Next Plc warned it may have to close stores if it loses an appeal over an equal pay ruling, in a landmark case for UK retailers.
The British fashion outlet said there will be financial consequences if a ruling over its workers’ pay is upheld. An employment tribunal said last month that Next’s shop-floor staff, who are mostly women and paid lower hourly rates, were at a particular disadvantage compared with men working in warehouses.
“Each of our stores is treated as a business in its own…

