Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Next recalls Mint Velvet sandals over fall risk
Next recalled two styles of Mint Velvet Raya Espadrille Wedge Sandals after the footbed was found to potentially detach from the wedge heel during use, creating a risk that users could fall and be injured. Next contacted customers who bought the affected sandals directly and advised owners to stop wearing them and follow its instructions to arrange a refund or replacement.
2026
WRAP launches Textiles Collections Transition Programme with NEXT, Primark and Tesco funding Phase One
Global environmental action NGO WRAP published the first output of its Textiles Collections Transition Programme, a UK initiative to redesign how post-consumer textiles are collected, sorted, reused and recycled. Retailers NEXT, Primark and Tesco are among the stakeholders backing the industry-wide initiative and are funding Phase One of the programme, which now moves into a co-design phase with a Blueprint due to be published in Spring 2027.
2021
Gap and Next announce UK and Ireland joint venture plans
Gap announced plans to enter a joint venture with Next for its UK and Ireland business beginning in 2022. Next is to hold a 51% stake and Gap a 49% stake.
2020
Next announces plans to reopen some stores
Next announced plans to reopen some of its stores after lockdown is lifted. The article describes a plan, not completed reopenings.
2020
Next announces temporary closure of UK warehouses and suspension of online orders
Next announced that it would temporarily close its UK warehouse and distribution operations and stop taking online orders from 6 p.m. on March 26, 2020, after warehouse staff raised concerns about working during the coronavirus pandemic.