The boss of Next has significantly raised profit forecasts on the back of the strength of its online business and out of town stores which have helped the retailer to weather the crisis. Next now expects pre-tax profits to be £300 million this year, higher than the £195 million central scenario it gave in July and much better than the...The boss of Next has significantly raised profit forecasts on the back of the strength of its online business and out of town stores which have helped the retailer to weather the crisis. Next now expects pre-tax profits to be £300 million this year, higher than the £195 million central scenario it gave in July and much better than the...The boss of Next has significantly raised profit forecasts on the back of the strength of its online business and out of town...