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.next Domain

Applicant Next PLC has applied for the .next domain. As this is a branded domain, this will initially not be available for public registrations. Review the application for more information.

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.next Domain Information

Applicant Full Legal Name

Next plc

Legal Establishment

Public Limited Company

Applicant Address

Desford Road
Enderby
Leicester LE19 4AT
GB

State Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Applicant Website

http://www.next.co.uk

Applied for gTLD

NEXT

Domain Registration Status

Closed

Mission/Purpose of Domain Extension

THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE NEW RESTRICTED .NEXT gTLD IS TO BENEFIT INTERNET USERS BY ENSURING INCREASED TRUST, CONVENIENCE AND UTILITY. The .next gTLD will be closely controlled by Next plc (Next) for registration of domain names where information, services and resources of the brand, its... Read more

THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE NEW RESTRICTED .NEXT gTLD IS TO BENEFIT INTERNET USERS BY ENSURING INCREASED TRUST, CONVENIENCE AND UTILITY.

The .next gTLD will be closely controlled by Next plc (Next) for registration of domain names where information, services and resources of the brand, its affiliates and partners that are associated with the brand will provide an authoritative internet space for its end users. The majority of the anticipated domain name registrations in the .next gTLD will be used in the promotion and communication of the Next brand and its online retail services serving the interest of its end users by providing assurance of brand authenticity. 

Next is a UK based retailer offering quality clothing, footwear, accessories and homewares. Next distributes its products through three main channels, a chain with more than 500 stores in the UK and Eire (Ireland), a home shopping catalogue and a website with nearly 3 million active customers. Next also operates an international division with more than 180 stores worldwide and a growing website capability in more than 45 countries. In this regard, customer trust, brand recognition and continuous innovation are paramount considerations in all of its business activities.

Since the inception of the current domain name system, business activities conducted on the internet are constantly changing and evolving with increased complexity. The volume of commercial transactions conducted over the internet is constantly growing and bringing benefits of simplicity and lowered transaction costs to businesses and consumers. However, at the same time, criminal activities over the internet including data breach, hacking and phishing activities have also become more sophisticated resulting in loss of consumer confidence beyond mere monetary harm. The introduction of the .next gTLD seeks to promote greater user confidence in the security of its transactions with Next, particularly the online retail services operations. The .next gTLD will allow for greater brand recognition and assurance of brand authenticity for Next customers and internet users.

Next's mission and purpose of the proposed new gTLD share ICANN's initiatives to promote public interest. Next is committed to contribute towards achieving such initiatives in line with ICANN's Affirmation of Commitments, which includes:

- consumer trust: the .next gTLD registry will be operated in a centralised manner with a restrictive registration policy. Registration of domain names will only be available to Next and its affiliate entities, at this stage, which will provide added consumer trust that .next domain names are trustworthy. As .next domain names are subject to registration standards, policies and procedures under Next's control, this eliminates the possibility of malicious conduct within the .next domain space and promotes the authenticity of the Next brand;

- competition: the proposed new gTLD is not intended to instigate competition and consumer choice, at the lelvel of registration of domain names among prospective registrants. Instead it is anticipated to contribute to such initiatives through its operation focussed on promoting consumer trust. Increased trust in the .next gTLD will drive existing and new top level domain (TLD) registry operators to make improvements in mechanisms to improve consumer trust of their TLDs; and

- consumer choice: the proposed new gTLD will enable user-driven improvements and innovations assisting Next's marketing efforts through its ability to create new second and third level domain names on demand. These names will provide the consumers with more choices for interacting with Next. As Next has effective control over the registration and use of domain names under .next domain space, this will also contribute towards general service innovations on the internet.


Given the restricted nature of the .next gTLD, the projected number of registration is likely to be limited. It is anticipated that 100 to 200 registrations will occur in the initial implementation period over the next 3 years, as Next develops and applies its services and marketing campaigns to operate under the new .next gTLD.

As the new .next gTLD expands and evolves, Next will continue to comply with all operational, technical and policy requirements, as well as maintaining consumer trust and the stability of the internet. Next will keep ICANN reasonably informed of any material developments relating to .next gTLD including compliance with the continued operations instrument obligations as set out in Specification 8 of the Registry Agreement.

Next does not intend to utilise Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) at the second level initially. However, as the use of the .next gTLD evolves, it is anticipated that Next will utilise IDNs within the .next domain space to allow internet users to engage with .next in their native language, creating a more positive user experience and encouraging diversity.

Next intends to create relevant domain names for use including product, services or geographic names in the second or third level domain names. In accordance with registration policy and the proposed measures for protection of geographic names as outlined in response to Question 22, Next will use geographic names to localise its websites in countries relevant to its business operations. The use of geographic names is intended to:

- connect internet users with relevant information as applicable to the territory; and

- comply with required rules and regulations in the national territory.


Next is a well-recognised international brand with its trademarks registered in 184 countries and territories, with registrations including but not limited to the following categories: retail services, cosmetics, textiles, furniture, and clothing. Further, Next has existing domain names in the following spaces, containing the ‘next' trademark and the applied-for .next string in the following spaces:

- gTLDs: .com, .asia, .mobi, .tel

- country-code TLDs (ccTLDs): .at, .az, .bh, .ca, .cm, .com.ro, .com.ru, .com.sa, .com.sg, .com.uz, .eu.com, .gg, .gi, .cn, .co.at, .co.hu, .co.id, .co.th, .co.uk, .com.au, .com.au, .com.bh, .com.ee, .com.gi, .com.hk, .com.kg, .com.kz, .com.lv, .com.mt, .com.mx, .com.ph, .com.pk, .com.qa, .hk, .in, .je, .;a. .lt, .ly, .md, .me, .my, .net.br, .net.cn, .net.nz, .net.pk, .or.at, .org.cn, .ph, .ro, .k, .us, .rf


The Next Group plc also has existing domain names for many other areas of its retail business.

Next believes that the .next gTLD is unlikely to cause confusion to internet users. The Next trademarks are a leading global brand with a significant reputation in the UK and Eire (Ireland) and a strong reputation in other areas of the world.×

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