July 1, 2026
NEXT publishes total voting rights update
The company released its month-end update on issued shares and voting rights through its official regulatory-news service.
#Regulatory #Shareholders
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A UK fashion, home and online retail group serving customers through stores and international websites.
nextplc.co.ukAbout the company
Legal name
NEXT plcCompany number
04412362
Headquarters
Enderby, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Industry
Fashion and home retail
Chief Executive
Lord Wolfson of Aspley Guise
Listed on
London Stock Exchange: NXT
Revenue (FY2026)
£6,901 millionProfit before tax (FY2026)
£1,158 million
Employees
More than 44,000
Retail footprint
More than 450 stores
NEXT plc is a UK fashion, home and online retail group headquartered in Enderby, Leicestershire and listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker NXT.
The group employs more than 44,000 people, operates more than 450 stores and sells online in more than 80 countries.
For the financial year ended January 31, 2026, NEXT reported statutory revenue of £6,901 million and profit before tax of £1,158 million.
Key People
Michael Roney
Chairman
Lord Wolfson of Aspley Guise
Chief Executive
Jonathan Blanchard
Chief Financial Officer
Richard Papp
Group Merchandise and Operations Director
Interview process at Next
(1,559 Glassdoor interview reports)Interview experience
73.1% positive
Interview difficulty
2.27 out of 5
Interview process length
18 days on average
Overall experience
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Next Interview Questions & Answers
Q: How do you prioritise one issue over another?
A: Compare business impact, urgency, number of users affected, security risk and available workarounds, then communicate the priority and review it as facts change.
Answer by AI
- Use a simple severity framework.
- Mention service-level targets.
- Keep stakeholders updated.
Q: When are you able to start?
A: Give a clear date, explain any notice-period obligation and state any flexibility without promising availability you cannot meet.
Answer by AI
- Be precise.
- Mention notice requirements.
- Avoid overcommitting.
Q: Tell me a bit about yourself.
A: Give a concise story connecting your analytical experience, commercial interest and relevant achievements to the trainee role.
Answer by AI
- Keep it role-focused.
- Use one measurable example.
- Finish with why this move fits.
Q: How would you deal with a difficult situation?
A: Use a specific example: explain the situation, how you stayed calm, the action you took, the result and what you learned.
Answer by AI
- Clarify the customer or team impact.
- Show ownership.
- End with a measured result.
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Next Salaries in the United Kingdom (Updated 2026)
Sales Assistant
Employee-submitted annual range
£21K to £25K per year
1520 Salaries submitted
Sales Consultant
Employee-submitted annual range
£17K to £22K per year
973 Salaries submitted
Sales Associate
Employee-submitted annual range
£19K to £25K per year
836 Salaries submitted
Retail Sales Assistant
Employee-submitted annual range
£15K to £21K per year
283 Salaries submitted
Retail Assistant
Employee-submitted annual range
£15K to £21K per year
221 Salaries submitted
Retail Sales Associate
Employee-submitted annual range
£16K to £21K per year
213 Salaries submitted
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Open roles
Assistant Merchandiser, Brands
Leicester • Full-time, fixed term
Label Operations Manager, Data and Logistics
Leicester • Full-time, permanent
Data Analytics Engineer
Leicester • Full-time, permanent
Menswear Graphic Designer, Next Sourcing
Leicester • Full-time, permanent
Lead Credit Risk Analyst
Leicester • Full-time
Warehouse Operative
Bristol • Full-time
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Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Profit-related bonus
Management share options
Private medical insurance
Sharesave scheme
Pension
Life assurance
Group income protection
25% staff discount
Simplyhealth subscription
Digital GP and health check
Discounted gym membership
Latest News & Updates
June 26, 2026
NEXT reports director shareholding transaction
NEXT published a Director and PDMR shareholding notification through its official regulatory-news service.
#Governance #Regulatory
View postMay 21, 2026
Shareholders pass all resolutions at NEXT's annual meeting
All 25 resolutions put to shareholders at the 2026 annual general meeting were passed on a poll.
#AGM #Governance
View postMay 6, 2026
NEXT raises full-year guidance after first-quarter sales growth
First-quarter full-price sales rose 6.2% from the prior year and NEXT increased full-year group profit guidance to £1,218 million.
#TradingUpdate #Guidance
View postApril 16, 2026
NEXT publishes its January 2026 annual report
The company published its annual report and accounts for the financial year ended January 31, 2026.
#AnnualReport #InvestorRelations
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