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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Today, the fashion industry remembers Rana Plaza. On 24 April 2013, 1,134 people were killed in the deadliest disaster the garment industry has ever seen. This must never happen again.
UK retail sales rise 1.7% in March
Office for National Statistics figures show UK retail sales grew 1.7% year on year in March, and were up 0.7% on February’s figure.
Robert Dyas losses double as Theo Paphitis eyes turnaround
Robert Dyas turnover was up 0.9% to £165.6m however losses increased to £4.7m in FY to end of March 2025, as Theo Paphitis steps in to lead a turnaround.
Sainsbury’s in discussions with Tu Clothing team ahead of potential restructure
Sainsbury’s is in early-stage discussions with staff working in its Tu Clothing team regarding operational changes that could lead to job cuts.
Sainsbury's Tu Clothing outperforms again
Sainsbury’s FY results show its TU Clothing outperforming with 6% value growth and 4.8% values sales growth.
ASOS looks to reclaim £7m in US tariffs
ASOS is seeking to recoup £7m from the US Government for the US tariffs it was forced to pay to ship products to America in the six months to 1 March.
M&S chair Archie Norman: ‘We’ll open more food spaces this year than any of the big four’
Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman has said the retailer plans to open “more food spaces this year than any of the big four” as it invests in its store estate.
Shoplifting offences jump again in 2025
Office for National Statistics figures for shoplifting incidents across England and Wales were up 5% year on year to 519,381 offences from Sept 2024 to Sept 2025.
AI-generated traffic surges by 393% among US online retailers
Traffic to US e-commerce sites from generative artificial intelligence tools to March 2026 rose 393% year-on-year, but overall volumes still lag search engines and email marketing.
Consumer confidence “deteriorating sharply” as energy crisis continues
GfK’s headline consumer confidence measure fell by four points in April to -25, hitting its lowest level since October 2023.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Amanda Wakeley on what ageless fashion looks like
After stepping away from running her label in 2021, Amanda Wakeley is back and this time she’s designing for women who often feel overlooked by fashion.
How Nobody’s Child and Sosandar are navigating the supply chain regulation ‘minefield’
Sosandar’s Duncan Crewe and Nobody's Child’s Philippa Grogan say retailers face a “minefield” of complexity and urge a sharper focus on data, clarity and collaboration to navigate compliance.
Disruption is ‘here to stay,’ says BRC chief executive
The need to navigate disruption in the retail industry is “here to stay,” according to the chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
New Look’s COO gives her insight into its data and AI strategy
Retailers should embrace emerging technologies such as agentic AI and evolving loyalty strategies, according to Lynda Petherick, chief operating officer at New Look.
5 key strategies to get the most out of social media
Social media marketing can benefit retail brands at every stage of the funnel. Hootsuite shows you how to build relationships with your customers on social.
What is fashion’s obsession with speed?
Behind the billboards and catwalks, there’s a race taking place in the mass-market fashion sector currently that you might not be aware of.
LinkedIn’s AI is changing how content gets distributed
LinkedIn’s latest AI changes are redefining how content gains reach, favouring expertise, consistency, and meaningful signals like saves.
Marks & Spencer ramps up use of low emission vehicles
Marks & Spencer is expanding its use of lower-emission vehicles as part of the retailer's roadmap to achieve net zero by 2040.
Visa launches debit card for UK TikTok creators
Visa and TikTok have partnered to launch a new debit card account designed for UK content creators on the social media platform.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
JD Sports chair quit after failed push to remove CEO
Andy Higginson quit his JD Sports chair position after the board failed to back a move to remove Régis Schultz.
Lululemon appoints Nike veteran as new CEO
Lululemon has appointed Nike veteran Heidi O’Neill as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting 8 Sept 2026. She will be based in Vancouver, Canada.
BRAND NEWS
Whole Foods Market launches new shop in Liverpool Street
Amazon owned Whole Foods Market has opened a new store in Liverpool Street as part of its plans to double its London stores from six to 12 by June.
Boux Avenue unveils refreshed Westfield store
Boux Avenue has given its Westfield White City store a makeover. Including new fitting rooms that have concierge buttons and multiple lighting options - day, dusk and night.
Freemans launches affordable bridal edit as demand for budget gowns surges
Digital department store Freemans has launched a new dedicated bridal shop with wedding dresses from £75 and a groom’s suit from £89 “in response to growing consumer demand”.
Jacob Elordi is new Bleu de Chanel ambassador
Jacob Elordi has been making waves in recent periods and that’s likely to continue with news that he’s just been named the new face of men’s fragrance Bleu de Chanel.
Canadian brand Garage is set to open a new city centre store in the Arndale, marking its store outside of London and has plans to open a second Manchester store later in the year.
Lucy & Yak continues expansion
Socially and environmentally conscious lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak is set open its first store in London in Islington next weekend, its sixteenth store in the UK.
AND FINALLY
Number of billionaires globally could reach 4,000 in next five years
The number of billionaires in the world could reach nearly 4,000 by 2031, figures suggest, as the super-rich accumulate wealth at an accelerating rate.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Apr 17th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Bikini
3/ Swimsuit
4/ Beach
5/ Outdoor
6/ Garden
7/ Denim
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PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 58
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 69
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 89
Days until Halloween – 190
Days until Black Friday - 217
Days until Christmas - 245
How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media
Our April 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.
We’re now definitely in Spring, and people are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so add any spring-summer-related images you have and add in keywords relating to summer outfits and summer events, e.g. festival outfits for Reading, Leeds, Wireless, Download, Isle Of Wight, Womad, Green Man, Coachella this month in the US, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings and for the young ‘gaths’.
While some people are looking to holidays abroad, some are considering destinations closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like throws, fleeces and cardigans plus from homeware blankets and rugs, for the colder UK evenings.
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.
April Diary - Weeks/Months
There are lots of other big events in April. April is World Stress Awareness Month and National Pet Month in the UK, so if you have anything to relieve stress (massage products, recliners, diffusers, pillows, garden swings, etc) and anything for pets (dog coats, cat collars, dog beds will also be looked for etc) then add them and get all the relevant keywords added. It’s also World Autism Acceptance Month, National Garden Month in the US (in the UK it’s just a week so anything gardening-related should be tagged with National Garden Week), it’s also National Poetry Month in the US and the US also has April as its Celebrate Diversity Month.
Other events include;
Allergy Awareness Week (20th – 27th)
MS Awareness Week (20th – 26th)
Fashion Revolution Week (Commemorates the Rana Plaza, Savar Upazila, Bangladesh disaster on the 24th April 2013 which killed 1,134 workers see https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ for event details)
RHS National Gardening Week (28th – 4th May)
April - Days
24th - National Skipping Day
24th – Gardening searches peak
24th – Fashion Revolution Day
24th - Arbor Day
25th – Running searches peak ahead of the London Marathon
25th – Staycation searches peak
25th – World Malaria Day
25th – National Lingerie Day
26th – National Mending in Public Day
26th – London Marathon
29th - International Dance Day
30th – Stop Food Waste 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 2026 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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NEW BRANDS ON PRSHOTS
Lola Star is a growing UK athleisure brand based in the North West. Founder Kate Hill created the brand because she couldn’t find activewear that truly worked for her “leggings that felt supportive, comfortable, and confidence-boosting. Lola Starr is about designing pieces that move with real women, through real life.“
Iolla has new ranges of its sunglasses for men and women, the latest ranges for the summer holiday season feature custom tints in all the colours of the rainbow.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Accessorize has new women’s and kids summer holiday wear including dresses, bikinis, shirts, jewellery, shoes, hats and bags.
Monsoon has a new collaboration with Charlie Taylor Bonnie, new spring womenswear and kids clothing for May and June, along with jewellery, new linen and denim women's wear and accessory ranges, plus new ranges of shoes, bags, scarves and sunglasses.
New Look has new season outfits, jewellery and accessories and drops of SS26 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
TK Maxx has a spring summer range of handbags, bags, purses and wallets.
Peacocks has new Danni Dyer modelled womenswear for the holidyas and the beach, new accessories for the summer, including bags, sunglasses, jewellery and sandals, new lingerie and nightwear, new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges.
Bonmarché has a new Lorraine loves range, Dash range of womenswear, new summer outfits, beachwear, including dresses, tops, bikinis, swimsuits, shirts and shorts, plus women’s wear for the summer holidays modelled by Lisa Snowdon.
Primark has Devil Wears Prada collaborations, a new Millennial Pink range of haircare and makeup accessories, new band t-shirts, Major Find ranges, a new Edit range, new beachwear, a Scene collection of womenswear, and a new Sienna Sol menswear range.
Deichmann has new ranges of summer shoes and sandals plus new Converse ranges.
F&F has new womenswear collections for the summer including, bikinis, swimsuits, and day and evening wear for the summer holidays.
Regatta has a new extensive range of everyday womenswear for all occasions, and new Orla Kiely collaboration of jackets, dresses and coats.
Barbour has a new Farm Rio collaboration, new Chelsea Flower Show dressing ranges, a new Icons range, a Paul Smith Collaboration, a Heritage+ range plus a collaboration with Feng Chen Wang, new jumpers and bags.
Oliver Bonas has new May jewellery launches, new June summer fashion lines, plus April and May drops of hats, sunglasses, socks, shoes, sandals, clothing, bags and accessories.
M&S has a new menswear range, a new 300-piece Body range of lingerie, a new Gillian Anderson collaboration, new Autograph lingerie and nightwear ranges, new menswear ranges, new SS26 accessories, jewellery, shoes and bags.
Very has new children’s Hello Kitty and Disney clothing ranges, new footwear, accessory and makeup ranges, womenswear and menswear ranges for the summer holidays, new denim ranges and a new collaboration with Adidas.
River Island has a new Terry De Havilland collaboration of beachwear, accessories, shoes and jewellery, new Abbie Rosie and Enid Blyton bag collaborations, Olivia Denim collaboration with Olivia Attwood, and a new Off to the Races ranges.
Dune has new bags and shoes for SS26.
Busby & Fox has new linen smart and casual wear for the summer holidays, including trousers, dresses and jackets, plus a range of chunky cardigans.
Fatface has new womenswear ranges for the summer holidays from bathing suits to cardigans for cooler evenings.
National Trust has new collaborations with clothing and accessory ranges for the outdoors for men and women from Craghoppers.
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.
Threadbare has new SS26 womenswear including skirts, jackets, shorts and waistcoats.
Scamp & Dude has a new Super Scarf collaboration with Alison Hammond, new holiday outfits including denim, dresses, shirts, swimwear and bags, a new Davina McCall collaboration plus new clothes and accessory ranges.
Joe Browns has its SS26 men’s and womenswear collections from jackets and t-shirts for men, to big print maxi-dresses to floral patterned tunic dresses for women.
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.
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Home, garden and food
Very has new Very Collection of soft furnishings and ranges of outdoor furniture, a new Revive outdoor furniture and soft furnishings collection, plus a new Very collection of furniture, wall art and storage solutions.
Primark has new luggage and storage solutions, Island Heat ranges of homeware, new homeware including decorations, vases, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers and kitchenware.
TK Maxx has home gifts for Father’s Day.
Homesense has new art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
Jellycat has new ranges of amuseables for 2026 including Bartholomew Bear, Ricky Rain Frog, Zumblebi Junior.
Cambridge Imprint has new small pocket books, kitchen trays, exercise and hardback books, notebooks, new Clamshell and Dandelion patterned paper, plus patterned paper, new notecards, envelopes, albums, notebooks, and cards.
Designers Guild has new SS26 soft furnishing design ranges including cushions, rugs and throws.
National Trust has new garden furniture, new gifts, food and gardening ranges, new homeware, new shed ranges, new garden furniture with new Oxleys and Sitting Spiritually collaborations and new glasshouses.
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 spring planting spree.
M&S has everything you need for a picnic and outdoor food, a new Kelly Hoppen collaboration and furniture and homeware collections, and new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
The Orchard has new furniture for the home, garden structures, new lounge, dining room and bedroom interior ranges including beds, sideboards, dressers, sofas, lighting, shelving, benches and more.
Joe Browns has updated its SS26 home range with more ideas for every room in the home including bedding, furniture, vases, candlesticks, glassware, bowls, lamps, serving bowls and trays, storage solutions and knick-knacks.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new Father’s Day gifting suggestions.
B&M has a holiday shop range of kids’ beach toys, tech, bags and luggage, 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.
Ivyline has lots of new planters for your indoor plants.
Home Bargains has new picnic and garden ranges of kitchenware.
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.
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