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Join us for an exclusive "Day in the Life" with Mark, our incredible Head of Loss Prevention in Distribution! Mark is a true character, and his day is packed with action, strategy, and a whole lot of personality. Follow Mark and his friend and colleague, Danny, as they navigate the fast-paced world of distribution. From team meetings to vital security checks and everything in between, you'll get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to protect our assets and keep everything running smoothly.
Meet NEXT graduate, Eve, who transformed her background in mathematics into a thriving role in logistics management for our Total Platform team. Discover how she initially envisioned a different path but found her true calling at NEXT, manifesting a fashion job with numbers. In this episode, Eve shares her candid experience of transitioning from university life to the corporate world, highlighting the reality of a 9-to-5 schedule after the flexibility of university. She reveals how NEXT fosters a uniquely friendly and supportive environment where colleagues are genuinely interested in helping each other grow. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone considering a graduate scheme, particularly in distribution or logistics, or for those curious about finding their unexpected career path. Our guest offers invaluable advice on showcasing personality and willingness to learn, stressing that expertise can be acquired, but attitude is key.
Ever wondered what goes into creating the perfect pair of tights or socks? 🧦 Join the NEXT Hosiery team on an incredible development trip to Italy & Turkey, as they take you deep inside the world's most advanced knitting factories and yarn suppliers! This isn't just a tour – it's an insider's look at the mind-blowing scale, cutting-edge automation, and surprising craftsmanship behind every single pair. Get ready to witness: 🤖 Robots & Automation: See how machines pick, cut, and sew tights with incredible precision 🤯 Massive Production Scale: Discover factories churning out millions of pairs of socks and tights every month 🌱 Sustainable Manufacturing: A look at factories powered entirely by solar energy 👀 Future Product Development: A sneak peek into Spring/Summer 2026 collections! This video offers a fascinating, educational, and inspiring behind-the-scenes journey into the complex world of fashion manufacturing and the dedication of the teams bringing these products to life!
Ever wondered how your favourite socks and tights are made? 🧦 Join NEXT Hosiery team, Amy (Buyer), Alice (Assistant Technologist), Maisie (Assistant Buyer), and Deborah (Product Technologist) on their development trip to Istanbul! They step inside the incredible world of textile manufacturing and deep dive into the massive factories and cutting-edge technology behind every stitch!
Join Katie, a Customer Service Manager in the Total Platform department at NEXT in Doncaster, for a peek into her daily life! See how she leads and supports her team, manages projects, and celebrates successes. From team meetings and one-to-one feedback sessions to enjoying lunch outdoors and attending exciting development programme announcements, Katie shares what it's like to thrive in her role!
This week we were joined on the Life at NEXT podcast by Kate, who spoke to us about how NEXT champions customer care, supports vulnerable shoppers, and creates incredible career opportunities.
🚨 The results are in! 🚨 Our Results for the Half Year Ending July 2024 have landed! Here are the headlines: 💸 Full price sales up +4.4% and total Group sales (including subsidiaries) up +8.0%. 💷 NEXT Group profit before tax £452m, up +7.1%. 🛍 Full price sales over the first six weeks of the second half have materially exceeded our expectations and were up +6.9%. 📊 Second half full price sales growth is upgraded to +3.7% versus last year (previous guidance +2.5%). 📈 Full year, full price sales are now expected to be up +4.0%, with total Group sales (including subsidiaries) up +6.6%. 💸Full year pre-tax profit guidance increased by +£15m to £995m (up +8.4% on last year).
The Life at NEXT Podcast 🎙️ Episode Four! James is a NEXT Label Operations Manager and heads our employee-led community, Unity at NEXT. He joins us on the Life at NEXT Podcast to talk about Black History Month 2023 and Diversity and Inclusion within NEXT. Why it matters and what else needs to be done to help break down biases. The Life At NEXT Podcast we will be releasing a new episode featuring people from all across the business so you can get a real insight into what life is like at NEXT 💪 All episodes are available to stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and to watch on the Life at NEXT YouTube Channel 📺
📣 NEXT acquires FatFace for a total equity value of £115.2m 📣 The Consideration will be settled partly in cash and partly by the issue of new NEXT shares and management equity rolling over into the new structure. Upon completion of this transaction, which is expected to take place within the next few weeks, NEXT will hold 97% of the equity and FatFace’s management will hold 3% of the business. Today’s announcement follows a period of strong trading for FatFace under the leadership of its CEO Will Crumbie. Will Crumbie, who joined FatFace as CFO in 2014 and became CEO in 2021, will continue to lead the business.
Our Q2 Trading Statement for 2023 has landed! Here are the headlines: 💸 Full price sales in the second quarter (May-July) were up +6.9% on last year. 💷 On 19 June we issued an unscheduled Trading Statement after a period of much better than expected full price sales, mainly driven by exceptionally warm weather. Since then, full price sales have been up +3.7% on last year. This was ahead of our guidance of +0.5%. 🛍 The end-of-season Sale has gone well and clearance rates were ahead of our expectations. 📊 We are increasing our full year guidance for Group profit before tax by £10m to £845m.
