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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Whole Foods Market, Radley, Pepe Jeans, Morleys, Hurr, Burberry, Boots, Barbour and Primark. Plus, how AI-infused branding is reshaping retail's digital identity, why AI is key to smarter shelves and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Retailers hail Reeves cost of living meeting as ‘constructive’
Retail leaders have described a meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves on the cost of living as constructive, as concerns mount over the impact of Middle East conflict.
Whole Foods Market eyeing up ‘multiple sites’ for 2027
Whole Foods Market is looking at taking “multiple sites next year” and has plans to expand its physical store footprint beyond London,
Gordon Brothers in talks to buy Radley
Poundland owners Gordon Brothers has emerged as one of the potential bidders for private equity-backed bags and accessories brand Radley.
Pepe Jeans returns to profit in UK as it exits Carnaby Street store
The UK arm of Pepe Jeans London has returned to profit, despite declining sales and a continued shift away from standalone retail in the market.
Shops see £17m boost from Mothering Sunday and early Easter build up
NielsenIQ data shows sales at UK major supermarkets up 4.3% in the last four weeks ending 21st Mar, due to Mothering Sunday falling two weeks earlier than 2025 and early Easter shopping.
Only one third of businesses fully prepared for supply shocks
UK businesses are increasingly exposed to supply chain disruption, with nearly half relying on just three customers for more than half of their revenue.
Majority of ecommerce firms plan to shift manufacturing as supply chains come under pressure
Nearly nine in 10 ecommerce businesses are planning to change their primary manufacturing locations over the next three years due to supply chain worries.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How AI infused branding is reshaping retail's digital identity
There was a time when a retail brand meant a logo, a colour palette, maybe a catchy jingle. Done. Stick it on a carrier bag and call it a year. That era is gone – and honestly, good riddance.
How can online retailers overcome the problem of choice overload?
The e-commerce industry is stacked full of different sites with an endless array of products and this has led to a new shopper phenomenon known as choice overload.
MarTech reveals everything you need to know about marketing on Reddit, from who uses Reddit through to the latest updates to Reddit Pro.
How international e-commerce marketplaces can help brands grow
If your fashion brand has established a strong presence in its home market, expanding internationally through e-commerce marketplaces can unlock significant growth opportunities.
Why AI is key to smarter shelves
In 2026, the retailers who will thrive are those that have a complete view of what's happening in stores, along with AI‑driven recommendations that translate data into immediate action.
How to avoid increasing returns rates
Retailers work hard to minimise the number of online orders that are returned to them but a new study says that “returns are rising and poor product information is to blame”.
Two in five Gen Z Brits would let AI manage their subscriptions
Two in five Gen Z consumers in the UK would be willing to let AI manage their subscriptions, suggesting a clear generational shift in how people may interact with subscription services.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Morleys Department Store appoints first chief trading officer
Morleys Department Stores has appointed former Harvey Nichols director Melanie Smallwood to the newly created role of chief trading officer.
Hurr names new chief executive
Hurr founder Victoria Prew has stepped down and has appointed Lauren Roberts as chief executive of the company.
BRAND NEWS
Burberry HQ sale gets green light
British property investment and development company Derwent London has agreed a sale of Burberry's global headquarters in London for £131.8m.
Boots to evolve Advantage Card scheme for better personalisation
Boots has further developed its Advantage Card loyalty scheme as customers demand more personalisation.
Primark tricks shoppers with fake premium label
Primark has launched an immersive social experiment designed to challenge perceptions of high street fashion, after unveiling a fictional premium label to showcase its latest spring womenswear.
Peachy Den opens second London store in Soho
Peachy Den has opened its second permanent London store on Soho's Brewer Street as the womenswear brand continues to expand its physical retail presence.
Barbour launches new scholarship with BFC to support next generation of designers
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has launched a new education collaboration with Barbour for 2026, introducing a fashion design scholarship under the BFC Foundation.
AND FINALLYx2
The best and most absurd April Fool’s Day marketing pranks
Retail Gazette picks out the best and worst of the absurd marketing campaigns and collabs from high street retailers to celebrate April Fool’s Day.
Vaseline named Official Nipple Protector of the 2026 TCS London Marathon
Vaseline has been named as the Official Nipple Protector of the TCS London Marathon, to be held on Sun 26 April, where it will be used to help runners avoid the dreaded nipple chafing.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Mar 27th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Easter
3/ Denim
4/ Dress
5/ Sandals
6/ Home
7/ Hat
8/ Sunglasses
9/ Coastal
10/ Skirt
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Easter – 3
Days until Father’s Day – 80
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 91
Days until School Summer holidays (England&Wales) - 111
How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media
Our April 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 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. festival outfits for Reading, Leeds, Wireless, Download, Isle Of Wight, Womad, Green Man, 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 throws, fleeces and cardigans plus from homeware blankets and rugs, for the colder UK evenings.
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 World Autism Acceptance Month, National Garden Month in the US (in the UK it’s just a week so anything gardening-related should be tagged with National Garden Week), it’s also National Poetry Month in the US and the US also has April as its Celebrate Diversity Month.
Other events include;
Community Garden Week (1st – 7th)
Discover National Parks Fortnight (3rd – 17th)
Ideal Home Show (10th – 19th)
International Dark-Sky Week (13th – 20th)
Allergy Awareness Week (20th – 27th)
MS Awareness Week (20th – 26th)
Fashion Revolution Week (Commemorates the Rana Plaza, Savar Upazila, Bangladesh disaster on the 24th April 2013 which killed 1,134 workers see https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ for event details)
RHS National Gardening Week (28th – 4th May)
April - Days
2nd – Maundy Thursday
4th – Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
5th – Easter Sunday
6th – Easter Monday
7th – World Health Day
7th – National Beer Day (US)
8th – Gym and fitness searches peak
9th – Grand National Weekend starts
9th – Passover Ends
11th – Grand National Race
10th-12th – Coachella Weekend One
12th - Olivier Theatre Awards
14th – Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year)
17th- 19th – Coachella Weekend Two
21st - National Tea Day
21st-22nd -Yom Haatzmaut (Jewish Holiday)
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
24th - Arbor Day
25th – Running searches peak ahead of the London Marathon
25th – Staycation searches peak
25th – World Malaria Day
25th – National Lingerie Day
26th – National Mending in Public Day
26th – London Marathon
29th - International Dance Day
30th – Stop Food Waste Day
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
Iolla has new ranges of its sunglasses with custom tints for the summer holiday season.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Very has new makeup ranges, womenswear and menswear ranges for the summer holidays, new denim ranges, a new collaboration with Adidas, and new Wuthering-Heights-inspired womenswear.
Peacocks has new Lousie Redknapp and Dani Dyer SS26 ranges of womenswear and accessories including, shoes, bags and belts.
F&F has new womenswear for the summer.
Oliver Bonas has new June summer fashion lines, plus April and May drops of hats, sunglasses, socks, shoes, sandals, clothing, bags, jewellery and accessories.
Primark has a new Sienna Sol menswear range, KPop Demon Hunter ranges, Adaptive and Major Find ranges, Knit and Jersey ranges, new clothes for the beach, new bridal outfits, a new Coleen Rooney collaboration, athleisure and swimwear wear ranges, an Edit range, F1 Alpine and Ford Goodyear collaborations, and a Scene youth range.
Monsoon has new jewellery, new linen and denim womenswear ranges and an accessory range, plus new ranges of shoes, bags, scarves and sunglasses.
Accessorize has new women’s and kids summer holiday wear including dresses, bikinis, shirts, jewellery, shoes, hats and bags.
Scamp & Dude has a new Super Scarf collaboration with Alison Hammond, new holiday outfits including denim, dresses, shirts, swimwear and bags, a new Davina McCall collaboration plus new clothes and accessory ranges.
Bonmarché has new beachwear, including dresses, tops, bikinis, swimsuits, shirts and shorts, plus womens wear for the summer holidays modelled by Lisa Snowdon.
New Look has new season outfits, jewellery and accessories and drops of SS26 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Joe Browns has its SS26 mens and womenswear collections from jackets and t-shirts for men, to big print maxi-dresses to floral patterned tunic dresses for women.
Regatta has a new Orla Kiely collaboration of jackets, dresses and coats.
National Trust has new collaborations with clothing and accessory ranges for the outdoors for men and women from Craghoppers.
Matalan has a new Riveria range of menswear, a new Prairie range of womenswear and accessories for SS26, a new floral range of clothes and accessories, new Clubhouse range of womenswear.
Cotton Traders has new SS26 menswear collaboration with actor Will Mellor and a womenswear collaboration with Alex Jones and new summer holiday wear, including dresses to tankinis.
Threadbare has new SS26 womenswear.
Barbour has a new Icons range, a Paul Smith Collaboration, a Heritage+ range plus a collaboration with Feng Chen Wang, new jumpers and bags and new collaborations with Ganni, Baracuta, Sorel, Levi’s, Arket and Farm Rio.
Lola Star has a new Elevate range of athleisure wear.
River Island has a new Enid Blyton bag collaboration, Olivia Denim collaboration with Olivia Attwood, a new Off to the Races ranges, new collaborations with Year Zero on clothes, accessories and bags, a new Love is in the Air range, a To Have and Hold wedding range of womenswear and accessories.
M&S has a new Gillian Anderson collaboration, new Autograph lingerie and nightwear ranges, new menswear ranges, new SS26 accessories, jewellery, shoes and bags, underwear ranges.
Roman Originals has new floral ranges, Petite ranges for SS26, Spring dresses, tops, trousers, skirts, jumpers and cardigans, new Dusk and Curve ranges including coats, jackets, dresses and trousers.
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Home, garden and food
Dobbies Garden Centres has new 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 Easter and spring planting spree.
M&S has everything you need for a picnic and outdoor food, a new Kelly Hoppen collaboration and furniture and homeware collections, and new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
The Orchard has new furniture for the home, garden structures, new lounge, dining room and bedroom interior ranges including beds, sideboards, dressers, sofas, lighting, shelving, benches and more.
Joe Browns has updated its SS26 home range with more ideas for every room in the home including bedding, furniture, vases, candlesticks, glassware, bowls, lamps, serving bowls and trays, storage solutions and knick-knacks.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new Father’s Day gifting suggestions.
B&M has a holiday shop range of kids’ beach toys, tech, bags and luggage, a Great Outdoors range including camping gear and everything for the garden from solar lights to cushions, new limited edition Isle Life range of homeware, Easter-themed homeware and decorations.
Ivyline has lots of new planters for your indoor plants.
Primark has new Island Heat ranges of homeware, new homeware for Easter including Easter decorations, vases, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers and kitchenware.
Home Bargains has new picnic and garden ranges of kitchenware.
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.
Jellycat has new ranges of amuseables for 2026 including Bartholomew Bear Junior.
Cambridge Imprint has new kitchen trays, exercise and hardback books, notebooks, new Clamshell and Dandelion patterned paper, Charleston themed ranges of patterned paper, new Easter decorations, new notecards, envelopes, albums, notebooks, and cards for SS26.
Oliver Bonas has new May homeware furniture for the bedroom and living room and kitchenware, plus Father’s Day gifts and cards, April homeware and kitchenware ranges for the dining room, living room and bedroom.
Homesense has new SS26 homeware for the lounge, bathroom, kitchen and dining room and Easter gifts for the home.
Quorn Stone has new Marisol ranges of decorative tiles, natural stone, and marble and stone effect ranges, new terracotta decorative tiles, natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles.
Matalan has a new Sorrento range of tableware, bed linen, cushions and furnishings for the garden.
National Trust has new food and gardening ranges, Easter decorations, new homeware, new shed ranges, new garden furniture with new Oxleys and Sitting Spiritually collaborations, new glasshouses, and new kitchen furniture ranges based on their country houses, including walled units, islands and kitchen dressers.
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