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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Very, Jojo Maman Bébé, Fenwick, Oka, Morrisons, Weird Fish, Tala, Outcast Clothing and Asda. Plus, how AI can transform loyalty and retention, 5 strategies shaping the future of marketing and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Very Group records £500m loss after loan write off
Very Group sales fell 1.8% year on year to £2.09bn for FY to 28 June and adjusted EBITDA rose 15.9% year on year to £307.1m, but after writing-off an inter-brand loan, Very lost £505.4m.
JoJo Maman Bébé sees strength online
Jojo Maman Bébé FY to the end of Jan saw turnover down to £62.2m from £62.6m and adjusted EBITDA was £1.2m up from a loss of £0.9m a year earlier.
Shop inflation fell in October
Data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shows shop inflation has fallen by 1% year-over-year, below the 1.4% increase in Sept.
Fenwick slashes losses as focus on sales and margin builds momentum
Department store group Fenwick has delivered a significant improvement in financial performance.
Oka reports improved trading as losses narrow
The Oka premium interiors brand sales for the FY to the end of June were flat at £36.8m and pre-tax losses narrowed to £7.9m due to a reduction in overhead costs and a refinancing exercise.
Retail bodies say over 100,000 jobs at risk if the Chancellor hikes business rates
Over 100,000 jobs could be at risk if the Chancellor Rachel Reeves imposes higher business, says British Retail Consortium (BRC) and UK Hospitality.
Morrisons to turn hundreds of corner shops into branded c-stores
Morrisons is set to launch 250 new “Morrisons Daily” convenience stores next year by allowing corner shop owners to turn their shops into Morrisons franchises.
Weird Fish snapped up by investor
Weird Fish has been acquired by Auralis, the new buy-and-build holding company founded by private equity investors Total Capital Partners (TCP) and are looking for further purchases.
Storm Benjamin impacts weekly footfall
MRI overall footfall figures across UK retail destinations fell 1.9% last week (Oct 19-25) after Storm Benjamin impacted activity, with high streets hit hardest, dropping by 6.1%.
KKR makes surprise move to bid for Costa Coffee
American investment giant KKR is among a small number of parties in talks with The Coca-Cola Company and its advisers at Lazard to buy Costa Coffee.
Bernard Arnault tightens his control on LVMH
French billionaire Bernard Arnault bought roughly €1.4bn worth of LVMH shares in the last 8 months, bringing Arnault and his family closer to owning half of the business.
Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts
Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs - around 10% of the company’s 350,000 - to cut expenses and compensate for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How AI can transform loyalty and retention
Econsultancy shows how applying AI can be important in building loyalty by enabling brands to analyse customer data at scale and provide an experience that feels personalised.
5 strategies shaping the future of marketing effectiveness
The Drum speaks to Katrin Werres, UK head of measurement at Google, about what’s new, what matters, and how UK marketers can turn product updates into long-term strategic advantage.
Why server-side tracking is making a comeback in the privacy-first era
As ad blockers and privacy laws disrupt client-side tracking, marketers are shifting to server-side methods for cleaner, more reliable analytics.
Do you know who’s on your email list?
Low open rates and rising unsubscribes aren’t always execution issues. They often point to strategy problems that start with leadership.
Consumers becoming more focused on second-hand fashion for Christmas purchases
A new survey shows consumers are changing their purchasing habits in the Golden Quarter, with nearly one in five (18%) planning to use second-hand or resale platforms for their Christmas gifts.
Shoppers' city focus will shift spend away from smaller towns
Shoppers are set to spend almost £90bn in the top 10 UK cities by 2029, up £8.2bn from 2024, as locals and international tourists move their spending away from smaller towns.
UK Golden Quarter spend to jump says Shopify
Shopify’s Holiday Retail Report 2025 show shoppers plan to spend £181 across Halloween, Black Friday and Christmas on seasonal goods up from £159 last year.
Why 3D images drive more engagement for furniture retailers
Over three quarters (79%) of leading furniture retailers say the switch to 3D product images has increased customer engagement.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Reebok names news CEO as it opens London HQ
Reebok has officially opened its new London HQ with the London hub and coincides with Marc Le Roux arriving as the new CEO of Reebok Europe.
BRAND NEWS
Tala’s Westfield store to open next weekend
Tala is opening its second London store on 1st Nov, this time choosing Westfield London to take the brand “to the next level” while promising an “unmissable opening weekend celebration”.
Australia’s Outcast Clothing opens UK warehouse
Australian label Outcast has officially launched in the UK, unveiling a new Midlands-based distribution hub, localised website and app to better serve its rapidly growing British audience.
Asda continues George concept store rollout
Asda will launch its second standalone George concept store in Hull, as the retailer continues its plans to replace its Asda Living brand portfolio across the UK.
ASOS to open Carnaby Street and NYC pop-ups next month
Asos is opening two pop-ups in London and New York in November, showing the latest edits from Topshop and Topman, and a “handpicked selection from leading partner brands”.
Arne to launch pop-up on London’s Carnaby Street for festive period
Athleisure and tech outerwear brand Arne will be opening a 4,500 sq ft pop-up at 5-7 Carnaby Street in London on 1 Nov, set to run throughout the Christmas period.
AND FINALLY x2
World’s first ‘AI manicure’ machine promising painted nails in 100 Seconds
Umia has launched the world’s first "AI manicure machine" at British Beauty Week (Oct 18-26), as part of a city-wide AI nail art scavenger hunt.
Sofology announces Craig Revel Horwood as head of ‘fusstomer’ experience
Interiors brand, Sofology, has announced Craig Revel Horwood as its head of ‘fusstomer’ experience, in charge of maintaining the fussiest of standards at stores across the nation.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Oct 24th 2025?
1/ Christmas
2/ AW25
3/ Halloween
4/ Dress
5/ Candle
6/ Bag
7/ Bauble
8/ Boots
9/ Cushion
10/ Bedroom
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Halloween – 3
Days until Black Friday – 31
Days until Christmas Day – 58
Days until Valentine’s Day - 109
How to make your products attractive to the media and influencers in November
We are well into autumn and the Christmas season, and the media are looking for images that help them fill all those “What to buy on Black Friday?” features, the endless Christmas gift guides, and all those “What to wear for the Christmas party season?” articles.
You should be uploading Black Friday and Christmas images for most media. Long lead-time magazines will be looking at January issues, so anything that helps illustrate the inevitable “New you for 2026” issues will also be welcomed. So, any athleisure, outdoor, healthy, sporty images will all be useful.
As always, don’t forget to add keywords – Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Winter, plus all those words beloved of home and women’s magazines like cosy, cosiness, hygge and wellbeing.
Clothing-wise the media are looking for party wear, party dresses, nightwear, going-out outfits, Christmas Jumpers, jumpers, woolovers (yes, they are a thing), scarves, bobble hats, beanies, cardigans, coatigans, jackets, and coats. So, make sure you have plenty of images in those categories uploaded and labelled with as many of those words as you can.
Also, make sure that if your clothing is made from a fabric associated with winter, it’s flagged up somewhere in the title/keyword or in more information. Wool, cashmere, fur (faux obviously), velvet, plus the year’s big trends of embroidery, crochet and lace.
If you want to be included in the Christmas Guides, then make sure you have added prices. Guides are normally price-led, eg “Presents under £50”, “Party dresses for less than £150” and without prices, your items won’t be included.
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.
November Diary - Weeks/Months
Events to add to your marketing diary for November include.
Movember which centres around men’s health issues and moustaches, so beard and shaving-related things might be useful. It’s also World Pancreatic Cancer Month, World Vegan Month, Men’s Health Awareness Month, and in the US, it’s also National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month, Sweet Potato Month and Candy Month.
Shows to look out for are the Cake and Bake Show 26-30th Nov
Weeks to celebrate in November include;
International Stress Awareness Week (3rd-7th)
Transgender Awareness Week (13th-19th)
Men’s Ashes tournaments Australia ( First Test 21st-25th)
November Diary - Days
1st – World Vegan Day
1st – All Saints’ Day
2nd – All Souls’ Day
2nd – New York Marathon
2nd – International Stress Awareness Day
3rd – Oxford Street Christmas lights switch on (Carnaby Street switched on 6th Nov)
5th – Guy Fawkes/Bonfire night
5th – National Redhead Day US/UK
5th – Three years until the next US presidential elections
5th – Five years since the second National Lockdown was started
9th – Social Media Kindness Day
9th – British Pudding Day
9th - Remembrance Sunday
11th – Armistice/Remembrance Day
11th – Chinese Singles Day
11th – Veterans Day (US)
12th – World Pneumonia Day
12th – National Happy Hour Day (US)
13th – World Kindness Day
14th – King Charles III 76th birthday
14th - BBC Children in Need (Third Friday in November)
15th – International Cheese and Bread Day
17th – Homemade Bread Day (US)
17th – International Students Day
19th – International Men’s Day
20th – UN World Children’s Day
25th – 1 month until Christmas Day
27th – Thanksgiving (US)
28th – Black Friday
29th – US Small Business Saturday
30th – St Andrew’s Day (Bank Holiday Scotland)
30th – Advent Sunday/First Sunday of Advent
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 2025 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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NEW BRANDS ON PRSHOTS
Rhoen is the brainchild of designer Rebecca Rhoades. The Rhoen collection features ready-to-wear, bridal, party, signature and casual ranges of luxury womenswear, featuring big bright prints and colours in mini, midi and maxi lengths.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Oliver Bonas has new December drops of Winter wear clothing, bags and jewellery, Autumn women’s accessories and jewellery, new womenswear including coats, jumpers, cardigans, trousers and shoes.
Very has new Christmas Pyjamas and a new Very Collection and a denim range, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, new Elegant Opulence, Future Heirlooms and West Country Craft drops for its new Very Collection range.
F&F has new a new Abby Clancy collaboration of party outfits for Christmas, new Kids and womenswear Christmas clothing ranges, and new autumn womenswear ranges.
Fable England has new Solara ranges of jewellery and scarves for Christmas.
Primark has a new Ski Collection ranges of outdoor wear, new Adapative clothing range, new perfume ranges, Christmas pyjamas and jumper ranges and lingerie, a Satin and Lace range, plus boots, shoes, bags and jackets for the winter and for the party season.
New Look has party season outfits and accessories, Christmas jumpers and winter clothing, plus new going out outfits for autumn drops of AW25 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Bonmarché has new Lisa Snowdon and Lorraine Kelly ranges for Christmas 2025 including coats, jumpers, trousers and tops.
Peacocks has it’s Christmas ranges modelled by Louise Redknapp and Danni Dyer, new kidswear, more Danni Dyer AW collections and a new Micheal Owen range of menswear.
Roman Originals has new AW25 Dusk, Curve and Petite ranges for parties and going out, including coats, jackets, dresses and trousers.
Curvy Kate has new ranges for AW25 including Hell for Pleather, Mirage, Zen Pink, Wonderfully, Wild One, Victory Forest, Spotlight, Pucker Up, Lush Oxblood, Lovelace Deep, Flare Full, Enchant, Cool Cat, Lightstyle, and Boost Diamante.
Barbour has new collaborations with Levi’s Arket, Paul Smith, Farm Rio and a collaboration with Kaptain Sunshine collaboration of outdoor wear, new Heritage ranges, clothing ranges plus new outfits and footwear for the festival season.
Matalan has a new Stranger Things collaboration, Winter Smart Edit, Christmas pyjamas and jumper ranges, a collaboration with Little Mistress Vicky Pattison, Grinch & Cindy themed clothing ranges for the family, new AW25 men and women’s wear.
George at Asda has new season ranges, Christmas party and occasion wear and new Christmas jumpers.
Accessorize has new accessory ranges including sunglasses, jewellery, and belts.
Monsoon has new going out bags, shoes and jewellery, a new collaboration with Sarah Corbett-Winder, AW25 clothing, jewellery and accessories, including bags, shoes, boots, scarves and jewellery.
Regatta has an Orla Kiely collaboration, plus new kids, women's and menswear for winter walks and hikes, including coats, jackets, fleeces and waterproofs, plus boots, scarves and hats.
Lola Starr has a new Earth Collection range of athleisure/active wear crafted from recycled fabrics.
FatFace has a new Winter Collection of womenswear with this season’s must-have Faux Fur and including dresses, trousers, jackets, coats, bags, boots, shoes and hats.
River Island has a new collaboration with Nephthys, has new Heritage, Nostalgia and Studio womenswear ranges, a new collaboration with Olivia Attwood, new Suede season handbags, plus new ranges of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories.
TK Maxx has new fashion accessory ranges including scarves, bags and jewellery.
Cotton Traders has new Will Mellow and Alex Jones collaboration lines, plus winter clothing ranges including coats, cardigans, trousers and Christmas jumpers.
M&S has new Christmas clothing collections and Collection and Autograph clothing, accessories and jewellery, plus ballet shoe ranges, and new kids ranges of clothes and shoes.
Joe Browns has new Christmas party and cosy evenings in outfits for men and women, Christmas jumpers and gifts for him and her, and Christmas bags, clothes, slippers, boots, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
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Home, garden and food
Cambridge Imprint has Christmas Crackers, new occasion cards, place cards, notebooks, patterned papers, new notecards and envelopes, Christmas cards, garlands, paper chains, coronets, and banners.
Quorn Stone has new natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles, Parisian Manoir, Lullington, Chalfont and Orotelli decorative tiles, plus new natural stone and Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles.
Matalan has Christmas decorations and gifts, AW25 homeware for the autumn.
Accessorize has new ranges of Christmas decorations for the tree.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Christmas gifts from the Gruffalo collection, Lemax and Disney-themed Christmas decorations.
Ivyline has Spring Summer 2026 planters, pots, watering cans and misters for indoors, plus chimeneas and pots for outdoors.
Very has new Western, Folk Cottage and Playful furniture and soft furnishing ranges, plus homeware for the kitchen and lounge, new Christmas decorations for the home, plus Christmas toys and homeware.
Homesense has new Christmas homeware and gifts, plus Christmas decorations, new furniture and accessory ranges for the kitchen and living room, including soft furnishings, dishes and glassware.
Primark has new Christmas homeware for the bedroom, table and the lounge, new Christmas and Wicked/Stitch/ themed gifting ranges for kids, a new low-key luxury ranges, a new Viral Product range.
The Gluttonous Gardener has gifts for the horticulturist in your life including their Growbar flower seed kits.
Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Caramel and vegan Galaxy dairy-free biscuits and selection boxes, Malteser gingerbread cake bars, Mars and Snickers-flavour milk drinks.
Oliver Bonas has new homeware and Christmas gifting, a new Shrimps collaboration of homeware, new furniture, Christmas decorations, gifts and things for the home, plus new November drops of homeware ranges for the lounge, bedroom, kitchen, dining room.
Regatta has an Orla Kiely collaboration of thermos mugs, cool bags, picnic rugs and totes.
Habitat has new Christmas decorations for the home and the tree.
TK Maxx has new things for the home.
M&S has a new Kelly Hoppen collaboration, new Christmas homeware for the kitchen, bedroom and lounge plus decorations for the tree and the home.
The Orchard has new home interiors, Christmas furnishings, tabletop fire pits and mini pizza ovens, artificial Christmas tree ranges, and a new Miami Corner Group sofa.
Arran Sense of Scotland has new festive collections, Island Dusk range, 2025 Christmas gift packs and an advent calendar, new refill packages, home fragrances, scented candles, plus a new mum and bride scent range.
Joe Browns has new Christmas gifts, plus homeware including lights, faux plants, signs, lamp shades, dining and drink ware, trays, coasters, stools, side tables soft furnishings, prints and throws.
B&M has its Christmas Gift Guide for her, Frosted Night, Nordic Glow, Peaceful Wishes, Snow Much Fun and Festive Folklore Christmas decorations.
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