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flag UK retailer Next raises full-year profit forecast by 6.8% due to strong spring sales.

flag UK retailer Next has raised its full-year guidance following a 11.4% increase in full-price sales due to warm spring weather boosting summer clothing sales. flag The company now expects pre-tax profits to reach £1.08 billion, a 6.8% increase from last year, and sales to rise by 6% to £5.4 billion. flag Despite the strong results, Next remains cautious, noting that some summer purchases may have been brought forward from the second quarter and that the increase in national insurance could affect consumer spending.

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