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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from John Lewis, Me & EM, Asda, LuxExperience, Gap, Mint Velvet, Public Desire, Morrisons, Nobody’s Child and M&S. Plus, how a flexible payments solution can boost growth, how to appeal to the new emotional economics of festive shopping and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
John Lewis to launch VIP lounge at Oxford Street flagship
John Lewis is introducing a new premium experience at its Oxford Street flagship, designed to attract more visitors to its physical stores and to reward loyal customers.
Me & Em sales boosted by US expansion
Me & Em reported a 24% year-on-year rise in revenues to £147.9m for the year ending Jan 2025, driven by strong US growth and continued category expansion.
Asda confirms sale of Leon to founder
Asda has confirmed the sale of Leon Restaurants to former Leon co-founder John Vincent for an undisclosed sum.
LuxExperience to sell The Outnet assets
Net-A-Porter’s Outnet off-price business has been sold to The O Group for around $30m in a deal that should close next year.
BasicNet reports €303m revenue in nine months, up 2.5%
In the first nine months of 2025, BasicNet, the group behind Superga and K-Way brands, recorded aggregate product sales by its brands worth €909m, up 7.3%.
US retailers are breaking into Europe
According to research by Savills, US retailers accounted for 25% of all new retail openings across Europe in 2025, a 14% uptick compared with last year.
Battersea Power Station owners mull sale
The owners of Battersea Power Station are exploring options to sell the shopping and leisure destination in a deal that could be worth £2bn.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How a flexible payments solution can boost growth
Why retailers need to stop treating payments as a backend cost and start seeing them as a strategic growth lever.
How to appeal to the new emotional economics of festive shopping
A new report reveals how festive spending unfolds across seven distinct moments, driven by what shoppers think, feel, and do, making it more of a series of sprints than a marathon.
How to tackle 2025’s top three peak season pressures
As retailers gear up for a busy season of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas sales, ASC and ReBound Returns look at how retailers can overcome this year’s peak pressure points.
What will agentic commerce really mean for retail?
Agentic commerce is far more than just a buzzword, it’s the future of online retail, says Criteo’s VP of research, Liva Ralaivola, who explains to Internet Retailing what this future might look like.
Why Gap's return to British high street won’t be powered by nostalgia alone
Just 20.9% of UK shoppers say Gap still resonates with them, according to a new study as Gap prepares to re-enter the British high street alongside its existing online presence.
BRAND NEWS
Marks & Spencer to shed light on shopper response to cyber-attack disruption
Marks & Spencer is to shed more light on how its shoppers reacted to the retailer’s online shutdown after it was hit by a damaging cyber-attack earlier this year.
Mint Velvet goes higher-end with Mint Studio launch
Mint Velvet has launched Mint Studio, an “elevated, luxury capsule” range of womenswear.
Public Desire in major rebrand for 'bold new chapter'
Public Desire has unveiled a full rebrand to mark the footwear label's 10-year anniversary, “signalling a bold new chapter for the brand”.
Morrisons unveils 160 price cuts ahead of Christmas
Morrisons has unveiled price cuts on a further 160 products ahead of Christmas, after reductions on hundreds of items were announced last month.
Nobody’s Child joins forces with Lisou on 1960s and 70s-inspired premium range
Nobody’s Child has teamed up with luxury womenswear brand Lisou on a vibrant 18-piece collection inspired by 1960s and 70s British pop culture.
Crew Clothing set to open new coastal location In Brighton
Crew Clothing is opening in Brighton and follows the opening of 10 new locations earlier this year, with the brand recently stating the intention to open a further 20 stores in 2026.
AND FINALLY x2
CFDA and Bezos Earth Fund launch $6.25m initiative to advance sustainable fashion
The CFDA and the Bezos Earth Fund have announced a $6.25m partnership to launch a new initiative to advance innovation and education in sustainable fashion.
It’s that time of the year again. Yes, it’s the PRShots retail Christmas adverts round-up, an ever-growing list of all the Christmas goodies, updated as the adverts appear on your TV and socials.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Oct 31st 2025?
1/ Christmas
2/ AW25
3/ SS26
4/ Dress
5/ Tartan
6/ Home
7/ Velvet
8/ Pyjamas
9/ Basket
10/ Candle
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Black Friday – 25
Days until Christmas Day – 52
Days until Valentine’s Day – 103
Days until Easter - 153
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
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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Clothing, beauty and accessories
Primark has new Christmas party clothing ranges, new Wicked 2 themed pyjamas, 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.
Roman Originals has new AW25 Dusk, Curve and Petite ranges for parties and going out, including coats, jackets, dresses and trousers.
Barbour has new collaborations with Sorel, 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.
Accessorize has new Christmas gift ranges including slippers, scarves, gloves, hats and bags, plus accessory ranges with sunglasses, jewellery, and belts.
Peacocks has new accessory ranges for Christmas, plus Christmas clothing ranges modelled by Louise Redknapp and Danni Dyer, new kidswear, more Danni Dyer AW collections and a new Micheal Owen range of menswear.
M&S has a new collaboration with 16Arlington, a new Christmas clothing collections and Collection and Autograph clothing, accessories and jewellery, plus ballet shoe ranges, and new kids ranges of clothes and shoes.
Curvy Kate has new ranges for AW25 including Classique, Embrace, Glamour Puss, Eos, Entwinned, Embrace, Harnessed, Icon, Loved Up, Indulgence, Suspense, 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.
Matalan has a new nightwear collaboration with Little Mistress Vicky Pattison, new occasion wear, a new Stranger Things collaboration, Winter Smart Edit, Christmas pyjamas and jumper ranges, Grinch & Cindy themed clothing ranges for the family.
Very has new Christmas Pyjamas, slippers and dressing gowns, 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.
Bonmarché has Christmas pyjamas, new Lisa Snowdon and Lorraine Kelly ranges for Christmas 2025 including coats, jumpers, trousers and tops.
F&F has new spring 2026 transition outfits, a new Abby Clancy collaboration of party outfits for Christmas, new Kids and womenswear Christmas clothing ranges, and new autumn womenswear ranges.
Cotton Traders has new SS26 women and mens athleisure wear, new Will Mellow and Alex Jones collaboration lines, plus winter clothing ranges including coats, cardigans, trousers and Christmas jumpers.
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.
Fable England has new Solara ranges of jewellery and scarves for Christmas.
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.
George at Asda has new season ranges, Christmas party and occasion wear and new Christmas jumpers.
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.
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
Primark has a new Wicked 2 line of gifts, 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.
Quorn Stone has new decorative tiles, natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles, Parisian Manoir, Lullington, Chalfont and Orotelli decorative tiles.
Very has new home Christmas soft furnishings, plsu 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.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Winter gardening, Christmas gifts from the Gruffalo collection, Lemax and Disney-themed Christmas decorations.
Cambridge Imprint has new Very Slim List books, Christmas Crackers, new occasion cards, place cards, notebooks, patterned papers, new notecards and envelopes, Christmas cards, garlands, paper chains, and coronets.
Matalan has Christmas decorations and gifts, AW25 homeware for the autumn.
Accessorize has new ranges of Christmas decorations for the tree.
Ivyline has Spring Summer 2026 planters, pots, watering cans and misters for indoors, plus chimeneas and pots for outdoors.
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.
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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