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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Dr Martens, Calvin Klein, Deliveroo, Cult Beauty, Co-op, Charles Clinkard, Pets at Home and Reiss. Plus, how AI is making a major impact on email marketing teams, a guide to experiential marketing and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Dr Martens targets return to growth as profits plummet

Dr Martens group sales for FY to 30 Mar fell 8% to £787.6m, and adjusted pre-tax profit was down to £34.1m from £97.2m in 2024.

PVH sales lift on Tommy Hilfiger brand growth

Calvin Klein owner PVH Corp Q1 sales beat expectations to rise 2% to $1.984bn, thanks to growth at its Tommy Hilfiger brand.

Retail footfall in May stays flat as consumers stay cautious

Overall, UK retail footfall fell 0.4% in May as the flat figures reflect a month shaped by cautious customers, half-term holidays and a change in consumer habits.

Shein accused of ‘shaming’ customers into buying more than they can afford

21 countries have filed a formal complaint to EU authorities about alleged “dark” practices by Shein including the “shaming” of customers into buying more than they can afford.

High Streets UK calls on Government to get tough on retail crime

High Streets UK has called on the Government to take urgent action on high-street safety and has issued a set of policy recommendations developed at its Safer High Streets Forum.

Deliveroo launches drone deliveries in Dublin

Deliveroo has partnered with drone operator Manna to test a drone delivery service in Dublin’s  Blanchardstown suburb.

Amazon prepares to test humanoid robots for deliveries

Amazon is developing software for humanoid robots that could eventually replace delivery workers.

Cult Beauty owner THG to be demoted from FTSE 250

Online retail specialist THG, the owner of Cult Beauty and Lookfantastic, is to be pushed out of the FTSE 250 in the latest reshuffle of London’s top stock indexes.

A new Co-op trial sets it sights on reshaping instore retail media with eye-tracking

Global marketing group Dentsu has announced the integration of retail eye-tracking data into its media planning tool, potentially marking a pivotal shift in how brands engage with consumers.

DPD unveils plans for state-of-the-art robotic warehouse in London

DPD is partnering with Deus Robotics to create tailored end-to-end robotic warehousing in London Docklands that will lead to “more efficiently store, manage, and product distribution”.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How AI is making a major impact on email marketing teams

A new report reveals how AI is helping email marketers move faster, but many of the old, familiar challenges remain.

A guide to experiential marketing?

Martech explains what experiential marketing is, how it works, and why it's key to customer engagement. Including real examples and tips to boost brand experience.

How to build trust in the age of AI

In a world where AI is reshaping how we communicate, consume and connect, how can brands build lasting trust?

The strategies keeping Charles Clinkard on the front foot

Fresh from celebrating its centenary last year, footwear retailer Charles Clinkard is extending its physical reach. Managing director Tim Payne tells Drapers its plans.

How to use Instagram auto-reply to get leads, sales, and more

If you’re using Instagram to generate leads, sales, or newsletter signups, Instagram auto-replies are a smart way to automate your work. Here’s how to get started.

How to improve your social media SEO

Hootsuite looks at social SEO; what it means, why it matters, and most importantly, how it can help you grow your business accounts on all social media platforms.

Why digital-first is no longer the winning strategy

Glynn Davis hopes we’ve reached the peak of digital-first as he points out there is an increasing recognition in retailing of the value that human interaction and community play in wellbeing.

The power of freebies in online retail, e-commerce and sales

As businesses battle it out against one another, one way to stand out against competitors is by offering customers offers and promotions, with freebies being one of the top attractions.

BRAND NEWS

Pets at Home makes move towards member-only prices

Pets at Home has rebranded its promotions to “Pets Club Pricing” and has plans to move to a member-only pricing scheme.

Kylie Minogue debuts new fragrance collection with Glorious Brands

News just in, there's a new launch on the horizon: Lovers by Kylie Minogue - a new fragrance collection inspired by Kylie’s fans.

Britney Spears collaborates with Balenciaga

Balenciaga Creative Director Demna Gvasalia has collaborated on a limited-edition collection with Britney Spears.

Reiss collaborates with Tom Daley for Pride 2025

Reiss has unveiled an exclusive collaboration with Olympic medal-winning diver and knitting enthusiast Tom Daley in celebration of Pride 2025 to benefit charity Rainbow Railroad.

BRAND NEWS x2

Hot Wheels accelerates into luxury fashion space with Maje collaboration

Mattel continues to drive Hot Wheels beyond the toy aisle and into the heart of luxury fashion with the launch of the Hot Wheels x Maje Spring/Summer 2025 capsule collection.

Pinterest forecasts a boho revival and digital detox for Summer 2025

Pinterest’s 2025 Summer Trend Report signals a seasonal pivot towards rustic minimalism, nostalgia-fuelled fashion, and nature-led lifestyle choices.

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

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 30^th 2025?

1/ SS25

2/ Candle

3/ Lamp

4/ Sunglasses

5/ Sandals

6/ Outdoor

7/ Pool

8/ Dress

9/ Father’s Day  

10/ Cushion

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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.

BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Fatface has a new collaboration with the Marine Conservation Charity and has new beachwear and evening wear for the summer plus new shoes, sandals and accessories.

M&S has Father’s Day clothing and accessory presents, new summer menswear and womenswear campaign imagery, plus new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges, Autograph underwear, and a suede-themed range of clothing.

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.

National Trust has a new collaboration with Craghoppers on outdoor AW25 clothing.

Curvy Kate has new Superhero ranges of bras, and new ranges of swimwear for the spring and summer, including swimming costumes and bikinis. 

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 new Youth ranges, 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.

Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp Edit of summer womenswear, plus her Linen Edit for summer, a new SS25 Edit range, and a new menswear range.

River Island has a new Arm Candy beaded bag range, 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.

Fable England has new Alice’s Garden jewellery and accessories, new Forget Me Not jewellery for SS25, plus bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit characters.

Cotton Traders has Jasmine Harman’s SS25 Edit of beachwear and relaxed summer clothing and accessories.

Very has a new V by Very and V by Very Curve lines of women’s wear for High Summer 2025 including dresses, tops, jeans, shorts, jackets, sandals and swimwear and a new Michelle Keegan collaboration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

TK Maxx Lipsy Bonmarché Joe Browns John Lewis Dune London  Joma Jewellery Katie Loxton Crew Clothing  

Home, garden and food

National Trust has a collaboration with Sitting Spiritually on a selection of outdoor swings from two- seater to four-seaters as well as pots for the garden, water bottles and autumn decorations.   

Dunelm has more of the collaboration with designer Sophie Robinson, a new AW25 Modern Nostalgia, Into the Wild, Harvest Hues and Quite Luxury collections of homeware including furniture, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings.

George Home has new homeware and new Sanctuary and Subtle Opulence ranges of furniture and tableware for the outdoors.

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.

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.

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.

Ruggable has new ranges of its machine-washable rugs for every room in the home from the brand and a number of collaborators.

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.

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.

See additional new home images from

Online Home Shop Habitat Sofology TK Maxx Jan Constantine B&M Designers Guild Hobbycraft John Lewis

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Father’s Day – 10

Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 48

Days until Halloween - 148

Days until Christmas Day – 203

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 (12^th May – 12^th Jun), Royal Ascot (17^th-21^st) and the Glastonbury festival (25^th-29^th).  

It’s also.

The Derby (6^th -7^th)

Diabetes Awareness Week (10^th-16^th)

Men’s Health Week (9^th-15^th)

Graduate Fashion Week (13^th-16^th)

Eid al-Adha - 6^th-10^th 

National Picnic Week (16^th-23^rd).

Wimbledon fortnight starts (30^th Jun – 13^th Jul)

June - Days

5^th – World Environment Day

6^th – D-Day

6^th - National Fish and Chips Day

6^th - Eid al-Adha starts

7^th – Isle of Wight Round the Island race 

8^th – World Oceans Day

9^th – Whit Monday 

10^th - Eid al-Adha finishes

14^th – World Gin Day 

14^th – International Bath Day

14^th – Father’s Day searches peak

15^th – Five years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops 

15^th – National Beer Day (UK)

15^th – Father’s Day (UK US)

18^th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day

18^th – International Picnic Day

19^th – Juneteenth

20^th – Take your dog to work Day 

21^st – Summer Solstice/Longest Day

21^st – King Charles III Official Birthday

21^st – International Yoga Day

22^nd – World Rainforest Day

22^nd – Windrush Day

24^th – Midsummer’s Day

25^th – 6 months until Christmas Day

25^th – First Day of Glastonbury Festival

27^th – Muharram/Islamic New Year

29^th – Wimbledon Searches Rise

29^th – Last Day of Glastonbury Festival 

29^th – First Day of Wimbledon 

30^th – 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).