Two Large U.S. Retailers Could be Rocked This Year by Dismal U.K. Retail Sector

If Wednesday’s dismal outlook from retailer Next is any indication, the retail sector in the U.K. could be in for a rough 2017, as the country prepares to begin its process of leaving the European Union. Next, largely considered Britain’s bellwether retailer, expects this to be a challenging year and issued a profit warning after weaker-than-expected festive season sales.