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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Frasers Group weighs £500m Metrocentre bid
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is said to be weighing a £500m bid for the Metrocentre in Gateshead, as bidders gear up for the sale that starts next month.
River Island back in the black as it eyes new stores
River Island is reported to have returned to profit following a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) last year that led to store closures.
Debenhams Group in major beauty licensing deal with Revolution Beauty
Debenhams Group and Revolution Beauty that have announced a new licensing partnership to develop beauty and fragrance products across Debenhams Group brands.
B&M boss admits pricing and range mistakes as discount sector slows
B&M chief executive Tjeerd Jegen has admitted the discount retailer’s recent struggles were partly self-inflicted, as pressure mounts across the wider value retail sector.
BRC warns government not to ‘regulate flexible jobs out of existence’
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that poorly designed Guaranteed Hours reforms could risk regulating flexible jobs out of existence.
Marks & Spencer launches youth training scheme amid rising unemployment
Marks & Spencer is launching a paid training scheme aimed at tackling the “growing youth unemployment challenge.”
British Heart Foundation prepares to shutter 150 stores
British Heart Foundation (BHF) has said it plans to close around 150 stores over the next two years as part of efforts to maintain commercial sustainability across its retail network.
Asda warehouse automation drive puts up to 1000 jobs at risk
Asda is set to cut up to 1000 warehouse jobs as it accelerates automation across its George online clothing operation.
M&S’s record-breaking sales of high summer styles
Marks & Spencer has said it experienced record-breaking sales of summer fashion products during the May heatwave last week.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How to build your LinkedIn marketing strategy
Hootsuite gives you new tactics and tools you need to know on LinkedIn, plus tips for building an effective LinkedIn marketing strategy.
How brands are rethinking the funnel for AI
As AI search evolves buying behaviour, brands are adopting a new go-to-market model that “primes” human audiences by building familiarity and relevance, and “proves” value to machines.
Why ‘it’s just SEO’ could cost the industry billions
Treating generative search as business as usual risks shrinking the very market search marketers should be expanding.
53 marketing personalisation case studies and statistics you can use to justify investment
Looking for statistics to support investing in marketing personalisation? Use this data-packed roundup to secure your next personalization buy-in.
How more Instagram followers means more trust and more sales
Follower numbers on Instagram are decision triggers. Before someone looks at your offers they scan your profile in seconds and decide whether you are worth trusting.
Pinterest signs $4bn AWS agreement to expand AI capabilities
Pinterest has signed a $4bn agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), as it accelerates investment in artificial intelligence through 2031.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
ASOS appoints former Stella McCartney visual lead as new Creative Director
Andrew Tiller has been named the new creative director of Asos. The creative joins the e-commerce giant from Stella McCartney, where he had served as visual director.
BRAND NEWS
Waitrose turns to YouTube series to attract younger shoppers
Waitrose is launching a new YouTube series as it looks to reach younger shoppers and expand its food content strategy.
FatFace expands into homewares
FatFace has launched its first homewares collection as part of the retailer’s strategic move to expand its product offering beyond clothing.
Wax London expands its curated footwear offer with cult brand Sabah
Following on from a successful collaboration with Italian bootmaker Fracap, Wax London is now continuing its foray into the footwear sector, launching a casual range with Turkish brand Sabah.
M&S taps into further cultural moments with noughties-inspired edit
M&S is stepping directly into the cultural spotlight with a sharply timed noughties-inspired edit that captures the same undone glamour and intimate, off-duty aesthetic.
Mango accelerates expansion in Italy through strategic partnership with Coin
Mango is accelerating its expansion in Italy by opening 22 new stores through a partnership with the Coin department store chain.
AND FINALLY
Nike’s World Cup ad goes for broke
Nike’s six-minute-long World Cup advert includes soccer icons including Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as Hollywood celebrities.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 5th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Father
3/ Bikini
4/ Swimsuit
5/ Beach
6/ Garden
7/ Shorts
8/ Sunglasses
9/ Red
10/ Woven
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 13
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 24
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 44
Days until Halloween – 145
Days until Black Friday – 172
Days until Christmas – 200
How to get your brand and products on the June editorial calendars, higher up on search and AI engines and in social media
Our June 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 - and hopefully, the weather will improve – and the media will be starting to ramp up their summer holiday features. For fashion clients add summer clothing, swimwear, beachwear, sandals, garden party, going out as keywords/phrases, plus any relevant keywords for accessories, like make-up bags, jewellery rolls, phone cases, suitcases, travel bags, travel accessories etc.
For home, push anything related to the outside, including garden furniture, anything for a garden party, a picnic, or a barbecue. Don’t forget to add all of the other spellings, such as BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc.
Also, add general summer holiday keywords like beach holiday, travel, travelling and vacation etc.
We’re also at the start of the festival season, so upload any items related to festivals and make sure you add the keyword “festival” or use some of the big festivals as keywords like Glastonbury – it’s not on this year but people will still be looking for it - or any of the other big festivals, Isle of Wight, British Summer Time, Boardmasters and Reading, Leeds.
Also, look at any sports-related items, as this month sees the start of football’s World Cup Finals in the US/Mexico/Canada. Plus, look at anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is coming up in early July.
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 promote your brand and products, see the list of days, weeks, and fortnights below.
June Diary - Weeks/Months
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, Men’s Health Month, National Smile Month (12th May – 12th Jun)
It’s also.
Diabetes Awareness Week (8th-14th)
2026 World Cup Final – US/Mexico/Canada 11th Jun - 19th Jul
National Picnic Week (13th-20th)
Men’s Health Week (15th-21st)
Graduate Fashion Week (15th-18th)
Royal Ascot (16th-20th)
Wimbledon fortnight starts (29th Jun – 12th Jul)
June - Days
9th – Whit Monday
13th – World Gin Day
14th – International Bath Day
14th – Father’s Day searches peak
15th – Six years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
16th – Muharram/Islamic New Year
18th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
18th – International Picnic Day
19th – Juneteenth
19th – Take your dog to work Day
20th – King Charles III Official Birthday
21st – Summer Solstice/Longest Day
21st – Father’s Day
21st – International Yoga Day
22nd – World Rainforest Day
22nd – Windrush Day
23rd- 26th – Amazon Prime Event
24th – Midsummer’s Day
25th – 6 months until Christmas Day
25th – Wimbledon Searches Rise
29th – Wimbledon starts
30th – International Asteroid Day
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
Sir Jacobs was founded by Neil and Stephan Jacobs, who left behind careers in law and digital product design to pursue something creative, tactile and more personal. Their vision? To bring together the worlds of ceramics and fragrance — turning everyday objects into something truly special.
Neem London produces sustainable, stylish and classic menswear pieces with low emissions, and is the goto label for “hot dads”. Founded in 2020 by a menswear designer with a background in big high-street labels the label features items for both work and leisure and has gone from strength to strength since launch.
VIXII jewellery is designed in the UK and handcrafted in India, with each piece using lab grown Polki Diamonds with no two diamonds alike each item is unique. The current range includes limited edition bracelets and necklaces.
Lola Starr is a growing UK athleisure brand based in the North West. Founder Kate Hill created the brand because she couldn’t find activewear that truly worked for her “leggings that felt supportive, comfortable, and confidence-boosting. Lola Starr is about designing pieces that move with real women, through real life.“
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Monsoon has a new collaboration with Callie Thorpe and with Charlie Taylor Bonnie, new spring womenswear and kids clothing, along with jewellery, new linen and denim women's wear and accessory ranges.
Primark has new nightwear and lingerie, Prince tennis wear, new beachwear, band t-shirts and hats for the festivals, new Pride month collections, a new Major Find, Performance and new Edit range.
Barbour has new Father’s Day gifts, 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.
M&S has new gifts for Father’s Day from sunglasses to sandals to short-sleeved shirts.
Cotton Traders has new AW26 womenswear clothing, and a new collaboration of summer outfits with Jasmine Harman.
Peacocks has a new Dani Dyer Mini Collection for kids, new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges, new Dani Dyer modelled womenswear for the holidays and the beach.
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.
Oliver Bonas has new bags and backpacks, jewellery, new shoes from Birkenstock, summer clothing and accessory ranges, new jewellery launches, new summer fashion lines.
River Island has a new Pony collaboration, a new Tolami Benson collaboration, a new Samie Elishi collaboration, new images from the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards, plus a new Del Marr collaboration of beachwear.
Bonmarché has a new Lisa Snowdon Holidays Edit, a Lorraine loves range, Dash range of womenswear, new summer outfits, beachwear, including dresses, tops, bikinis, swimsuits, shirts and shorts.
Very has new World Cup outfits, a new AO summer wardrobe, Michelle Keegan collaboration and a new Very collection, new children’s Hello Kitty and Disney clothing ranges and new footwear.
Iolla has new ranges of its sunglasses for men and women for the World Cup, the latest ranges for the summer holiday season feature custom tints in all the colours of the rainbow.
Scamp & Dude has new dresses, jumpers, jackets and hoodies, plus a new collaboration with trainer/sports shoe brand Gola.
Matalan has new summer linen womenswear, new menswear, plus women’s summer clothing including dresses, jump suits, halter tops and vests, a new Riveria range of menswear.
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Home, garden and food
Cambridge Imprint has new large hardback notebooks, tea towels, new cards and papers, new Italian cotton ribbons, small pocket books, and kitchen trays.
National Trust has new ranges of anglepoise lamps for the home, new garden furniture, new gifts, food and gardening ranges, and new homeware.
Dunelm has new Wild Harvest, Salvage Yard and Beautility AW26 homeware ranges and Vintage Emporium ranges of homeware and furniture for SS26.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new Father’s Day gifting suggestions and a Brontë sisters themed growbar.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Halloween an autumn home ranges, new summer pots and things for garden barbecues and eating outside, from lighting to tabletop firepits to climbing frames.
Furniture Village has new home ranges for the home from beds, to shelving, to sofas and chairs.
Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts, new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and lounge plus new furniture including chairs, tables and lighting.
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.
Home Bargains has a new Hinch Home range, plus new Coastal Retreat themed homeware accessories.
Jellycat has new seaside holiday themed bears and amuseables, new ranges of amuseables for 2026 including Bartholomew Bear, Ricky Rain Frog, Zumblebi Junior.
TK Maxx has homeware, kitchenware, picnic essentials, items for Charity Month and home gifts for Father’s Day.
Cult Furniture has new furniture for the bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen and dining rooms.
Homesense has everything for a picnic in the country, new art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
Ivyline has new fireside companion pieces, plus planters for indoors and out.
Matalan has new beach towel ranges for the summer holidays.
Hobbycraft has gift ideas for Father’s Day, craft ideas and accessories for the summer from cake decorations to Wedding gifts and decoration ideas.
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