Next does it again: Profit forecasts upgraded for FIFTH time in a row January 4, 2024 Next has raised its profit guidance for the fifth time in a row thanks to a bumper Christmas trading period.
What next at Next? Retailer to update on Christmas trading January 2, 2024 Retail investors across the UK will be eyeing up Next’s festive trading update as they attempt to figure out how good or bad the Christmas period was for the sector.
FTSE 100 close: London rises on strong Next results as investors await Fed rate decision November 1, 2023 The Fed is widely expected to leave interest rates on hold as it assesses how its historic bout of monetary tightening is impacting inflation.
Rinse, repeat: Next upgrades profit guidance yet again November 1, 2023 High street bellwether Next continues to defy headwinds in the UK economy
FTSE 100 close: Pound slumps after Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold while Ocado plummets September 21, 2023 The blue-chip FTSE 100 dropped 0.37 per cent to trade at 7,703.03 while the mid-cap FTSE 250m index fell 0.42 per cent to hit 18,632.97.
Next: Can the retail powerhouse continue its strong summer momentum? September 17, 2023 Next has continued to defy expectations, with the retail giant continuing to outperform rivals
Next: Retail giant does it again with further profit guidance upgrade August 3, 2023 Next is upgrading its full year guidance for group profit before tax by £10m to £845m, following a strong performance in the second quarter helped by summer sales.
Private equity firm Elliott joins £500m takeover race for Reiss June 21, 2023 US private equity firm Elliott Advisors has reportedly joined the race to takeover upmarket fashion brand Reiss from its current stakeholders Next and Warburg Pincus. Elliott has expressed interest in buying the fashion brand for upwards of £500m, Sky News has reported. Up to three parties are also keen to buy the brand, which is [...]
Next share price up as it thanks sunny spells for raised profit guidance June 19, 2023 Next share price increased over four per cent this afternoon as the retailer raised its sales and profit guidance. The high-street favourite made the surprise announcement after it was bolstered by the arrival of warm weather – but warned that it does not expect the momentum to continue for the rest of the year. In [...]
Next chairman survives shareholder vote – but ‘significant’ revolt proves cause for concern May 18, 2023 Shareholders dealt a series of blows against Next and its board on Thursday as large numbers voted to kick out its chairman and against the company’s pay plans. The business said chairman Michael Roney received less than four in five (79.2 per cent) of the votes cast at its annual shareholder meeting. Meanwhile around one [...]