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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Ikea, Dobbies Garden Centres, The Works, InPost, Footasylum, Currys, Zalando, Janie & Jack, Hatch, and Monsoon. Plus, the hidden cost of checkout abandonment, how M&S used insights to transform its summer woes and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Ikea owner Ingka to cut 800 roles
Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, is set to cut around 800 roles as part of a wider move to simplify its organisation and sharpen its focus on core retail operations.
Dobbies launches new foodhalls in transformation strategy ‘milestone’
Garden centre group Dobbies is transforming its foodhalls - and parting ways with grocery partner Waitrose - as it seeks to burnish its experiential retail credentials.
The Works exits ecommerce to focus on store-led growth
The Works has shut down its ecommerce operations with immediate effect as it looks to simplify its business model and double down on its store-led strategy.
InPost readies AI shopping assistant to take on marketplaces
InPost is preparing to offer an online marketplace with an AI-powered shopping assistant, and has 4,000 retailers signed up for launch.
Frasers owner Ashley aims to ride to rescue of kids’ cycle maker Frog Bikes
Billionaire retail owner Mike Ashley is preparing to ride to the rescue of Frog Bikes, a children’s cycle-maker which counts Prince Louis among its enthusiastic customers.
Harvey Nichols and JD Williams among retailers named for underpaying staff
The retailers were among 389 businesses named by the Department for Business and Trade as failing to pay some of their workers the minimum wage
AI aids product discovery, but shoppers shun checkout
Artificial intelligence is becoming a more important tool in how consumers discover products online, but its role in completing purchases remains limited.
Influencers build ‘trust’ and ‘credibility’ for B2B brands
New data from LinkedIn finds UK marketers see the benefit of using creators, yet feel pressure to produce high engagement.
Discounters set to lead global grocery growth through to 2030
Discounters will remain the fastest-growing physical grocery channel globally through to 2030, with annual growth expected to outpace the wider grocery market.
France’s bid to suspend Shein’s marketplace rejected by appeals court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The hidden cost of checkout abandonment
Every online merchant knows the pain of seeing a full shopping cart turn into nothing. Each abandoned cart represents lost revenue, and it happens more often than most people realise.
How M&S used insights to transform its summer woes
M&S turned around its summer fashion failings thanks to strong insights and a determination to make sure its team was singing from the same hymn sheet.
The age of the AI shopping agent isn’t here… yet
Grant Deken from Klaviyo discusses how AI is changing the way consumers shop. But will it ever change how they make a purchase? Most likely, yes.
Why social influence is redefining retail destinations
Social media has transformed how we perceive and engage with the world around us, including how we shop and what we want to see when we shop.
How AI is changing how shoppers find products
AI is already having a major impact on discovery, with 47% of consumers surveyed using it for comparison, 39% for finding new products and 38% for finding deals.
Marketing on LinkedIn what you need to know
Your guide to LinkedIn's tools, strategies and best practices. Updated with info about the new content feed ranking system.
Zalando to deploy 50 AI-powered robots in European fulfilment centres
Zalando is set to install around 50 AI-powered robots in its European fulfilment centres following a successful pilot project that achieved 100,000 picks per day.
LOOOK.AI goes live with real-time AI powered clothing try-on feature for smart mirrors
LOOOK.AI introduces a new real-time AI clothing try-on feature within its smart mirror platform, allowing fashion brands to showcase collections without modelling or product development.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Footasylum names former Gymshark general manager as chief executive
Footasylum has appointed former Gymshark general manager Hannah Mercer as its new chief executive, with effect from the start of May.
BRAND NEWS
Monsoon SS26 campaign launch signals start of key strategic focus on Brit-Boho profile
Monsoon has launched a new brand campaign that it said “reaffirms the brand’s heritage under founder Peter Simon and its signature Brit‑Boho aesthetic”. It also marks a new refreshed strategy.
Janie and Jack join Hatch to open dual-concept store in London
US-based childrenswear label Janie and Jack and maternity brand HATCH have opened their first UK store, a dual-concept space in London's Chelsea neighbourhood.
Currys expands size of its headquarters as it continues to embrace hybrid working
Currys is expanding the footprint of its headquarters to nearly triple in size as it continues to commit to its hybrid working model.
Primark plans to open nine new stores in France within the next three years
Already boasting 30 stores in France, Irish retailer Primark plans to open three new stores a year over the next three years in France.
Fred Perry is set to open the doors to a new flagship store located in Soho, London, on 20 March.
Crew Clothing unveils sixth collaboration collection with Henley Royal Regatta
Crew Clothing has unveiled its latest annual collaboration collection with the world-famous rowing event, the Henley Royal Regatta.
AND FINALLYx2
Asda Pharmacy offers meningitis B vaccine at cost price
Asda Pharmacy is offering its meningitis B (MenB) vaccination at cost price until 30 April following the recent outbreak of the infection.
Retail Week Awards 2026 winners revealed
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock and The Entertainer founders Gary and Catherine Grant were among the winners at the Retail Week Awards 2026.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Mar 13th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Easter
3/ Garden
4/ Denim
5/ Outdoor
6/ Floral
7/ Orange
8/ Dress
9/ Yellow
10/ Green
PRSHOTS DIARY
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Days until Easter –16
Days until Father’s Day – 93
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 104
Days until School Summer holidays (England&Wales) - 124
March Diary
How to get your brand on the March Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media
Our March 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.
March is mostly about preparing for the big Easter holidays next month, so make sure you are starting to include relevant Easter keywords. It’s also the time people make their first big getaway abroad, so any keywords and clothes for warmer climes, loungewear, going out wear, swimsuits, bikinis, etc, should be added.
In the middle of the month, there’s Mother’s Day, so try to get Mother, gifts, or Mother’s Day into your keywords for anything that seems appropriate. Also, if you have anything green, add the Keyword St Patrick's Day.
Plus, as we’re now definitely in Spring, carry on adding those spring and summer-related images and adding keywords relating to the summer, like swimwear, outdoor living, garden, garden parties and Barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc) and for home it’s all about Spring cleaning and updating for Spring.
We’re also starting to get ready for the bridal season – the peak is May to October – so If you have bridal wear or anything appropriate to weddings, then start to upload it and label it with the keyword wedding.
The Olympics aren't over yet as this month sees the week-long Paralympic Games, which start on the 6th March and finish on the 15th March. So ski wear and sports wear should be pushed.
Lastly, it’s Oscar month, so why not upload some smart suits and dresses and create an Oscar section for an evening watching the Oscars?
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.
March Diary - Weeks/Months
In the UK, it’s National Bed Month. Introduced by The Sleep Council and The National Bed Federation, it aims to raise awareness of the importance of sleep, so push anything sleep-related. It’s also Dechox month, which encourages people to give up chocolate – cakes and biscuits - for the month! So, any chocolate, biscuit or cake alternatives should be pushed. It’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Walk All Over Cancer Month, Endometriosis Awareness Month, Brain Tumour Awareness Month, Women’s History Month.
Interesting Stat: National No-Smoking Day was originally on Ash Wednesday when it was started in 1984. It was moved to the second Wednesday in March as, while it’s less easy to remember, the date doesn’t move around the calendar quite so much as Ash Wednesday does.
Other events include;
English Tourism Week (13th – 22nd)
National Fragrance Week (17th-23rd)
Bridal Fashion Week London (22nd-24th)
The Big Walk and Wheel (26th – 27h)
March - Days
20th – First Day of Spring (Spring ends 20th June)
20th - Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
21st – International Day of Forests
21st – World Poetry Day
22nd – Quadragesima
22nd – World Water Day
22nd – Easter egg searches rise
23rd – Gardening searches rise
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
26th – Six years since the first lockdown started in the UK in 2020
27th – Wear a Hat Day (Brain Tumour Research)
29th – British Summertime Begins
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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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Accessorize has new kids beachwear, jewellery, and new womenswear and accessories including shoes, hats and bags.
Primark has new clothes for the beach, new bridal outfits, a new Coleen Rooney collaboration, athleisure and swimwear wear ranges, Major Find range, Edit range, F1 Alpine and Ford Goodyear collaborations, a Scene youth range, new makeup ranges, men’s linen ranges, a Stacey Solomon collaboration of kids clothes.
Monsoon has new March accessory ranges including shoes, bags and scarves, plus March drops of womenswear for spring 2026 ranges including clothes, shoes, jewellery, sunglasses and accessories, plus new bridal ranges.
Very has new menswear ranges, new denim ranges, a new collaboration with Adidas, new Wuthering-Heights-inspired womenswear, new Traitors-inspired fashion, a new Transitional Very Collection.
Cotton Traders has new SS26 menswear collaboration with actor Will Mellor and a womenswear collaboration with Alex Jones and new summer holiday wear, including dresses to tankinis.
Joe Browns has its SS26 mens and womenswear collections from jackets and t-shirts for men, to big print maxi-dresses to floral patterned tunic dresses for women.
Threadbare has new SS26 womenswear.
Scamp & Dude has new holiday outfits including dresses, shirts, swimwear and bags, a new Davina McCall collaboration plus new clothes and accessory ranges.
Oliver Bonas has new May summer fashion lines, plus April and March drops of hats, sunglasses, socks, shoes, sandals, clothing, bags, jewellery and accessories.
Barbour has a new Icons range, a Paul Smith Collaboration, a Heritage+ range plus a collaboration with Feng Chen Wang, new jumpers and bags and new collaborations with Ganni, Baracuta, Sorel, Levi’s, Arket and Farm Rio.
Lola Star has a new Elevate range of athleisure wear.
New Look has new season outfits, jewellery and accessories and drops of SS26 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
River Island has a new Enid Blyton bag collaboration, Olivia Denim collaboration with Olivia Attwood, a new Off to the Races ranges, new collaborations with Year Zero on clothes, accessories and bags, a new Love is in the Air range, a To Have and Hold wedding range of womenswear and accessories.
M&S has a new Gillian Anderson collaboration, new Autograph lingerie and nightwear ranges, new menswear ranges, new SS26 accessories, jewellery, shoes and bags, underwear ranges.
Roman Originals has new floral ranges, Petite ranges for SS26, Spring dresses, tops, trousers, skirts, jumpers and cardigans, new Dusk and Curve ranges including coats, jackets, dresses and trousers.
Bonmarché has new womenswear for the summer holidays modelled by Lisa Snowdon.
Deichmann has new boots and ballet flats.
Inspecs has a new Barbour range of sunglasses.
Matalan has a new Riveria range of menswear, a new Prairie range of womenswear and accessories for SS26, a new floral range of clothes and accessories, new Clubhouse range of womenswear.
Peacocks has new Dani Dyer SS26 ranges, Lousie Redknapp denim ranges, SS26 shoes, bags, belts, jewellery, accessories, sleepwear and lingerie, plus leisure wear and ranges for men and women.
Regatta has a new Orla Kiely collaboration with womens clothing including t-shirts, coats and swimwear.
Home Bargains has new Hinch Farm ranges of baby clothing.
Busby & Fox has new campaign images for its SS26 womenswear ranges.
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Home, garden and food
Jellycat has new ranges of amuseables for 2026 including Bartholomew Bear Junior.
Primark has new homeware for Easter including Easter decorations, vases, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers and kitchenware.
Cambridge Imprint has new kitchen trays, exercise and hardback books, notebooks, new Clamshell and Dandelion patterned paper, Charleston themed ranges of patterned paper, new Easter decorations, new notecards, envelopes, albums, notebooks, and cards for SS26.
B&M has a Great Outdoors range including camping gear and everything for the garden from solar lights to cushions, new limited edition Isle Life range of homeware, Easter-themed homeware and decorations, candles and diffusers, plus coffee and cocktail homeware for the lounge.
Oliver Bonas has new May homeware furniture for the bedroom and living room and kitchenware, plus Father’s Day gifts and cards, April homeware and kitchenware ranges for the dining room, living room and bedroom.
Homesense has new SS26 homeware for the lounge, bathroom, kitchen and dining room and Easter gifts for the home.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new things for garden barbecues and eating outside, from lighting to tabletop firepits to climbing frames, plus garden pots and grow your own solutions for spring, and all the tools needed for the Easter and spring planting spree.
Joe Browns has launched its SS26 home range with ideas for every room in the home including bedding, furniture, vases, candlesticks, glassware, bowls, lamps, serving bowls and trays, storage solutions and knick-knacks.
Quorn Stone has new Marisol ranges of decorative tiles, natural stone, and marble and stone effect ranges, new terracotta decorative tiles, natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles.
M&S has a new Kelly Hoppen collaboration and furniture and homeware collections, and new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
Matalan has a new Sorrento range of tableware, bed linen, cushions and furnishings for the garden.
National Trust has new food and gardening ranges, Easter decorations, new homeware, new shed ranges, new garden furniture with new Oxleys and Sitting Spiritually collaborations, new glasshouses, and new kitchen furniture ranges based on their country houses, including walled units, islands and kitchen dressers.
The Orchard has new lounge, dining room and bedroom interior ranges including beds, sideboards, dressers, sofas, lighting, shelving, benches and more, new Lahinch and Kilmore corner sofas.
Very has new Very Collection ranges of outdoor furniture, a new Revive outdoor furniture and soft furnishings collection, a new Very collection of furniture, wall art and storage solutions, new beauty and wellness tech.
Ruggable has a new Antropologie collaboration of rugs, new ranges of animal-patterned rugs for every room, from kids bedrooms to the lounge, plus all sizes of rugs for inside and out for SS26.
Sofology has new ranges of sofas for SS26 including Fitzrovia, Oscar, Westwood, Adler and Georgio ranges of sofas.
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