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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Rachel Reeves to announce new support for small businesses
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to unveil expanded financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises in what is expected to be her final Mansion House speech tomorrow.
Shein finally wins China's approval for Hong Kong IPO
Shein has won approval from China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO, clearing the way for a listing after failed attempts in New York and London.
Ofcom to make it a legal requirement for Big Tech to prevent scam ads
Ofcom has proposed a set of 40 new regulations that will mean Big Tech will be legally required to put “robust measures” into place to address scam advertising.
TikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale delivers double-digit sales
TikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale has driven double-digit year-on-year sales for businesses on the platform.
Albam founder and former Dr. Martens CMO join forces to launch new brand, Peace
Co-founder and former Creative Director of Albam, James Shaw, has joined forces with former Global Marketing & Digital Director of Dr Martens, Simon Jobson, to launch a new brand Peace.
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
Meta must change Facebook's and Instagram's "addictive" design or face a heavy fine, the EU has warned.
UK trade routes under pressure as port traffic patterns shift
New analysis of UK port data has revealed how freight traffic has shifted across the country as businesses continue to deal with disruption to global shipping routes.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Could Harvey Nichols acquisition finally help Next crack the luxury market?
Retail behemoth Next is setting its sights on luxury department store business Harvey Nichols, after the retailer’s Hong Kong owner hoisted a ‘for sale’ sign above the door,
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets
Aldi first entered the US in 1976 and has steadily grown its footprint to nearly 2,800 storefronts and plans to spend $9bn to add 800 new stores over five years, in dense urban hubs like Manhattan.
Why brands should rethink their influencer selection
Despite the growing number of influencers, sponsored campaigns, and branded collaborations, many marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to achieve the same level of impact they once had.
The biggest media outreach mistakes brands still make
Understanding the most common media outreach mistakes is no longer just about improving pitch performance. It is about building credibility, respecting journalists’ time, and creating relationships.
25 social media metrics to track
Hootsuite shows you 25 social media metrics to track, with definitions, formulas, and tips for engagement, reach, conversions, ROI, and support.
BRAND NEWS
M&S unveils revamped Oxford Street flagship
M&S has officially reopened its refurbished Oxford Street store, which now offers food, fashion, home and beauty products across four floors and almost 100,000 square feet of space.
Belstaff gears to open store at Caledonia Park
Belstaff, which was acquired by Castore in August 2025, has signed for a 2,500 sq ft store at Caledonia Park Designer Outlet in Gretna, Scotland.
Wrangler launches next-gen denim Toughlite designed to be lighter yet durable
Denim brand Wrangler has launched a new next-gen denim fabric, Toughlite, designed to be lighter in weight but just as sturdy and durable as its heavier denim.
Clarks expands affordable kids footwear range
Clarks has expanded its affordable children’s footwear range ahead of Back to School season, with certain styles starting from £25.
One Teaspoon to relaunch in the UK through Just Now Distribution
Cult Australian denim brand One Teaspoon is set to return to the UK market for SS27 via Just Now Distribution.
ASOS launches Arrange Bespoke range collab with designer Johannes Warnke
ASOS’s premium womenswear brand Arrange is launching Arrange Bespoke, a new collaboration series starting with designer Johannes Warnke.
New Look opens biggest ever concept store at Metrocentre
New Look has launched its biggest concept store to date at Metrocentre as it continues to roll out its “omni-hub” store format.
Next to open major Bluewater anchor store
Next is to open a new 132,000 sq ft anchor store at Bluewater later this month, marking one of its biggest UK store openings.
AND FINALLY
Topshop searches for latest campaign star
Topshop is looking for an “undiscovered talent with authentic style and standout presence” to front their latest denim campaign, with applications open until 21 July.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 10th 2026?
1/ AW26
2/ SS26
3/ Christmas
4/ Bikini
5/ Swimsuit
6/ Beach
7/ Bag
8/ Sunglasses
9/ Trainers
10/ Rug
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 9
Days until Halloween – 110
Days until Black Friday – 137
Days until Christmas – 166
July Diary
How to get your brand and products on the July editorial calendars, higher up on search and AI engines and in social media
Our July PR toolkit and content calculator is here to help PRs and marketers forward-plan campaigns and pitches armed with some timely and topical angles, plus it’s a checklist for potential campaign hooks.
Summer is here! So keep on adding anything summer-related to your media centres, eg summer clothing, swimwear, bikinis, shorts, beachwear, sunglasses, plus things to keep you cool, like fans, sun hats and sun shades. Also, push anything to do with the outside, such as garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue, and don’t forget to add all of the other spellings that people may search on eg BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic.
The festival season is now in full-swing, and the media are all looking for festival wear and things to take to festivals (tents, fans, ice boxes, torches, etc). We’re also getting ready to go on holiday, so luggage, bags, bumbags, beach towels, etc are all being searched for.
Also, look at any sports-related items, as this month sees the end of football’s World Cup Finals in the US/Mexico/Canada. Plus, look at anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is on for the first weeks of July, so anything football or tennis-related should be flagged and plus it's the Tour de France so anything lycra-related might also be good to flag.
Other clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; denim, florals, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core and festival wear.
But not everyone is going abroad. The cost-of-living crisis is still cutting-into everyone’s wallets, so shoppers are still looking at holidays closer to home. Add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like raincoats, coats, hoodies, and cardigans? If you stock them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good to add.
If you’re a PRShots brand user and you need more ideas, then take a look at the keywords that media are searching for on PRShots and try and add those in.
If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.
July Diary - Weeks/Months
2026 World Cup Final – US/Mexico/Canada 11th Jun - 19th Jul
The Tour De France (4th – 26th)
July - Days
14th - Bastille Day (France)
14-15th - London Textile Fair
15th – St Swithin’s Day
18th - Nelson Mandela International Day
19th – National Ice Cream Day (US Third sundae in July 😉)
22nd- 23rd – Start of the school holidays England & Wales
22nd - 23rd - Tisha B'Av (Jewish Holiday – Changes July Aug)
24th – National Tequila Day (US)
25th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)
25th-26th - Northern Pride Newcastle
26th – Tour de France ends
26th – National Parents Day (US 4th Sunday in July)
29th – National Lipstick Day
NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2026 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
For more diary dates for this year see the Marketing Retail Diary
NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2026 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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NEW BRANDS ON PRSHOTS
Beyond Nine are a women's wear business producing clothing ranges for mothers – hence the Beyond Nine (months) name. Designed for style and comfort, the ranges include everything from trousers to knitwear to accessories and can be worn to the office, on the school run and to that big party.
Ellerod is small business that specialises in creating high-quality sustainable homeware inspired by the great British countryside and made from natural fibres in England. Ranges include cushion covers, placemats, tea towels and stockings.
Ipanema footwear is inspired by the culture of Brazil, it’s fun, chic and colourful and includes unique features that make Ipanema sandals and thongs unique, including multiple sole shapes for better comfort and fit, “360 degree” prints that wrap around the sole, and multiple strap details.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
M&S has a new Dress to Thrill collection of men and womenswear, and a new Autograph menswear collaboration with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, modelled by racing drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.
F&F has new AW26 womenswear for everyday wear and for special occasions.
Accessorize has a new range of jewellery for the summer, new accessories including socks, jewellery and scarves, new women’s and kids summer holiday wear including dresses, bikinis, shirts, jewellery, shoes, hats and bags.
Very has a new Down to Earth Very collection of womenswear.
Monsoon has new winter womenswear, plus shoes, bags, gloves and accessories, a new collaboration with Callie Thorpe and with Charlie Taylor Bonnie.
New Look has new high summer ranges of womenswear including blouses, skirts, dresses and t-shirts.
Bonmarché has new Autumn lookbook imagery with Lorraine Kelly, a new Dash range, and a Lisa Snowdon Transitional range.
Threadbare has new SS26 outfits for the summer holidays, and a “New Way to Wear Formal” menswear collection.
Matalan has new AW26 womenswear and its back-to-school ranges ready for the new 26/27 terms.
Oliver Bonas has new August accessories, jewellery, womenswear, sandals, bags and backpacks, plus new shoes from Birkenstock.
Peacocks has new beachwear for men, women and children for SS26 and a new Dani Dyer Mini Collection for kids and new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges.
River Island has a new Morgan Jamieson collaboration of beach and holiday wear, a new Polly Smith collaboration, new Pony collaboration, a new Tolami Benson collaboration, and a new Samie Elishi collaboration.
Curvy Kate has new Scantilly lingerie ranges for AW26, including Showgirl, Glamour Puss, Victory Nouveau, Heartstopper, Boost, Intoxicated, Merlot, Restraint, Scandal, Swerve, Boost, Smoothie, Zen, Intoxicated, Flare, Lightstyle, Wondurfully, Cool Cat, Unapologetic, Hapy Hour, and Smoothie Spacer.
TK Maxx has new menswear, hats, glasses and sandals for the summer holidays, plus kidswear and women’s clothes, accessories, beach bags and sandals.
Primark has a new Performance range, The Scene womenswear edit, new ranges of nightwear and lingerie, Prince tennis wear, new beachwear, band t-shirts and hats for the festivals, plus new Pride month collections.
Tu Clothing has new high-summer womenswear and back-to-school ranges from its School Shop 2026.
Scamp & Dude has new Holiday Shop dresses, jumpers, jackets and hoodies, plus a new collaboration with trainer/sports shoe brand Gola.
Joe Browns has new womenswear images for 2026.
Barbour has a new Wimbledon Edit, a festival dressing range, a new Farm Rio collaboration, new Chelsea Flower Show dressing ranges, a new Icons range, and a Paul Smith Collaboration.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
Cotton Traders Iolla Neem London VIXII
Home, garden and food
Dobbies Garden Centres has its Christmas trees and decorations – including a Gruffalo-themed collection - for the home and the dining table and Christmas gifts for the family and pets, plus new Halloween and autumn home ranges and things for garden barbecues and eating outside.
Homesense has new garden lighting plus Halloween-themed homeware, plus homeware and art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
Cambridge Imprint has new bookplates, small-patterned border cards, large hardback notebooks, tea towels, new cards and papers, and new Italian cotton ribbons.
B&M has Christmas decorations for the lounge, the dining table and the home, from candles to wreaths.
Dunelm has new Winter Wonderland, Vintage Christmas, Supper Club, Alpine Cabin and Modern Rustic decorations, tableware, furniture and soft furnishing ranges for Christmas 2026, plus Cosy Home, Wild Harvest, Salvage Yard and Beautility AW26 homeware ranges and Vintage Emporium ranges of homeware and furniture for SS26.
Oliver Bonas has new August lighting and homeware for the lounge, dining room and kitchen, beauty products, plus new furniture including chairs, tables and lighting.
Ruggable has a new Jungalow collection based on its Painted Terrain and Woven Modernism ranges, as well as its Autumn rug designs for the home, for indoors and outdoors.
Hobbycraft has new back-to-school ideas plus ideas for the autumn and Halloween.
TK Maxx has new soft furnishings and new kitchenware, including jugs, crockery, bowls, and utensils.
Jellycat has new animal ranges including Bretti Yeti, Trixiwoo Raccoon, Peanut Yeti, Bartholomew Bear, Mulshi, S’Mores, Ort & Tum, Zapperty and Rockleton, plus seaside holiday themed bears and amuseables.
Oriana B has new furniture for the home, from sofas and settees to side tables and dining tables.
Primark has new travel solutions, new Chillis range of homeware, new luggage and storage solutions, Island Heat ranges of homeware with decorations, vases, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers and kitchenware.
National Trust has new ranges of Anglepoise lamps for the home, new garden furniture, new gifts, food and gardening ranges, and new homeware.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new gifting suggestions and a Brontë sisters themed growbar.
Furniture Village has new ranges for the home, from beds, shelving, to sofas and chairs.
Sir Jacobs brings together the worlds of ceramics and fragrance — turning everyday objects into something truly special.
Home Bargains has a new Hinch Home range, plus new Coastal Retreat themed homeware accessories.
Cult Furniture has new furniture for the bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen and dining rooms.
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Ivyline Matalan Very Designers Guild
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