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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Harrods, Crocs, Debenhams, WHSmith, Asda, Asos, Oak Furnitureland, Fortnum & Mason, The Shirt Company, Dobbies, and F&F. Plus, the rise of gamification in retail, how Gen Z is offering retailers a 'golden opportunity' and more. 

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Harrods to launch legal action against estate of former owner al Fayed

Harrods is preparing to take legal action against the estate of its former owner, Mohamed al-Fayed, as the legal bill for compensating his sexual abuse victims continues to escalate.

Britain’s biggest retailers face £600m surge to business rates bill

Britain’s largest supermarkets and West End shops face being hit hardest by a £600m surge in property taxes next year, according to new analysis.

Inditex looking to bring Lefties brand to UK

Inditex is eyeing new store locations for the expansion of its Lefties brand in the UK, according to reports.

Investment firm acquires stake in WHSmith following high street sale

An activist investment firm has started to build a stake in WHSmith after it sold off its high street arm to Modella Capital.

ASOS opens NYC pop-up, its first brand-owned US space

ASOS is continuing its comeback drive, this time with its first-ever brand-owned pop-up in the US in New York’s SoHo.

May's UK online retail sales lowest in 18 months, but warm weather categories boom

UK online spending fell 1.2% year-on-year in May to £7.8bn, despite (or maybe partly because of) prices being nearly 10% lower than last year, according to Adobe Digital Insights.

Victoria's Secret reports better-than-expected sales

Victoria's Secret reported better-than-expected sales in Q1 to May 3 totalled $1.353bn, ​besting its previously communicated guidance range of $1.30-$1.33bn.

Tesco F&F online relaunch delivers sales boost

Tesco has reported "strong growth in home and clothing" in Q1 to 25 May as it relaunched its F&F clothing range online.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

The rise of gamification in retail

Traditional shopping methods are evolving, and retailers are now integrating gamification—using game mechanics in non-game contexts—to create immersive customer experiences.

How Gen Z is offering retailers a 'golden opportunity'

A report shows retailers looking to reinvigorate consumer spending growth should rethink their approach to Gen Z shoppers, who are more "budget-conscious" and "thoughtful" than assumed.

What does Poundland’s £1 sale mean for the future of discount retail?

Retail Gazette takes a look at what’s next for Poundland under its new owners and what the sale means for the rest of the discount sector.

The biggest consumer trends in 2025 across Europe’s top markets

New consumer research reveals how shoppers across Europe’s biggest markets want to buy, and what retailers must do to deliver.

5 festival fashion trends of 2025

While the Glastonbury line-up is one of the most talked about topics in the lead up to festival season, close behind it is what are people wearing?

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.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

John Lewis’ great-grandson leaves Oak Furnitureland

Patrick Lewis, great-grandson of the founder of department store chain John Lewis, has left Oak Furnitureland after one year as its finance boss.

Dobbies bolsters executive team with two new director hires

Home and gardening retailer Dobbies has bolstered its executive team by making two new director appointments.

BRAND NEWS

Fortnum & Mason mulls first UK stores outside of London

Fortnum & Mason is considering opening its first set of stores outside of London amid a surge in demand for its luxury teas, biscuits and jam.

Debenhams plans more beauty showrooms after London success

Debenhams is reportedly planning to open more physical beauty showrooms after scoring a hit with its London Soho space.

Crocs to open its debut London outlet store this year

Crocs is set to open its first London outlet store later this year as its popularity continues to increase.

Asda to invest £10m in makeover of in-store cafes

Asda is to invest £10m in refreshing over 180 of its in-store cafes. The cafes will be upgraded with a new look and feel to introduce a more relaxed “coffee shop vibe”.

Asda unveils over £1m investment in expanding electric vehicle delivery fleet

Supermarket giant Asda is more than doubling its electric vehicle home shopping fleet with more than £1m in investment.

The Shirt Company launches 'size-inclusive' Curve range

Independent womenswear retailer The Shirt Company has unveiled its new Curve Range, as an expanded, size-inclusive, edited addition to its best-selling shirts and blouses.

Ben Sherman relaunches tailoring for first time since pre-pandemic

Ben Sherman has re-entered the world of tailoring for SS25, for the first time since 2019 attributing the move to a "resurgence of dressed-up style".

Debenhams partners with Camp Bestival to deliver 'immersive festival experience'

Debenhams has entered an exclusive two-year partnership as the first headline partner of UK family festival Camp Bestival this summer.

AND FINALLY

Who are retail’s highest paid bosses of 2025?

Executive pay in retail has been in the spotlight in recent weeks after it emerged that new Burberry boss Joshua Shulman was awarded nearly £2.6m during his first nine months at the helm.

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 13^th 2025?

1/ SS25

2/ AW25

3/ Men

4/ Summer

5/ Skirt

6/ Embroidered

7/ Swimwear

8/ Kitchen

9/ Candle  

10/ Bikini

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Salts Cashmere is launching 1^st 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 School holidays start (23rd July) – 37

Days until Halloween - 137

Days until Christmas Day – 192

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 (12^th May – 12^th Jun), Royal Ascot (17^th-21^st) and the Glastonbury festival (25^th-29^th).  

It’s also.

Diabetes Awareness Week (10^th-16^th)

Graduate Fashion Week (13^th-16^th)

National Picnic Week (16^th-23^rd).

Wimbledon fortnight starts (30^th Jun – 13^th Jul)

June - Days

18^th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day

18^th – International Picnic Day

19^th – Juneteenth

20^th – Take your dog to work Day 

21^st – Summer Solstice/Longest Day

21^st – King Charles III Official Birthday

21^st – International Yoga Day

22^nd – World Rainforest Day

22^nd – Windrush Day

24^th – Midsummer’s Day

25^th – 6 months until Christmas Day

25^th – First Day of Glastonbury Festival

27^th – Muharram/Islamic New Year

29^th – Wimbledon Searches Rise

29^th – Last Day of Glastonbury Festival 

29^th – First Day of Wimbledon 

30^th – 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).