Next reported a 0.3% rise in total sales in Q2, against a background of improving stock availability and clearance rates as well as better weather. Total sales are 0.3% lower for the year so far.
Chief executive Lord Wolfson said the weaker pound, following the Brexit vote, could impact currency costing rates by up to 9% next year.
Separately, research by Barclays shows around 30% of retailers are considering changing suppliers or the countries where they source products following the vote.
