Next plc | Retail Bulletin

Main Products and Services

Main Products and Services

Men's, women's, and children's clothing
Footwear
Home furnishings
Beauty products

Stores

Number of Stores Worldwide: around 700 stores, of which circa 500 are in the United Kingdom, and circa 200 across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Financials

As of April 2025, NEXT plc continues to demonstrate a strong financial performance. For the fiscal year ending January 2025, the company reported total group sales exceeding £5.4 billion, reflecting an 11.4% year-on-year increase. Underlying profit before tax reached £870 million, up 5.7%, and underlying earnings per share rose by 8% to 573.4p .

In terms of shareholder returns, NEXT has maintained a consistent dividend policy. The most recent interim dividend of 75.0p per share was paid on 3 January 2025, following a final dividend of 141.0p per share on 1 August 2024 .

The company also continues its share buyback programme, repurchasing 3.8 million shares during the 2024/25 financial year.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Company Culture

NEXT’s Corporate Responsibility Report to January 2025 outlines the retailer’s continued commitment to ethical, environmental, and social progress across its operations. Key focus areas include protecting workers in its global supply chain through extensive auditing, grievance mechanisms, and training—reaching over 2,400 audits with 95% unannounced. NEXT advanced its climate strategy with a 47% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (from a 2016/17 baseline), and achieved 96% renewable electricity use across global operations. Its responsible sourcing programme now sources 50% of polyester and 73% of cotton from certified or recycled routes, while efforts in circularity include garment repair services and resale of pre-loved items.

Internally, NEXT promotes employee wellbeing and diversity through events, training, and inclusion surveys. The company also supported 244 charities and invested £2.8 million in community initiatives. These actions align with global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.