Next boss: Brexit deal can be struck – but we need nerves of steel August 13, 2019 Next boss Lord Wolfson has said the country needs “nerves of steel” in the coming weeks, but is still hopeful a deal can be struck on Brexit. Wolfson, who advocated Leave during the referendum, has been critical of the previous government’s handling of no deal contingency planning, warning that it could lead to “chaos and [...]
Next leads FTSE 100 as it ups profit forecast after sales boost July 31, 2019 High street retailer Next announced this morning it expects to make more profit this year than previously forecast after a boost in full price sales. Shares in the company rose more than seven per cent this morning as it increased its full year profit guidance by £10m to £725m, a boost of 0.3 per cent [...]