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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Harvey Nichols, B&M, Dr Martens, Richemont, TikTok, Lululemon, Gap, Currys, Slazenger and M&S. Plus, how Tesco is building towards the hyper-connected store, why social media audits are no longer optional and more.
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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Mike Ashley’s Frasers looks to bid for Harvey Nichols
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has successfully added itself into the list of potential buyers of the luxury Harvey Nichols department store chain.
B&M UK sales slide as France rescues quarterly growth
B&M Q1 group revenue increased by 2% to £1.43bn in the 13 weeks to 27 June, after stronger trading in France and at Heron Foods helped offset the UK results.
Dr Martens update says US, Japan, S Korea are growing
Dr Martens trading update shows trading “in line with expectations”, with the US, Japan and S Korea growing, and the outlook and guidance for FY27 remains “unchanged.”
Richemont's shows impressive Q1 performance
Cartier and Chloe parent Richemont’s Q1 to the end of June shows the group making “a strong start to the year” with sales up by 20% to €6.3bn beating analyst estimates by a big margin.
TikTok drives £10bn boost to UK economy
Economic activity driven by TikTok contributed at least £10bn in gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2025, with fashion and beauty benefiting the most.
CMA clears eBay’s $1.2bn takeover of Depop
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared eBay’s proposed $1.2bn purchase of Depop from Etsy, following an initial investigation.
Government begins crackdown on de minimis loophole
Chinese fast fashion online brands such as Shein and Temu will soon be forced to pay new fees on small packages as Labour begins its crackdown on online retailers.
Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
Ecommpay has urged merchants to check whether their Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers meet new UK regulatory requirements as new Financial Conduct Authority supervision begins today.
June heatwave sales were up despite the heatwave
BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor shows UK total retail sales up 1.9% year-on-year in the five weeks from 31 May to 4 July with non-food sales up by only 1.2% year-on-year.
British Land buys Telford Bridge retail park for £30m
British Land has added the 192,000 sq ft Telford Bridge Retail Park in Shropshire to its portfolio for a purchase price of £30m.
UK public relations sector contributes £7.1bn to economy and supports 95,000 jobs
The UK public relations sector contributes £7.1bn to the UK economy and supports more than 95,000 jobs, according to the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA).
US retailers handed $81bn tariff lifeline after Trump duties ruled illegal
US retail businesses have received $81bn (£61bn) in tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down a large part of Donald Trump’s import tax regime.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How Tesco is building towards the hyper-connected store where robotics and AI are key
Retailers have talked about hyper-connected stores for years but 2026 is proving to be the year that various companies move from talking to doing, and Tesco looks to be leading the charge.
Why social media audits are no longer optional
A comprehensive social media audit provides organisations with a clear understanding of whether their digital presence continues to support broader business and communications objectives.
Could the UK grocery market be headed for a new era of consolidation?
Given the ongoing bifurcation of the old big four, the rise of the discounters, and a more business-friendly regulator, the conditions appear right for a potential supermarket mega merger.
How beauty, new openings, and data are driving footfall across Hammerson’s destinations
The performance of physical retail in the UK has been a bit of a mixed bag of late, but there are some positive stories too. Hammerson explains how they are succeeding with their properties.
It is not all doom and gloom on the high street: some fashion retailers are expanding and opening new stores. Drapers keeps you up to date with all the latest store openings.
How the LinkedIn algorithm works
If you want to connect with your audience on LinkedIn, start by understanding how the LinkedIn algorithm works. Hootsuite digs deep on the algorithm.
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.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
ASOS strengthens trading and customer strategy with new appointments
ASOS has announced two new appointments as it looks to strengthen its commercial strategy and customer experience, adding former Amazon executive Lizzie Jones and model Rina Lipa.
Shein Executive Chairman to Step Down as IPO Nears Completion
Donald Tang, who has acted as the Western proxy of secretive Shein founder Sky Xu, will transition to a senior adviser role before the brands IPO.
BRAND NEWS
M&S to begin Marble Arch store redevelopment works
Marks & Spencer is set to break ground on the long-awaited redevelopment of its Marble Arch flagship next year.
Lululemon launches content series with Lewis Hamilton
Sportswear giant Lululemon has launched ‘Rest Day with Lewis Hamilton’, a content series that follows the champion driver.
Gap teams up with Hailey Bieber on a denim capsule
Gap has unveiled a limited-edition denim capsule collection with model and beauty entrepreneur Hailey Bieber, reimagining Gap’s relaxed denim icons with her personal style.
Currys adds ten new business hubs after 20% growth
Currys has rolled out ten further business hubs following 20% year-on-year growth in the offering, bringing the number of hubs to 70 hubs across the UK.
Slazenger unveils second Off-Court collection
Slazenger’s making the most of Britain's summer sporting culture with its premium April-launched fashion label Off-Court returning with a second capsule collection that now takes in womenswear.
AND FINALLY
Tesco Express stores set to close early if England reaches final
Tesco will close its Express stores early at - 7.30pm instead of 10-11pm - if the England football team reaches the World Cup final to allow staff to watch the match.
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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) – 7
Days until Halloween – 108
Days until Black Friday – 135
Days until Christmas – 164
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
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
Primark has new Back-to-School outfits, 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.
F&F has new AW26 womenswear for everyday wear and for special occasions.
Cotton Traders has new menswear for AW26 modelled by Will Mellor.
Matalan has new AW26 transitional womenswear ranges and its back-to-school ranges ready for the new 26/27 terms.
TK Maxx has new menswear, womenswear and accessories including bags, hats, glasses and sandals for the summer holidays, plus kidswear and women’s clothes, accessories, beach bags and sandals.
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.
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.
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, Happy Hour, and Smoothie Spacer.
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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Home, garden and food
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.
Ruggable has new paly mats for kids, 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.
TK Maxx has new soft furnishings and new kitchenware, including jugs, crockery, bowls, and utensils.
Very has a new Very Collection of homeware, and a new Michelle Keegan collaboration of homeware, from tableware to soft furnishings and lighting solutions.
Jellycat has new Bashful bunnies, and new animal ranges including Bretti Yeti, Trixiwoo Raccoon, Peanut Yeti, Bartholomew Bear, Mulshi, S’Mores, Ort & Tum, Zapperty and Rockleton.
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.
Cult Furniture has new furniture for the bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen and dining rooms.
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.
Hobbycraft has new back-to-school ideas plus ideas for the autumn and Halloween.
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.
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