Next notches up further sales growth but cautions over supply and inflation

Sales in the last five weeks rose by 14% on a two-year basis

The fashion chain reported a better-than-expected recent performance, though it still forecasts growth to slow to 10% over its final quarter.

Retail giant Next has posted another leap in sales but said stock availability remains "challenging" amid supply chain problems and labour shortages.

The fashion and homewares chain reported third-quarter sales up 17% versus two years ago after a better-than-expected recent performance, though it still forecasts growth to slow to 10% over its final quarter.