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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Lululemon, Amazon, Sports Direct, Dusk, Boots, Morrisons, Co-op, JD Sports, Mango, Vispring, and Moss. Plus, the key trends reshaping online shopping, why John Lewis is leveraging preloved luxury and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Lululemon cuts annual profit forecast

Lululemon has cut its annual profit forecast, as consumer demand waned amid increased competition and a gradual economic slowdown.

Amazon agrees to tackle fake reviews in UK

Amazon has agreed to clamp down on fake online reviews of products advertised on its UK site,

M&S CEO was sent ransom demand from hackers

The hackers that attacked M&S’ systems sent an email directly to the retail giant’s chief executive Stuart Machin to gloat and demand payment.

Sports Direct accused of ‘dodgy’ pricing practices

Sports Direct has been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over “misleading” pricing practices by Which?.

One in 10 retail jobs at risk by 2028, warns BRC

The British Retail Consortium has warned that mounting financial pressures could eliminate one in 10 retail positions across the UK by 2028.

Dusk posts record-breaking growth

Home brand Dusk has celebrated its “strongest year yet”, with year-on-year growth soaring by more than 50%.

May footfall fell flat but June looks promising

Retail footfall in May in all UK retail destinations fell by 0.4%, compared to a year ago. High street footfall was down 1.1%, with shopping centres up 0.2% and retail parks up 0.5%.

Profits at Boots surge

Boots UK FY revenues to 31 Aug 2024 were up to £7.3bn from £7bn and pre-tax profits surged from £60m to £269m over the same period.

Wickes joins FTSE 250

Wickes has been promoted to the FTSE 250 in its latest quarterly reshuffle after it reported a “strong” first quarter.

Co-op nears ‘complete recovery’ from cyber attack

Co-op chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq said the business is nearing “full and complete recovery” from its recent cyber attack.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

The key trends reshaping online shopping

Artificial intelligence, social media and sustainability are the key drivers reshaping online shopping in 2025 and beyond.

Why John Lewis is leveraging preloved luxury

As John Lewis readies an exclusive in-store luxury preloved event this weekend, Danielle Gagola, services and innovation lead, tells Drapers why the retailer is expanding activity in the category.

How to optimise for search in 2025

Econsultancy looks at what should marketers be doing to succeed in search in 2025?

The ultimate consent strategy to maximize customer opt-ins

Your opted-in database isn’t just a list - it’s the foundation for understanding your customers and driving revenue.

Barclays ’10 Years of Spend’ finds entertainment and travel tops retail with exception of beauty

The Barclays ’10 Years of Spend’ report, has highlighted that people find room in their budgets to spend on experiences over products.

How Google’s AI Mode is altering search

Google’s new AI Mode highlights the dramatic changes in organic search. AI answers often eliminate the need to click Ann Smarty at PracticalEcommerce explains.

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?

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Morrisons poaches Asda exec to bolster senior team

Morrisons has appointed former Asda online trading director Emma Pacey as its new trading director for general merchandise.

BRAND NEWS

JD Sports unveils biggest store globally at Trafford Centre

JD Sports is preparing to open it biggest JD store in the world at Manchester’s Trafford Centre on Saturday 7 June.

Mango unveils new collaboration with Supriya Lele

Mango has launched a new collaboration with designer Supriya Lele as part of its new ‘Mango Collective’ platform dedicated to supporting the creativity and innovation of niche designers.

Nike and Levi’s tease summer collaboration

Nike and Levi’s have confirmed a collaboration via cryptic Instagram posts, igniting anticipation across the fashion and streetwear industries.

Co-op to roll out Royal Mail parcel lockers to convenience stores

The Co-op is to begin rolling out the first of 100 Royal Mail parcel lockers at its convenience stores this summer.

Vispring, luxury British bedmaker, expands in US

Handcrafted luxury mattresses brand Vispring is continuing its expansion in the US in 2025, with 17 new locations set to open as the brand celebrates rare growth success in the US.

Moss unveils new Birmingham Bullring store

Moss, the established menswear retailer, has opened the doors to its newest destination store in Birmingham’s iconic Bullring Shopping Centre.

AND FINALLY x2

First ever Birkin bag to be auctioned in July

The first prototype Birkin bag that was designed by French luxury brand Hermes for actress Jane Birkin in 1984, will be auctioned in Paris on July 10 at Sotheby's.

The Lego Group celebrates female creativity with new campaign

The Lego Group has unveiled a new ad to challenge gender stereotypes. Titled ‘She Built That’, the marketing drive disputes the idea that building is for boys.

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

Roman Originals has new Petite and Curve ranges, plus 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.

Accessorize has new jewellery charm ranges, beachwear including shirts, shorts, bikinis and dresses, plus accessories including makeup sandals, bags, card holders.

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. 

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.

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

Dobbies Garden Centres has Christmas and Halloween decorations, new summer pots, pet toys and hoses, plus Disney-themed garden tools, bags, wheelbarrows and bird houses, and Father’s Day gifts.

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.  

Furniture Village has new AW25 Cottagecore Comfort furniture for bedrooms and Cherry Lacquer for dining rooms and living rooms and Seeing Green office and dining furniture.

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.

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 – 9

Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 47

Days until Halloween - 147

Days until Christmas Day – 202

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

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).