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Next raises full-year profit guidance after Q2 sales beat expectations, driven by strong international growth

Next has reported Q2 full price sales up 9.2%, £70m ahead of forecast, with international online up 36.9%. Full-year profit guidance rose by 7.3% to £1.24bn. UK sales remained steady during the period.

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