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Next raises profit forecast as international business outperforms

Next ($NXT-LSE) lifted its full-year group pre-tax profit forecast to £1.255 billion, an increase of approximately £12 million from its previous expectation. The revised target implies growth of 8.4%. Statutory first-half pre-tax profit rose to £566 million from £509 million, while revenue reached £3.45 billion. Full-price sales increased 7.7%, supporting the retailer’s improved outlook. The upgrade was driven by international performance and operating savings rather than uniformly stronger dema

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Next wins a major equal-pay appeal, while some employment claims remain unresolved

Next reported on 7 September 2026 that the Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld its appeal concerning differences in basic pay between retail and warehouse employees. What the company says the ruling covers According to Next's announcement, the tribunal accepted its justification based on market conditions and recruitment and retention needs. The employees' cross-appeal alleging direct sex discrimination was dismissed. However, the announcement says findings concerning certain other employment term

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