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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from M&S, Tala, Abercrombie & Fitch, Charlotte Tilbury, The Perfume Shop, Sainsbury’s, Vivienne Westwood, Anya Hindmarch and George at Asda. Plus, how to increase sales through loyalty, 5 activewear trends to watch in 2025 and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Sainsbury’s increases staff pay after Christmas sales rise

Sainsbury’s is set to increase staff pay this year by 5% in thanks for its “biggest-ever Christmas”, with sales up 3.7% for the 16 weeks to 4 Jan, and up 3.8% over the 6 weeks to 4 Jan.

Shein London IPO could be as early as Easter

According to Reuters, the Shein IPO could be launched as early as Easter, providing it secures regulatory approval.

Euro zone consumers hold back spending as economy stagnates

Retail sales in the 20 EU nations grew by 0.1% in November over October, falling short of expectations for 0.4%, and down significantly on last November's 1.2% sales growth.

Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty proposes bid for TikTok's US assets

Entrepreneur and former LA Dodgers owner Frank McCourt's Project Liberty and its consortium of partners in The People's Bid are to make a formal bid for ByteDance’s US TikTok assets.

Vivienne Westwood reports strong FY23

Vivienne Westwood sales for the year ended 31 Dec 2023 were up 31.5% to £133.2m with retail store sales up 28.2%. With gross profit up 25.8% to £77.85m.

Golden quarter footfall and what it means – in charts

Retail Week looks at December’s footfall numbers and finds it did not provide the hope that retailers were looking for ahead of 2025.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How to increase sales through loyalty

The Loyalty Landscape report explores how 60 brands and retailers are leveraging loyalty programs to drive customer retention and growth.

5 activewear trends to watch in 2025

Now more than ever, activewear needs to be just as fashionable as it is functional, with sportswear bleeding more and more into people’s everyday attire.

How M&S achieved a ‘record’ Christmas and where there’s room for improvement

Marks & Spencer’s Christmas performance beat expectations. Retail Week looks at what lay behind the success, where the retailer thinks it could do better and the outlook for 2025

12 winning social media integration strategies for 2025

Social media integration gives your audience more ways to engage and interact with your brand. Hootsuite gives you the tips and tools to do it right.

The new EU regulations for the fashion industry for 2025

FashionNetwork.com looks at the new EU laws coming into force in 2025, and of the new regulatory initiatives on which more clarity will be provided during the year.

Should you post to all social media at once?

If you post to all social media at once, you risk looking spammy and annoying followers. Here’s what to do instead.

The Perfume Shop is making shopping personal

The Perfume Shop has announced a major new collaboration with AS Watson OptimO, a state-of-the-art retail media platform designed to transform how customers shop for fragrances.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Tala hires ex-Net-a-Porter exec as creative director

Tala has named former Boden and Net-a-Porter executive Jon Wetherell as its new creative director. He joins Tala with over 14 years of experience in retail and 12 in the magazine industry.

BRAND NEWS

Abercrombie & Fitch opens new London stores

Abercrombie & Fitch is opening two new central London stores at Oxford Street and Covent Garden later in the month, as it continues its UK expansion.

Charlotte Tilbury’s launches biggest-ever flagship in Covent Garden

Charlotte Tilbury has opened the doors to its “significantly upsized” flagship store in Covent Garden, following what it called “stellar success” at the destination.

George at Asda launches Gym Locker activewear line

George at Asda has officially added Gym Locker, its new sportswear label for men and women. The debut follows a successful online trial last year.  Download images here George at Asda.

Anya Hindmarch opens The Village Bike store

Anya Hindmarch’s first concept store of 2025 is a “love letter to the joy of cycling,” complete with the British designer’s own cycling collection.

AND FINALLY

Celebrating 30 years of the Clubcard

When Tesco launched its Clubcard 30 years ago (on 13 Feb 1995) loyalty within the retail sector was largely limited to Green Shield Stamps.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending January 3^rd 2025?

1/ SS25

2/ Valentine

3/ Leopard

4/ Wedding

5/ Beauty

6/ Mocha

7/ Wellness

8/ Home

9/ Shoes  

10/ Lingerie

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Very has new V by very ranges of clothes, partywear and footwear, including metallics, sequins and faux fur, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, and Grinch-themed pyjamas for all the family, and stocking filler accessories.

F&F has a new Kate Ferdinand F&F Active collaboration of athleisure wear for January, new SS25 ranges of women's clothing and accessories.

Peacocks has a new Caprice SS25 lingerie range just in time for Valentine’s Day, plus Michael Owen and Louise Redknapp SS25 Edit, new SS25 clothing, jumpers and fashion.

Monsoon has new Jan-Feb campaigns and bridal wear plus SS25 womenswear ranges including holiday and beachwear, plus new wedding outfit shoes and dresses.

George at Asda has new Gym Locker activewear ranges, plus lingerie and nightwear ranges for Valentine’s Day.

Tu Clothing has new womenswear ranges of clothes, shoes and accessories.

Sims Wear has new menswear ranges for SS25.

Frangipani has new menswear and jewellery.

Saywood has new womenswear, accessories and soft furnishings.

Dune London Mens has new shoes and trainers for early 2025.

Primark has new bags, lingerie and nightwear for Valentines, new SS25 dresses and skirts, Performance 2025 ranges of athleisure clothes, shoes and bags, plus kids ranges, Premier Division football outfits.

Bonmarché has new SS25 outdoor clothing ranges and swimsuits, Valentines outfits, new Dash SS25 clothing ranges, jumpers and partywear and lingerie ranges.

Matalan has new NFL clothing ranges, Valentine pyjamas, athleisure wear, a new transitional style edit, a menswear collaboration with Taylor & Wright, transitional ranges and a menopause lingerie range.

Dune London has new shoes, bags and accessories for early 2025.

Fatface has new SS25 jewellery, accessories and clothes for men and women.

Fable England has new SS25 Running Bunny and Wonderland ranges of bags and scarves, plus new accessories and core jewellery ranges.

River Island has new Butter Yellow themed ranges, a new Jo Horner collaboration, “New Year New Look” ranges, Pantone Mocha Mousse looks for spring.

Roman Originals has new SS25 Petite imagery, more AW24 imagery for Petite, Curve and Dusk ranges of womenswear for day wear and for big events.

Barbour has new ranges of clothing, boots and accessories for SS25 for men and women and the new range of gift accessories.

Joe Browns has new SS25 clothing for men and women plus shoes, boots, jewellery and accessories including purses, bags and shopping baskets.

Celtic &Co has new clothing, sandals, shoes, scarves, and accessories for SS25.

M&S has a new Goodmove collection of outdoor sports and athleisure wear modelled by Olympian Alex Scott.

Curvy Kate has new Swerve, Suspend, Suspense, Serpent, Opulence, Indulgence, Eos, Entwined, Zen, Victory, Wild One, Strawberry Crush, Ornate and more ranges of lingerie. Plus new ranges of swimwear for SS25.

Scamp & Dude has new leopard print dresses for AW24.

John Lewis has new Anyday and And/Or SS25 clothing, shoes and accessories for women and men, a Dream Dress Edit featuring Whistles, Sister Jane, Reiss, Phase Eight and more clothing ranges for women.

TK Maxx has new clothing, shoes, boots, jewellery, make up and accessories for SS25.

New Look has more new winter outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.

Lipsy has new images for the New Year and the new season.

Oliver Bonas has new February, March and April 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, shoes and accessories as well as new ranges for the New Year and SS25.

Lola Starr has new sustainable activewear for the January and February bounce back.

Sainsbury’s Beauty has new BeautyPro, Dr Pawpaw, Isle of Paradise and Sundae wellness ranges and beauty treatments. 

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Home, garden and food

Cutter & Squidge has new hampers and food and drink for the Lunar New Year.

Primark has new gifts, soft furnishings, furniture and homeware for SS25.

Home Bargains has new solar-powered lights for the garden, new home exercise accessories, Mediterranean and Travellers Bazaar ranges, homeware from SS25 for the bedroom, bathroom and living rooms plus candles, diffusers, glasses and soft furnishings.

Dobbies Garden Centres has new houseplant appreciation day images, Valentine’s presents, outdoor furniture, barbecues, accessories, kids' swimming pools and pots for SS25, Mother’s Day 2025 gifts.

Matalan has new Easter decorations and home ranges, Valentine’s gifts, SS25 homeware images for the dining room, bedroom, bathroom and garden, new Connie the Cockapoo range.

Treats by Mars has new Snickers and Galaxy ranges. 

B&M has new Rustic Charm homeware ranges for SS25, including cushions, mirrors, vases and incense burners.

Ivyline has new plant pots, fountains and storage for the garden.

TK Maxx has new homeware, and a new 1960s-inspired summer range of kitchenware and furniture for the office, plus new gifting ranges, a wellness range for the New Year.

Hobbycraft has Easter decoration and food ideas. 

Cult Furniture has new ranges for SS25.

Online Home Shop has new storage solutions, side tables and chest of drawers, rugs, bedding, foot warmers, hot water bottles, heated pads, body wraps, plus bar stools, mirrors, cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters.

Homesense has a new Outdoor Taste of the Med and Summer in the Souk ranges of furniture, homeware and kitchenware, plus indoors furniture and homeware for SS25.

National Trust has new garden furniture ranges for SS25,  gifts for the home and the garden for SS25, plus decorations for Easter.

Quorn Stone has new Alnwick Ivory and Provenca Crema marble and tiles for the kitchen, natural stone and tumbled herringbone cobbles outdoor ranges, marble ranges for the bathroom and kitchen and Limestone cobbles for outside.

Habitat has new SS25 homeware and furniture, plus new furniture for setting up your own home office. 

Dunelm has new colour drench ranges, a new Sophie Robinson collaboration and its SS25 range of bedroom and living room furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware.

M&S has new furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware for SS25, gifts for pets, National Gallery collaboration, and new Fearne Cotton Happy Place range.

George Home has new Dark Garden SS25 interiors ranges, Stacey Solomon collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.

Oliver Bonas has new furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for the New Year and SS25.

Sofology has new SS25 Serene, Premiere and Westwood ranges of sofas, chairs and recliners.

Fritz Fryer has new antique lighting ranges, kitchen lighting ranges, as well as lamps and lights for every room in the home.

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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Valentine’s Day – 35

Days until Mother’s Day - 79

Days until Easter - 100
 

How to get your brand in the media in January

January is all about fitness and health and getting back on track after a Christmas and New Year holiday break. So, clothes-wise it’s all about clothing for the gym and exercise, so make sure if you have anything relevant that it’s flagged up with keywords like fit, exercise and gym. 

The monthlies are also starting to prepare for Valentine’s Day next month, so get any relevant clothes, accessories and gifts uploaded and keyword them with valentine. They’re also looking forward to next season so make sure anything SS25 is flagged on your drops.

Plus, as we’re still mid-winter there will still be searches for anything cosy, so pyjamas, slippers, coats, hygge, winter warmers, knitwear, scarves and everything warm. 

January is also Veganuary (in 2024 over 1.8m people worldwide signed up for it! ) and it’s also Dry January so it’s a good idea to make sure you have vegan-friendly products and non-alcoholic products labelled on your media centre, plus anything that’s healthy that fits in with resetting your life. 

If you sell gin and anything gin-related then it’s also Ginuary!  It’s also Walk Your Dog Month, so anything dog-related would be good.

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.

January Diary - Weeks/Months

Houseplant Week (6th Jan – 12th Jan)

The London Textile Fair (14th Jan – 15th Jan)

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (20th Jan – 26th Jan)

The Furniture Show NEC Birmingham (19th Jan – 22nd Jan)

Diary - Days

12th – Alcohol-free searches peak

14th - Orthodox New Year

17th - Ditch Your Resolution Day #DitchYourResolutionDay

20th - Have a Brew and Chat Monday/Blue Monday

20th – Health Food Searches Peak

20th – Martin Luther King Day (US)

21st – National Hugging Day (US)

25th – Burns Night

25th - Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen's Day)

26th – Australia Day

26th – Indian Republic Day

27th – Chocolate Cake Day (US)

27th – Holocaust Memorial Day (US)

28th – Data Privacy Day

29th – Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year (The year of the Snake)

29th – Valentine’s Day searches rise

31st – Tax return payments are due today

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).