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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Burberry, Currys, JD Sports, The Fragrance Shop, IKEA, Schuh, Moncler, Boots, Primark and M&S. Plus, the best AI-assisted content writing tools in 2026, 12 social media sentiment analysis tools for 2026 and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
UK inflation rises for first time in five months to 3.4% in December
Bigger than forecast rise part-fuelled by hikes in air fares and food prices suggests Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold in February.
Burberry momentum builds after strong end to 2025
Burberry reported strong festive trading in the quarter to 27 Dec, driven by 6% sales growth in China and double-digit growth in Gen Z customers.
Currys upgrades profit outlook after strong Christmas trading
Currys has upgraded its profit guidance as it reported that like-for-like revenue growth accelerated to 6% in its peak trading period.
JD Sports reports mixed Christmas trading performance
JD Sports has reported organic sales growth of 1.4% in Q4 to date after posting a mixed like-for-like sales performance in its Christmas trading.
The Fragrance Shop delivers record Christmas Eve trading
The Fragrance Shop announced record Christmas trading with sales up 6.3%, delivering its largest-ever Christmas Eve and continued growth across its stores and digital channels.
IKEA plans to double investment in India to more than £1.63bn over five years
IKEA will more than double its investment in India to over 200bn rupees (£1.63bn) in the next five years, opening more stores and increasing local sourcing.
Asda outsourcing George delivery may cost jobs
The GMB Union says Asda will outsource delivery of its clothing brand George to DHL, risking up to 1,200 jobs in the process.
Malin + Goetz to shut all UK stores as it collapses into administration
Skincare and fragrance brand Malin & Goetz has filed for administration in the UK, leading to the immediate closure of its UK store estate and redundancy of all store staff.
Retailers hold on during Golden Quarter
Company insolvency statistics show retail insolvencies fell by 11% from 177 in October 2025 to 158 in November 2025, but were up 14% year-on-year from 138 in November 2024.
UK toy market returns to growth for first time in five years
The British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) and Circana figures show the UK toy industry returned to growth in 2025 (up 6%), its first growth year since the COVID-driven surge of toy sales in 2020.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The best AI-assisted content writing tools in 2026
PracticalEcommerce looks at how modern AI-assisted writing aids save time, polish prose, and even overcome disadvantages such as dyslexia.
12 social media sentiment analysis tools for 2026
Hootsuite looks at social media sentiment analysis tools to help you find out what your audience really thinks of you and how you can improve.
How to turn social listening insights into business value
Learn how to use social listening to monitor social media channels for mentions of your brand and competitors and put those insights to work.
Why you should overlook older shoppers at your peril
Marketing and advertising is perennially aimed at the younger end of the population while the older grouping is all too often ignored.
OpenAI to trial ads in ChatGPT – what might that mean for retail media?
Despite once saying he “hated advertising” and saying that it would be a “last resort”, ChatGPT’s Sam Altman has announced that the AI company is going to start trialling advertising.
How I started in fashion: Dune London founder Daniel Rubin
Daniel Rubin, the founder and chairman of footwear giant Dune London built Dune from a small concession store on London’s Oxford Street in 1992.
The most useful AI tool might already be in your browser
The most transformative AI tool for marketers might be the quiet assistant built right into your browser, offering instant context without breaking your flow.
Why engagement metrics matter more than sessions in AI search
Sessions don’t tell the full SEO story in AI search. Engagement metrics reveal whether content actually satisfies user intent.
Julian Dunkerton, CEO of Superdry, outlines the brand's future steps
A new wholesale strategy, shop-in-shops, and a fresh store concept define the future of the historic brand, a symbol of affordable preppy style.
The 18 social media trends to shape your 2026 strategy
Wondering which social media trends actually matter in 2026? This Hootsuite report breaks down 18 shifts reshaping discovery, trust, and culture.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Schuh appoints new chief marketing officer
Schuh has appointed Laura King to the role of chief marketing officer with immediate effect.
Moncler shuffles top team as CEO hands reins to Bottega Veneta chief
Moncler Group, which owns fashion brands Stone Island and Moncler, has announced a raft of changes across its leadership team.
BRAND NEWS
M&S launches new report to Bridge the Fibre Gap
M&S has published the Bridge Britain’s Fibre Gap research paper finds UK adults are only consuming around half the amount of fibre they need.
Inditex expands Yorkshire presence with Stradivarius and Pull&Bear debuts
Inditex is strengthening its foothold at Meadowhall with the regional debut of two of its youth-focused brands Stradivarius and Pull&Bear.
Boots introduces new wellness zones and specialist roles to stores
Boots has launched new in-store wellness zones alongside newly trained health and wellness specialists to help customers navigate the category.
Primark introduces The Primark Scene
Primark has identified a new clothing opportunity in 16-24 year olds who are too old for kidswear but are not always drawn to adult collections and is now filling it with its Primark Scene range.
Desigual partners with Masha Popova to reinterpret archive, accelerate UK growth
Desigual presents its first collaboration with London-based Ukrainian designer Masha Popova and will be available in February.
AND FINALLY
Viktor&Rolf unveils collector Cinderella doll
Avant-garde luxury fashion house Viktor&Rolf has unveiled a limited-edition Cinderella doll in collaboration with Disney and Mattel.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Jan 16th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Valentine
3/ AW25
4/ Lamp
5/ Cushion
6/ Blue
7/ Living Room
8/ Bedroom
9/ Bathroom
10/ Jacket
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Winter Olympics Milano Cortina - 16
Days until Valentine’s Day – 24
Days until Winter Paralympics Milano Cortina - 44
Days until Mother’s Day – 53
Days until Easter – 74
January Diary
How to make your products and brand attractive to the media in January
Our January 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.
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 SS26 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.
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.
It’s also the Winter Olympics in Milan this year (Olympics Feb 6th -22nd and the Paralympics Mar 6th -15th), so anything Olympic sport-related should get an extra push this month.
January Diary - Weeks/Months
January is also Veganuary (in 2024 over 1.8m people worldwide attempted to adopt a vegan lifestyle!) 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.
Other events include
The Furniture Show NEC Birmingham (18th– 21st)
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (19th – 25th)
Diary - Days
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 – Valentine’s Day searches rise
31st – Tax return payments are due today
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
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Primark has new Major Finds womenswear range, a new Edit range of womenswear, new American NFL strips, plus new athleisure wear for the spring for men and women, plus new cosmetics ranges.
Curvy Kate has new swimwear for SS26 including Deep Dive, Jet Set, Ibiza, Beach Bliss and Hollyday ranges.
Accessorize has new SS26 womenswear, bags and jewellery, plus new Valentine's Day and & bridal accessories.
Very has a new kids January drop, Traitors-inspired fashion, a new Transitional Very Collection, new Valentine’s related clothing, Winter footwear, a Rebellious Romance clothing line for Valentines, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, a new Very collection and new Winter layering ranges.
Oliver Bonas has March, February and Valentine’s Day ranges of clothing, bags, jewellery and accessories.
River Island has new Love is in the Air ranges and a To Have and Hold wedding range of womenswear and accessories, SS26 lookbook images and cut-outs of clothing, bags and accessories, plus a new collaboration with Real Hackney Dave.
Fatface has new SS26 womenswear including jeans, dresses, jumpers, tops, jackets, bags and more.
Barbour has a new collaboration with Feng Chen Wang, new jumpers and bags for the New Year and has new collaborations with Ganni, Baracuta, Sorel, Levi’s, Arket, Paul Smith and Farm Rio.
Monsoon has new Bridal ranges, new Jan and Feb drops, new clothing ranges for SS26, new going out bags, shoes and jewellery, a new collaboration with Sarah Corbett-Winder and AW25 clothing, jewellery and accessories.
Deichmann has SS26 shoes and trainers, a new Bridgerton collaboration of shoes, bags and accessories.
TK Maxx has new Valentine's themed clothing ranges.
Matalan has new clothing ranges for Valentine’s Day, Souluxe pastel and print activewear for the new year and January transitional ranges, and a new nightwear collaboration with Little Mistress Vicky Pattison.
Roman Originals has new tops, trousers, skirts, coats and dresses ranges, new AW25 Dusk, Curve and Petite ranges for parties and going out, including coats, jackets, dresses and trousers.
Bonmarché has new Dash ranges and Lorraine Kelly Spring 2026 ranges.
Threadbare has new suite dreams pyjamas and nightwear ranges.
New Look has new season outfits and accessories and drops of AW25 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Cotton Traders has new SS26 women’s and menswear available in January including a new SS26 menswear collaboration with actor Will Mellor and a womenswear collaboration with Alex Jones.
Peacocks has new ranges for men and women modelled by Louise Redknapp, Dani Dyer and Michael Owen.
Scamp & Dude has new outerwear ranges and ‘Swag Bags with Purpose’ gift ranges for Valentine’s Day.
F&F has its new spring womenswear ranges of clothes, including jackets, coats, dresses and lingerie.
Lola Starr has a new Earth Collection of activewear for the new year new you health kick.
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Home, garden and food
B&M has a Baby Event of toddler and baby accessories, plus Valentines gifts for him and her.
Very has new Very collection of furniture, wall art and storage solutions, new beauty and wellness tech, new SS26 homeware including garden furniture, a new Michelle Keegan range of furniture and a Zen Minimalism, Revive Very Home range of items for the home, dining room, lounge and kitchen.
Designers Guild has new Palette Provencale SS26 range of materials for the home.
Cambridge Imprint has new Easter decorations, new albums, notebooks, cards and patterned paper for SS26 including its Alhambra, Windmill and Songbird ranges.
Hobbycraft has new crafting supplies, Easter wreath ideas as well as Valentine gifts and ideas for adult crafters, children and teens.
Matalan has new spring and Easter presents and decorations and Valentine’s Day themed soft furnishings and bedding for the home, plus new Hello Spring ranges of homeware, and a new SS26 range of home furniture and soft furnishings.
Homesense has gifts for Valentine’s Day new ranges of soft furnishings and things for the lounge, kitchen and dining room.
The Orchard has its tabletop range of fire pits in five different colours.
Ruggable has new ranges of doormat including Valentines themes, plus all sizes of rugs for inside and out for SS26 including the Kindred Cottage, Eclectic Boho and Serene Neutrals range.
TK Maxx has new gifts for him and her for Valentines.
Quorn Stone has new natural stone, and marble and stone effect ranges, new terracotta decorative tiles, natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles.
Primark has new Lowkey Athluxe homeware, Valentine’s Day themed homeware and travel accessories for the spring summer holidays.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Easter gifts and decorations, Mother’s Day gifts, a collaboration with the RHS, Valentine’s gifts, plus outside dining tables, chairs, lighting and accessories, plus Winter gardening.
Arran Sense of Scotland has new Sannox Lifestyle men’s fragrance gift packs ahead of Father’s Day.
Home Bargains has new Hinch interior ranges, new Easter soft furnishings, Mother’s Day gifts, Valentine’s gifts, Desert Dusk and Coastal Retreat ranges plus active fitness equipment for the New Year healthy you campaign.
Oriana B has furniture for the home including mirrors, display cabinets, armchairs, lamps and sideboards.
Habitat has new homeware gifts and things for Valentine’s Day and new Joy of Play, Riviera and Verde Luxe ranges of furniture, homeware and soft furnishings for SS26.
Oliver Bonas has new February and January homeware for the dining room, living room and bedroom, plus Valentine’s gifts.
M&S has new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
Jellycat has new ranges of its soft toys and amuseables bags ready for Valentine’s Day, plus new ranges of soft toys and amuseables.
Sofology has new Georgio, Adler, Mayfair, Remy, Portbello, Fitzrovia and Waldorf ranges of sofas and chairs for your living room.
Furniture Village has its SS26 lineup of sofas, tables, chairs, beds, mirrors and shelving.
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