates to 1884. Hepworths operated menswear shops across Britain. The business evolved into the Next retail brand in the 1980s.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Joseph Hepworth & Son. A definitive end date for the original retail format has not been confirmed. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.