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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from ProCook, Perfume Shop, Lidl, Mulberry, Fortnum & Mason, Games Workshop, Brunello Cucinelli, Roksanda, Harvey Nichols, Sephora, Lucy & Yak, and Dobbies. Plus is fashion ready for AI shopping, how retailers are embracing gamified commerce and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
ProCook hails strong peak season trading
ProCook has grown its total revenue by 28% to £32.8m in its Q3 to Jan 4th, following a strong performance in its stores and online.
The Perfume Shop reports sale increase driven by gifts and personalisation
The Perfume Shop has reported a 1.6% rise in sales over December, with year on year perfume sales up 6% and gift sets up 4%.
Lidl to open 19 new stores amid £40m refurbishment drive
Lidl is ramping up its UK expansion plans as it reveals it is set open 19 new stores over the next eight weeks while investing £40m to upgrade its existing estate
Mulberry records growth across all markets as strategy starts to deliver
UK luxury fashion brand Mulberry has recorded revenue growth across all markets as its ongoing new strategy is starting to pay off.
Fortnum & Mason beats tough market to post profit surge and strong Christmas
Food specialist Fortnum & Mason has unveiled a strong financial performance, “despite challenging times for consumers in the UK and beyond”.
Games Workshop delivers record half-year results
Games Workshop reported record half-year results to 30 Nov with revenue up to £332.1m from £299.5m and operating profit rose to £126.1m from £98.1m.
Brunello Cucinelli full-year revenues up 11.5%
Italian luxury group Brunello Cucinelli revenues grew 11.5% to €1.41bn, in line with its most recent guidance, boosted by solid growth across all regions, and particularly in the Americas and in Asia.
Q1 holiday profits fade as chargeback ‘hangover’ hits merchants
While the 2025 holiday season delivered record online sales for retailers, the aftermath of transaction disputes known as the “holiday hangover” is already threatening margins in Q1 2026.
French government appeals rejection of Shein website suspension
The appeal hearing for the French Governments request to temporarily block the Shein website in France is scheduled for February 5. This follows the initial rejection of the case.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Is fashion ready for AI shopping?
The arrival of direct checkout in AI search engines is being called the biggest innovation in online retail in a decade. BoF breaks down how brands and retailers are getting ready for the disruption.
How retailers are embracing gamified commerce
Mainstream brands are adding gamification to their marketing and sales and are turning to “mystery” or “blind” shopping to try and raise additional revenues.
Why optimised work devices are becoming a competitive advantage in retail
Retail technology is evolving fast, and key modern retailers are using optimised work devices to gain a higher competitive advantage.
Why instant payments are becoming the new checkout standard
Checkout speed has become one of the most critical factors in today’s retail experience and has a direct impact on revenue, customer satisfaction, and brand perception.
5 ways to improve marketing measurement in 2026
Can your measurement systems stand up to leadership’s toughest questions about impact, incrementality and decision-making?
AI tools becoming ‘valuable companion for shoppers’
Around three in 10 (29%) people plan to use or will consider using AI assistants and tools when they shop this year.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Designer label Roksanda has appointed Patricia Sancho as Chief Executive Officer as the brand enters a new phase of growth and global expansion.
BRAND NEWS
Harvey Nichols revamps loyalty scheme amid wider transformation
Harvey Nichols is overhauling its loyalty programme as “part of its ongoing transformation”, to introduce a new visual identity, revised tier structure and greater rewards.
Meta seeks to double Ray-Ban glasses output
Meta Platforms Inc. and EssilorLuxottica are discussing potentially doubling production capacity for AI-powered smart glasses by the end of this year, in a bid to capture growing demand.
Sephora UK to open first store in Northern Ireland
Sephora UK has announced its 13th store in the UK with its first store in Victoria Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland on February 12th.
Lucy & Yak announces Fair Wear Membership
Lucy & Yak has announced membership with Fair Wear, marking “an important milestone in Lucy & Yak’s ongoing approach to ethical and transparent production.”
Free People confirms opening date for first Scottish store
US fashion brand Free People will open its first Scottish store in Edinburgh on 23 Jan.
Sézane and Sea revisit their creative partnership with new limited-edition drop
Sézane is returning to one of its longest-standing creative partnerships, announcing a third collaboration with New York-based fashion brand Sea.
Dobbies introduces premium car wash facilities in five stores
Dobbies Garden Centres has introduced premium car wash facilities at five of its stores in response to customer demand.
AND FINALLY
Heinz redesigns french fries box for on-the-go dipping
Heinz is tackling one of fast food’s most annoying problems with its latest inventions, the Heinz Dipper box features a built-in ketchup compartment designed specifically for on-the-go dipping.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Jan 9th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Valentine
3/ AW25
4/ Cushion
5/ Easter
6/ Flowers
7/ Mirror
8/ White
9/ Bag
10/ Lamp
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Winter Olympics Milano Cortina - 23
Days until Valentine’s Day – 31
Days until Winter Paralympics Milano Cortina - 51
Days until Mother’s Day – 60
Days until Easter – 81
January Diary
How to make your products and brand attractive to the media in January
Our January 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.
January is all about fitness and health and getting back on track after a Christmas and New Year holiday break. So, clothes-wise it’s all about clothing for the gym and exercise, so make sure if you have anything relevant that it’s flagged up with keywords like fit, exercise and gym.
The monthlies are also starting to prepare for Valentine’s Day next month, so get any relevant clothes, accessories and gifts uploaded and keyword them with valentine. They’re also looking forward to next season so make sure anything SS26 is flagged on your drops.
Plus, as we’re still mid-winter there will still be searches for anything cosy, so pyjamas, slippers, coats, hygge, winter warmers, knitwear, scarves and everything warm.
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.
It’s also the Winter Olympics in Milan this year (Olympics Feb 6th -22nd and the Paralympics Mar 6th -15th), so anything Olympic sport-related should get an extra push this month.
January Diary - Weeks/Months
January is also Veganuary (in 2024 over 1.8m people worldwide attempted to adopt a vegan lifestyle!) and it’s also Dry January so it’s a good idea to make sure you have vegan-friendly products and non-alcoholic products labelled on your media centre, plus anything that’s healthy that fits in with resetting your life.
If you sell gin and anything gin-related then it’s also Ginuary! It’s also Walk Your Dog Month, so anything dog-related would be good.
Other events include
The London Textile Fair (13th – 14th)
The Furniture Show NEC Birmingham (18th– 21st)
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (19th – 25th)
Diary - Days
14th - Orthodox New Year
17th - Ditch Your Resolution Day #DitchYourResolutionDay
19th - Have a Brew and Chat Monday/Blue Monday
19th – Martin Luther King Day (US)
20th – Health Food Searches Peak
21st – National Hugging Day (US)
25th – Burns Night
25th - Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen's Day)
26th – Australia Day
26th – Indian Republic Day
27th – Chocolate Cake Day (US)
27th – Holocaust Memorial Day (US)
28th – Data Privacy Day
29th – Valentine’s Day searches rise
31st – Tax return payments are due today
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
Rhoen is the brainchild of designer Rebecca Rhoades. The Rhoen collection features ready-to-wear, bridal, party, signature and casual ranges of luxury womenswear, featuring big bright prints and colours in mini, midi and maxi lengths.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Bonmarché has new Dash ranges and Lorraine Kelly Spring 2026 ranges.
Very has a new kids January drop, Traitors-inspired fashion, a new Transitional Very Collection, new Valentine’s related clothing, Winter footwear, a Rebellious Romance clothing line for Valentines, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, a new Very collection and new Winter layering ranges.
Primark has a new Edit range of womenswear, new American NFL strips, plus new athleisure wear for the spring for men and women, plus new cosmetics ranges.
Threadbare has new suite dreams pyjamas and nightwear ranges.
New Look has new season outfits and accessories and drops of AW25 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
River Island has new To Have and Hold wedding range of womenswear and accessories, SS26 lookbook images and cut-outs of clothing, bags and accessories, plus a new collaboration with Real Hackney Dave.
Cotton Traders has new SS26 women’s and menswear available in January including a new SS26 menswear collaboration with actor Will Mellor and a womenswear collaboration with Alex Jones.
Monsoon has new Bridal ranges, new Jan and Feb drops, new clothing ranges for SS26, new going out bags, shoes and jewellery, a new collaboration with Sarah Corbett-Winder and AW25 clothing, jewellery and accessories.
Peacocks has new ranges for men and women modelled by Louise Redknapp, Dani Dyer and Michael Owen.
Barbour has new jumpers and bags for the New Year and has new collaborations with Ganni, Baracuta, Sorel, Levi’s, Arket, Paul Smith, Farm Rio and a collaboration with Kaptain Sunshine of outdoor wear.
Roman Originals has new tops, trousers, skirts, coats and dresses ranges, new AW25 Dusk, Curve and Petite ranges for parties and going out, including coats, jackets, dresses and trousers.
Accessorize has new SS26 womenswear, new Valentine's Day and & bridal accessories, Christmas gift ranges including slippers, scarves, gloves, hats and bags, plus accessory ranges with sunglasses, jewellery, and belts.
Scamp & Dude has new outerwear ranges and ‘Swag Bags with Purpose’ gift ranges for Valentine’s Day.
Deichmann has a new Bridgerton collaboration of shoes, bags and accessories.
F&F has its new spring womenswear ranges of clothes, including jackets, coats, dresses and lingerie.
Oliver Bonas has February and Valentine’s Day ranges of clothing, bags, jewellery and accessories.
Matalan has new clothing ranges for Valentine’s Day, Souluxe pastel and print activewear for the new year and January transitional ranges, and a new nightwear collaboration with Little Mistress Vicky Pattison.
Lola Starr has a new Earth Collection of activewear for the new year new you health kick.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
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Home, garden and food
Primark has new Lowkey Athluxe homeware, Valentine’s Day themed homeware and travel accessories for the spring summer holidays.
Very has new Very collection storage solutions, new beauty and wellness tech, new SS26 homeware including garden furniture, a new Michelle Keegan range of furniture and a Zen Minimalism, Revive Very Home range of items for the home, dining room, lounge and kitchen.
Quorn Stone has new natural stone, and marble and stone effect ranges, new terracotta decorative tiles, natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Easter gifts and decorations, Mother’s Day gifts, a collaboration with the RHS, Valentine’s gifts, plus outside dining tables, chairs, lighting and accessories, plus Winter gardening.
Cambridge Imprint has new cards and patterned paper for SS2026 including its Windmill and Songbird ranges.
Arran Sense of Scotland has new Sannox Lifestyle men’s fragrance gift packs ahead of Father’s Day.
Home Bargains has new Hinch interior ranges, new Easter soft furnishings, Mother’s Day gifts, Valentine’s gifts, Desert Dusk and Coastal Retreat ranges plus active fitness equipment for the New Year healthy you campaign.
Oriana B has furniture for the home including mirrors, display cabinets, armchairs, lamps and sideboards.
Habitat has new homeware gifts and things for Valentine’s Day and new Joy of Play, Riviera and Verde Luxe ranges of furniture, homeware and soft furnishings for SS26.
Homesense has gifts for Valentine’s Day new ranges of soft furnishings and things for the lounge, kitchen and dining room.
Oliver Bonas has new February and January homeware for the dining room, living room and bedroom, plus Valentine’s gifts.
Hobbycraft has new Easter wreath ideas as well as Valentine gifts and ideas for adult crafters, children and teens.
Matalan has new spring and Easter presents and decorations and Valentine’s Day themed soft furnishings and bedding for the home, plus new Hello Spring ranges of homeware, and a new SS26 range of home furniture and soft furnishings.
M&S has new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
Jellycat has new ranges of its soft toys and amuseables bags ready for Valentine’s Day, plus new ranges of soft toys and amuseables.
Sofology has new Georgio, Adler, Mayfair, Remy, Portbello, Fitzrovia and Waldorf ranges of sofas and chairs for your living room.
Furniture Village has its SS26 lineup of sofas, tables, chairs, beds, mirrors and shelving.
See additional new home images from
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