Next (UK retailer)

Next plc is a British multinational retailer headquartered in Leicester, England, offering clothing, footwear, accessories, and home products across more than 500 stores worldwide and a major online platform. Founded in 1864, the company serves over 8 million customers globally and operates one of the UK's largest retail workforces. Next is known for its own-brand apparel alongside a curated marketplace of third-party brands, and has expanded significantly into online retail and international wholesale licensing. The company constantly innovates across product design, logistics, and technology to maintain its position as a leading British retail group.