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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Sosandar, Debenhams, Watches of Switzerland, Burberry, Morrisons, Rituals, Urban Outfitters, H&M, Lidl, Asda, Iceland, The Perfume Shop, Evri, Post Office and M&S. Plus, A guide to social media advertising costs, why retail parks have become hot property for UK retailers and more.
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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Sosandar sees improvements in latest year
Sosandar’s annual results show rising group revenue and improving profitability as margins grew, but its stores are still loss making.
Debenhams boss hails ‘continued positive trading’ ahead of AGM
Boohoo/Debenhams Group boss Dan Finley speaking ahead of the AGM has said the “multi-year turnaround continues at pace” and has continued through June and July.
Watches of Switzerland posts record full year revenue after strong US demand
Watches of Switzerland Group has posted a record annual revenue up 11% to £1.8bn for the 53 weeks to 3 May, due to strong demand in the US.
World Cup and heatwave drive jump in UK consumer spending
Barclays consumer card spending grew 1.9% year on year in June, more than double the 0.8% growth in May thanks to the World Cup and record temperatures.
Evri Group hits one billion parcels per year milestone
Evri Group says that it is now delivering more than one billion parcels a year and has plans to Increase that to 1.4bn a year by 2030.
Buy now pay later adoption grows in the UK
Experian data shows there were more than 100m buy now pay later (BNPL) transactions across 8.5m customers in 2025, worth more than £7bn in spending.
Burberry boss faces shareholder revolt over bumper £9.4m pay package
Burberry is bracing for a shareholder revolt at its AGM on Wednesday over a new pay package which could hand chief executive Joshua Schulman nearly £4m in extra bonuses.
Morrisons in talks over a £600m stores deal
Morrisons is in talks with a number of parties, including US-based Realty Income, over a potential £600m property deal to help fund its turnaround.
Rituals to spend €40m in a 30-day revamp over 1,500 European stores
Rituals is committing to spend €40m renewing 1,500 of its European stores in 30 countries in 30 days starting 3rd August.
Summer racing events drive occasionwear demand
Britain’s summer racing calendar is driving a surge in occasionwear demand, with new data from Debenhams Group revealing increased searches and sales across race day fashion categories
Government launches export finance scheme to support UK
Small and medium-sized businesses will gain greater access to export finance under a new government-backed scheme launched by UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the British Business Bank.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
A guide to social media advertising costs
Hootsuite’s social media advertising guide includes cost benchmarks, platform ad formats, targeting, and budget tips to improve ROAS and cut wasted spend.
Why retail parks have become hot property for UK retailers
Vacancy rates across the retail parks have dropped close to record lows, as landlords caution there is limited space left, particularly for bigger stores. Retail Gazette investigates.
How media analysis helps companies understand public perception
Media analysis is no longer a “nice to have” for businesses. It is the pulse check every business needs to survive in a conversation-driven world.
Who trains tomorrow’s marketers if AI does the work?
As AI takes over entry-level marketing tasks, Martech asks how do organisations help people develop the judgment needed to be a marketing leaders?
Could Harvey Nichols acquisition finally help Next crack the luxury market?
Retail behemoth Next is setting its sights on luxury department store business Harvey Nichols, after the retailer’s Hong Kong owner hoisted a ‘for sale’ sign above the door,
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets
Aldi first entered the US in 1976 and has steadily grown its footprint to nearly 2,800 storefronts and plans to spend $9bn to add 800 new stores over five years, in dense urban hubs like Manhattan.
UK shoppers resistant to AI and data sharing
The majority (70%) of UK shoppers think it’s important for brands to understand their preferences when they shop. However, 43% are unwilling to share real-time browsing data or AI chat history.
UK businesses are overstating their AI progress
Most UK businesses overstate their progress in adopting artificial intelligence with study owner EXL finding only 12% of companies met its definition of an AI Leader.
BRAND NEWS
Post Office launches concept stores to bring services back to high streets
Post Office is rolling out new Post Office Plus concept stores designed to bring more services back to UK high streets.
M&S launches made-to-order suiting service
Marks & Spencer has introduced a made-to-order suiting service, offering customers the chance to personalise over 50 suit options.
The Perfume Shop refreshes loyalty programme
The Perfume Shop has relaunched its long-running loyalty programme as The Perfume Club, moving more than six million existing members into a free scheme built around simpler rewards and value.
Urban Outfitters launches Reskinned take-back
Urban Outfitters has become the latest retailer to offer a take-back scheme in partnership with second-hand fashion platform Reskinned.
H&M teases new vision for runway ahead of London Fashion Week return
H&M will return to London Fashion Week on, partnering with photographer Nick Knight and digital fashion platform SHOWstudio to reconsider how a runway show can work.
Lidl Plus hits over 120m users prior to US launch
Lidl has announced that it has hit 120mn global users of Lidl Plus as it prepares to launch the loyalty app in the US later this week.
Asda expands loyalty programme to include fuel savings
Asda will include savings on fuel through its online Rewards app for the first time, as part of a limited-time offer.
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Iceland renames stores ‘England’ as retailer backs Three Lions
Iceland has temporarily renamed three of its supermarkets “England” in support of the national team during the World Cup.
Martin Margiela's Tabi boots set new auction record at €364,000 sale
A pair of Martin Margiela's painted graffiti Tabi boots from 1991 sold for €364,000 at auction on July 9, setting a new world record for the designer at auction.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 10th 2026?
1/ AW26
2/ SS26
3/ Christmas
4/ Bikini
5/ Swimsuit
6/ Beach
7/ Bag
8/ Sunglasses
9/ Trainers
10/ Rug
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 8
Days until Halloween – 109
Days until Black Friday – 136
Days until Christmas – 165
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
The Tour De France (4th – 26th)
July - Days
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
New Look has new high summer ranges of womenswear including blouses, skirts, dresses and t-shirts.
M&S has a new Dress to Thrill collection of men and womenswear, and a new Autograph menswear collaboration with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, modelled by racing drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.
F&F has new AW26 womenswear for everyday wear and for special occasions.
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.
Very has a new Down to Earth Very collection of womenswear.
Monsoon has new winter womenswear, plus shoes, bags, gloves and accessories, a new collaboration with Callie Thorpe and with Charlie Taylor Bonnie.
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.
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Joe Browns Barbour Cotton Traders
Home, garden and food
Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration of homeware, from tableware to soft furnishings and lighting solutions.
Cambridge Imprint has new very large hardback notebooks and softback sketch books, bookplates, small-patterned border cards, tea towels, new cards and papers, and new Italian cotton ribbons.
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 and pets, plus new Halloween and autumn home ranges and things for garden barbecues and eating outside.
Homesense has new garden lighting plus Halloween-themed homeware, plus homeware and art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
B&M has Christmas decorations for the lounge, the dining table and the home, from candles to wreaths.
Dunelm has new Winter Wonderland, Vintage Christmas, Supper Club, Alpine Cabin and Modern Rustic decorations, tableware, furniture and soft furnishing ranges for Christmas 2026, plus Cosy Home, Wild Harvest, Salvage Yard and Beautility AW26 homeware ranges and Vintage Emporium ranges of homeware and furniture for SS26.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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