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Next Lifts Outlook as Strong Sales Offset Higher Iran Costs

Bloomberg Markets · May 6, 2026, 6:27 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Next Plc raised its profit outlook as the British fashion and homewares retailer saw robust demand at the start of the year even as costs related to the conflict in the Middle East tripled.

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