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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Pets at Home, B&Q, Bloobloom, Temu, La Perla, White Stuff, Tesco, Oh Polly, The Fold, Liberty, AllSaints and John Lewis. Plus, Tala CEO on building more than hype, how AI Overviews are driving home page traffic and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Pets at Home profits grew to £120.6m in the FY to 27 Mar and saw its Vets business sales up 13% to £655m, but retail sales were down 1.8% to £1.3bn.
B&Q owner Kingfisher Q1 sales to 30 Apr were up 1.8% to £3.3bn, driven by 5.9% increase to £1.7bn in its UK and Ireland offsetting a 3.2% decline in both France and Poland.
M&S cyber attack probe looks at possible IT helpdesk hack
Indian IT firm Tata, which operates M&S’s IT helpdesk, is reportedly investigating whether it was used by cybercriminals to gain access to its systems.
Home Bargains opens £400m ‘next-generation’ automated warehouse
Home Bargains has unveiled a “cutting-edge” £400m one-million square foot automated distribution centre in St Helens.
Bloobloom raises £3m to scale in the UK and beyond
Bloobloom, described as "designer eyewear at a fair price", has raised £3m in a funding round to commence its European retail rollout and add to its portfolio of UK stores and online in the US.
Temu parent sees profits fall in Q1
PDD Holdings - Temu’s parent company - Q1 to Mar 31 revenues hit CNY95.67bn (£9.83bn) missing analyst estimates of CNY102.51bn (£10.53bn) and profits fell 47% to CNY14.74bn (£1.51bn).
Tala halts £5m US expansion amid tariffs
Morgan Fowles, CEO of athleisure brand Tala, has pulled most of its stock from its US website due to complications induced by sudden changes in legislation surrounding import tax.
Italian Minister says La Perla has been rescued
Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister of Business and Made-in-Italy said lingerie label La Perla has been rescued and will be relaunched by “an investor that will guarantee the continuity of the label.”
‘Remote purchase’ fraud in UK surges
Banks are reporting a surge in a type of fraud where customers are tricked into disclosing online login passcodes they are sent.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Tala CEO on building more than hype
Launched in 2019 by influencer-turned-entrepreneur Grace Beverley, Tala began as a digital-only brand focused on core activewear designed and made by women.
How AI Overviews are driving homepage traffic
Sitewide clicks are down, but clicks to homepages are up 10.7%. Your homepages may become even more valuable in AI search experiences.
If your B2B content is failing, it’s time to get real
Martech looks at why authentic, strategic user-generated content outperforms polished corporate messaging.
Shopify’s new AI Tools empower merchants
The just-released "Editions Summer '25" includes a slew of AI-powered tools to ease launching, operating, and scaling a store.
SEO tips to getting on Google’s AI search
Google’s John Mueller has published content optimisation guidelines for AI answers. The post offers few new tactics for publishers but does hint at the future of organic search traffic.
Are connected stores the future of physical retail?
Most online shopping experiences aim to be seamless and convenient, so it makes sense that the same would be asked of brick-and-mortar stores Retail Week investigates.
Aldi launches virtual work experience programme
Aldi has launched a virtual work experience programme designed to support young people explore a career in retail.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
M&S names ex-Coles exec as new retail director
M&S has appointed Thinus Keeve to the newly created role of retail director. Coles will be responsible for all the stores across the UK and joins from Australian supermarket brand Coles.
White Stuff names trading director as new MD
White Stuff has promoted its trading director Tracey Verghese as its new managing director, with immediate effect.
Tesco names Booker boss as new central Europe CEO
Tesco has announced Booker’s chief operating officer is to take over as its CEO of central Europe
BRAND NEWS
John Lewis rental home plan gets go-ahead
The John Lewis Partnership has won an appeal to push through plans to redevelop a Waitrose store and build hundreds of new homes in West Ealing.
Oh Polly introduces pre-loved marketplace
Oh Polly has launched a fully branded resale marketplace, hosted in partnership with platform Treet, as it looks to compete with the likes of Depop and Vinted.
Mars The Label in first-ever retail partnership with Flannels
British-based fashion brand Mars the Label has formed its first-ever retail partnership with luxury retailer Flannels.
John Lewis launches new Editions 'event-ready' summer line
John Lewis has released a 27-piece collection of 'event-ready' occasion wear pieces available in 10 stores and online.
The Fold collaborates with Liberty to celebrate 150 years of Liberty
The Fold has followed up its ongoing collaboration with high-end retailer Liberty launching a new collection made with the London department store’s famous fabrics.
AllSaints collaborates with Poppies Fish & Chips
AllSaints has joined forces with Poppies Fish & Chips on a limited-edition capsule to "create a sizzling summer look".
Bershka to make Northern Ireland debut
Inditex-owned Bershka will make its debut in Northern Ireland with a 17,500 sq ft store in Belfast's Victoria Square shopping centre.
AND FINALLY x2
Spending in pubs surges as Brits flock to beer gardens
Pubs enjoyed a 9.1% boost in April during the sunny spring weather as Brits opted for outdoor beer gardens over indoor restaurants
Marianne Faithfull's wardrobe auction
Marianne Faithfull's iconic wardrobe will be auctioned on June 17 in London by Kerry Taylor Auctions as part of their "Passion for Fashion" event.
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
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What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 23rd 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Kitchen
3/ Dress
4/ Crochet
5/ Sunglasses
6/ Bag
7/ Swimwear
8/ Vase
9/ Bikini
10/ Denim
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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.
Ruggable all started at the kitchen table. That's where Jeneva Bell first conceived of a rug you could put in your washing machine. After years of development, they launched the original Ruggable machine-washable rug and the brand has gone on to be hugely successful ever since.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Roman Originals has new 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, plus Petite, Dusk and Curve ranges for the summer.
Primark has 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, plus handbags and shoes and new Edit ranges.
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.
Matalan has new Paw Patrol kidswear, makeup ranges, new accessory ranges for women, Kappa ranges of athleisure wear including clothes bags and sliders, a collaboration with Lilo & Stitch on kids clothes and accessories.
Fable England has Forget Me Not jewellery, bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit characters, new Alice’s Garden, Running Bunny and Bunny Blues jewellery and bags, Wonderland ranges of bags and scarves.
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.
Accessorize has new beachwear including shirts, shorts, bikinis and dresses, plus accessories including makeup sandals, bags, card holders and jewellery.
Monsoon has new May, 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.
M&S has new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges, Autograph underwear, suede-themed range of clothing, a Collection range of women's clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, and accessories, new Per Una clothing 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.
Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, a new V by Very line of women’s wear for High Summer 2025 including dresses, tops, jeans, shorts and swimwear.
Iolla has new sunglasses and glasses for the summer with the option of multi-coloured lenses, plus ranges of frames and glasses based on nostalgia for a Scottish coastal summer.
Peacocks has a new summer womenswear, plus a Louise Redknapp Linen Edit for summer, a SS25 Edit range, and a new menswear range.
River Island has 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, plus new linen outfits and jewellery.
Oliver Bonas has new May and June 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, hats, shoes, sunglasses and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.
George at Asda has new summer holiday wear modelled by Yasmin Le Bon, including bikinis, swimsuits, shorts, trousers, dresses and accessories, plus new athleisure outfits and accessories.
TK Maxx has new womens, mens and kids clothing and accessories for the spring and summer, as well as haircare products and makeup.
Lipsy has a new Love & Roses V&A museum collaboration of womenswear.
Curvy Kate has its range of swimwear for the spring and summer, including swimming costumes and bikinis.
Celtic & Co has new smart cool summer midi dresses and sandals for the holidays and the beach.
Bonmarché has a new Dash collaboration of summer outfits with Lisa Snowdon.
Joe Browns has new SS25 menswear, polo tops, t-shirts, shorts, shoes, hats and accessories plus womenswear including dresses, shorts, skirts, beachwear, shoes, jewellery, towels, sarongs, scarves, purses, handbags, shopping bags and beach bags for the summer.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
John Lewis Dune London Cotton Traders Joma Jewellery Katie Loxton Crew Clothing
Home, garden and food
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.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Halloween decorations, new summer pots, pet toys and hoses, plus Disney-themed garden tools, bags, wheelbarrows and bird houses, new Father’s Day gifts, garden furniture.
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.
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.
Quorn Stone has new Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles and chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.
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.
Dunelm has a new AW25 Modern Nostalgia, Into the Wild, Harvest Hues and Quite Luxury collections of homeware including furniture, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings and also a new collaboration with designer Sophie Robinson.
Jellycat has a Bartholomew Bear collaboration with department store Liberty, new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, plus books and the cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.
Homesense has new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and the conservator, plus tableware and picnic items for eating out in the garden.
Arran Sense of Scotland has a new After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.
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.
Online Home Shop has furniture for the garden including tables, chairs, benches, swings and hanging chairs.
Habitat has a new home collaboration with Scion including furniture, shelving, lighting, candles, diffusers soft furnishings and bedding.
Sofology has new SS25 furniture ranges, including power recliners, sofas, chairs and stools plus furniture for the lounge in bright spring colours.
See additional new home images from
TK Maxx Jan Constantine B&M Designers Guild George Home Hobbycraft John Lewis
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 18
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 56
Days until Halloween - 156
Days until Christmas Day – 211
How to get your brand in the media in May
We’re now well into Spring, and there are two long bank holiday weekends to enjoy this month, and with a bit of luck, we’ll have great weather for at least one of them.
To get the best chance for a download, add images that are related to the summer, and make sure they’re accompanied by any keywords relating to being out of the house and into the garden and the great outdoors, including garden, garden parties, barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc.) picnics, outdoors.
Summer holidays are on the horizon, so campaign images that include the beach or the outside world will be used. Upload any images you have of summer outfits, holiday clothes, festival clothes, sandals, beachwear, swimsuits, bikinis, linen, and sandals.
Not everyone will be going abroad so still keep keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home”, to your keywords, also think about uploading images more appropriate to a UK holiday, like cardigans and hoodies for the colder UK evenings.
May is also the start of wedding season, so if you have any wedding-related items, then get ready to promote them along with any wedding keywords, bridal, bride, groom, hen party, stag do, etc.
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.
May Diary - Weeks/Months
May is National Walking Month, National Smile Month (12th May – 12th Jun), and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
It’s also:
National Barbeque Week (May 26th – Jun 1st )
May - Days
29th – National Biscuit Day
29th – Ascension Day
30th – BBQ searches peak
31st - UEFA Champions League Final
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 (12th May – 12th Jun), Royal Ascot (17th-21st) and the Glastonbury festival (25th-29th).
It’s also.
The Derby (6th May - 7th Jun)
Diabetes Awareness Week (10th-16th)
Men’s Health Week (9th-15th)
Graduate Fashion Week (13th-16th)
Eid al-Adha - 6th-10th
National Picnic Week (16th-23rd).
Wimbledon fortnight starts (30th Jun – 13th Jul)
June - Days
1st-3rd – Shavuot
1st - Global Parents Day
1st – Picnic-related searches peak
3rd – World Bicycle Day
3rd – World Cider Day
5th – World Environment Day
4th – Global Running Day
6th – D-Day
6th - National Fish and Chips Day
6th - Eid al-Adha starts
7th – Isle of Wight Round the Island race
8th – World Oceans Day
9th – Whit Monday
10th - Eid al-Adha finishes
14th – World Gin Day
14th – International Bath Day
14th – Father’s Day searches peak
15th – Five years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
15th – Father’s Day (UK US)
18th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
18th – International Picnic Day
19th – Juneteenth
20th – Take your dog to work Day
21st – Summer Solstice/Longest Day
21st – King Charles III Official Birthday
21st – International Yoga Day
22nd – World Rainforest Day
22nd – Windrush Day
24th – Midsummer’s Day
25th – 6 months until Christmas Day
25th – First Day of Glastonbury Festival
27th – Muharram/Islamic New Year
29th – Wimbledon Searches Rise
29th – Last Day of Glastonbury Festival
29th – First Day of Wimbledon
30th – 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).
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