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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Shein, Jack Wolfskin, Uniqlo, Prada, Versace, Booths, Marks Electrical, Trinny London, Deliveroo, George, Freemans, Sephora, River Island, Puma and Very. Plus, how AI is changing the face of web traffic, 12 content marketing tools you need to know and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Shein gains UK approval for London IPO
Shein has secured approval from Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its planned initial public offering in London.
Jack Wolfskin acquired by Anta Sports
Jack Wolfskin has been sold to Anta Sports for £222.21m ($290m) as part of an agreement by sports equipment company Topgolf Callaway.
Uniqlo owner raises forecast for third year running
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its forecast for the third consecutive year of record profits, buoyed by strong sales both in its domestic market and key international regions
UK economy far exceeds forecasts
The UK economy grew 0.5% in February, five times larger than the 0.1% that a poll of City economists had forecast, and January’s figure has been revised up to 0.1% from 0.0% growth.
Bond Street reclaims crown as Europe’s priciest shopping street
London’s Bond Street has regained its title as the most expensive shopping street in Europe, driven by a sharp rise in rents and a resurgence in luxury retail demand.
Retailers brace for stormy spring as March footfall dips
Footfall data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic for March shows a decline of 5.4%, with high-streets down 4%, shopping centres down 5.8% and retail parks down just 1.2%.
Prada acquires Versace for €1.25bn
Prada has finally announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Versace from Capri Holdings for €1.25bn after negotiations that had lasted just a few months.
Booths to launch loyalty prices amid ‘fundamental’ rewards revamp
Booths is rolling out loyalty prices as part of a “fundamental” revamp of its Booths reward programme for around 300 of its own-label lines in stores.
Marks Electrical reports record sales
Marks Electrical pre-close trading update for FY to 31 Mar show revenues up 2.6% to £117.2m and EBITDA of £4.2m.
Trinny London seeks funding to fuel US expansion
British beauty brand Trinny London is rumoured to be exploring funding options to drive its US expansion.
Deliveroo unveils white label delivery service
Deliveroo has launched a new white label solution, Deliveroo Express, designed for retailers in the UK and Ireland, offering rapid, on-demand delivery through their own online channels.
Very Group seals £598m refinancing deal
The Very Group has secured a major refinancing package worth £598m as it looks to strengthen its balance sheet and extend debt maturities.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How AI is changing the rules of web traffic
Web traffic is changing in ways your analytics may not reveal. Martech teaches how AI impacts site visits, what data you’re missing and more.
12 over-looked content marketing tools and features you should be using
Martech teaches you how to level up your content marketing tools with these highly effective yet oft-underrated content and SEO tools.
New tactics and tools to improve your LinkedIn marketing
Hootsuite helps you build a LinkedIn marketing strategy that will help you grow an engaged community and effectively promote your business on the leading professional network.
Why ROI is undermining B2B marketing effectiveness
Measuring ROI at the tactical level is misleading. It’s time to prove how brand investment delivers meaningful, long-term financial returns.
The return of the mini skirt, has seen searches on resale marketplace Depop surge 63% in the last three months. Depop’s “2025 Trends Report” reveals the clothes that are this year’s must-haves.
BRAND NEWS
Erica Davies links with George at Asda
George at Asda has collaborated for a second time with former fashion editor Erica Davies, this time to co-launch her first unisex kids’ range.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor returns with Freemans’ ‘Style Squad’
Freemans has launched its latest TV ad, once again starring ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and the ‘Style Squad’, with the message ‘Style Summer Your Way’.
Sephora UK pilots quiet hours in select stores
Sephora UK is piloting new quiet hours in-store, supporting its commitment to creating a more "inclusive and welcoming" shopping experience for customers.
Visa launches Recycle the Runway event with prize packages worth £20k
Visa has teamed up with the London College of Fashion to launch ‘Recycle the Runway’, an initiative designed to support the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs.
River Island launches resort wear collection with Del Maar
River Island is continuing its Behind The Design series via a collaborative collection with Latin-Australian swimwear brand Del Maar. Download images here River Island.
Sports brand Puma collabs with Jameson whiskey
Jameson has partnered with Puma to release a new limited-edition collection celebrating football fans of all generations and backgrounds.
AND FINALLY x2
Sweden drowns in discarded fast fashion items
Sweden's recycling centres and charity shops are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban on throwing away textiles has caused a 60% increase in clothes collected.
WeightWatchers prepares For bankruptcy
The Wall Street Journal reported that the US-based company will file in the coming months, citing lagging relevance amid the rise of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy.
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 April 4th 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Easter
3/ Garden
4/ Cushion
5/ Outdoor
6/ Denim
7/ Yellow
8/ Shell
9/ Lemon
10/ Swimsuit
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Ruggable all started at the kitchen table. That's where Jeneva Bell first conceived of a rug you could put in your washing machine. After years of development they launched the original Ruggable machine-washable rug and the brand has gone on to be hugely sucessful ever since.
Plia Parasols makes wooden garden parasols, upholstered with luxury outdoor fabrics. Sewn in Cornwall, customers can either plump for one of the in-house designs, or go bespoke and supply their own fabric for a totally unique parasol.
Oriana B. was launched in 2019 by Dublin-based Londoner Katharine Deas sourcing and selling unique furniture online, having pivoted from a 25-year international corporate career to pursue her love of design. Oriana B products include furniture, lampshades, lights, lamps, and mirrors.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Primark has a new Hello Kitty collaboration, beachwear with swimsuits, wraps, bikinis and shorts, a new butter yellow trending range, plus linen, leopard and straw accessories, including handbags, bags and sandals, a new clothing collaboration with Guinness, linen kidswear and menswear and accessories, new Rita Ora range of clothes.
M&S has a new Collection range of women's clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, and accessories, new Per Una clothing ranges, as well as new perfume ranges and casual and formal men’s wear ranges.
Matalan has new Et Vous collaboration, Holiday Shop collections for all the family, men’s and women’s summer ranges with clothes for the beach, baby ranges, Peter Rabbit and Bluey collaboration of kidswear.
Oliver Bonas has new April, May and June 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, hats, shoes, sunglasses and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.
Accessorize has new beachwear including shirts, shorts, bikinis and dresses, plus accessories including makeup sandals, bags, card holders and jewellery.
Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp Linen Edit for summer, a SS25 Edit range, new menswear range, plus new womenswear SS25 clothing ranges including skirts and jumpers.
Joe Browns has new SS25 menswear, polo tops, t-shirts, shorts, shoes, hats and accessories plus womenswear including dresses, shorts, skirts, beachwear, shoes, jewellery, towels, sarongs, scarves, purses, handbags, shopping bags and beach bags for the summer.
River Island has new linen outfits, jewellery, men’s suits, a new pink-themed range, a new women’s wear collaboration with Latin-Australian brand Del Maar, perfume ranges and new Arm Candy bags.
Scamp & Dude has clothes and accessories, new SS25 athleisure wear, dresses, shorts, jackets, hoodies, coats, bags and scarves, plus new collaborations with Nicky Newman and Sabrina Elba.
Roman Originals has new Petite, Dusk and Curve ranges for the summer, plus big pattern and denim SS25 womenswear imagery.
Threadbare has a new 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.
F&F has new summer beachwear campaign imagery and has Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.
John Lewis has new Anyday, John Lewis and Kin men’s ranges and a Goodie Works t-shirt collaboration, plus new women’s clothing, shoes and accessory ranges for the spring and summer. Plus a range of women’s bags and jewellery.
Barbour has new wellies and menswear clothing ranges, plus a new Crocs collaboration, a Very British Summer collaboration of clothes and accessories with Lucy Williams, and a new shoe collaboration with Wild Bunch, rainwear ranges.
Fable England has new bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit characters, new Alice’s Garden, Running Bunny and Bunny Blues jewellery and bags, Wonderland ranges of bags and scarves, plus new accessories and core jewellery ranges.
Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, plus drops SS25 lookbook imagery, a new V by Very and V by Very Curve ranges of dresses, jumpers, jackets, coats jumpsuits, swimwear, jeans, trousers and shoes.
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.
Monsoon has new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer, new sandals for the beach, plus new jewellery and bags for women and kids, new wedding outfit shoes and dresses.
Dune London has new bags, sandals and shoes for him and her for the summer, bag charms, clutch bags, handbags and belts, bridal shoe ranges for casual to posh weddings.
New Look has new drops, new SS25 clothing and more new winter outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.
TK Maxx has new menswear and women’s wear including jackets, dresses, waistcoats, jumpsuits, t-shirts, shoes and sandals and accessory ranges, including hats, bags, jewellery, makeup and sunglasses for the summer.
Cotton Traders has new men and women’s clothes, shoes and accessories including beachwear and swimsuits, plus campaign images with Will Mellor and Alex Jones.
George at Asda has a new kidswear, Style Stories Kat Farmer Studio Edit collaboration, new Modern World collection and a Studio Edit of womenswear, bridal collection, Style Stories by Erica Davies and G21 Maisie Smith collection ranges, new Gym Locker activewear ranges.
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.
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Home, garden and food
Primark has new Hello Kitty collaborations for packed lunches, new paisley pattern soft furnishings and bedding, plus homeware including diffusers, candles, vases and jugs for the home.
Homesense has new AW25 homeware and kitchenware including dishes, chairs, art, rugs, jugs plus Christmas 2025 crackers, wreaths and decorations.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new garden furniture, sheds and outside storage solutions, home houseplants including orchids, garden tool ranges, homeware, pet ranges, kids garden toys.
M&S has new homeware including 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 new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, plus books and the cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.
Jan Constantine has new cushion ranges.
B&M has new DIY tools and electricals ranges, new baby and food events as well as new Lego kits, Garden solar lighting, Easter cuddly toys for kids, spring electrical ranges, garden decorations and Easter themed gifts, cookware and dining decorations.
Cambridge Imprint has new, labels, tea towels, box files, envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, tea trays, lined exercise and hardback books, stamps, Easter block sets, ribbons, and albums.
Nest has new living room furniture including lounge chairs, plus Ferm Living, Tom Dixon and Hay garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers.
Home Bargains has new Wickford & Co candle jars and diffusers, plus luxury candles, diffusers and room sprays from The Vault.
Quorn Stone has new Chalfont and Metro tiles, new decorative tiles, Orotelli stone for the floors and Luella Powder for the bathroom, Frome white stone, Orwell Natural Porcelain Stone, and Chastleton Ivory Stone.
Designers Guild has new Christian Lacroix Maison SS25 ranges, new SS25 outdoor ranges including rugs and cushions.
Sofology has new SS25 furniture ranges, including sofas, chairs and stools plus furniture for the lounge in bright spring colours.
Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts, new May/June/July drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.
George Home has new outdoor furniture and tableware for the garden and picnics, new Stacey Solomon Easter and home collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware. New Easter ranges of tableware, new home gifts and furniture.
Hobbycraft has lots of ideas for Easter decorations and things to keep the kids occupied for the holiday.
John Lewis has new Modern and Classic ranges of garden and outdoor entertaining furniture and tableware, plus Modern and Classic homeware collections of rugs, beds, mirrors, furniture, soft furnishings, tableware and accessories for SS25.
Online Home Shop has new curtains, cushions, duvet covers and throws, plus storage solutions, side tables and chest of drawers, rugs and bedding.
TK Maxx has new kitchenware, homeware and gifts for Easter.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Easter – 9
Days until Father’s Day – 65
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 103
Days until Halloween - 203
Days until Christmas Day – 258
How to get your brand in the media in April
We’re now definitely in Spring, and people are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so add any spring-summer-related images you have and add in keywords relating to summer outfits and summer events, e.g. festivals, Glastonbury, Coachella this month in the US, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings and for the young ‘gaths’.
While some people are looking to holidays abroad, some are considering destinations closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like cardigans for the colder UK evenings.
It’s also Easter and the first big break of the year. It’s traditionally when people start to look at brightening up their gardens/patios/windowsills, so include any planting/gardening imagery and keywords as well as any of the standard Easter-related items, decorations, presents, bunnies and, of course, eggs and chocolate.
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.
April Diary - Weeks/Months
There are lots of other big events in April. April is World Stress Awareness Month and National Pet Month in the UK, so if you have anything to relieve stress (massage products, recliners, diffusers, pillows, garden swings, etc) and anything for pets (dog coats, cat collars, dog beds will also be looked for etc) then add them and get all the relevant keywords added. It’s also National Garden Month (so anything gardening-related should be tagged with National Garden Month), National Poetry Month and Celebrate Diversity Month.
Other events include;
Discover National Parks Fortnight (4th – 18th)
International Dark-Sky Week (21st – 28th)
Allergy Awareness Week (24th – 28th)
MS Awareness Week (22nd – 28th)
April - Days
11th-13th – Coachella Weekend One
12th – Passover Begins
13th – Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
14th – Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year)
17th – Running searches peak ahead of the London Marathon
18th- 20th – Coachella Weekend Two
20th – Passover Ends
20th – Easter Sunday
21st – Easter Monday
21st - National Tea Day
22nd – Earth Day
23rd – St George’s Day
23rd – Start of the Asparagus season
23rd – Shakespeare Day
24th - National Skipping Day
24th – Gardening searches peak
24th – Fashion Revolution Day
25th – Staycation searches peak
25th – World Malaria Day
25th – National Lingerie Day
27th – London Marathon
29th - International Dance Day
30th – Stop Food Waste 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).
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