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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from B&M, Damart, Ray-Ban, Kering, Freemans, Mint Velvet, Astrid & Miyu, Sports Direct, Anthropologie, Barbour, Arket, Kitri and M&S. Plus, why the checkout is the hidden conversion killer in ecommerce, social commerce and the AI trust gap and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
eBay UK seller fee removal sends revenue down but profits rise
eBay UK FY24 figures show a return to profitability, helped by stronger cost management and operational efficiencies.
B&M shares tumble as CFO quits after huge accounting blunder
Shares in B&M have tumbled as the firm’s finance officer has quit following an accounting blunder that led to the company overstating its profits.
BRC welcomes progress as crime bill passes second reading
The British Retail Consortium has welcomed the progress of the Crime and Policing Bill 2025, after it passed its second reading in the House of Lord last week.
Ray-Ban maker shares hits all-time high
Shares in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica rose 14% to hit an all-time high, adding nearly $20bn in value as investor enthusiasm for its AI-powered Ray-Ban Meta glasses gathered momentum.
Damart plans to expand via mass-market retail, international e-tailers
French brand Damart is keen to enter mass-market retail in 2026, and is approaching international e-tailers with a view to expand its footprint in Europe.
Kering to sell beauty business to L’Oreal
Kering is to sell its beauty business to L’Oreal for around €4bn with the deal including the rights to develop products under the Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga labels.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why the checkout is the hidden conversion killer in ecommerce
A staggering 50% of shoppers will abandon their online purchase if the checkout process isn’t quick and clear.
Gen Z to redefine Britain’s high streets into social, tech-driven hubs by 2050
Britain’s high streets could look radically different in 25 years, shaped by the spending power and expectations of Gen Z consumers.
Social commerce and the AI trust gap
The opportunity for brands via social commerce is huge. But so are the risks. Unless the trust gap around AI is closed, social commerce may drive transactions but not loyalty.
How to use Instagram Reels for your business
Hootsuite shows you how to promote your brand, reach new people and engage your audience with Instagram Reels, Instagram’s favourite format.
Women designers 'not getting the breaks'
As fashion schools continue to churn out a majority of women designers, there is no lack of female talent in the industry, however women are finding it hard to get to the top of the profession.
BRAND NEWS
Freemans launches first-ever ‘online only’ Christmas ad starring Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Freemans has launched its first-ever ‘online only’ Christmas advert, and stars the ‘face of Freemans’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who also fronted their Christmas 2024 TV ad.
Marks & Spencer is launching six new or transformed stores across London between now and the end of the year and forms part of its £90m investment into the capital unveiled earlier this year.
Astrid & Miyu expands US footprint
Astrid & Miyu is strengthening its foothold in the United States with the launch of a new store on New York City’s Madison Avenue.
Mint Velvet is going big on coats this winter with the launch of its Icons Collection, featuring a range that celebrates the brand’s most popular outerwear fronted by group of “inspiring women”.
Frasers Group unveils Sports Direct flagship in Liverpool
Frasers Group has opened a new three-storey 90,000 sq ft flagship store in Liverpool, bringing together Sports Direct and Everlast Gyms+ under one roof.
Anthropologie to open three new UK stores in November
US fashion retailer Anthropologie will be opening three new stores in the UK before the end of the year.
Barbour joins forces with Arket
Barbour has partnered with Swedish fashion brand Arket for its latest collaboration, co-designed between Stockholm and Barbour’s HQ in South Shields.
Womenswear brand Kitri has partnered with Marks and Spencer and is joining its ‘Brands at M&S’ platform.
AND FINALLY
The Entertainer reveals its top 10 toys for Christmas 2025
With less than 10 weeks to go until the big day, Britain’s toy shop, The Entertainer, has officially announced its top 10 toy predictions for Christmas 2025.
Beauty tech brand Yuv makes history with record investment on BBC’s Dragons’ Den
Beauty tech company Yuv made a record-breaking appearance on BBC's Dragons’ Den last night, securing the highest valuation and investment offer in the show’s 22-season history.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Oct 17th 2025?
1/ Christmas
2/ AW25
3/ Boots
4/ Coat
5/ Halloween
6/ Heels
7/ Bag
8/ Earrings
9/ Jacket
10/ Dress
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Halloween – 11
Days until Black Friday - 39
Days until Christmas Day – 66
Days until Valentine’s Day - 117
How to make your products attractive to the media in October
Our October 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.
We’re into autumn, and the nights are starting to draw in, and the heating is probably on. The media are looking for images that reflect the changes, so anything that looks cosy and warm is suitable; roaring fires, big jumpers, coats, hats, knitwear, scarves, and wellies in a leaf-strewn outdoors – all the clichés – are what the media are looking for.
If you can do some night shots with sparklers, then you’re also ticking the boxes for Bonfire Night next month. We also have Halloween at the end of the month, so if you can get a pumpkin in your images, then you’re hitting two birds with one stone.
You should be adding Christmas images, and for those magazines with very long lead times, then start to look for the images of people working off the Christmas excesses for the January issues.
Don’t forget to add keywords like Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Autumn, Winter, Halloween, Fireworks night and Bonfire night, as they will be looked for from now. Also, PRShots has a worldwide audience, so add those American holiday versions e.g. The Holidays, Fall, Pumpkin Day, Thanksgiving, etc and words like hygge that are starting to enter the language and are associated with the autumn.
Media will also be searching for party outfits for Halloween, Guy Fawkes, and the office party season - which will soon be with us some businesses have their Christmas parties in November.
The media are also starting to look for and create Christmas gift guides, so try and be creative, do ones for every eventuality e.g. gifts guides for him/her/mum/dad/kids/teenagers/pets etc also gifts under £150/100/£50 and guides for secret Santa’s gifts under £20.
Please put prices on everything!!! Otherwise, you stand no chance of getting into any of the features that include “Presents under £50”, “Party dresses for £150”, etc.
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.
October Diary - Weeks/Months
October is also known as ‘Stoptober’, which started as a campaign around giving up cigarettes, but is now joined by MacMillans Go Sober for October, so if you have anything non-alcoholic, then get it on PRShots and make sure you add Stoptober and non-alcoholic as keywords.
It’s also Black History Month, Wool Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Menopause Month, Vegetarian Awareness Month, Apple Month, Cookie Month, Spinach Lovers' Month, Pork Month, and National Pasta, Chilli, and Pizza Month.
Fashion and Beauty Weeks and events include – National Wedding Show London (18th -19th), British Beauty Week (20th-26th), Gran Canaria Swim Week (22nd- 25th), The Baby Show (24th-26th), National Wedding Show Manchester (25th -26th).
National Baking Week (14th-20th)
October - Days
20th – Diwali
20th – National Office Chocolate Day (US)
25th – World Pasta Day
25th – 2 months until Christmas Day
26th – National Pumpkin Day
26th – Clocks go back tonight
27th – National American Beer Day
27th – Global Champagne Day
28th – National Chocolate Day (US)
29th – National Cat Day (US)
31st – Halloween
NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2025 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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NEW BRANDS ON PRSHOTS
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
Lola Starr has a new Earth Collection range of athleisure/active wear crafted from recycled fabrics.
Matalan has a new Winter Smart Edit, Christmas pyjamas and jumper ranges, a collaboration with Little Mistress Vicky Pattison, Grinch & Cindy themed clothing ranges for the family, new AW25 men and women’s wear, and Halloween kids costumes.
Very has a new denim range, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, new Elegant Opulence, Future Heirlooms and West Country Craft drops for its new Very Collection range of women’s clothing which includes the labels V by Very and Everyday, new Halloween outfits, including Addams Family ranges.
Peacocks has new kidswear, more Danni Dyer AW collections and a new Micheal Owen range of menswear.
Oliver Bonas has new Autumn women’s accessories and jewellery, new womenswear including coats, jumpers, cardigans, trousers and shoes.
FatFace has a new Winter Collection of womenswear with this seasons’ must-have Faux Fur and including dresses, trousers, jackets, coats, bags, boots, shoes and hats.
Primark has new Christmas pyjamas and jumper ranges and lingerie, men’s autumn layering, Thermalite and Heat IQ range plus adult and kids Edit range, breast cancer awareness ranges of post-surgery bras, a new Rita Ora collaboration for AW25.
New Look has new going out outfits for October and autumn drops of AW25 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Barbour has new collaborations with Arket, Paul Smith, Farm Rio and a collaboration with Kaptain Sunshine collaboration of outdoor wear, new Heritage ranges, clothing ranges plus new outfits and footwear for the festival season.
Monsoon has a new collaboration with Sarah Corbett-Winder, AW25 clothing, jewellery and accessories, including bags, shoes, boots, scarves and jewellery, new wedding and bridal ranges.
F&F has new a new Abby Clancy collaboration, new Kids and womenswear Christmas clothing ranges, and new autumn womenswear ranges.
River Island has a new collaboration with Nephthys, has new Heritage, Nostalgia and Studio womenswear ranges, a new collaboration with Olivia Attwood, new Suede season handbags, plus new ranges of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories.
Regatta has an Orla Kiely collaboration, plus new kids, womens and menswear for winter walks and hikes, including coats, jackets, fleeces and waterproofs, plus boots, scarves and hats.
TK Maxx has new fashion accessory ranges including scarves, bags and jewellery.
Roman Originals has new AW25 Dusk, Curve and Petite ranges, plus outfits with this year’s must-haves, crochet and embroidery/broderie anglaise, big-pattern midi-length dresses and Bardot tops.
Cotton Traders has new Will Mellow and Alex Jones collaboration lines, plus winter clothing ranges including coats, cardigans, trousers and Christmas jumpers.
M&S has new Christmas clothing collections and Collection and Autograph clothing, accessories and jewellery, plus ballet shoe ranges, and new kids ranges of clothes and shoes.
Joe Browns has new Christmas party and cosy evenings in outfits for men and women, Christmas jumpers and gifts for him and her, and Christmas bags, clothes, slippers, boots, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
Accessorize Bonmarché Sims Wear George at Asda The Orchard Deichmann Inspecs John Lewis Threadbare Fable England
Home, garden and food
Online Home Shop has new Halloween and autumn-themed mats, cushions and homeware.
Very has new Western, Folk Cottage and Playful furniture and soft furnishing ranges, plus homeware for the kitchen and lounge, new Halloween and Christmas decorations for the home, plus Christmas toys and homeware.
Quorn Stone has new natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles, Parisian Manoir, Lullington, Chalfont and Orotelli decorative tiles, plus new natural stone and Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles.
Homesense has new Christmas homeware and gifts, plus Halloween and Christmas decorations, new furniture and accessory ranges for the kitchen and living room, including soft furnishings, dishes and glassware.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Christmas gifts from Lemax and Disney-themed Christmas decorations, Halloween decorations, autumn houseplants, a new RHS collaboration range of gifts.
Primark has new Christmas homeware for the bedroom, table and the lounge, new Christmas and Wicked/Stitch/ themed gifting ranges for kids, a new low-key luxury ranges, a new Viral Product range, Halloween decorations and gifts, back-to-college ranges, harvest festival ranges of decorations.
The Gluttonous Gardener has gifts for the horticulturist in your life including their Growbar flower seed kits.
Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Caramel and vegan Galaxy dairy-free biscuits and selection boxes, Malteser gingerbread cake bars, Mars and Snickers flavour milk drinks, M&M festive and Halloween hot chocolate kits and Galaxy hot chocolate ranges.
Oliver Bonas has new homeware and Christmas gifting, a new Shrimps collaboration of homeware, new furniture, Christmas decorations, gifts and things for the home, plus new November/October drops of homeware ranges for the lounge, bedroom, kitchen, dining room.
Regatta has an Orla Kiely collaboration of thermos mugs, cool bags, picnic rugs and totes.
Habitat has new Christmas decorations for the home and the tree.
TK Maxx has new things for the home.
Hobbycraft has new Halloween and autumnal projects.
M&S has a new Kelly Hoppen collaboration, new Christmas homeware for the kitchen, bedroom and lounge plus decorations for the tree and the home.
The Orchard has new home interiors, Christmas furnishings, tabletop fire pits and mini pizza ovens, artificial Christmas tree ranges, new Miami Corner Group sofa, new autumn and Halloween decorations.
Arran Sense of Scotland has new festive collections, Island Dusk range, 2025 Christmas gift packs and an advent calendar, new refill packages, home fragrances, scented candles, plus a new mum and bride scent range.
Joe Browns has new Christmas gifts, plus homeware including lights, faux plants, signs, lamp shades, dining and drink ware, trays, coasters, stools, side tables soft furnishings, prints and throws.
B&M has its Christmas Gift Guide for her, Frosted Night, Nordic Glow, Peaceful Wishes, Snow Much Fun and Festive Folklore Christmas decorations, homeware for back to college, university Halloween decorations and accessories.
Cambridge Imprint has place cards, notebooks, patterned papers, new notecards and envelopes, Christmas cards, garlands, paper chains, coronets, banners, plus notebooks, and exercise books.
Designers Guild has new AW25 accessory ranges, and new Trevenna AW25 ranges of big-patterned print material for curtains and soft furnishings.
Matalan has Christmas decorations and gifts, AW25 homeware for the autumn including Halloween and Harvest Festival themed soft furnishings.
Ruggable has a range of Christmas themed rugs and carpets, plus Halloween and Autumn-themed doormats as well as rugs in autumn colours.
See additional new home images from
Accessorize George Home Jellycat John Lewis Oriana B Ivyline Home Bargains Dunelm
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