After the crisis of being closed for the lockdown in the UK, Next are now planning their 50% off sale and releasing VIP slots for the Next Sale Preview.

It’s been officially announced that after cancelling previous sales and sale dates due to the coronavirus outbreaks that the lastest 50% off Next sale will be Thursday July 2nd 2020.

VIP sale preview slots are available to those registered and can be accessed with the 50% off Next sale link in promotional emails VIP members would have received.

Next VIP sale 2019: There is a separate website to access the sale (Image: NEXT) Next offers VIP slots to its customers, which allows them to view the sale a few days before it actually kicks off. According to the website hotukdeals, the Next VIP sale starts on Wednesday, July 3. Next are handing out slots to their customers, starting at 4pm.
Picture: Newsquest Fashion chain Next is to launch a huge 50 per cent off sale for shoppers - with some able to sign up for VIP shopping slots. It comes as lockdown measures across the UK begin to ease, and non essential retailers like clothing shops welcoming back customers.

The first slots went online June 30th 2020 and 4:30pm. Those registering would have gained access to a VIP time slot that could be access up until 2am on the morning of the general public sale (July 2nd 2020).

Slots are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Time slots are restricted to one slot per customer. Once you have this secured, you will be shopping on Next's VIP Sale.

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What is the VIP Next Sale Preview?

Whilst Next are planning and advertising a 50% off sale starting July 2nd, some sources have suggested the discounts could be up to 80% off. If you’ve missed the promotional emails inviting you to the Next sale previews you’ll need to make sure you’re registered with them for next time.

Once on their books to receive promo emails, you’ll get exclusive “Next sale Preview” links allowing you to register for the precious VIP slots online. Whilst there’s still lots of bargains to be had in stores, the best stuff is often online. In fact it appears that most bargains are nabbed by those using the early morning online VIP slots.

This instore Next sale (with 50% off) starts at 5am on July 2nd 2020. Online it’s 8am to general public. Those using the preview links can get a sneak look at what’s included and be ready to add those items straight to basket once they get their VIP slot.

Some people have reported problems using the Next preview links, you can check out the Next Facebook page for updates on this.

How to book a Next Sale VIP Slot

If you’re not fancying the idea of trying to socially distance in the Next stores during a sale you can get set up ready for future Next Preview Sale VIP time slots by checking out the instructions in my other articles.

Next Sale Dates, 50% off sale and preview slots.

Future dates are “likely” to be as follows (lockdown dependent):

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Summer Next Sale 2020 – Thursday 2nd July 2020

Autumn Next Sale 2020 – Saturday 19th September 2020

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Boxing Day Next Sale 2020 – Saturday 26th December 2020

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