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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
M&S' food sales growth slows again after cyberattack
Marks & Spencer's food business saw sales growth slow further to 4.3% year-on-year over the quarter to July 12, reflecting the disruption that followed a cyberattack in April.
Asda lags behind as UK supermarket sales surge in summer heatwave
Asda’s grocery sales fell 2.3% in the four weeks to 12 July, while the wider UK supermarket sector grew 5.8%, marking the strongest four-week growth outside peak periods since August 2024.
Retail expected to see a boost over summer due to higher consumer spending
The UK retail industry is expected to receive a boost this summer as consumers plan to spend more in shops, according to new research.
Landsec retail sites enjoy strong quarter
Landsec which owns Bluewater Kent and Liverpool One sales for Q1 were up 8.1% across its major retail destinations, with footfall up 4.8%, substantially outperforming BRC and MRI benchmarks.
The Perfume Shop has another strong year
The Perfume Shop’s accounts for 2024 show revenues up 5.9% to £320.4m, with profit after tax at £17.2m, up from £15.4m in 2023.
Former Gymshark exec rescues Dancing Leopard
Online womenswear brand Dancing Leopard has been rescued from administration with the support of former Gymshark director Seb Mills, who has taken on the role of chairman.
Tax-free shopping return could spark £3.7bn boost and 73,000 new UK jobs
The return of tax-free shopping would boost the economy and lead to 73,000 new jobs in the UK, according to an Association of International Retail (AIR) report.
UK consumer spending power declines further
The spending power of UK households is under pressure and 40% of households saw it declining further last month, according to the latest Asda Income Tracker.
The Works hails “encouraging” performance
The Works has posted an increase in annual profit as it benefited from the early success of its Elevating The Works’ strategy launched back in January.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Mailchimp’s Jeremy Jones guide to crafting content that converts
Jeremy Jones, Global Head of Creative at Intuit Mailchimp, shares the secrets to top social strategy and crafting content that converts.
How fast payments can keep customers loyal
In today’s digital-first marketplace, speed and convenience have become key differentiators for online retailers looking to retain customers and stay competitive. Retail Times investigates.
How retailers are going online to benefit the planet and their profits
More and more physical retailers are moving their operations online, embracing e-commerce not only as a strategic business move but also as a way to reduce their environmental footprint.
The food, beauty and electricals retailers poised to win this Christmas
New research shows food and beauty retailers are forecast to achieve the highest sales values this Golden Quarter, alongside a welcome recovery for the electricals sector.
Swimwear market rides a wave of growth in 2025
The global luxury swimwear market is experiencing notable growth this year, driven by renewed consumer interest in holiday attire.
Trade union freedom is still a long way off in fashion
Over one thousand trade unions have emerged in Bangladesh since the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory. However, in practice, employees often find themselves powerless.
Co-op reveals latest businesses to join its incubator programme
The Co-op has announced details of the eight new businesses that have joined its Apiary incubator programme.
BRAND NEWS
Topshop to launch Cara Delevingne collab
Topshop is collaborating with Cara Delevingne on a mid-August launch of a curated 30-piece edit to kick off its high-profile comeback.
BoohooMan launches online marketplace with over 500 brands
BoohooMan has rolled out an online marketplace called Brand Locker, with 563 brands spanning activewear, streetwear and footwear, as well as accessories, nutrition and fitness equipment.
B&Q launches UK-first marketplace click-and-collect service
B&Q is to offer shoppers click-and-collect service for its third-party online marketplace, allowing shoppers to pick up their orders from as early as the following day.
John Lewis teams up with Uber Eats for rapid delivery pilot
John Lewis has teamed up with Uber Eats to offer rapid delivery of nursery, beauty, and gifting products in Leeds and Stratford, with items arriving in as little as 30 minutes.
END and CP Company celebrate anniversary with collab tribute to corner shop
Luxury retailer END. is continuing its 20th anniversary celebrations and its latest move is a second link-up with Massimo Osti’s CP Company.
Royal Mail expands locker network with 500 new petrol station sites
Royal Mail is expanding its parcel locker network with a new partnership with Motor Fuel Group that will see lockers opened at more than 500 petrol stations across the UK.
AND FINALLY x2
White stuff is giving away free ice cream
To mark its 40th anniversary White Stuff is touring an ice cream van around the country offering free ice creams and a chance to win a limited-edition White Stuff anniversary tee.
Buckingham Palace to showcase Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe in 2026
Largest exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion to be showcased at the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace in London next year.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 18th 2025?
1/ AW25
2/ Christmas
3/ SS25
4/ Cushion
5/ Embroided
6/ Dress
7/ Garden
8/ Denim
9/ Living Room
10/ Back-to-School
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Villeroy & Boch manufactures everything from crockery for the table to bathroom fittings including vanity units, bathrooms and taps and they’ve been around since 1748, and are available in 140 countries.
Quay is a sunglasses company that was born out of the US festival scene and as you would expect from an alternative birth it does things differently.
Inspecs has new SS25 imagery of sunglasses from Radley, Superdry and Botaniq.
Salts Cashmere is launching 1st September with a unisex range of cashmere jumpers and tops that are made in Yorkshire.
The Orchard specialises in everything for the home and the garden, from sofas and chairs to soft furnishings and kitchenware through to barbecues and firepits.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Monsoon has new AW25 clothing and accessories including bags, sunglasses, shoes, boots, scarves and jewellery, new wedding and bridal ranges, new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer.
Tu Clothing has new AW25 clothing ranges.
Primark has new back-to-school ranges of clothes, backpacks and shoes, a new Edit range of womenswear, new denim, youth and newborn – including Bambi - ranges, a new KEM collaboration and has new perfume ranges, plus new nightwear, and a new Hight Summer Rita Ora collaboration of clothes and accessories.
TK Maxx has new Christmas outfits, bags and accessories, plus summer clothing, shoes, boots, jewellery and accessories, including bags, hats and sunglasses for both men and women.
John Lewis has a John Lewis x Rejina Pyo new collection and new back-to-school kids range of uniforms.
Accessorize has new jewellery, a new Palma range of womenswear shoes and accessories, a new SS25 beachwear, bags, scarves and jewellery – including Z charms - a new Seville range of beachwear and clothing.
National Trust has new AW25 clothing, including beanie hats, scarves and gloves.
New Look has back-to-school ranges, new womenswear outfits and cowboy core womenswear drops.
George at Asda has a George X Gym Locker collaboration of athleisure wear.
Oliver Bonas has new jewellery and clothing for September, plus new accessory drops including bags, hats, shoes, sandals, scarves and sunglasses.
Barbour has new clothing ranges plus new outfits and footwear for the festival season.
Roman Originals has new Curve and Petite ranges, plus outfits with this summer’s must-haves, crochet and embroidery/broderie anglaise, including big-pattern midi-length summer dresses, Bardot tops, denim, trousers and cropped pants.
Dune London has new women's accessories, including Deliberate, Define, Dedicated and Dinidearest ranges of handbags, clutches and purses.
M&S has new back-to-school ranges including clothes and shoes, summer menswear and womenswear campaign imagery, plus new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges.
Busby & Fox has new occasion wear and office wear for the summer including shirts, shorts, dresses, trousers, jumpsuits and waistcoats.
Bonmarché has new women's wear ranges for AW25, including coats, blouses, jackets and jumpers.
F&F has new active wear and Abbey Clancy festival imagery, a new summer band t-shirts and beach wear drop, new F&F Active sportswear and athleisure collaboration with Kate Ferdinand, new summer beachwear campaign imagery.
Very has new V by Very July drops of womenswear for high-summer from midi skirt dresses to jeans and ra-ra skirts.
Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp Edit of summer womenswear, plus her Linen Edit for summer, a new SS25 Edit range, and a new menswear range.
River Island has new Rococo Revival and Perfect Prints range of summer clothing, RI Studio range and Mykonos Night range of womenswear, new Wimbledon whites ranges, new summer festival outfits and accessories, new Arm Candy beaded bag range.
Cotton Traders has new AW25 womenswear, new Jasmine Harman’s SS25 Edit of beachwear and relaxed summer clothing and accessories.
Deichmann has back-to-school shoes, sandals, water bottles and lunch bags and boxes for kids for the autumn term.
Matalan has back-to-school ranges, AW25 transitional womenswear and accessory ranges, England football strips, plus Paw Patrol kidswear, makeup ranges, and new accessory ranges for women.
Sims Wear has new linen menswear for the summer.
The Orchard has a new Christmas gifting collaboration with Ellie Beaumont.
Fatface has new AW25 clothing ranges for women and has a new collaboration with the Marine Conservation Charity and has new beachwear and evening wear for the summer plus new shoes, sandals and accessories.
Iolla has new summer sunglasses ranges for him and her.
Scamp & Dude has new stripey clothes and accessories, new SS25 athleisure wear, dresses, shorts, jackets, hoodies, coats, bags and scarves, plus new collaborations with Nicky Newman and Sabrina Elba.
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Home, garden and food
Dobbies Garden Centres has new summer ideas for the garden, tomato growing kits, Christmas and Halloween decorations, new summer pots, pet toys and hoses.
Arran Sense of Scotland has 2025 Christmas gift packs and an advent calendar, new refill packages, home fragrances, scented candles, After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.
TK Maxx has new Christmas and Halloween decorations and homeware, back-to-school ranges with lunch bags and stationery and pens, homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge from cups and vases to cushions and lamps.
Primark has new back-to-college ranges, harvest festival ranges of decorations, an Edit homewares range, new travel gadgets, new summer-themed homeware including kitchenware, candles and soft furnishings.
National Trust has winter homeware, gifts and books, Christmas decorations, plus a collaboration with Jellycat and a collaboration with Sitting Spiritually on a selection of outdoor swings from two-seater to four-seaters as well as pots for the garden, water bottles and autumn decorations.
Nest has new Tradition Icons furniture, new HKLiving furniture and rugs, Audo Copenhagen and Norwegian designer furniture for the home plus Hay Traverse and Pallisade garden furniture.
Oliver Bonas has Christmas decorations, gifts and things for the home, plus new August/September/October drops of homeware ranges for the lounge, bedroom, kitchen, dining room and lounge for AW25.
Cambridge Imprint has new book bags, plus Christmas paperchains, coronets, and banners, plus mug ranges, sketching pencils, patterned wrapping paper, memo books, labels, tea towels, box files, and envelopes.
M&S has a new Dopamine Modern range of homeware for the bedroom, kitchen, lounge and dining room.
Matalan has Christmas decorations and gifts, AW25 homeware for the autumn including Halloween and Harvest Festival themed soft furnishings.
Dunelm has a new festive Kitschmas collaboration with designer Sophie Robinson, a new AW25 Modern Nostalgia, Into the Wild, Harvest Hues and Quite Luxury collections of homeware including furniture, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings.
Quorn Stone has Chalfont and Orotelli decorative tiles, plus new natural stone and new Lullington Beige stone effect floor tiles, Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles and chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.
Hobbycraft has new kids ideas for the summer holidays plus DIY decoration ideas for homes.
Ruggable has new outdoor ranges of its machine-washable rugs, plus rugs for every room in the home including collaborations with top designers and influencers.
Ivyline has Christmas ranges including trees, wreaths, tree skirts and decorations, and new pots, planters, candleholders and lanterns for inside and outside the home.
Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Frappe Duo and Caramel mixes.
Homesense has new Halloween items and new homeware plus new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and the conservatory, plus tableware and picnic items for eating out in the garden.
Jellycat has a new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, new baby ranges, a Bartholomew Bear collaboration with department store Liberty.
Furniture Village has new AW25 Cottagecore Comfort furniture for bedrooms and Cherry Lacquer for dining rooms and living rooms and Seeing Green office and dining furniture.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School holidays ends (3rd Sept) – 42
Days until Halloween – 100
Days until Black Friday - 128
Days until Christmas Day – 155
How to make your products attractive to the media in July
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.
Clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; denim, florals, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core, cottage-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
July is Independent Retailer Month, Plastic-free Month, and National Ice Cream Month in the US.
Weeks to celebrate this month include;
The Tour De France (5th – 27th)
July - Days
24th – National Tequila Day (US)
25th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)
27th – Tour de France ends
27th – National Parents Day (US 4th Sunday in July)
29th – National Lipstick Day
How to make your products attractive to the media in August
Our August 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 in full swing, and hopefully the weather has improved – i.e. stopped raining in the north and stopped being so damn hot in the south. So, there are just a few weeks left to boost your summer-related images before the AW25 images fully kick in.
There’s still time to tag anything relevant to summer/high summer and push anything related to the outside: garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or picnic or barbecue. Plus, don’t forget to add all of the other spellings, BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc., and add any other related keywords like picnics, garden parties, etc. If you have them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good.
It's also a good time to start uploading your AW25 images. So jumpers, scarves, coats, boots, raincoats, hoodies, and cardigans will all start to be searched for by the media.
It's also not too early to start thinking about back-to-school items - Scottish schools start again in mid-August - and university students will be getting ready to sort out their wardrobes and rooms in September, so add fresher(s) and university as keywords to anything relevant.
There’s also still time to add Halloween ideas and Christmas gifts if you have them.
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.
August Diary - Weeks/Months
Music festivals are still on, so add any festival wear and camping-related things you have and keyword them with festival, particularly in the weeks running up to the August bank holiday weekend with Reading/Leeds festivals 21st-24th August.
The 28th marks 3 months until the Black Friday/Cyber Monday (28th Nov – 1st Dec) weekend so start preparing for those sales now.
Weeks to celebrate this month include;
World Breastfeeding week (1st - 7th)
Edinburgh Festival (1st - 24th)
Cowes Week (2nd - 8th).
National Horse Race Week (23rd-31st)
August - Days
1st – Yorkshire Day
1st – International Beer Day
2nd - Tisha B'Av (Jewish Holiday)
2nd-3rd – Brighton Pride
4th – Summer bank holiday Scotland
8th – International Cat Day
9th – Book Lovers Day
9th - Raksha Bandhan (Hindu holiday)
10th - National Shapewear Day
11th – National Bakewell Tart Day
12th – International Youth Day
12th – National Vinyl Records Day
12th - 13th - Tisha B'Av (Jewish Holiday)
13th – International left-handers Day
13th – National Prosecco Day
15th – VJ (Victory over Japan) Day
16th – National Rum Day
16th – Krishna Janmashtami – (Hindu Holiday)
16th – World Honey Bee Day
17th – UK Cupcake Day
18th – National Grooming Day
21st – World Senior Citizens Day
23rd - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
23rd-25th – Notting Hill Carnival
25th – National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
25th – Christmas in August (4 months until Christmas Day)
25th – August Bank Holiday
26th - Women's Equality Day
26th – Ganesh Chaturthi - Hindu holiday
28th – National Burger Day
28th – National Red Wine Day
28th – 3 Months until Black Friday
29th – Blackpool Illuminations start
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 2025 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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