
Next optimistic despite H1 profit plunge
UK retailer Next has booked a 97% drop in pre-tax profits for the first half of the year but has remained optimistic, raising its full-year guidance for the second time in two months.

UK retailer Next has booked a 97% drop in pre-tax profits for the first half of the year but has remained optimistic, raising its full-year guidance for the second time in two months.