Next has reported its sales for the three months to October 29th which show that its directory division is more than holding its own with sales up by 13.2 per cent. However the picture for its stores was far less attractive with a fall of 7.7 per cent for the period. The retailer had achieved growth in full price sales during the period but said that its performance was extremely volatile and weather dependent in a difficult market. For the year to date overall sales have fallen by 0.3 per cent, within the guidance communicated to the market.
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