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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Very, Evans, Asda, QVC, Currys, FatFace, Superdry, Brastop, JD Sports, Skims and Hoka. Plus, how Tesco stands out on TikTok, what customers tell friends that marketers miss and more.
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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
UK grocery inflation slowed to 3.0% in the four weeks to June 14, down from 3.1% last month. With grocery sales up 2.4% for the same period.
The Very Group put up for sale
The Very Group parent company, US private equity firm Carlyle Group, has reportedly launched a £2bn sale of the fashion, home and electricals retailer.
Social media moments are driving more UK shoppers to physical stores
Social media is becoming a key driver of physical retail with 63% of UK adults visiting a shop after being influenced by content they saw on social media.
Evans mulls high street return
British womenswear retailer Evans, which specialises in plus-size clothing, is reportedly mulling a return to the high street via physical standalone stores.
Asda losses grow to almost £1bn
Asda’s sales fell by more than 3% to £25.9bn in FY25, with a pre-tax loss of £989m – inclusive of £656m one-off costs – that “does not reflect the underlying financial strength of the business.”
Gear4music reports surge in profits as revenue climbs 30%
Gear4music has reported an “excellent” financial performance in the year to 31 March with profits coming in better than expected.
BRC calls for focus on business costs after PM resignation
The British Retail Consortium has called on the UK’s next prime minister to focus on reducing cost pressures on retailers and supporting investment across the sector.
World Cup spending to hit GBP £4.5bn
World Cup-related spending by UK consumers is to hit £4.5bn, with average spending among fans projected to hit £136.25.
European online sales to grow despite challenging consumer climate
European e-commerce is projected to grow by 6% annually until 2029, despite the challenging consumer climate.
Wowcher apologises over crocodile attack email
Discount website Wowcher has apologised after a marketing email appeared to reference a crocodile attack on a toddler at a zoo.
Retail parks are a safe haven in European commercial property
Out-of-town retail parks are emerging as the most resilient asset class in Europe’s brick-and-mortar retail sector.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How Tesco stands out on TikTok
A Tesco ad showing its in-store quiet hours for people with sensory overload lands in the top 19% of all ads for distinctiveness, according to Kantar.
How to drive real value from social media management
Social media is more than likes. Here’s how to turn social media into a performance-driven channel that proves its value.
What customers tell friends that marketers miss
The strongest marketing messages address the frustrations and motivations customers rarely share directly. Here's how AI can help uncover them.
How retailers are avoiding giving margin away on Amazon Prime days
Amazon Prime Day is no longer a single spike but a mini-peak. The question is: how do you make it work for your business, rather than just for Amazon?
Why you need to replace ROAS with independent measurement
The customer journey is fragmented across devices, channels, and touchpoints, and it’s getting harder to track, and return on advertising spend (ROAS) is not the metric you should be watching.
Why circular fashion doesn’t always mean less environmental impact
The displacement rate, a key metric, reveals how circular fashion strategies truly impact the environment by measuring new purchase avoidance.
Superdrug owner AS Watson launches new data-driven brand platform
AS Watson, parent company of Superdrug and Savers, has launched a new data-driven brand creation and scaling platform.
QVC targets Gen X shoppers on TikTok
TV shopping channel QVC has said it is reaching a new cohort of Gen X women on TikTok as it strives to carve out a space in the world of social media commerce.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Asda’s chief commercial officer Liz Evans steps down
Asda’s chief commercial officer for Non-Food and George MD Liz Evans is set to depart from the business at the end of June, after four and a half years.
BRAND NEWS
Currys launches ‘Track the Tech’
Currys has launched a new campaign to encourage more consumers to recycle unwanted technology, as research shows a third of Britons are still holding onto their first-ever mobile phone.
FatFace continues Irish expansion with new store in Galway
FatFace is continuing its expansion into the Republic of Ireland with the opening of a new store in Galway, taking its total store count in the region to seven.
Superdry to launch Stan Ray in EU and UK
Superdry is adding US heritage workwear brand Stan Ray to its growing stable of brands after gaining its exclusive distribution rights in the UK and EU.
Brastop delivers new brand identity
Brastop has embarked on a major brand refresh and “upgraded e-commerce experience” as the D+ lingerie retail specialist looks ahead to its next phase of growth.
JD Sports set to open largest store in Scotland
JD Sports is upsizing its The Centre, Livingston store to 15,500 sq ft from 9,500 sq ft, making it the brands largest store in Scotland.
Skims taps Hailey Bieber for Everyday Cotton campaign
Skims is spotlighting one of its core collections, Everyday Cotton, with a new campaign starring model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber.
Hoka to open first-ever UK outlet
Performance footwear brand Hoka has opened its first-ever UK outlet pop-up store at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.
Co-op expands concession partnership with Bonmarché
Co-op has expanded its partnership with Bonmarché with the launch of four new in-store concessions.
Primark secures former Debenhams site for new 29,000 sq ft Kent store
Primark has confirmed that it will open a seventh store in Kent at County Square shopping centre, taking on around 29,000 sq ft of space from former Debenhams and Select units.
M&S builds on fragrance success with new premium scent launch
M&S has launched STUDIO fragrances, a new range of eight unisex eau de perfumes created to be worn solo or layered together.
AND FINALLY x 2
Somersby calls a time-out on modern-day social media
Somersby cider’s latest “Time Out from the Bulls**t” campaign takes a swipe at social media and celebrates the “real moments where people can switch off the noise.”
Cole Palmer launches Col’d ice products
Gopuff has teamed up with Chelsea footballer Cole Palmer on the launch of a new line of premium ice products called Cole’d.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 19th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Swimsuit
3/ Bikini
4/ Beach
5/ AW26
6/ Christmas
7/ Dress
8/ Father
9/ Denim
10/ Sandals
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 9
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 29
Days until Halloween – 130
Days until Black Friday – 157
Days until Christmas – 185
How to get your brand and products on the June editorial calendars, higher up on search and AI engines and in social media
Our June 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.
Summer is here - and hopefully, the weather will improve – and the media will be starting to ramp up their summer holiday features. For fashion clients add summer clothing, swimwear, beachwear, sandals, garden party, going out as keywords/phrases, plus any relevant keywords for accessories, like make-up bags, jewellery rolls, phone cases, suitcases, travel bags, travel accessories etc.
For home, push anything related to the outside, including garden furniture, anything for a garden party, a picnic, or a barbecue. Don’t forget to add all of the other spellings, such as BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc.
Also, add general summer holiday keywords like beach holiday, travel, travelling and vacation etc.
We’re also at the start of the festival season, so upload any items related to festivals and make sure you add the keyword “festival” or use some of the big festivals as keywords like Glastonbury – it’s not on this year but people will still be looking for it - or any of the other big festivals, Isle of Wight, British Summer Time, Boardmasters and Reading, Leeds.
Also, look at any sports-related items, as this month sees the start of football’s World Cup Finals in the US/Mexico/Canada. Plus, look at anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is coming up in early July.
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 promote your brand and products, see the list of days, weeks, and fortnights below.
June Diary - Weeks/Months
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, Men’s Health Month
It’s also.
2026 World Cup Final – US/Mexico/Canada 11th Jun - 19th Jul
Wimbledon fortnight starts (29th Jun – 12th Jul)
June - Days
23rd- 26th – Amazon Prime Event
24th – Midsummer’s Day
25th – 6 months until Christmas Day
25th – Wimbledon Searches Rise
29th – Wimbledon starts
30th – International Asteroid 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
Ellerod is small business that specialises in creating high-quality sustainable homeware inspired by the great British countryside and made from natural fibres in England. Ranges include cushion covers, placemats, tea towels and stockings.
Ipanema footwear is inspired by the culture of Brazil, it’s fun, chic and colourful and includes unique features that make Ipanema sandals and thongs unique, including multiple sole shapes for better comfort and fit, “360 degree” prints that wrap around the sole, and multiple strap details.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
River Island has a new Morgan Jamieson collaboration of beach and holiday wear, a new Polly Smith collaboration, new Pony collaboration, a new Tolami Benson collaboration, and a new Samie Elishi collaboration.
Curvy Kate has new Scantilly lingerie ranges for AW26, including Showgirl, Glamour Puss, Victory Nouveau, Heartstopper, Boost, Intoxicated, Merlot, Restraint, Scandal, Swerve, Boost, Smoothie, Zen, Intoxicated, Flare, Lightstyle, Wondurfully, Cool Cat, Unapologetic, Hapy Hour, and Smoothie Spacer.
Oliver Bonas has new August accessories, jewellery, womenswear, sandals, bags and backpacks, plus new shoes from Birkenstock.
TK Maxx has new menswear, hats, glasses and sandals for the summer holidays, plus kidswear and women’s clothes, accessories, beach bags and sandals.
Primark has a new Performance range, The Scene womenswear edit, new ranges of nightwear and lingerie, Prince tennis wear, new beachwear, band t-shirts and hats for the festivals, plus new Pride month collections.
Tu Clothing has new high-summer womenswear and back-to-school ranges from its School Shop 2026.
Bonmarché has new high-summer outfits, 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.
Scamp & Dude has new Holiday Shop dresses, jumpers, jackets and hoodies, plus a new collaboration with trainer/sports shoe brand Gola.
Accessorize has a new range of jewellery for the summer, new accessories including socks, jewellery and scarves, new women’s and kids summer holiday wear including dresses, bikinis, shirts, jewellery, shoes, hats and bags.
Monsoon has new accessories including bags and boots, a new collaboration with Callie Thorpe and with Charlie Taylor Bonnie, new spring womenswear and kids clothing, along with jewellery, new linen and denim women's wear.
Joe Browns has new womenswear images for 2026.
Barbour has a new Wimbledon Edit, a festival dressing range, a new Farm Rio collaboration, new Chelsea Flower Show dressing ranges, a new Icons range, and a Paul Smith Collaboration.
Cotton Traders has new AW26 womenswear and a new collaboration of summer outfits with Jasmine Harman.
Peacocks has a new Dani Dyer Mini Collection for kids, new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges, new Dani Dyer modelled womenswear for the holidays and the beach.
Very has new World Cup outfits, a new AO summer wardrobe, Michelle Keegan collaboration and a new Very collection, new children’s Hello Kitty and Disney clothing ranges and new footwear.
Iolla has new ranges of its sunglasses for men and women for the World Cup, the latest ranges for the summer holiday season feature custom tints in all the colours of the rainbow.
Neem London produces sustainable, stylish and classic menswear pieces with low emissions, and is the goto label for “hot dads”.
VIXII jewellery is designed in the UK and handcrafted in India, and includes limited edition bracelets and necklaces.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
M&S Matalan Regatta Threadbare
Home, garden and food
Dobbies Garden Centres has new Halloween and autumn home ranges, new summer pots and things for garden barbecues and eating outside, from lighting to tabletop firepits to climbing frames.
TK Maxx has new soft furnishings and new kitchenware, including jugs, crockery, bowls, and utensils.
Oliver Bonas has new August lighting and homeware for the lounge, dining room and kitchen, beauty products, plus new furniture including chairs, tables and lighting.
Jellycat has new animal ranges including Bretti Yeti, Trixiwoo Raccoon, Peanut Yeti, Bartholomew Bear, Mulshi, S’Mores, Ort & Tum, Zapperty and Rockleton, plus seaside holiday themed bears and amuseables.
Homesense has new homeware gifts, new art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
Oriana B has new furniture for the home, from sofas and settees to side tables and dining tables.
Hobbycraft has new ideas for the autumn and Halloween.
Primark has new travel solutions, new Chillis range of homeware, new luggage and storage solutions, Island Heat ranges of homeware with decorations, vases, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers and kitchenware.
Dunelm has new Cosy Home, Wild Harvest, Salvage Yard and Beautility AW26 homeware ranges and Vintage Emporium ranges of homeware and furniture for SS26.
Cambridge Imprint has new large hardback notebooks, tea towels, new cards and papers, new Italian cotton ribbons, small pocket books, and kitchen trays.
National Trust has new ranges of Anglepoise lamps for the home, new garden furniture, new gifts, food and gardening ranges, and new homeware.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new gifting suggestions and a Brontë sisters themed growbar.
Furniture Village has new ranges for the home, from beds, shelving, to sofas and chairs.
Sir Jacobs brings together the worlds of ceramics and fragrance — turning everyday objects into something truly special.
Home Bargains has a new Hinch Home range, plus new Coastal Retreat themed homeware accessories.
Cult Furniture has new furniture for the bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen and dining rooms.
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