Next sales boosted by late Christmas surge
Craig TaylorTotal sales rise over the festive period, but the retailer trims its annual profit forecast. BBC News – Business
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Retailer, Next, sales increased over festive period.
bethkent ✅Next has reported a sharp rise in online sales over the Christmas period, trading at its stores has declined. The retailer said strong sales during the three weeks before Christmas and the October half-term holiday had made up for their disappointing November sales. Online sales rose by 15.2% between October 28 and December 29 from…
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