Disputes Next wins partial victory in landmark equal pay appeal Recruitment and retention factors legitimate reason to pay warehouse workers more, judge finds iStock.com/Claudiac8 Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Monday 07 September 2026 UK clothing retailer Next has partially overturned a landmark finding that it discriminated against female sales consultants by paying male warehouse workers a higher basic pay rate. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Remuneration UK retailer Next underpaid staff for months Discrimination Employers should brace themselves after Next’s equal pay loss, say experts Discrimination Tesco workers win Court of Appeal job valuation challenge Discrimination Asda workers win second stage of equal pay dispute