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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from JD Sports, Currys, Chanel, Victoria’s Secret, New Look, Dockers, Gymshark, Boots, Pottery Barn, Jimmy Choo and M&S. Plus, are cyber attacks becoming the norm for retailers, how to make your content stand out in the ocean of AI slop and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

M&S expects cyber-attack to last into July and cost £300m in lost profits

Marks & Spencer has said it will take an estimated £300m hit to profits this year from a damaging cyber-attack that it expects will disrupt its online business into July.

JD Sports profits drop despite sales hike

JD Sports sales for FY to Feb grew 10% to £11.5bn, which it attributed to strong trading discipline in a promotional market, but UK revenues fell 3.7% to £2.7bn and pre-tax profits fell 11% to £715m.

UK online shopping rises

Online sales in Britain for April were up 2.5% to £8.3bn, bringing total online spending for the year-to-date to £34.4bn (up 2.5% year on year), according to Adobe Analytics.

Currys upgrades profit guidance as board reinstates dividend

Currys has upgraded its full year profit expectations and its board has said its performance is good enough to warrant resuming the payment of cash dividends.

UK inflation jumps higher than expected to 3.5%

Inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March, a rise that was more than expected and its highest rate in more than a year.

Chanel profit tumbles

Chanel revenues fell 4.3% with China and Asia - which generates about half of Chanel’s revenue - showing a 7.1% sales fall, which led to operating profits down 30% to $4.48bn.

Victoria’s Secret adopts ‘poison pill’ to thwart investor BBRC

After BBRC significantly increased its shares, the undergarments, sleepwear and beauty brand introduced a new shareholders rights plan with the goal of preventing a hostile takeover.

New Look axes head office jobs as part of restructure

New Look is laying off a number of employees at its head offices in London and Weymouth as part of a business restructure.

Authentic Brands Group to acquire Dockers

Authentic Brands Group is to acquire the intellectual property of US casual clothing brand Dockers from Levi Strauss & Co for $311m (£232.6m).

Asda eyes £400m sale of 20 supermarkets

Asda is looking to sell around 20 stores for £400m and lease them back for the next 20 years to help fund its turnaround plan.

EU to impose flat tax on small items ordered online

The European Commission circulated a draft proposal on a handling fee for small items ordered from China etc after member states were overwhelmed by the 4.6bn items annually imported.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Are cyber attacks becoming the norm for retailers?

Retailers collect and process millions of personal records like names, addresses, payment details, shopping habits, making them a lucrative target for cyber criminals.

How to make your content stand out in the ocean of AI slop

AI isn't replacing writers it's making them more important. Expertise, point-of-view and foundational SEO techniques are still the keys to content explains Martec.

How much of a threat is Amazon Haul to Temu?

In the face of increasing competition from Temu and Shein, Amazon rolled out its new budget marketplace, Haul, to the UK last week. Retail Gazette investigates how much of a threat it is.

How data and AI are transforming gadget subscriptions

Artificial Intelligence is an accelerant for turning even products once considered prime objects for one-time purchases into subscription opportunities.  

UK retailers turning to WhatsApp for customer services

Major high street brands such as John Lewis, Next, B&Q and M&S are enhancing their customer service offerings driven by a rise in WhatsApp usage and chatbot integration.

Consumer confidence falls after M&S and Co-op cyber attacks

Consumer confidence in sharing financial information with online retailers has fallen by 15% after the M&S and Co-op cyber attacks.

Xreal and Google debut Aura AR glasses to rival Meta’s Orion plan

Google has entered the glasses race by partnering with Xreal on its first glasses to run an augmented-reality version of its OS and should launch between the end of the year and Spring.

BRAND NEWS

Gymshark introduces loyalty scheme

Gymshark has introduced its first loyalty scheme which will reward consumers with access to events, discounts and vouchers.

Boots unveils new skincare training for pharmacists

Boots has rolled out dermatology training for its pharmacists and pharmacy team members in over 150 stores nationwide, with plans to expand to additional locations in the coming months.

Pottery Barn to expand to the UK

US home and lifestyle retailer Pottery Barn has announced its impending launch in the UK this Autumn starting with an online launch.

Jimmy Choo delves into the archives for 30th anniversary

Jimmy Choo is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a curated edit of archival styles from the first five years of the label, which it states represent the “blueprint” and DNA of the brand.

AND FINALLY x2

Oasis fans to shell out more than £1bn on reunion tour

Average spend of £757 includes tickets, accommodation, £75 on food and drink, £60 on merchandise plus travel and new outfits.

Millions of consumers could get £70 after Mastercard ruling

Millions of shoppers could get up to £70 each after a tribunal approved a settlement in a lawsuit against Mastercard which stemmed from historic fees levied on businesses by the card provider.

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 May 16^th 2025?

1/ SS25

2/ Garden

3/ Embroidered

4/ Yellow

5/ Bag

6/ Summer

7/ Bikini

8/ Sandals

9/ Dress  

10/ Swimsuit

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

The Orchard specialises in everything for the home and the garden, from sofas and chairs to soft furnishings and kitchenware through to barbecues and firepits.

Boux Avenue is a UK lingerie, nightwear and swimwear brand. Their clothes are designed in London to be flattering, flirty and feminine, from signature lace and exclusive embroideries in bridal outfits, to the stylish and comfortable lounge and swimwear.  

Sketched by Siena is a unique card design company founded in 2020 by Siena, a graphic design graduate from Ravensbourne University who creates the cards by hand with the help of her sister Ellie.

Cave Cove was born from the rhythm of the tides and the wonder of the wild. Founded by three women, the brand is at its heart a female-led business created for the benefit of the many, not the few. Every embroidered detail, every flowing pattern, and every delicate texture on its clothing ranges is a reminder to embrace the elements and live with gentle joy.

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 successful ever since.

BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Roman Originals has new outfits with this summer’s must-haves, crochet and embroidery/broderie anglaise, including big-pattern midi-length summer dresses, Bardot tops, denim, trousers and cropped pants, plus Petite, Dusk and Curve ranges for the summer.

Fable England has Forget Me Not jewellery, 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.

Sims Wear has new menswear cut-outs and campaign images.

Threadbare has a new menswear, 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.

Primark has a new Youth range, a Lilo and Stitch collaboration on clothes, plus handbags and shoes, new Edit ranges and retro band t-shirts for grown-ups and baby grows for musical toddlers, and everything for the beach and the outdoors from suntan lotions to flip flops.

Matalan has new makeup ranges, new accessory ranges for women, Kappa ranges of athleisure wear including clothes bags and sliders, a collaboration with Lilo & Stitch on kids clothes and accessories, and new Holiday shop swimwear collections.

Accessorize has new beachwear including shirts, shorts, bikinis and dresses, plus accessories including makeup sandals, bags, card holders and jewellery.

Barbour has new fragrance ranges, festival outfits, mens summer outfits including a range of festival wellies, plus a new Crocs collaboration, a Very British Summer collaboration of clothes and accessories with Lucy Williams.

Monsoon has new May, June and July drops, new wedding and bridal ranges, new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer, new sandals for the beach.

M&S has new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges, Autograph underwear, suede-themed range of clothing, a Collection range of women's clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, and accessories, new Per Una clothing ranges.

New Look has new women's wear, swimwear, footwear and accessories for the summer.

Scamp & Dude has new stripey clothes and accessories, new SS25 athleisure wear, dresses, shorts, jackets, hoodies, coats, bags and scarves, plus new collaborations with Nicky Newman and Sabrina Elba.

Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, a new V by Very line of women’s wear for High Summer 2025 including dresses, tops, jeans, shorts and swimwear.

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.

Peacocks has a new summer womenswear, plus a Louise Redknapp Linen Edit for summer, a SS25 Edit range, and a new menswear range.

River Island has new Latin-American flavoured summer ranges of womenswear and menswear ranges, a new women’s wear collaboration with Latin-Australian brand Del Maar, including dresses, sarongs, sandals, bikinis and swimsuits, plus new linen outfits and jewellery.

Oliver Bonas has new May and June 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, hats, shoes, sunglasses and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.

George at Asda has new summer holiday wear modelled by Yasmin Le Bon, including bikinis, swimsuits, shorts, trousers, dresses and accessories, plus new athleisure outfits and accessories.

TK Maxx has new womens, mens and kids clothing and accessories for the spring and summer, as well as haircare products and makeup.

Lipsy has a new Love & Roses V&A museum collaboration of womenswear.

Curvy Kate has its range of swimwear for the spring and summer, including swimming costumes and bikinis. 

Celtic & Co has new smart cool summer midi dresses and sandals for the holidays and the beach.

F&F has new F&F Active sportswear and athleisure collaboration with Kate Ferdinand, new summer beachwear campaign imagery and has Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.

Bonmarché has a new Dash collaboration of summer outfits with Lisa Snowdon.

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.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

John LewisDune London  Cotton Traders Joma Jewellery Katie Loxton Crew Clothing  

Home, garden and food

Dobbies Garden Centres has new Disney-themed garden tools, bags, wheelbarrows and bird houses, new Father’s Day gifts, garden furniture, sheds and outside storage solutions, home houseplants including orchids, garden tool ranges, homeware, pet ranges, kids garden toys.

M&S has new AW25 homeware including dining ware, 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.

Matalan has gifts for Father’s Day.

Dunelm has a new AW25 Modern Nostalgia, Into the Wild, Harvest Hues  and  Quite Luxury collections of homeware including furniture, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings and also a new collaboration with designer Sophie Robinson.

Nest has new Audo Copenhagen and  Norwegian designer furniture for the home plus Hay Traverse and Pallisade garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers, new Vitra office furniture and new iving room furniture including lounge chairs.

Primark has new Lilo and Stitch themed things, outdoor ranges from picnic blankets to thermoses, bedding and tableware Edits, new Krispy Kreme and Hello Kitty collaborations for packed lunches, new paisley pattern soft furnishings and bedding.

Jellycat has a Bartholomew Bear collaboration with department store Liberty, new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, plus books and the cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.

Quorn Stone has new chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.

Homesense has new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and the conservator, plus tableware  and picnic items for eating out in the garden.

Arran Sense of Scotland has a new After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.

Cambridge Imprint has new wrapping paper, memo books, pencils, labels, tea towels, box files, envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, tea trays, lined exercise and hardback books, stamps, ribbons, and albums.

The Gluttonous Gardener has new ranges of plants and food. 

Home Bargains has new Father’s Day gifts, Wickford & Co candle jars and diffusers, plus luxury candles, diffusers and room sprays from The Vault.

Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts, new June/July/August/September/October drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.

Online Home Shop has furniture for the garden including tables, chairs, benches, swings and hanging chairs.

Habitat has a new home collaboration with Scion including furniture, shelving, lighting, candles, diffusers soft furnishings and bedding.

Sofology has new SS25 furniture ranges, including power recliners, sofas, chairs and stools plus furniture for the lounge in bright spring colours.

Treats by Mars reveals a new Galaxy honeycomb snack.

See additional new home images from

TK Maxx Jan Constantine B&M Designers Guild George Home Hobbycraft John Lewis

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Father’s Day – 25

Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 63

Days until Halloween - 163

Days until Christmas Day – 218

How to get your brand in the media in May

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.

Not everyone will be going abroad so still keep keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home”, to your keywords, also think about uploading images more appropriate to a UK holiday, like cardigans and hoodies 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.

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 (12^th May – 12^th Jun), and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s also:

Cannes Film Festival (13^th – 24^th)

Sandwich Week (19^th – 25^th) 

RHS Chelsea Flower Show (20^th – 24^th)

National Barbeque Week (May 26^th – Jun 1^st )

May - Days

21^st – International Tea Day

22^nd – World Goth Day

22^nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)

25^th - Geek Pride Day

25^th – National Wine Day (US)

25^th – Camping-related searches rise

26^th – Spring Bank Holiday 

26^th – Memorial Day 

29^th – National Biscuit Day

29^th – Ascension Day 

30^th – BBQ searches peak

31^st - UEFA Champions League Final

 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).