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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Debenhams, Asda, Poundland, Inditex, M&S, La Perla, Crew Clothing, John Smedley, Boots, Matalan, Good American and Scamp & Dude. Plus, why retail is lagging behind other sectors in AI, what you need to know about marketing on LinkedIn and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Debenhams introduces AI to drive agility across pricing and promotions
Debenhams Group, formerly known as Boohoo Group, has implemented AI at scale to optimise pricing and promotions with promising early results.
Profit almost wiped out at Asda billionaire’s empire ahead of mega IPO
Pre-tax profit at EG Group, co-founded by Asda’s Issa brothers and co-owned by private equity giant TDR Capital was slashed from $1.4bn to just $10m in 2024.
Poundland owner inching closer to sale of discounter
Pepco is inching closer to agreeing a sale of discount chain Poundland, with a deal expected to be announced as soon as this week.
Zara owner Inditex misses Q1 sales estimates
Zara parent Inditex reported a 1.5% rise in Q1 sales to €8.27bn (£7.3bn), falling short of analyst expectations of €8.36bn but delivered a net profit of €1.31bn (£1.16bn), up marginally on 2024.
M&S shares rise as online orders resume after £300m cyberattack
M&S shares climbed on Tuesday after the retailer reopened its website more than six weeks following a cyberattack that forced a near two-month halt to online sales.
La Perla acquired by US billionaire Peter Kern
Italian luxury lingerie label La Perla has been bought by US billionaire Peter Kern, the former vice-president and CEO of Expedia.
Summer Sales kick off as retail growth slows
Fashion retailers including Boohoo, White Stuff, New Look and French Connection have launched their Summer Sale amid fierce competition after consumers reined in spending in May.
Payment system failures could cost UK retailers £1.6bn in annual sales
Payment outages and system failures have been estimated to cost UK retail and hospitality companies around £1.6bn in sales annually.
UK sheds 93,000 retail jobs in a year
Retail jobs have continued to fall over the year as the “rising tide of employment costs” hit the industry. According to the latest figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
European textile and clothing imports accelerate
While remaining stable in 2024, at a slightly lower level than in 2019, European clothing and textile imports accelerated by 21% and 16% respectively in Q1.
French Senate backs law to curb ultra-fast fashion
France's Senate approved a revised version of a law regulating fast fashion, which if implemented would ban advertising by fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why retail is lagging behind other sectors in AI investment
Data provided to Retail Week from Quid shows the retail AI use-cases drawing the most investment but not to the same degree as other data heavy sectors.
What you need to know about marketing on LinkedIn
Your guide to LinkedIn's tools, strategies and best practices. Updated with new offerings to help marketers grab audience attention.
How to create personas for SEO
Martech teaches you how to build SEO personas that map to real search behaviour, uncover user intent, and guide content strategy for better rankings and engagement.
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.
BRAND NEWS
Crew Clothing's heads of design and marketing on launching Crew Sport
Crew Clothing is now making its move into the activewear market with the launch of Crew Sport, a new collection that has been 18 months in the making.
John Smedley becomes brand partner and key sponsor of Great British Wool Revival
British heritage knitwear brand John Smedley and the Great British Wool Revival (GBWR) are teaming up “to champion British wool”.
Good American launches on ASOS
Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede’s Good American brand has launched on ASOS with a curated edit of denim and elevated everyday essentials, "all made to work for every kind of body".
Boots to release hundreds of new wellness products this summer
Health and beauty retailer Boots is rolling out hundreds of new wellness products as it rapidly expands its range.
AND FINALLY
Lauren Laverne joins Scamp & Dude’s Super Scarf mission to support women
Scamp & Dude has signed 6Music and One Show’s Lauren Laverne as a collaborator on its Super Scarf Mission, an initiative that donates a scarf to women starting chemotherapy for every one sold.
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
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.
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
Monsoon has new 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 flavoured summer ranges of womenswear and menswear ranges, a new women’s wear collaboration with Latin-Australian brand Del Maar, including 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.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
Iolla Oliver Bonas George at Asda TK Maxx Lipsy Bonmarché Joe Browns John Lewis Dune London
Home, garden and food
Hobbycraft has new DIY decoration ideas for homes.
Arran Sense of Scotland has new refill packages, home fragrances, scented candles, After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.
Quorn Stone has new Lullington Beige stone effect floor tiles, Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles and chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.
Dobbies Garden Centres has tomato growing kits, 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.
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.
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.
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 John Lewis
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 4
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 42
Days until Halloween - 142
Days until Christmas Day – 197
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.
Men’s Health Week (9th-15th)
Diabetes Awareness Week (10th-16th)
Graduate Fashion Week (13th-16th)
National Picnic Week (16th-23rd).
Wimbledon fortnight starts (30th Jun – 13th Jul)
June - Days
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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