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Overview
About NEXT
Simplify's Rating
Why NEXT is rated
B+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation
Industries
Consumer Goods
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On 6 May 2026, NEXT beat Q1 sales by £28 million and lifted profit.
- International sales surged 39.5% in FY2026, proving overseas expansion remains the growth engine.
- Shareholder returns stayed huge: NEXT returned £839 million during FY2026.
What critics are saying
- NEXT's 2024 equal-pay defeat threatened store closures, and the appeal still hangs over 2026.
- Russell & Bromley left 33 stores and 440 jobs exposed in January 2026.
- A failed appeal forces more store closures and cripples NEXT's warehouse pay model.
What makes NEXT unique
- NEXT's Total Platform lets it monetize brand operations, logistics, and e-commerce across partners.
- On 26 Mar 2026, NEXT posted £1.158 billion PBT and raised 2026/27 guidance.
- Its Jan 2026 Russell & Bromley rescue shows unmatched UK retail turnaround capability.
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Company News
City A.M.
Jan 21st, 2026
The deal is one of several high street takeovers by Next as the retailer bolsters its market share by turning around struggling brands.
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About NEXT
Simplify's Rating
Why NEXT is rated
B+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation
Industries
Consumer Goods
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
N/A
There are no jobs for NEXT right now.
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We update NEXT's jobs every few hours, so check again soon! Browse all jobs →