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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Frasers, Represent, Poundland, John Lewis, Charlotte Tilbury, Fortnum & Mason, Tesco, Tapi and M&S. Plus, B&Q on the future of DIY stores, a guide to social media analytics, and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
M&S resumes online orders after cyberattack disruption
Marks & Spencer has confirmed the phased return of its online orders this week, following the cyberattack that forced the retailer to temporarily suspend operations on its website and app.
Retail sheds 360,000 jobs in a decade
The retail industry has lost more than 360,000 jobs over the past decade, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), sparking fresh concern over the sector’s prospects.
Frasers Group signals all-cash bid for Revolution Beauty
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has confirmed it’s a bidder in the sale process announced by Revolution Beauty on 21 May and would be making an all-cash bid.
UK retail sales slow as consumers put the brakes on discretionary spending
UK retail spending growth grew 1% in May, the lowest growth rate since 2015 and casting doubt on the strength of consumer resilience heading into the summer.
Consumers cut back on fashion in May say Barclays, BRC
Barclays said consumer card spending was up 1% in May compared to 2023, with card spending on clothing up 0.9%, however clothing sales volume was up 3.8%.
Represent almost doubles sales in two years
Sales at clothing brand Represent for 2024 were up to £93.8m from £80.8m in a “landmark year” and up from just under £50m the year before, but pre-tax profit dipped from £13m to £12.7m.
Frasers Group offers Debenhams cash injection as Ashley demands meeting with chair
Frasers Group is reportedly looking to tighten its grip on Debenhams, formerly Boohoo Group, with an offer of a cash injection to the retailer, which is going through debt refinancing talks.
UK fashion manufacturers sales surged in Q1, but profits fell
New figures show the average small-to-medium UK clothing and fashion manufacturer made 68% more sales revenue in Q1 than Q4 2024, and 171% more year-on-year.
Poundland plots store closures and rent cuts
Poundland is planning a financial overhaul of the business in a bid for survival, which could see mass store closures and steep rent cuts imposed.
Shein and Reliance to expand Indian-made clothing sales globally
Fashion retailer Shein and its partner Reliance Retail plan to rapidly expand their Indian supplier base and sell India-made Shein-branded clothes overseas within six to 12 months.
John Lewis Partnership to trim staff committee amid turnaround efforts
John Lewis Partnership is set to slim down its most senior staff committee as it ramps up its turnaround efforts.
Online marketplace Trouva acquired for fifth time in three years
Online marketplace Trouva has been acquired by Inspiration Commerce Group (ICG), marking a new chapter for the platform following a turbulent start to the year.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Matalan’s tips on how to work with influencers
Charlotte Dewhurst, marketing director of Matalan, and fashion influencer Hayley Karseras tell Drapers by sharing their key learnings on how to make influencer marketing work.
How to build a brand on social
Lucy Aylen, founder of Never Fully Dressed, and Aimee Smale, founder and creative director of Odd Muse, share tips and learnings with Drapers on building a brand in the age of social media.
B&Q’s retail director on the future of DIY stores
Retail Gazette talks to B&Q’s retail director Paddy Earnshaw about how the home and DIY sector is picking up after the cost-of-living crisis and a depressed housing market.
Has Klarna’s buy now, pay later bubble burst?
Buy now, pay later services have exploded in the last decade and industry titan Klarna has spearheaded growth.
The complete guide to social media analytics
Are you a social media marketer who wants to better focus your time, effort, and budget? It’s time for some new social media analytics tools. Hootsuite shows you the key ones to choose.
Why backing quality media isn’t a virtue, it’s a business imperative
Trust has become one of the most valuable currencies in media. But in the scramble for reach, brands are at risk of funding environments that are unregulated, unverified and unsafe.
SEO for Google’s AI Fan-Out Results
Google's new AI Mode delivers "query fan out" search results. The term is new, but the concept is not. PracticalEcommerce explains why you should know about it.
How Mike Ashley is sending Debenhams a lifeline
Frasers Group founder Mike Ashley has made another attempt to increase his influence over Debenhams Group, by offering a potential financial lifeline amid mounting debt pressures.
Fashion consumers placing greater importance on authenticity, sustainability and transparency
A recent ConsumerX survey found 42.8% of consumers want retailers to be ecologically responsible, with 25% strongly agreeing.
E-shoppers want delivery options upfront
A quarter of shoppers want shipping options before checkout, but only 9% of retailers deliver, according to Scurri’s ‘Future of Post-Purchase and Delivery’ report.
KPMG research shows consumer demand for free delivery and returns
Over one in 10 consumers report buying multiple items when shopping for clothing or shoes online in order to find the product they like or the right fit – and return the rest.
BRAND NEWS
Charlotte Tilbury partners with Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Luxury makeup, skincare, and fragrance brand Charlotte Tilbury has announced its first-ever sports partnership in the United States with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC).
Frasers Group opens latest concept store at Overgate in Dundee
Frasers Group has opened a Frasers/Game/USC/Sports Direct concept store in Dundee. The store blends sports, fashion, lifestyle and beauty in one and is located in a former Debenhams unit.
Fortnum & Mason launches first-ever membership programme
Fortnum & Mason has launched the first membership programme in its entire history.
Tesco launches 90s themed nightclub to mark Clubcard anniversary
Tesco is launching a 90s themed nightclub to mark its Clubcard loyalty scheme’s 30th birthday. The event will take place at The Vinyl Factory in Soho with multiple sessions running from 4-5 July.
J.Lindeberg to launch first women's fashion for SS26
Swedish sport and lifestyle brand J.Lindeberg, known for its golf, ski and tennis products, is expanding into women’s ready-to-wear with the launch of its inaugural collection for SS26.
Tapi partners with Hearst UK to launch exclusive branded carpet collections
Tapi Carpets has embarked on a new partnership with publisher Hearst UK on the launch of 12 exclusively designed carpet collections under the House Beautiful and Country Living brands.
AND FINALLY x2
'Largest Princess Diana auction' features frocks, hats and bags
Clothing, hats, handbags and shoes belonging to the late Princess Diana go under the hammer this month in what Julien's Auctions says is the largest collection of her fashion to go to auction.
Beyoncé Cowboy Carter tour drives UK surge in Western fashion searches
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour has sparked a boom in Western-themed items, according to data from Debenhams Group, whose brands “have seen a surge in demand” for such items from fans.
JOIN THE GREEN GRADS
Green Grads are looking for new recruits and sponsors
Green Grads is a platform for recent UK graduates with ideas to heal the planet and it’s now recruiting for its fifth cohort, with over 200 current grads listed on the website. It’s also a great chance for a brand to show commitment to the environment and sustainability by joining Green Grads expanding cooperative of outward-looking forward-facing stellar British brands by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities start with the comparatively modest sum of £500 and current sponsors include such well-known names as Heal's, Anglepoise, Ercol, the Futon Company, Camira and many more. To find out more see http://www.greengrads.co.uk
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 6th 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ AW25
3/ Garden
4/ Christmas
5/ Embroidered
6/ Vase
7/ Sunglasses
8/ Mirror
9/ Autumn
10/ Beach
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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.
Boux Avenue is a UK lingerie, nightwear and swimwear brand. Their clothes are designed in London to be flattering, flirty and feminine, from signature lace and exclusive embroideries in bridal outfits, to the stylish and comfortable lounge and swimwear.
Sketched by Siena is a unique card design company founded in 2020 by Siena, a graphic design graduate from Ravensbourne University who creates the cards by hand with the help of her sister Ellie.
Cave Cove was born from the rhythm of the tides and the wonder of the wild. Founded by three women, the brand is at its heart a female-led business created for the benefit of the many, not the few. Every embroidered detail, every flowing pattern, and every delicate texture on its clothing ranges is a reminder to embrace the elements and live with gentle joy.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Matalan has new AW25 transitional ranges, plus Paw Patrol kidswear, makeup ranges, new accessory ranges for women, Kappa ranges of athleisure wear including clothes bags and sliders.
Roman Originals has new Petite and Curve 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.
Accessorize has new bags, scarves, a new Seville range of beachwear and clothing , new jewellery charm ranges, plus accessories including makeup sandals, bags, card holders.
Fatface 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.
M&S has Father’s Day clothing and accessory presents, new summer menswear and womenswear campaign imagery, plus new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges, Autograph underwear, and a suede-themed range of clothing.
Monsoon has new May, June and July drops, new wedding and bridal ranges, new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer, new sandals for the beach.
National Trust has a new collaboration with Craghoppers on outdoor AW25 clothing.
Curvy Kate has new Superhero ranges of bras, and new ranges of swimwear for the spring and summer, including swimming costumes and bikinis.
Primark has new Youth ranges, a new collaboration with Ashley Huish on summer wear, plus there’s beachwear for all the family including shorts, trunks, bikinis, swimsuits, trousers, tops, sandals and accessories, a new Youth range, a Lilo and Stitch collaboration on clothes.
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 a new Arm Candy beaded bag range, new Latin-American-flavored summer ranges of women's wear and men's wear, and a new women’s wear collaboration with Latin-Australian brand Del Maar, featuring dresses, sarongs, sandals, bikinis, and swimsuits.
Fable England has new Alice’s Garden jewellery and accessories, new Forget Me Not jewellery for SS25, plus bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit characters.
Cotton Traders has Jasmine Harman’s SS25 Edit of beachwear and relaxed summer clothing and accessories.
Very has a new V by Very and V by Very Curve lines of women’s wear for High Summer 2025 including dresses, tops, jeans, shorts, jackets, sandals and swimwear and a new Michelle Keegan collaboration.
F&F has 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 and has Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.
Barbour has new fragrance ranges, festival outfits, mens summer outfits including a range of festival wellies, plus a new Crocs collaboration, a Very British Summer collaboration of clothes and accessories with Lucy Williams.
Sims Wear has new menswear cut-outs and campaign images.
Threadbare has a new menswear, Spring Romance and Another Sunday ranges of clothing and new summer footwear and beachwear, plus a Spring Romance womenswear range, plus new SS25 womenswear and menswear ranges.
New Look has new women's wear, swimwear, footwear and accessories for the summer.
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.
Iolla has new sunglasses and glasses for the summer with the option of multi-coloured lenses, plus ranges of frames and glasses based on nostalgia for a Scottish coastal summer.
Oliver Bonas has new May and June 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, hats, shoes, sunglasses and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.
George at Asda has new summer holiday wear modelled by Yasmin Le Bon, including bikinis, swimsuits, shorts, trousers, dresses and accessories, plus new athleisure outfits and accessories.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
TK Maxx Lipsy Bonmarché Joe Browns John Lewis Dune London Joma Jewellery Katie Loxton Crew Clothing
Home, garden and food
Quorn Stone has new Lullington Beige stone effect floor tiles, Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles and chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.
Nest has new HKLiving furniture and rugs, Audo Copenhagen and Norwegian designer furniture for the home plus Hay Traverse and Pallisade garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers, new Vitra office furniture.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Christmas and Halloween decorations, new summer pots, pet toys and hoses, plus Disney-themed garden tools, bags, wheelbarrows and bird houses, and Father’s Day gifts.
Jellycat has a new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, new baby ranges, a Bartholomew Bear collaboration with department store Liberty.
National Trust has 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.
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.
Dunelm has more of the 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.
George Home has new homeware and new Sanctuary and Subtle Opulence ranges of furniture and tableware for the outdoors.
Primark has new summer-themed homeware including kitchenware, candles and soft furnishings, Lilo and Stitch themed things, outdoor ranges from picnic blankets to thermoses, bedding and tableware Edits.
Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Frappe Duo and Caramel mixes.
Matalan has AW25 homeware for the autumn including Halloween and Harvest Festival themed soft furnishings and gifts for Father’s Day.
Ruggable has new ranges of its machine-washable rugs for every room in the home from the brand and a number of collaborators.
Cambridge Imprint has new sketching pencils, patterned wrapping paper, memo books, labels, tea towels, box files, envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, tea trays, lined exercise and hardback books.
M&S has new AW25 homeware including dining ware, furniture, lighting, bedding and tableware, new wash bags beauty and wellness ranges, Ultimate bedding sets, makeup ranges, SS25 Boho, Classic and Exquisite Earth furniture and homeware ranges.
Homesense has new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and the conservator, plus tableware and picnic items for eating out in the garden.
Arran Sense of Scotland has a new After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new ranges of plants and food.
Home Bargains has new Father’s Day gifts, Wickford & Co candle jars and diffusers, plus luxury candles, diffusers and room sprays from The Vault.
Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts, new June/July/August/September/October drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.
See additional new home images from
Online Home Shop Habitat Sofology TK Maxx Jan Constantine B&M Designers Guild Hobbycraft John Lewis
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 5
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 43
Days until Halloween - 143
Days until Christmas Day – 198
How to get your brand in the media in June
Summer is here - and hopefully, the weather will improve – and the media will be starting to ramp up their summer holiday features. For fashion, add summer clothing, swimwear, beachwear, sandals, garden party outfits etc, plus any accessories, like 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 keywords like beach, holiday, travel, and vacation.
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 Glastonbury or any of the other big festivals, Isle of Wight, British Summer Time, Boardmasters, Reading/Leeds, to your keyword lists.
Also, look at any sports-related items, as this month sees the start of football’s Euro 2024 competition. Plus, look at anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is coming up in early July, and the Olympics, which start at the end of 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), Royal Ascot (17th-21st) and the Glastonbury festival (25th-29th).
It’s also.
Diabetes Awareness Week (10th-16th)
Men’s Health Week (9th-15th)
Graduate Fashion Week (13th-16th)
Eid al-Adha - 6th-10th
National Picnic Week (16th-23rd).
Wimbledon fortnight starts (30th Jun – 13th Jul)
June - Days
10th - Eid al-Adha finishes
14th – World Gin Day
14th – International Bath Day
14th – Father’s Day searches peak
15th – Five years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
15th – Father’s Day (UK US)
18th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
18th – International Picnic Day
19th – Juneteenth
20th – Take your dog to work Day
21st – Summer Solstice/Longest Day
21st – King Charles III Official Birthday
21st – International Yoga Day
22nd – World Rainforest Day
22nd – Windrush Day
24th – Midsummer’s Day
25th – 6 months until Christmas Day
25th – First Day of Glastonbury Festival
27th – Muharram/Islamic New Year
29th – Wimbledon Searches Rise
29th – Last Day of Glastonbury Festival
29th – First Day of Wimbledon
30th – International Asteroid Day
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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