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Next achieves bumper performance following lockdowns

The clothing retailer has reported a 21.3% rise in full-price sales in the 13 weeks to 30 April, with in-store sales surging 285% from last year, when lockdowns were in place. Next UK’s online channel achieved sales growth of 47% on two-year comparisons.

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