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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Dunelm, Poundland, Co-op, Richemont, Kurt Geiger, Zalando, Tesco, Primark and Barbour. Plus, the key retail opportunities in 2025, how AI is disrupting advertising costs and marketing strategies and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

UK economy grows by 0.1% in November

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, reversing a 0.1% drop in the previous, but growth was slower than expected, with economists forecasting it would rise by 0.2%.

Deliveroo reports ‘strong growth’ at grocery business

Delivery specialist Deliveroo has reported “robust” Q4 trading, with transaction value up 7% year-on-year and orders increased 3%.

Dunelm posts ‘solid’ sales growth

Dunelm sales were up 1.6% in Q3 to Dec 28 and has increased market share as it focuses on strategic priorities such as elevating the product offer.

Poundland suffers sales plunge in Christmas quarter

Poundland like-for-like sales fell 7.3% in the quarter to Dec 31. Pepco blamed the fall on “continued weak clothing and general merchandise performance” and “challenging market conditions”.

Co-op launches value campaign

Co-op has launched a new value campaign to help shift customer and member price perceptions, showing how its members “will always get lower prices on the items they buy the most”.

Richemont posts surprise double-digit sales jump

Cartier parent Richemont’s Q3 sales were up 10% year on year, hitting €6.2bn for the final three months of the calendar year against analyst expectations of just a 1% rise.

Kurt Geiger breaks sales record

North America is now Kurt Geiger’s fastest-growing and largest market. From 2018 until now, gross sales have grown 100-fold, from £2.5m to £250m.

Zalando exceeds profit target

Zalando Q4 results were higher than expected and it now expects FY24 EBIT to be around €510m up from its previous estimate of €440-480m up from 2023 adjusted EBIT of €349.9m.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

The key retail opportunities in 2025

Drapers speaks to financial advisers and investors to find out their predictions for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the UK's fashion retail market in 2025.

How artificial intelligence is disrupting advertising costs and marketing strategies

The advent of artificial intelligence tools like Google Gemini is revolutionising search engines and redefining the rules of the game in digital marketing.

7 proven strategies for effective B2B customer retention

Nearly three-quarters of B2B revenue comes from existing customers. Here's advice on how to keep the accounts you already have.

24 simple ways to increase Facebook engagement

Hootsuite explains how to easily increase Facebook engagement (comments, likes, shares, and more) with these 24 tips and tactics that actually work.

Nationwide high streets partnership launches to drive UK economic growth

A new nationwide "pro-growth" partnership representing over 5,000 businesses called High Streets UK has launched, coordinated by New West End Company,

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Tesco poaches Deliveroo global strategy exec to lead Whoosh

Tesco has hired Deliveroo global strategy chief Francesca Jones to lead its rapid delivery service Whoosh, which launched in 2021 from one store and has grown to 1400 Express stores.

BRAND NEWS

NikeTown London temporarily closes ahead of ‘grand reopening’

NikeTown London, the sporting giant’s iconic flagship store on Oxford Street, has temporarily closed its doors as it gears up for a “grand reopening”.

Primark opens first Primark Home store

Fast-fashion brand Primark is going to continue to focus on the interior segment. The originally Irish company announces that it will open the first Primark Home store.

Barbour celebrates its Scottish roots in 2025

For Autumn/Winter 2025, Barbour celebrates its Scottish heritage and returns to the place where the iconic Barbour family tartan originated in Ayrshire.

AND FINALLY

How photographer Phoebe Cowley is reinventing retail photography

Phoebe Cowley thoughts on photography’s evolution in the e-commerce age, and advice for aspiring creatives looking to follow in her footsteps.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending January 10^th 2025?

1/ SS25

2/ Valentine

3/ Leopard

4/ Cushion

5/ Kitchen

6/ Bag

7/ Cardigan

8/ Home

9/ Rug  

10/ Mirror

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

M&S has a new Valentine’s Day lingerie, a Goodmove collection of outdoor sports and athleisure wear modelled by Olympian Alex Scott.

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.

Barbour has Lunar New Year clothing ranges, plus accessories for your pets, new ranges of clothing, boots and accessories for SS25 for men and women.

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

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.

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

New Look has new SS25 clothing arriving in January and February and more new winter outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.

Primark has a new swimwear for the beach, a new Youth range, new bags, lingerie and nightwear for Valentines, new SS25 dresses and skirts, Performance 2025 ranges of athleisure clothes, shoes and bags, plus kids ranges.

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

Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, new athleisure wear and V by very ranges of clothes, partywear and footwear, including metallics, sequins and faux fur.

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

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.

Regatta has new jackets and fleeces for the outdoors and ranges of trainers, walking boots, wellies and sandals, plus kids swimming costumes and wetsuits.

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

TK Maxx has new Valentine’s themed clothing and jewellery, plus new clothing, shoes, boots, jewellery, makeup and accessories for SS25.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Lipsy has new womenswear images for 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 SS25.

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

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Sainsbury’s Beauty National Trust Cotton Traders

Home, garden and food

M&S has new gifts – including a Valentine Percy Pig - and decorations for Valentine’s Day, new furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware for SS25, a National Gallery collaboration.

Hobbycraft has Valentine’s Day and Easter decoration and food ideas. 

Jan Constantine has more Valentine’s Day-appropriate cushions.

Cutter & Squidge has new hampers and food and drink for the Lunar New Year and for Valentine’s Day.

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

Home Bargains has new things 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.

TK Maxx has new gifts for Valentine’s Day, 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.

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

Nest has some new ranges for the outdoors.

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.

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.

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.

See additional new home images from

John Lewis Designers Guild Fatface Primark

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Valentine’s Day – 29

Days until Mother’s Day - 73

Days until Easter - 94
 

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

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

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

Diary - Days

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).