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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Moonpig, H&M, Halfords, Valentino, Sephora, John Smedley, Uniqlo, Tesco, and M&S. Plus, why trust belongs at the centre of your data strategy, what’s best organic vs paid social media and more.
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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Moonpig embraces tech and upselling as revenue jumps
Moonpig has credited its tech and upselling capabilities for its 6.5% rise in revenue to £373m, in the year ended 30 April.
H&M Group’s H1 results show sales dipping very slightly in Q2, although the company had 3% fewer stores by the end of the quarter.
Halfords posts sales and profit growth
Halfords FY to the 27 March shows revenue grew from £1.71bn to £1.76bn as underlying pre-tax profit rose to £45.4m from £43.4m a year earlier.
Valentino swung to a €103m operating loss in 2025 as the Italian luxury fashion house was hit by weaker demand across key markets.
UK shoppers spend nearly £5bn annually on Chinese ecommerce platforms
UK shoppers are spending almost £5bn on low-cost Chinese shopping platforms every year, according to new research from Barclays and Retail Economics.
Shoppers sign up for AI product discovery, but still look to marketplaces to complete their purchase
Consumers favour universal AI shopping assistants over AI tools within merchant platforms for product discovery, but prefer recognised marketplace brands to complete transactions.
Retailers urged to prepare as BNPL regulation deadline approaches
Retailers offering Buy Now, Pay Later at checkout are being urged to review their customer journeys ahead of new rules bringing the payment method under Financial Conduct Authority regulation.
Retailers lose £29m to returns fraud
ReBound Returns analysed data from one million returned orders for the year ending May26 and found £29m of potentially fraudulent returns.
Retailers risk losing £34.1bn as tougher returns rules put shoppers off
The majority (59%) of shoppers say they would be less likely to buy if return fees or tighter policies were introduced, while 56% would switch to another retailer.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why trust belongs at the centre of your data strategy
More customer data once looked like a competitive advantage, however, AI is exposing the risks of data built on inference, opacity, and extraction.
What’s best organic vs paid social media
Weighing the options between organic vs paid social media? Hootsuite saves you some legwork and looks at the pros and cons of both and comes up with an answer.
Gen Alpha could be a key driver of in-store growth if the experience is right
New research shows that for Gen Alpha (7-14yrs) shopping is about more than buying things. With the high street becoming a social and sensory experience, closely tied to identity, family and food.
Get a new report and register for a new webinar on Digital Product Passports, including what’s changing, what brands are missing, and how to build a DPP strategy that creates commercial value.
The inspiration behind eBay’s new global campaign
Online marketplace eBay has unveiled a new global brand campaign for its live shopping platform that aims to position the marketplace as the “antidote to passive scrolling”.
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of ‘industrial scale’ Claude AI extraction campaign
US artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has accused Alibaba-linked operators of “brazenly” extracting capabilities of its Claude AI model in what it claims was the ‘largest campaign of its kind’.
BRAND NEWS
M&S brings back viral strawberry sandwich and launches new chocolate and pistachio version
M&S has brought back its strawberry & creme sandwich that went viral - with more than one million sold in just five weeks – and has now added a chocolate, strawberry & pistachio crème to the range.
Sephora brings beauty festival to London as UK expansion continues
The LVMH-owned beauty giant will host Sephoria Europe at 180 Studios in London from 16 to 17 October, marking a major moment for the brand after its UK relaunch in 2023
Tesco opens Clubcard scheme to 16 and 17-year-olds
Tesco has launched a version of its Clubcard loyalty scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds, allowing younger shoppers to access member-only discounts and collect reward points for the first time.
John Smedley's latest Icons campaign and collection
John Smedley has launched its latest Icons campaign ‘Exceptional Since 1784’, celebrating the brand’s history as the oldest producer of “exceptional quality knitwear.”
Uniqlo reimagines returned clothing in scalable upcycling initiative
Uniqlo is launching a scalable upcycled collection “Everyday Re.Imagined,” created from returned items designed in collaboration with graduates from the BA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins.
AND FINALLY x 2
Ferrari marketing chief exits after backlash over electric supercar launch
Ferrari’s long-serving marketing boss has stepped down just weeks after the luxury car maker faced a backlash over the launch of its first fully electric model the Luce.
BrewDog pledges £1m bar tab if England, Scotland or USA reach final
BrewDog is to open a £1m bar tab if England, Scotland or the United States reaches the FIFA World Cup final.
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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) - 7
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 27
Days until Halloween – 128
Days until Black Friday – 155
Days until Christmas – 183
July Diary
How to get your brand and products on the July editorial calendars, higher up on search and AI engines and in social media
Our July 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! So keep on adding anything summer-related to your media centres, eg summer clothing, swimwear, bikinis, shorts, beachwear, sunglasses, plus things to keep you cool, like fans, sun hats and sun shades. Also, push anything to do with the outside, such as garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue, and don’t forget to add all of the other spellings that people may search on eg BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic.
The festival season is now in full-swing, and the media are all looking for festival wear and things to take to festivals (tents, fans, ice boxes, torches, etc). We’re also getting ready to go on holiday, so luggage, bags, bumbags, beach towels, etc are all being searched for.
Also, look at any sports-related items, as this month sees the end of football’s World Cup Finals in the US/Mexico/Canada. Plus, look at anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is on for the first weeks of July, so anything football or tennis-related should be flagged and plus it's the Tour de France so anything lycra-related might also be good to flag.
Other clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; denim, florals, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core and festival wear.
But not everyone is going abroad. The cost-of-living crisis is still cutting-into everyone’s wallets, so shoppers are still looking at holidays closer to home. Add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like raincoats, coats, hoodies, and cardigans? If you stock them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good to add.
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.
July Diary - Weeks/Months
2026 World Cup Final – US/Mexico/Canada 11th Jun - 19th Jul
Wimbledon fortnight ends (29th Jun – 12th Jul)
The Tour De France (4th – 26th)
Berlin Fashion Week (2nd – 5th)
Alcohol Awareness Week (6th- 12th)
July - Days
1st- 6th - Start of the school holidays in Scotland
2nd-5th – British Grand Prix
4th - US Independence Day
4th - Pride London parade
5th – National Bikini Day
7th – World Chocolate Day
9th-12th - Goodwood Festival of Speed
11th – Isle of Wight Round the Island race
11th – World Population Day
12th – Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)
11th – Wimbledon Women's Final Day
12th – Wimbledon Men's Final Day
14th - Bastille Day (France)
14-15th - London Textile Fair
15th – St Swithin’s Day
18th - Nelson Mandela International Day
19th – National Ice Cream Day (US Third sundae in July 😉)
22nd- 23rd – Start of the school holidays England & Wales
22nd - 23rd - Tisha B'Av (Jewish Holiday – Changes July Aug)
24th – National Tequila Day (US)
25th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)
25th-26th - Northern Pride Newcastle
26th – Tour de France ends
26th – National Parents Day (US 4th Sunday in July)
29th – National Lipstick Day
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).
June Diary
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
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
Matalan has its back-to-school ranges ready for the new 26/27 terms.
Peacocks has new beachwear for men, women and children for SS26 and a new Dani Dyer Mini Collection for kids and new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges.
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.
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.
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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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