NEXT RETAIL LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
04521150
Registered Address
Desford Road, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4AT
Status
Active
Employee Count
30,573
Turnover
£4,644,231,000
EBITDA
£814,072,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
29 August 2002
Nature of Business
47710 - Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
47721 - Retail sale of footwear in specialised stores
47789 - Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)
47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
East Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
24 days
Shortest Period:2 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
89%
31-60 Days
10%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms28%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-27
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
26 Jan 2025 - 26 Jul 202527 Aug 20252489%10%1%28%
28 Jul 2024 - 25 Jan 202525 Feb 20252386%13%1%36%
30 Jul 2023 - 27 Jan 202426 Feb 20242291%8%1%21%
29 Jan 2023 - 29 Jul 202325 Aug 20232391%7%2%19%
31 Jul 2022 - 28 Jan 202322 Feb 20232490%8%2%17%
30 Jan 2022 - 30 Jul 202230 Aug 20222392%7%1%19%
01 Aug 2021 - 29 Jan 202225 Feb 20222089%10%1%24%
31 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 202120 Aug 20212192%7%1%21%
26 Jul 2020 - 30 Jan 202126 Feb 20212385%15%1%34%
26 Jan 2020 - 25 Jul 202024 Aug 20202392%6%2%20%
28 Jul 2019 - 25 Jan 202020 Feb 20202293%6%1%20%
29 Jul 2018 - 26 Jan 201925 Feb 20192192%6%2%35%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard contractual terms for goods and services is 30 days with exception of intercompany Goods for Resale invoices which are paid between 2 to 14 day terms.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Intercompany invoices and preformance have been included for completeness.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Central accounts payable phone number in place for suppliers to contact us for any matters under dispute. Calls are usually answered at the time of the call and responded to within 24 hours. Alternatively, suppliers may use email as a method of documenting their queries and these are responded to with within 7 days. Supplier emails or calls may be escalated to our management team where required.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

NEXT RETAIL LIMITED is a British multinational retail company that offers a wide range of clothing, home products, and financial services

The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Leicester, UK.\n\nThe company operates over 500 stores in the UK and Ireland, as well as an online shopping platform

They offer a variety of products for men, women, and children, including fashion items, footwear, homeware, and beauty products.\n\nNEXT RETAIL LIMITED is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce their environmental impact

They have set targets to reduce carbon emissions, waste, and water usage in their operations

They also use sustainable materials in their products and have a recycling program for their packaging.\n\nThe company has a team of key people, including CEO Simon Wolfson, who leads the company's strategic direction and overall performance

They also have a dedicated sustainability team that oversees the company's environmental and social responsibility efforts.\n\nFor customer convenience, NEXT RETAIL LIMITED offers various delivery options, including standard, next day, and nominated day delivery

They also have a click and collect service available at their stores.\n\nTheir registered office address is Desford Road, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4AT, UK

Customers can contact them through their website, www.next.co.uk, where they can also browse and purchase products

The company also has a customer service team available for inquiries and assistance

Financial Metrics

Cash
£35,121,000
Net Worth
£1,426,385,000
Total Current Assets
£3,931,982,000
Total Current Liabilities
£2,726,488,000

Company Location