After Strong Quarter Despite Costs From Iran War, Next PLC Lifts Outlook
Corroborated by 4 sources from 4 publishers
TL;DR
Reports differ across sources; according to bbc.com, next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs Fashion and homeware chain Next is to raise prices by up to 8% in some countries outside Europe as it anticipates millions of pounds in extra costs from the US-Israel war with Iran.
Sources
1
Bloomberg Markets
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-06/next-lifts-outlook-as-strong-sales-offset-higher-iran-costs
2
Dow Jones U.S. Business
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/next-plc-lifts-outlook-after-strong-quarter-despite-costs-from-iran-war-aead18df?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
3
Investing.com News
https://www.investing.com/news/earnings/next-beats-first-quarter-forecasts-raises-profit-outlook-4661892
4
BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrp8e0rjpeo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS