Overview

• Next’s clearance has slashed padded coats to some of the steepest prices reported, including a Black High Shine shower‑resistant puffer reduced from £72 to £26 and another style from £60 to £30.
• Fleece tops are trending at Next, with the £30 Teddy Borg Longline Quarter Zip holding around a 4.4-star rating and new zip-up styles at £28–£34 drawing praise for warmth and comfort.
• Next’s Shower Resistant Padded Hooded Coat at about £82 continues to earn strong reviews near 4.5 stars, with buyers calling it “super warm” and saying it “feels like a duvet.”
• Cashback stacking is cutting knitwear costs, with new TopCashback members reporting effective prices near £14 for an M&S cardigan and as low as about £1.50 for a Matalan longline style, subject to offer terms.
• Retailers across the market are pushing cardigans at multiple price points—Next from £20, Roman at £22 and M&S and White Stuff higher—while reviews frequently flag sizing and length quirks as stock moves quickly.