Reiss

Reiss in brief

• Rank: #93 of 100 in UK's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026; #5 of 5 in Luxury & Fashion.
• WCRC Power Score: 60.60 out of 100.
• Founded: 1971, by David Reiss.
• Owner: Next plc (majority shareholder), London, England.
• Leadership: Lord (Simon) Wolfson, Chief Executive of Next plc (Reiss's majority owner).
• Latest revenue: £7.0bn revenue (FY2026, year to Jan 2026, +10.8%), group revenue of Next plc, as per company filings.

What makes Reiss powerful

Reiss occupies a valuable space in British fashion between the high street and luxury, known for sharp tailoring and modern womenswear. Its majority owner Next, which raised its stake to 51% in 2022 and increased it again in 2023, gives the brand access to one of the most efficient retail and online platforms in Europe.

That backing is significant. Next reported another strong year to January 2026, with total group sales up 10.8% to £7.0bn and profit before tax up 14.5% to £1.16bn. Next's online infrastructure, warehousing and third-party brand platform help Reiss reach more customers in the UK and abroad, while the brand keeps its own design identity. A clear premium position and a strong parent make Reiss one of the more resilient mid-to-upper market fashion names in the UK.

Next, Reiss's majority owner, made a profit before tax of £1.16bn in the year to January 2026.

Why Reiss ranks #93

Reiss ranks 93rd with a WCRC Power Score of 60.60, just behind Pets at Home and ahead of ASOS. Its pillars are closely grouped: trust (62) and product (62) lead, with positioning (60) and digital and financial strength (60) just behind. Sustainability and governance (58) is its weakest pillar. Limited disclosure of its own results and a premium niche keep it near the bottom of the list despite a strong parent.

The Achilles' heel

Reiss sells discretionary premium clothing, which suffers when consumers cut back. Its own results are not disclosed in detail in the sources reviewed, making its performance hard to judge from outside. It also depends on Next's strategy, and Next itself expects growth to slow sharply in 2026/27, with pre-tax profit guidance of £1.21bn.

The 2026 story

Reiss's 2026 has unfolded within Next, which in March reported a further strong year: total group sales up 10.8% to £7,004m and profit before tax up 14.5% to £1.158bn for the year to January 2026. Next returned £839m to shareholders and guided to slower full-price sales growth of 4.5% for 2026/27. Lord Wolfson remains chief executive of Next. Details of Reiss's own 2026 performance were not available in the sources checked.

Pillar profile

Provisional desk scores out of 100, for the WCRC Business Intelligence Unit to validate.

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• Most powerful Luxury & Fashion brands
• Most powerful brands in England

Key facts

Sources

• Revenue figure published by Next plc
• Company website, official announcements and press releases
• Published interviews and statements by the leadership
• WCRC Business Intelligence Unit research: consumer sentiment, ratings and reviews, search demand, media and social data