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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
UK inflation slowed to 2.8% in April, as a reduction in the household energy price cap helped soften the sharp rise in fuel costs since the start of the Iran war.
Marks & Spencer expects return to profit growth after cyber-attack hits full-year results
Marks & Spencer has forecast a return to profit growth this year after profits slumped 23.8% to £671.4m following the cyber-attack last year.
Retail lags as UK productivity recovery gathers pace
New data from the ONS shows that the UK’s productivity is improving steadily, however, the retail sector is still experiencing negative productivity growth.
Chanel has bucked the luxury trend and reported a 2% rise in revenue to $19.3bn in 2025 with operating profit up 5% to hit $4.7bn.
Majority of retail fraudsters now using AI
More than 80% of fraud attacks on retailers now use AI, with returns abuse fast becoming the sector’s biggest challenge.
Supermarkets urged to limit price rises in exchange for eased regulations
Supermarkets are being urged by the government to limit food prices in return for easing regulations.
Aldi asks shoppers to choose next store locations as it targets 124 new sites
Aldi is asking shoppers to help decide where it should open next as the discount grocer pushes ahead with plans for 124 potential new stores across the UK.
Coach owner Tapestry targets international markets for 70% of growth
Tapestry expects about 70% of its growth over the next few years to come from international markets, with the Coach handbag owner's expansion plans focused on China and Europe.
Global uncertainty takes its toll on UK SME clothing/fashion manufacturers
Average sector sales for both small and medium-sized clothing/fashion manufacturers fell 44% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 to £278,427 from £498,254 and fell 53% year-on-year.
Swatch boss defends ‘extraordinary’ Royal Pop launch
The boss of Swatch has defended its latest launch after stores and shopping centres faced overcrowding and disruption from hordes of customers seeking to buy the timepiece.
Net-A-Porter warehouse employees to strike over pay
Net-A-Porter order times are expected to take a hit as 100 employees are set to strike on 20 and 21 May at the etailer's UK warehouse in Charlton, south east London.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
A guide to social media data collection
Learn what social media data collection is all about, why it matters, and how to use it to improve your social performance.
The hidden economics of TikTok Shop
For years, digital marketing has operated on a simple assumption: the larger the audience, the stronger the commercial outcome. TikTok Shop challenges that model.
How to make your content visible to AI buying agents
As AI agents start shortlisting vendors, structured, machine-readable content will determine which brands even get considered.
What’s next for Boots under new CEO Alex Baldock?
The owner of Boots confirmed this morning that outgoing Currys boss Alex Baldock would be joining the health and beauty chain in the autumn as its new chief executive.
Why “drop culture” is reshaping online shopping
Thanks to drop culture, shopping is no longer merely about fulfilling a need; it becomes an active, engaging experience. Each drop feels like a special occasion - something not to be missed.
Youngest consumers want more from the store
The younger population are driving demand for experience-led retail, seeking out in-store events, aesthetics, exclusive product launches and content creation opportunities.
UK retailers raise severe concerns over rising agentic AI shopping risks
UK retailers are increasingly seeing AI agents carry out transactions on their platforms, but many remain unclear over who is liable when purchases go wrong.
ASOS launches AI stylist app in ChatGPT
ASOS has launched a new stylist app in ChatGPT as it looks to make fashion discovery more visual, conversational and personalised for shoppers.
BRAND NEWS
Smythson celebrates Beatrix Potter 160th anniversary with Peter Rabbit & friends range
Smythson is celebrating the 160th anniversary of children’s author Beatrix Potter with a collaboration showcasing Peter Rabbit and friends.
Tesco's F&F revisits Style It Out theme for latest campaign
Tesco’s F&F is revisiting ‘Style It Out’ and its theme that while summer holidays “are the stuff of dreams, getting there can be a nightmare.”
Sportswear giant Nike has become the latest addition to Marks & Spencer’s online marketplace ‘Brands at M&S' as it continues to bolster its sportswear offering.
Monsoon launches limited-edition 'Brit boho'
Monsoon continues to burnish its boho credentials and has just launched a limited-edition “Brit boho collection” with artist Charlie Taylor. To download imagery see Monsoon.
BRAND NEWS
Harry Styles fans to spend £1bn+ over Wembley residency
Fan spending linked to the 12-night UK leg of Harry Styles’ Together, Together tour is predicted to add up to £1.1 bn, surpassing both The Eras Tour and Oasis Live ’25.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 15th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Bikini
3/ Swimsuit
4/ Beach
5/ Outdoor
6/ Linen
7/ Sandals
8/ Denim
9/ Garden
10/ Dress
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 32
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 43
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 63
Days until Halloween – 164
Days until Black Friday – 191
Days until Christmas – 219
How to get your brand and products on the May editorial calendars, higher up on search and AI engines and in social media
Our May PR toolkit and content calculator is here to help PRs and marketers forward-plan campaigns and pitches armed with some timely and topical angles, plus it’s a checklist for potential campaign hooks.
We’re now well into Spring, and there are two long bank holiday weekends to enjoy this month, and with a bit of luck, we’ll have great weather for at least one of them.
To get the best chance for a download, add images that are related to the summer, and make sure they’re accompanied by any keywords relating to being out of the house and into the garden and the great outdoors, including garden, garden parties, barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc.) picnics, outdoors.
Summer holidays are on the horizon, so campaign images that include the beach or the outside world will be used. Upload any images you have of summer outfits, holiday clothes, festival clothes, sandals, beachwear, swimsuits, bikinis, linen, and sandals.
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 throws, fleeces and cardigans, plus from homeware blankets and rugs, for the colder UK evenings.
May is also the start of wedding season, so if you have any wedding-related items, then get ready to promote them along with any wedding keywords, bridal, bride, groom, hen party, stag do, etc.
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.
This month sees the start of the FIFA World Cup Final which is hosted in US, Mexico and Canada and starts on the 11th June at the 87,000 capacity Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (Scotland’s first match is June 13th and England starts on June 17th) and carries on to the final match on the 19th July in the 82,000 capacity MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Tag anything football-related with the keywords ”World Cup.”
If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.
May Diary - Weeks/Months
May is National Walking Month, National Smile Month (12th May – 12th Jun Changes), and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
It’s also:
National Doughnut Week (16th – 24th)
Cannes Film Festival (12th – 23rd )
Sandwich Week (18th – 24th)
RHS Chelsea Flower Show (19th – 23rd)
National Barbeque Week (25th – 31st )
May - Days
20th – World Bee Day
21st – International Tea Day
21st – Shavuot
22nd – World Goth Day
22rd - UEFA Women's Champions League final
22nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)
25th – Spring Bank Holiday
25th - Geek Pride Day
25th – Whit Monday / Pentecost
25th – National Wine Day (US)
25th – Camping-related searches rise
25th – Memorial Day
29th – National Biscuit Day
30th – BBQ searches peak
30th - UEFA Champions League Final
31st – Women’s FA Cup Final
For more diary dates for this year see the Marketing Retail Diary
NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2026 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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NEW BRANDS ON PRSHOTS
Sir Jacobs was founded by Neil and Stephan Jacobs, who left behind careers in law and digital product design to pursue something creative, tactile and more personal. Their vision? To bring together the worlds of ceramics and fragrance — turning everyday objects into something truly special.
Neem London produces sustainable, stylish and classic menswear pieces with low emissions, and is the goto label for “hot dads”. Founded in 2020 by a menswear designer with a background in big high-street labels the label features items for both work and leisure and has gone from strength to strength since launch.
VIXII jewellery is designed in the UK and handcrafted in India, with each piece using lab grown Polki Diamonds with no two diamonds alike each item is unique. The current range includes limited edition bracelets and necklaces.
Lola Starr is a growing UK athleisure brand based in the North West. Founder Kate Hill created the brand because she couldn’t find activewear that truly worked for her “leggings that felt supportive, comfortable, and confidence-boosting. Lola Starr is about designing pieces that move with real women, through real life.“
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Scamp & Dude has new dresses, jumpers, jackets and hoodies, plus a new collaboration with trainer/sports shoe brand Gola.
Peacocks has new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges, new Danni Dyer modelled womenswear for the holidays and the beach, new accessories for the summer, including bags, sunglasses, jewellery and sandals, new lingerie and nightwear.
Oliver Bonas has new jewellery, new shoes from Birkenstock, summer clothing and accessory ranges, new jewellery launches, new summer fashion lines, plus May drops of hats, sunglasses, socks, shoes, sandals, clothing, bags and accessories.
M&S has new gifts for Father’s Day from sunglasses to sandals to short-sleeved shirts.
Matalan has new summer linen womenswear, new menswear, plus women’s summer clothing including dresses, jump suits, halter tops and vests, a new Riveria range of menswear.
Regatta has a new Regatta Life menswear clothing range and an extensive range of everyday womenswear for all occasions, and new Orla Kiely collaboration of jackets, dresses and coats.
Primark has a new Performance and Edit range, a new Love to Lounge range of nightwear and Owning the Summer kids clothing, beauty accessories, new Pau Eche (Paula Echevarría) collaborations of clothing, shoes, accessories and jewellery, plus outfits for the beach.
Bonmarché has a new Lisa Snowdon Holidays Edit, a Lorraine loves range, Dash range of womenswear, new summer outfits, beachwear, including dresses, tops, bikinis, swimsuits, shirts and shorts.
TK Maxx has a spring summer range of men and women's clothing, shoes, boots plus women’s accessories including handbags, bags, purses and wallets.
Barbour has a festival dressing range, a new Farm Rio collaboration, new Chelsea Flower Show dressing ranges, a new Icons range, a Paul Smith Collaboration, and a Heritage+ range.
River Island has a new Samie Elishi collaboration, new images from the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards, plus a new Del Marr collaboration of beachwear, and a Terry De Havilland collaboration of beachwear, accessories, shoes and jewellery.
Iolla has new ranges of its sunglasses for men and women, the latest ranges for the summer holiday season feature custom tints in all the colours of the rainbow.
Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration and a new Very collection, new children’s Hello Kitty and Disney clothing ranges, new footwear, accessory and makeup ranges, womenswear and menswear ranges for the summer holidays, new denim ranges and a new collaboration with Adidas.
Threadbare has new ranges of shorts, dresses, waistcoats, jumpers and jackets for the summer plus nightwear.
Monsoon has a new collaboration with Charlie Taylor Bonnie, new spring womenswear and kids clothing for May and June, along with jewellery, new linen and denim women's wear and accessory ranges, plus new ranges of shoes, bags, scarves and sunglasses.
Cotton Traders has a new collaboration of summer outfits with Jasmine Harman.
Accessorize has new women’s and kids summer holiday wear including dresses, bikinis, shirts, jewellery, shoes, hats and bags.
New Look has new season outfits, jewellery and accessories and drops of SS26 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Deichmann has new ranges of summer shoes and sandals plus new Converse ranges.
F&F has new womenswear collections for the summer including, bikinis, swimsuits, and day and evening wear for the summer holidays.
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Dune Busby & Fox Fatface National Trust
Home, garden and food
Jellycat has new seaside holiday themed bears and amuseables, new ranges of amuseables for 2026 including Bartholomew Bear, Ricky Rain Frog, Zumblebi Junior.
Cambridge Imprint has new cards and papers, new Italian cotton ribbons, small pocket books, kitchen trays, exercise and hardback books, notebooks, plus Clamshell and Dandelion patterned paper.
Oliver Bonas has new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and lounge plus new furniture including chairs, tables and lighting.
TK Maxx has homeware, kitchenware, picnic essentials, items for Charity Month and home gifts for Father’s Day.
Cult Furniture has new furniture for the bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen and dining rooms.
Homesense has everything for a picnic in the country, new art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
Ivyline has new fireside companion pieces, plus planters for indoors and out.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new Father’s Day gifting suggestions and a Brontë sisters themed growbar.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new summer pots and things for garden barbecues and eating outside, from lighting to tabletop firepits to climbing frames, plus garden pots and grow your own solutions for spring, and all the tools needed for the spring planting spree.
Matalan has new beach towel ranges for the summer holidays.
Hobbycraft has gift ideas for Father’s Day, craft ideas and accessories for the summer from cake decorations to Wedding gifts and decoration ideas.
Primark has new Chillis range of homeware, new luggage and storage solutions, Island Heat ranges of homeware, new homeware including decorations, vases, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers and kitchenware.
National Trust has new garden furniture, new gifts, food and gardening ranges, new homeware, new shed ranges, new garden furniture with new Oxleys and Sitting Spiritually collaborations and new glasshouses.
Very has new Very Collection of soft furnishings and ranges of outdoor furniture, a new Revive outdoor furniture and soft furnishings collection, plus a new Very collection of furniture, wall art and storage solutions.
Designers Guild has new SS26 soft furnishing design ranges including cushions, rugs and throws.
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