Next announces £70million sales boost after UK heatwaves

High street heavyweight Next has increased its full year sales forecast to £6billion after a better than expected weather related demand

Next has upgraded its profit targets for the year after breezing past second quarter expectations, putting its shareholders in line for a bumper payday. The FTSE 100 retail giant hiked its pre-tax profit expectations for 2026 to £1.24bn, around £25m higher than previously estimates. If achieved the figure would mark 7.