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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Boots, Claires’ Accessories, Next, Frasers, Not on the High Street, Primark, Asos, Mango, Beyond Retro, Skylrk and Sephora. Plus, the Works CEO on the strategy behind its turnaround, how to use AI to turn one event into a month of content and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Boots shareholders approve $10bn takeover deal
Shareholders of Boots owner Walgreens have overwhelmingly agreed to be taken over by American private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
Chancellor could raise business rates for department stores and supermarkets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to increase business rates for department stores and supermarkets in this year’s autumn Budget.
Claire’s Accessories hires advisors as it explores sale
Claire’s Accessories has hired advisors Interpath to draw up a last-ditch rescue plan as it struggles to make a looming debt repayment.
Louis Vuitton becomes latest retailer hit by cyber-attack
Luxury retailer Louis Vuitton has revealed it has been targeted by a cyber-attack and shopper data has been stolen.
Next and Frasers tipped to buy Seraphine
Maternity wear brand Seraphine, which entered administration last week, is likely to be snapped up by Next or Frasers Group.
Not On The High Street results show further profits decline
Not On The High Street sales were down to £29m from £25.8m, but pre-tax losses fell to £5.4m from £10.8m in the year to the end of Mar 2024.
Source Fashion marks record growth with global and local momentum
Source Fashion closed the doors of its new, larger home of Olympia London last week, marking the end of what the event said was a “record-breaking show”.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The Works CEO on the strategy behind its family-focused turnaround
The Works is in the middle of a transformational journey as it looks to establish itself as an affordable retailer providing entertainment for the whole family.
How to use AI to turn one event into a month of content
AI lets you personalise outreach, repurpose video and treat event content like a business asset — not an afterthought.
Why and how to build a brand that's true to your company and resonates with customers.
Branding isn’t a marketing tactic. It’s the strategy behind business success when shaped by a strong story infused with the voice of the customer.
Llms.txt could help AI find your brand
The proposed llms.txt standard would guide large language models to relevant web content, helping online shops show up in AI-powered shopping.
How retailers are using personalised marketing to create loyalty
Retailers who understand consumers' preferences can gain a strong advantage by delivering offers and recommendations that feel relevant and engaging. Retail Times explains.
When and how to segment your product messaging
Product messaging works when it creates recognition when the reader thinks, “this is for me.” That moment sparks belief and begins to shape how they see your product.
How Boots Advantage Card users are saving and spending their points
Almost a quarter of the UK population (24%) and almost half of adult women (48%) now hold a Boots Advantage Card. Boots reveals how customers spend their Boots Advantage Card points.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Primark chief customer officer departs as successor named
Fashion giant Primark’s chief customer officer Michelle McEttrick is leaving the business and a successor has been named.
Asos executive joins BrandAlley
Asos executive vice-president of commercial and former Topshop head of merchandising, Fiona Gaughan, has joined off-price marketplace BrandAlley as trading director.
Mango names new leader of women’s line
Mango has appointed Eva Gallego as the global director of Mango Woman and will take up her new role in September.
BRAND NEWS
Beyond Retro launches biggest upcycled collection using clothes diverted from landfill
Beyond Retro is launching its newest and largest collection made entirely from material components diverted from landfill.
Justin Bieber launches clothing brand Skylrk
Pop star Justin Bieber officially launched the first collection of his clothing brand, Skylrk, with a collection of footwear and accessories.
Next opens first store with FatFace concession
Next is doubling down on its “one-stop shop” concept with the opening of a new flagship store in Lakeside housing its first-ever FatFace concession.
Sephora opens ninth UK store at Sheffield’s Meadowhall
Sephora UK has opened its first Yorkshire location and ninth UK store at Sheffield’s Meadowhall, it’s second opening of this year.
AND FINALLY
Zara founder Ortega acquires five-star Paris hotel for £84m
Fashion billionaire Amancio Ortega has acquired a hotel in Paris for €97m (£84.4m), marking the Zara founder’s second property deal in the French capital within a year.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 11th 2025?
1/ AW25
2/ SS25
3/ Christmas
4/ Halloween
5/ Cushion
6/ Embroided
7/ Rug
8/ Back-to-school
9/ Outdoor
10/ Skirt
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Villeroy & Boch manufactures everything from crockery for the table to bathroom fittings including vanity units, bathrooms and taps and they’ve been around since 1748, and are available in 140 countries.
Quay is a sunglasses company that was born out of the US festival scene and as you would expect from an alternative birth it does things differently.
Inspecs has new SS25 imagery of sunglasses from Radley, Superdry and Botaniq.
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.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Dune London has new women's accessories, including handbags and clutches.
Accessorize has new jewellery, a new Palma range of womenswear shoes and accessories, a new SS25 beachwear, bags, scarves and jewellery – including Z charms - a new Seville range of beachwear and clothing.
M&S has new back-to-school ranges including clothes and shoes, summer menswear and womenswear campaign imagery, plus new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges.
TK Maxx has new summer clothing, shoes, boots, jewellery and accessories, including bags, hats and sunglasses for both men and women.
Primark has new denim, youth and newborn – including Bambi - ranges, a new KEM collaboration and has new perfume ranges, plus new nightwear, and new Hight Summer Rita Ora collaboration of clothes and accessories.
Barbour has new outfits and footwear for the festival season.
New Look has new womenswear outfits and cowboy core womenswear drops for July.
Monsoon has new AW25 clothing and accessories including bags, sunglasses, shoes, boots, scarves and jewellery, new wedding and bridal ranges, new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer.
Bonmarché has new women's wear ranges for AW25, including coats, blouses, jackets and jumpers.
John Lewis has a new back-to-school kids range of uniforms.
F&F has new active wear and Abbey Clancy festival imagery, 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.
Very has new V by Very July drops of womenswear for high-summer from midi skirt dresses to jeans and ra-ra skirts.
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 new Rococo Revival and Perfect Prints range of summer clothing, RI Studio range and Mykonos Night range of womenswear, new Wimbledon whites ranges, new summer festival outfits and accessories, new Arm Candy beaded bag range.
Cotton Traders has new AW25 womenswear, new Jasmine Harman’s SS25 Edit of beachwear and relaxed summer clothing and accessories.
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.
Deichmann has back-to-school shoes, sandals, water bottles and lunch bags and boxes for kids for the autumn term.
Matalan has back-to-school ranges, AW25 transitional womenswear and accessory ranges, England football strips, plus Paw Patrol kidswear, makeup ranges, and new accessory ranges for women.
Oliver Bonas has new clothing, jewellery and accessories drops for July, including bags, hats, shoes, sandals, scarves and sunglasses.
Sims Wear has new linen menswear for the summer.
The Orchard has a new Christmas gifting collaboration with Ellie Beaumont.
Fatface has new AW25 clothing ranges for women and 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.
Iolla has new summer sunglasses ranges for him and her.
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.
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Home, garden and food
TK Maxx has new Halloween decorations and homeware, back-to-school ranges with lunch bags and stationery and pens, homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge from cups and vases to cushions and lamps.
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.
Nest has new Tradition Icons furniture, new HKLiving furniture and rugs, Audo Copenhagen and Norwegian designer furniture for the home plus Hay Traverse and Pallisade garden furniture.
Matalan has Christmas decorations and gifts, AW25 homeware for the autumn including Halloween and Harvest Festival themed soft furnishings.
Dunelm has a new festive Kitschmas 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.
Quorn Stone has Chalfont and Orotelli decorative tiles, plus new natural stone and new Lullington Beige stone effect floor tiles, Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles and chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.
Arran Sense of Scotland has 2025 Christmas gift packs and an advent calendar, new refill packages, home fragrances, scented candles, After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.
Oliver Bonas has Christmas decorations, gifts and things for the home, plus new July/August/September/October drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge for SS25.
Hobbycraft has new kids ideas for the summer holidays plus DIY decoration ideas for homes.
Ruggable has new outdoor ranges of its machine-washable rugs, plus rugs for every room in the home including collaborations with top designers and influencers.
Cambridge Imprint has new mug ranges, sketching pencils, patterned wrapping paper, memo books, labels, tea towels, box files, envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, and tea trays.
Ivyline has Christmas ranges including trees, wreaths, tree skirts and decorations, and new pots, planters, candleholders and lanterns for inside and outside the home.
Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Frappe Duo and Caramel mixes.
Primark has new travel gadgets, 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.
Homesense has new Halloween items and new homeware plus new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and the conservatory, plus tableware and picnic items for eating out in the garden.
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.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 9
Days until School holidays ends (3rd Sept) – 51
Days until Halloween – 109
Days until Black Friday - 138
Days until Christmas Day – 164
How to make your products attractive to the media in July
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.
Clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; denim, florals, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core, cottage-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
July is Independent Retailer Month, Plastic-free Month, and National Ice Cream Month in the US.
Weeks to celebrate this month include;
The Tour De France (5th – 27th)
July - Days
14th - Bastille Day (France)
15th – St Swithin’s Day
18th - Nelson Mandela International Day
19th-20th - Northern Pride
19th – National Ice Cream Day (US Third sundae in July 😉)
22nd- 23rd – Start of the school holidays
24th – National Tequila Day (US)
25th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)
27th – Tour de France ends
27th – National Parents Day (US 4th Sunday in July)
29th – National Lipstick 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 2025 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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