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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Asda, Topshop, First Down, Saks, Holland & Barrett, Gap, Under Armour, Lookfantastic, Ikea, Moncler, Levi’s and Tesco. Plus, the 13 best social listening tools for brands, what a ‘drab’ festive period means for retail heading into 2026 and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Asda faces debt sell-off amid growing revenue declines
Asda is facing a sell-off of its bonds and loans as investors in the retailer grow worried that accelerating revenue declines will threaten its turnaround.
Topshop launches European website
Topshop has launched a dedicated European website across 23 countries in the EU including France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
American streetwear brand First Down to relaunch in the UK
Heritage streetwear brand First Down USA has officially relaunched in the UK and Ireland market with Pace Partnership London spearheading the brand’s return.
Saks Global wins court approval for $400m rescue financing
Iconic American department store chain Saks has obtained approval from a US bankruptcy judge to draw on $400m (£299m) in new financing despite objections from business partner Amazon.
Nearly half of returns over peak season included a fee
Around half of returns made between Black Friday and January 6 included a fee to send back the item, according to new data.
Coca-Cola abandons Costa Coffee sale after bids fall short of £2bn target
Coca-Cola has reportedly abandoned plans to sell Costa Coffee after private equity bidders failed to meet its £2bn asking price, ending a months-long auction.
CK Hutchinson seeks $30bn valuation for Superdrug owner’s IPO
The Hong Kong conglomerate hopes to list AS Watson, which operates Watsons and Superdrug health and beauty stores, as soon as Q2.
PR drives marketing budget growth
PR pushes marketing budget growth in the final quarter of 2025, according to the IPA Bellwether Report, even as total marketing spend flattened.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The 13 best social listening tools for brands
Every day, people share opinions, complaints, and recommendations on social media. Social listening tools help you hear those conversations and turn all that chatter into useful insights.
How to track, prove, and improve your social media ROI
Hootsuite shows you how to calculate your social media return on investment (ROI) from your social media activities and expenses.
What a ‘drab’ festive period means for retail heading into 2026
The key trends and takeaways from Christmas that will shape the retail landscape heading into 2026.
What it takes to be a CMO in 2026
Change happens at an ever-faster rate, and CMOs have to keep up. The Drum reflects on new research revealing the hopes and fears of marketing leaders.
The home trends set to define 2026
New data from Google searches reveal the fastest-rising interior design trends as homeowners and renters prepare to refresh their spaces.
What 2016 fashion trends are coming back in?
Somewhere between a TikTok montage of the Mannequin Challenge and a screenshot of a Kylie Jenner lip kit, the internet decided that 2016 was “the last good year.”
How The North Face, Vans and Timberland are trying to transform their businesses in 2026
Clothing and outdoors giant VF Corp is revealing more details of its growth playbooks for three of its core brands: The North Face, Vans and Timberland.
Internet Retailing takes a deep dive into what marketers and retailers can expect from the coming year asking if GenAI will become the disruptor that it’s widely expected to be.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Holland & Barrett poaches Vision Express MD for executive role
Holland & Barrett has hired Vision Express’ UK and Ireland managing director in an executive role.
Gap to venture further into entertainment with new dedicated exec
Gap is set to expand its presence in the entertainment industry with the hiring of Pam Kaufman to the newly created role of executive vice president, chief entertainment officer.
Under Armour announces senior leadership appointments
Under Armour has announced a series of senior leadership appointments to accelerate its transformation.
BRAND NEWS
Lookfantastic to open second store amid plans for further expansion
Lookfantastic is expanding its physical retail presence with the opening of a second UK store in Bristol next month and plans on rolling out more.
Ikea launches virtual products on Roblox
Ikea is testing out Roblox with its “Welcome to Bloxburg” life-simulation game, where Roblox players can make and design homes.
Tesco launches new flagship content series
Tesco has launched a new YouTube eight-part content series, Tesco Kitchen, to help inspire customers, hosted by Radio 1 DJ Greg James and guests including Fred Sirieix and Meera Sodha.
Moncler and Rick Owens launch first summer collection
Moncler and Rick Owens have unveiled their first-ever summer collection, expanding their ongoing collaboration with a warm-weather.
Levi’s launches repairs project to empower young people
Levi’s is launching a clothing repair project for school students in the US, offering resources and workshops to teach repair skills and promote sustainability.
AND FINALLY
The CMO who blew up her company’s website
Tired of the same old website redesign? Learn how one CMO moved past traditional layouts to build an AI-powered experience that drives real engagement.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Jan 9th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Valentine
3/ AW25
4/ Cushion
5/ Easter
6/ Flowers
7/ Mirror
8/ White
9/ Bag
10/ Lamp
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Winter Olympics Milano Cortina - 21
Days until Valentine’s Day – 29
Days until Winter Paralympics Milano Cortina - 49
Days until Mother’s Day – 58
Days until Easter – 79
January Diary
How to make your products and brand attractive to the media in January
Our January 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.
January is all about fitness and health and getting back on track after a Christmas and New Year holiday break. So, clothes-wise it’s all about clothing for the gym and exercise, so make sure if you have anything relevant that it’s flagged up with keywords like fit, exercise and gym.
The monthlies are also starting to prepare for Valentine’s Day next month, so get any relevant clothes, accessories and gifts uploaded and keyword them with valentine. They’re also looking forward to next season so make sure anything SS26 is flagged on your drops.
Plus, as we’re still mid-winter there will still be searches for anything cosy, so pyjamas, slippers, coats, hygge, winter warmers, knitwear, scarves and everything warm.
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.
It’s also the Winter Olympics in Milan this year (Olympics Feb 6th -22nd and the Paralympics Mar 6th -15th), so anything Olympic sport-related should get an extra push this month.
January Diary - Weeks/Months
January is also Veganuary (in 2024 over 1.8m people worldwide attempted to adopt a vegan lifestyle!) and it’s also Dry January so it’s a good idea to make sure you have vegan-friendly products and non-alcoholic products labelled on your media centre, plus anything that’s healthy that fits in with resetting your life.
If you sell gin and anything gin-related then it’s also Ginuary! It’s also Walk Your Dog Month, so anything dog-related would be good.
Other events include
The Furniture Show NEC Birmingham (18th– 21st)
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (19th – 25th)
Diary - Days
17th - Ditch Your Resolution Day #DitchYourResolutionDay
19th - Have a Brew and Chat Monday/Blue Monday
19th – Martin Luther King Day (US)
20th – Health Food Searches Peak
21st – National Hugging Day (US)
25th – Burns Night
25th - Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen's Day)
26th – Australia Day
26th – Indian Republic Day
27th – Chocolate Cake Day (US)
27th – Holocaust Memorial Day (US)
28th – Data Privacy Day
29th – Valentine’s Day searches rise
31st – Tax return payments are due today
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
Industrious Decor is more than furniture. It’s a world of intentional design — where form meets feeling, and materials tell a story. Each collection — ID Country, ID Loft, ID Earth craft, ID Gentleman’s Club, and ID Expression — embodies a distinct aesthetic, yet all share the same foundation: timeless design, refined detailing, and an appreciation for craftsmanship.
Rhoen is the brainchild of designer Rebecca Rhoades. The Rhoen collection features ready-to-wear, bridal, party, signature and casual ranges of luxury womenswear, featuring big bright prints and colours in mini, midi and maxi lengths.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Barbour has a new collaboration with Feng Chen Wang, new jumpers and bags for the New Year and has new collaborations with Ganni, Baracuta, Sorel, Levi’s, Arket, Paul Smith and Farm Rio.
Accessorize has new SS26 womenswear, bags and jewellery, plus new Valentine's Day and & bridal accessories.
Monsoon has new Bridal ranges, new Jan and Feb drops, new clothing ranges for SS26, new going out bags, shoes and jewellery, a new collaboration with Sarah Corbett-Winder and AW25 clothing, jewellery and accessories.
Deichmann has SS26 shoes and trainers, a new Bridgerton collaboration of shoes, bags and accessories.
TK Maxx has new Valentine's themed clothing ranges.
Very has a new kids January drop, Traitors-inspired fashion, a new Transitional Very Collection, new Valentine’s related clothing, Winter footwear, a Rebellious Romance clothing line for Valentines, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, a new Very collection and new Winter layering ranges.
Matalan has new clothing ranges for Valentine’s Day, Souluxe pastel and print activewear for the new year and January transitional ranges, and a new nightwear collaboration with Little Mistress Vicky Pattison.
Roman Originals has new tops, trousers, skirts, coats and dresses ranges, new AW25 Dusk, Curve and Petite ranges for parties and going out, including coats, jackets, dresses and trousers.
Bonmarché has new Dash ranges and Lorraine Kelly Spring 2026 ranges.
Primark has a new Edit range of womenswear, new American NFL strips, plus new athleisure wear for the spring for men and women, plus new cosmetics ranges.
Threadbare has new suite dreams pyjamas and nightwear ranges.
New Look has new season outfits and accessories and drops of AW25 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
River Island has new To Have and Hold wedding range of womenswear and accessories, SS26 lookbook images and cut-outs of clothing, bags and accessories, plus a new collaboration with Real Hackney Dave.
Cotton Traders has new SS26 women’s and menswear available in January including a new SS26 menswear collaboration with actor Will Mellor and a womenswear collaboration with Alex Jones.
Peacocks has new ranges for men and women modelled by Louise Redknapp, Dani Dyer and Michael Owen.
Scamp & Dude has new outerwear ranges and ‘Swag Bags with Purpose’ gift ranges for Valentine’s Day.
F&F has its new spring womenswear ranges of clothes, including jackets, coats, dresses and lingerie.
Oliver Bonas has February and Valentine’s Day ranges of clothing, bags, jewellery and accessories.
Lola Starr has a new Earth Collection of activewear for the new year new you health kick.
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Home, garden and food
The Orchard has its tabletop range of fire pits in five different colours.
B&M has Valentines gifts for him and her.
Ruggable has new ranges of doormat including Valentines themes, plus all sizes of rugs for inside and out for SS26 including the Kindred Cottage, Eclectic Boho and Serene Neutrals range.
Cambridge Imprint has new albums, notebooks, cards and patterned for SS26 including its Windmill and Songbird ranges.
TK Maxx has new gifts for him and her for Valentines.
Quorn Stone has new natural stone, and marble and stone effect ranges, new terracotta decorative tiles, natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles.
Primark has new Lowkey Athluxe homeware, Valentine’s Day themed homeware and travel accessories for the spring summer holidays.
Very has new Very collection storage solutions, new beauty and wellness tech, new SS26 homeware including garden furniture, a new Michelle Keegan range of furniture and a Zen Minimalism, Revive Very Home range of items for the home, dining room, lounge and kitchen.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Easter gifts and decorations, Mother’s Day gifts, a collaboration with the RHS, Valentine’s gifts, plus outside dining tables, chairs, lighting and accessories, plus Winter gardening.
Arran Sense of Scotland has new Sannox Lifestyle men’s fragrance gift packs ahead of Father’s Day.
Home Bargains has new Hinch interior ranges, new Easter soft furnishings, Mother’s Day gifts, Valentine’s gifts, Desert Dusk and Coastal Retreat ranges plus active fitness equipment for the New Year healthy you campaign.
Oriana B has furniture for the home including mirrors, display cabinets, armchairs, lamps and sideboards.
Habitat has new homeware gifts and things for Valentine’s Day and new Joy of Play, Riviera and Verde Luxe ranges of furniture, homeware and soft furnishings for SS26.
Homesense has gifts for Valentine’s Day new ranges of soft furnishings and things for the lounge, kitchen and dining room.
Oliver Bonas has new February and January homeware for the dining room, living room and bedroom, plus Valentine’s gifts.
Hobbycraft has new Easter wreath ideas as well as Valentine gifts and ideas for adult crafters, children and teens.
Matalan has new spring and Easter presents and decorations and Valentine’s Day themed soft furnishings and bedding for the home, plus new Hello Spring ranges of homeware, and a new SS26 range of home furniture and soft furnishings.
M&S has new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
Jellycat has new ranges of its soft toys and amuseables bags ready for Valentine’s Day, plus new ranges of soft toys and amuseables.
Sofology has new Georgio, Adler, Mayfair, Remy, Portbello, Fitzrovia and Waldorf ranges of sofas and chairs for your living room.
Furniture Village has its SS26 lineup of sofas, tables, chairs, beds, mirrors and shelving.
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