British multinational clothing giant Next reported a 5.8% increase in full price sales for 2024 and an 8.2% rise in total group sales, reaching £6.3 billion. The company's profit before tax surged 10.1% to over £1 billion, with optimistic sales outlooks for 2025. In contrast, H&M reported a decline in gross profit and operating profit for the first quarter, highlighting the contrasting fortunes in the retail sector. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)