Sales rose for British clothing, footwear and home products retailer Next Plc in the first quarter compared to the same period of the previous year. Next reported on Wednesday that its full-price sales for the 13 weeks ended on April 27 were up 5.7% compared to last year, slightly exceeding its guidance for this period, which aimed to achieve a 5% growth. Next trading full price sales include items sold in retail and online plus Next Finance interest income, but excludes sale events, clearance, total platform commission and the sales from subsidiaries. The company maintained its sales and prof…