Next to Raise Overseas Prices Up to 8% as Iran War Adds £47M in Costs
British retailer Next plans to raise prices outside Europe by up to 8% after projecting a £47 million cost hit from disruptions linked to the Iran war.
First reported
By Bloomberg on May 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM EDT
Last update
May 6, 2026 at 8:09 AM EDT
28 sources write about this
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18/100 · Low
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Next projects approximately £47 million in additional costs linked to the Iran war.
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Prices in non-European markets will rise by up to 8% to help offset those costs.
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European markets will see more moderate price increases.
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First-quarter full-price sales increased 6.2% year over year.
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Next raised its full-year profit outlook despite the conflict-related cost pressures.
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Disruptions to Middle East shipping routes are a primary driver of the increased costs.
How outlets are covering it
7 hr ago
Next PLC Lifts Outlook After Strong Quarter Despite Costs From Iran War
“The Wall Street Journal focuses on Next's improved profit guidance as the headline development, framing the Iran war costs as a secondary headwind the company has managed through strong sales.”
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FTSE 100 Futures, Pound Rise on Renewed Iran Deal Optimism
“Bloomberg situates the Next story within broader UK market movements, noting that optimism around a potential Iran deal was lifting sentiment across equities and sterling.”
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Next to raise prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs
“The BBC leads with the consumer impact, emphasizing the price hike figure and its geographic scope as the central story for UK audiences.”
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Next to raise prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs
“CityAM anchors the story on the specific cost figure, treating the price increases as a likely but not certain consequence.”
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Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs
“Proactive Investors highlights that the Iran war's financial impact was revised upward, making the profit guidance upgrade a more notable achievement in context.”
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5 hr ago
Retailer Next warns of price hikes as costs increase due to Iran war
“The Independent summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next to mitigate Iran war costs with moderate price rises
“RTE.ie summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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3 hr ago
Next confirms prices to be hiked by 8% as Iran war causes additional charges
“Daily Record summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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6 hr ago
Next beats first quarter forecasts, raises profit outlook By Investing.com
“Investing.com India summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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2 hr ago
Next lifts outlook as strong sales offset higher Iran costs
“The Irish Times summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next to mitigate Iran war costs with 'moderate' price rises
“Irish Examiner summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next to hike prices overseas as it faces higher Iran war cost hit - AOL
“AOL.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
UK's Next nudges up profit outlook after first quarter sales rise | Financial News
“London South East summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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5 hr ago
Iran war costs Next £47m and may drive up prices
“CityAM summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next faces cost hit of nearly £50m from Iran war
“Yorkshire Post summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next to hike prices overseas as it faces higher Iran war cost hit
“The Irish News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next lifts profit guidance despite larger expected impact from Iran war
“Proactiveinvestors UK summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next warns Iran war disruption could add £47m to costs - Retail Gazette
“Retail Gazette summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next boosts outlook after robust first quarter
“BOLSAMANIA summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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8 hr ago
Next beats forecasts as strong start lifts profits despite Middle East disruption
“The UK summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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6 hr ago
Next plans overseas price hikes of up to 8% amid Middle East conflict costs
“birminghampost summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next ups profit guidance as full price sales rise
“Drapers summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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6 hr ago
Next ups guidance as first quarter sales surge - but retailer facing £50m hit from Iran war
“Insider Media Ltd summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next raises profit guidance following strong first quarter sales
“FashionUnited summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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8 hr ago
Next Raises Profit Outlook as Q1 Sales Climb 6.2% | UK Retail News
“Global Banking & Finance Review summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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7 hr ago
Next outperforms again despite tough comparisons, raises profit guidance
“FashionNetwork.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Next raises profit expectations - East Midlands Business Link
“East Midlands Business Link summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Next to hike prices overseas as it faces higher Iran war cost hit
“Mail Online summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
28 sources write about this
28 articles tracked
Next PLC Lifts Outlook After Strong Quarter Despite Costs From Iran War
May 6, 3:09 AM
Next confirms prices to be hiked by 8% as Iran war causes additional charges
May 6, 6:29 AM
Next beats first quarter forecasts, raises profit outlook By Investing.com
May 6, 4:00 AM
UK's Next nudges up profit outlook after first quarter sales rise | Financial News
May 6, 2:19 AM
Next lifts profit guidance despite larger expected impact from Iran war
May 6, 3:01 AM
Next beats forecasts as strong start lifts profits despite Middle East disruption
May 6, 2:07 AM
Next plans overseas price hikes of up to 8% amid Middle East conflict costs
May 6, 3:50 AM
Next ups guidance as first quarter sales surge - but retailer facing £50m hit from Iran war
May 6, 4:05 AM
Next Raises Profit Outlook as Q1 Sales Climb 6.2% | UK Retail News
May 6, 2:12 AM
Next outperforms again despite tough comparisons, raises profit guidance
May 6, 2:53 AM
Next raises profit expectations - East Midlands Business Link
May 6, 6:10 AM
+1 additional sources are included in the API signal for this brief.
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
California
CA
Impact: Medium
Why: High population and apparel spending; major ports like LA/Long Beach face indirect shipping cost pressures passed via Next's 8% price hikes on imports affected by Middle East disruptions.
Local angle: State consumers, especially in LA fashion district, hit by higher UK retailer prices amid global supply chain issues.
Sources: 0 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Low
New York
NY
Impact: Medium
Why: Fashion capital with significant online international shopping; non-European price increases directly affect high-end consumers buying Next homeware and clothing.
Local angle: NYC shoppers face elevated costs for British fashion imports due to Iran conflict logistics.
Sources: 1 local, 4 national · Federal impact: Low
Texas
TX
Impact: Medium
Why: Large consumer base and Houston port exposure to global shipping routes disrupted by Iran war, amplifying Next's cost pass-through.
Local angle: Houston-area retailers and consumers note rising import prices from UK brands.
Sources: 0 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
Florida
FL
Impact: Low
Why: High retail spending and Miami port; overseas price hikes impact vacation and homeware buyers from Next's online platform.
Local angle: South Florida international shoppers see UK price increases tied to regional conflict.
Sources: 0 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
Georgia
GA
Impact: Low
Why: Savannah port handles significant imports; state consumers affected by broader freight cost rises reflected in Next's non-EU pricing.
Local angle: Atlanta consumers report higher costs for international fashion amid shipping woes.
Sources: 0 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
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