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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Bodycare plots 17-store reopening plan
Bodycare has revealed the locations of 17 stores it plans to reopen as it rebuilds its high street presence following its collapse last year.
Met Police launches fraud probe into £170m Vashi collapse
The Metropolitan Police has launched a fraud investigation into the collapse of luxury jeweller Vashi, three years after the retailer fell into liquidation with debts of £170m.
Superdrug sales up 5.2% despite ‘challenging’ backdrop
Superdrug has reported a 5.2% increase in sales to £1.7bn in its FY2025, driven by growth online and across its retail stores.
Beauty Tech Group raises outlook after 'strong' first half
After H1 trading came in ahead of 2025, The Beauty Tech Group has upgraded its full-year FY26 expectations, with growth delivered across its core business, all key markets and channels.
Uber Eats ‘pauses European expansion’ as it looks to acquire Delivery Hero
Uber has put most of its planned food delivery expansion in Europe on hold just months after it was announced as its bid to acquire German rival Delivery Hero intensifies.
New analysis by Knight Frank shows online growth is slowing, with the majority of gains in online sales now among multi-channel retailers as top pure-play ecommerce firms risk insolvency.
Fashion and beauty get boost as Britons prioritise summer hols
KPMG UK Q2 Consumer Pulse survey finds UK consumers are prioritising summer holidays and are buying new clothes, shoes and beauty products for their trip.
Debenhams Group CEO orders staff back to the office full time
Debenhams/Boohoo CEO Dan Finley has ordered staff back to the office five days a week, to wear and test the clothes it makes and collaborate with colleagues.
Dior scores $15m media win with Taylor Swift’s wedding dress
Without releasing a single photo, Dior earned $15m in media impact value with Taylor Swift’s wedding dress.
EG On The Move completes acquisition of 85 former Prax petrol stations
EG On The Move, the petrol and convenience retail operator, has completed the acquisition of 85 former Prax petrol forecourts bringing its UK site numbers up to 285.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How AI is reshaping the bricks-and-mortar experience
Although a lot of the current AI discourse is centred around ecommerce and chatbots, it is also having an impact on the bricks-and-mortar experience.
How to create a social media report
Hootsuite teaches you how to create a social media report that proves ROI, tracks performance, and wins stakeholder buy-in, plus there’s a free reporting template.
Is this the end of the line for TGJones?
TGJones overhaul means around one in three of its 451 shops could vanish as the company attempts to remove loss-making stores, reduce its rent bill and rebuild its remaining business.
AI visibility depends on who writes about your brand
Strong rankings don't guarantee AI visibility. Learn what drives citations and how to measure your brand's presence across AI platforms.
Why bad data is teaching AI to waste your ad budget
In automated advertising, inaccurate conversion data doesn't just skew reports, it trains bidding algorithms to optimise for the wrong customers.
The hidden forces behind B2B buying decisions
Your deals aren't won or lost on product alone. Learn why personality, politics, culture, and unseen stakeholders often determine the outcome.
UK shoppers spending 32 hours a year stuck waiting for deliveries
Forty-three percent of UK consumers take time off work or rearrange their day to wait for a delivery each month, amounting to approximately 32 hours of lost time annually.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Ex-Primark CEO takes on advisory role at George at Asda
Former Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has returned to retail with an advisory role for George at Asda.
BRAND NEWS
FitFlop unveils collaboration with Pantone
British footwear brand FitFlop has unveiled a collaboration with colour experts Pantone in an exploration into “how colour shapes the way we feel, move and experience footwear”.
Garage continues UK expansion with Lakeside signing
Canadian label Garage is set to open its fourth location in the Lakeside Shopping Centre, as it continues to expand its retail presence in the UK.
P.Louise opens debut store in Manchester
P.Louise, the cosmetics brand founded by make-up artist and social media creator Paige Williams, has opened a 19,000 sq ft permanent flagship store at Trafford Palazzo in Manchester.
Neal’s Yard Remedies opens fourth ‘store of the future’ at Westfield London
Neal’s Yard Remedies has opened a new boutique at Westfield White City, marking the fourth location for its ‘store of the future’ retail concept.
Dickies ramps up wholesale expansion
US workwear brand Dickies has appointed Just Now Distribution and Luke1977 Distribution as new commercial partners for the UK and Ireland.
Artisand set to launch for independent brands
Artisand, a new online boutique, is set to launch at the end of the month, bringing together independent brands from around the world.
AND FINALLY x 2
Aldi gifts first 500 shoppers £5 voucher after England win
Aldi gave its first 500 customers a £5 voucher to “help shake off the Monday morning slump” after England beat Mexico this morning. It’s also reduced the price of Prosecco for 24 hours to celebrate.
Liberty launches nationwide open call for 2027 Beauty Advent Calendar design
Liberty has launched a nationwide call for UK-based artists to design its 2027 Beauty Advent Calendar, marking the first time the retailer has opened the creative process for its festive calendar.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 3rd 2026?
1/ AW26
2/ SS26
3/ Bikini
4/ Swimsuit
5/ Beach
6/ Christmas
7/ Bag
8/ Rug
9/ Red
10/ Bedroom
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 15
Days until Halloween – 116
Days until Black Friday – 143
Days until Christmas – 171
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
Wimbledon fortnight ends (29th Jun – 12th Jul)
The Tour De France (4th – 26th)
Alcohol Awareness Week (6th- 12th)
July - Days
7th – World Chocolate Day
9th-12th - Goodwood Festival of Speed
11th – Isle of Wight Round the Island race
11th – World Population Day
12th – Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)
11th – Wimbledon Women's Final Day
12th – Wimbledon Men's Final Day
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 Autograph menswear collaboration with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, modelled by racing drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.
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.
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.
Cotton Traders has new AW26 womenswear and a new collaboration of summer outfits with Jasmine Harman.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
Very Iolla Neem London VIXII Regatta
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, plus new Halloween and autumn home ranges and things for garden barbecues and eating outside.
B&M has Christmas decorations for the lounge, the dining table and the home, from candles to wreaths.
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.
Cambridge Imprint has new small patterned border cards, large hardback notebooks, tea towels, new cards and papers, new Italian cotton ribbons, small pocket books, and kitchen trays.
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.
Homesense has new homeware gifts, new art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
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.
Dunelm has new Cosy Home, Wild Harvest, Salvage Yard and Beautility AW26 homeware ranges and Vintage Emporium ranges of homeware and furniture for SS26.
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.
See additional new home images from
Ivyline Matalan Very Designers Guild
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