Next performed better than expected over the Christmas period and has increased its profit outlook as a result, painting a positive picture for retail over the Christmas period
For now, Next shares have enjoyed a boost on the back of the news, and the share price was at a high not seen since mid-August.
Growing online and retail sales helped increase overall sales at Boots UK by 4.3% on the same three months the previous year, Boots parent company, Walgreen Boots Alliance, said in a trading update.
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