Fashion chain Next is set to see annual profits overtake those of UK high street bellwether Marks & Spencer for the first time in its history after notching up a stellar Christmas sales performance.
The group is now expecting pre-tax profits for the year to January 25 to surge by up to 12.6% after hiking its forecast for the second time in just over two months.
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