Sales were expected to fall 7%, but in fact only dropped 1.2%; first half profits were up 7% to £185m.
The high street retailer plans to open 11 additional homeware stores this year.
Fashion / Clothing
Fashion focus boosts Next sales
LONDON - Next has reported better-than-expected sales for the first half of the year thanks to good weather, more fashionable lines and a rise in consumer confidence.
.jpg)
.jpg)