Sainsbury's Tu clothing sales drop

Sales at Sainsbury's Tu clothing dropped 2% year on year in the 28 weeks to 12 September. However, there was one standout: back-to-school sales jumped 8%, delivering its best-ever performance. So, what’s holding Tu back? We review what the financial results mean for the supermarket chain’s clothing brand.

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Next financial results

Next unveiled its performance for the first six months of the year to July 2026, revealing profit before tax was up 10.5% year on year to £569m, alongside total sales rising 9% to £3.54bn. Next CEO Lord Wolfson remains optimistic too, despite UK store sales dipping 1.7%. It is hoped that the retailer’s online sales can help drive momentum though, with UK specifically surging 7.4%.