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Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales

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What happened

FTSE 100 retailer, which owns UK rights to US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret, says prices could rise in autumn Business live – latest updates Next has thanked warmer weather for an “unexpected” boost in sales, leading the clothing retailer to raise…

Key facts

  • FTSE 100 retailer, which owns UK rights to US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret, says prices could rise in autumn Business live – latest updates Next has thanked warmer weather for an “unexpected” boost in sales, leading the clothing retailer to raise…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:42:19 UTC.

Why it matters

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