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Are UK high streets recovering?
Next's stronger performance, with sales £70m ahead of forecasts, suggests a positive trend for some high street retailers. While online shopping remains popular, this story indicates that certain physical stores are still attracting shoppers. This could be a sign of cautious optimism for the broader retail sector across the UK.
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