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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from TK Maxx, Tesco, Ocado, Poundland, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, John Lewis, Aldi, Lucy & Yak, Little Mistress and Primark. Plus how to make your content stand out in the age of AI, why social media demands a strategic rethink and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Consumer confidence rises amid weak retail outlook
Consumer confidence improved for the third consecutive month in February, but retail demand remains fragile despite rising spending expectations.
TK Maxx parent forecasts muted annual sales and profit
TK Maxx parent TJX is forecasting a rise in annual comparable sales between 2-3% for 2026, lower than the analysts' average estimate of 3.5% growth.
Tesco shakes up head office functions to focus on quick commerce and personalisation
Tesco is shaking up its head office functions to double down on its fast-growing online and quick commerce channels and focus on its customer personalisation capabilities.
Ocado shares tumble as boss warns of job cuts
The boss of online retailer Ocado has warned of “significant” job cuts after US retail giant Kroger pulled out of its automated warehouse partnerships, prompting shares to tumble.
Poundland readies for Pep&Co relaunch with clothing clearance Sale
Poundland has kicked off a substantial clearance Sale across its store estate as it gets ready for its Pep&Co relaunch.
Urban Outfitters reports record full-year sales
Urban Outfitters FY25 sales increased 11.1% to a record $6.17bn, on the back of double-digit growth sales in Q4.
Hammerson sees rental and portfolio rises
Retail landlord Hammerson show total net rental income reached £180m, up 23%, while portfolio values rose 4% to £3.5bn with footfall up 2% against a benchmark decline of 3%.
Shaftesbury Capital's results strong
West end retail landlord Shaftesbury Capital’s FY25 shows leasing demand “remains strong", with 434 transactions completed during the year, 10% ahead of a year ago.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How to make your content stand out in the age of AI
AI made publishing easier, but differentiation is harder. See how clarity, intent alignment and small SEO changes drive real gains.
Why social media demands a strategic rethink
Social media has moved from the periphery of the customer journey to its centre. What was once a brand awareness tool is now a discovery platform, trust-building environment, and point of sale.
What are retailers still getting wrong about cyber-security?
A year on from the cyber incidents that rocked the retail sector in 2025, retailers are still framing the problem too narrowly.
How AI social listening boosts your brand
Hootsuite discovers how AI social listening tools make it faster and easier to learn what people are saying, and feeling, about your brand in 2026.
What the Hammerson and Shaftesbury results tell us about retail property
The results from two of the UK’s largest institutional landlords show that physical retail is not in the dire straits many seem to think.
The UK is a nation of serial returners, and it’s crippling the supply chain
The average ecommerce return rate sits around 18%. In online fashion the news is far worse, with rates routinely reaching 25-40%.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
ABF close to naming ex-M&S exec as new Primark chief
The owner of Primark is close to naming a former finance director of Marks & Spencer Eoin Tonge as the clothing chain's new permanent chief executive.
BRAND NEWS
Topshop fuels European rollout with Bestseller and Wehkamp partnerships
Topshop is accelerating its relaunch in Europe through a new partnership with Danish fashion giant Bestseller and a rollout into Wehkamp, a multi-brand retailer in the Netherlands.
John Lewis retreats from build-to-rent market
The John Lewis Partnership is turning its back on ambitions to be a player in the build-to-rent housing market as it doubles down on its core retail operations.
Aldi to raise pay for second time this year
Aldi is raising its pay rates for store staff for a second time since the new year and according to Aldi makes its entry-level staff the highest paid of all supermarket workers.
Lucy and Yak opens fifteenth store
Lucy and Yak will open its fifteenth store in Sheffield next month. The store will serve as the brand’s flagship shop for circularity, with a new Re:Yak Hub area in the store.
Zalando adds kidswear to pre-owned selection in 14 countries
Zalando’s pre-owned category is expanding to include kidswear with the German e-tail giant having just rolled it out to 14 European markets.
Little Mistress and Vicky Pattison reunite for SS26 collection
Womenswear brand Little Mistress has unveiled its latest collection with TV personality Vicky Pattison for spring/summer 2026.
Just Eat debuts delivery robot trial at Sunderland
Just Eat has launched a trial for delivery robots across Sunderland in partnership with robotics company Starship Technologies.
AND FINALLY
The week’s Absolute Best Bridgerton collabs
Retail Gazette takes a look at the best collaborations between the Netflix show Bridgerton and popular brands.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Feb 20th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Easter
3/ Dress
4/ Denim
5/ Bathroom
6/ Cushion
7/ Skirt
8/ Earrings
9/ Spring
10/ Jeans
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Winter Paralympics Milano Cortina – 8
Days until Mother’s Day – 17
Days until Eid al-Fitr - 21
Days until Easter – 38
March Diary
How to get your brand on the March Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media
Our March 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.
March is mostly about preparing for the big Easter holidays next month, so make sure you are starting to include relevant Easter keywords. It’s also the time people make their first big getaway abroad, so any keywords and clothes for warmer climes, loungewear, going out wear, swimsuits, bikinis, etc, should be added.
In the middle of the month, there’s Mother’s Day, so try to get Mother, gifts, or Mother’s Day into your keywords for anything that seems appropriate. Also, if you have anything green, add the Keyword St Patrick's Day.
Plus, as we’re now definitely in Spring, carry on adding those spring and summer-related images and adding keywords relating to the summer, like swimwear, outdoor living, garden, garden parties and Barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc) and for home it’s all about Spring cleaning and updating for Spring.
We’re also starting to get ready for the bridal season – the peak is May to October – so If you have bridal wear or anything appropriate to weddings, then start to upload it and label it with the keyword wedding.
The Olympics aren't over yet as this month sees the week-long Paralympic Games, which start on the 6th March and finish on the 15th March. So ski wear and sports wear should be pushed.
Lastly, it’s Oscar month, so why not upload some smart suits and dresses and create an Oscar section for an evening watching the Oscars?
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.
March Diary - Weeks/Months
In the UK, it’s National Bed Month. Introduced by The Sleep Council and The National Bed Federation, it aims to raise awareness of the importance of sleep, so push anything sleep-related. It’s also Dechox month, which encourages people to give up chocolate – cakes and biscuits - for the month! So, any chocolate, biscuit or cake alternatives should be pushed. It’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Walk All Over Cancer Month, Endometriosis Awareness Month, Brain Tumour Awareness Month, Women’s History Month.
Interesting Stat: National No-Smoking Day was originally on Ash Wednesday when it was started in 1984. It was moved to the second Wednesday in March as, while it’s less easy to remember, the date doesn’t move around the calendar quite so much as Ash Wednesday does.
Other events include;
British Pie Week (2nd-8th)
Paris Fashion Week (2nd – 10th)
British Science Week (6th-15th)
Butchers Week (9th-15th)
English Tourism Week (13th – 22nd)
National Fragrance Week (17th-23rd)
Bridal Fashion Week London (22nd-24th)
The Big Walk and Wheel (26th – 27h)
March - Days
1st – St David’s Day
2nd – Dr Seuss Day (US)
3rd – Chancellor’s Spring Statement
3rd – World Wildlife Day
3rd – World Hearing Day
3rd – Dog product searches peak ahead of Crufts
4th – World Obesity Day
4th – Holi Hindu Festival
5th – Crufts begins
5th – World Book Day
6th - Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony
8th – International Women’s Day
9th – Made in UK Day
9th – Commonwealth Day
11th – No Smoking Day
13th – World Sleep Day
15th – The Oscars
15th - Mother’s Day UK
15th - Winter Paralympics Closing Ceremony
17th – St Patrick’s Day
18th – Global Recycling Day
19th – Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan
20th – First Day of Spring (Spring ends 20th June)
20th - Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
21st – International Day of Forests
21st – World Poetry Day
22nd – Quadragesima
22nd – World Water Day
22nd – Easter egg searches rise
23rd – Gardening searches rise
24th – Possible date for the UK Spring Budget
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
26th – Six years since the first lockdown started in the UK in 2020
27th – Wear a Hat Day (Brain Tumour Research)
29th – British Summertime Begins
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
Accessorize has new womenswear and accessories including shoes, hats and bags.
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.
Oliver Bonas has new April and March drops of hats, sunglasses, socks, shoes, sandals, clothing, bags, jewellery and accessories.
M&S has new clothing ranges for Mother’s Day.
Threadbare has new SS26 womenswear.
Matalan has a new Prairie range of womenswear and accessories for SS26, a new floral range of clothes and accessories, new Clubhouse range of womenswear and new kidswear for World Book Day.
Barbour has a new Paul Smith Collaboration, a Heritage+ range plus a collaboration with Feng Chen Wang, new jumpers and bags for the New Year and has new collaborations with Ganni, Baracuta, Sorel, Levi’s, Arket and Farm Rio.
Monsoon has new March accessory ranges including shoes, bags and scarves, plus March drops of womenswear for spring 2026 ranges including clothes, shoes, jewellery, sunglasses and accessories, plus new bridal ranges.
Primark has a new Nightwear Edit, new band t-shirts, a new luggage and travel bags range, Edit range of womenswear, a new Mickey Mouse Mimi range, new European Football outfits, and a new Lounge collection of home wear, new scarves and neckerchiefs.
Cotton Traders has a new summer holiday wear including dresses to tankinis, a new Sea Glass collection, new SS26 women’s and menswear, including a new SS26 menswear collaboration with actor Will Mellor and a womenswear collaboration with Alex Jones.
River Island has 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, SS26 lookbook images and cut-outs of clothing, bags and accessories.
New Look has new season outfits, jewellery and accessories and drops of SS26 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Home Bargains has new Hinch Farm ranges of baby clothing.
Busby & Fox has new campaign images for its SS26 womenswear ranges.
Scamp & Dude has a new Davina McCall collaboration and new clothes and accessory ranges.
Peacocks has new SS26 shoes, bags, belts, jewellery, accessories, sleepwear and lingerie, plus leisure wear and ranges for men and women modelled by Louise Redknapp, Dani Dyer and Michael Owen.
Very has new Wuthering-Heights-inspired womenswear, new Traitors-inspired fashion, a new Transitional Very Collection, Winter footwear and a new Michelle Keegan collaboration.
Bonmarché has new Lisa Snowdon spring 2026 clothing ranges, Dash ranges and Lorraine Kelly Spring 2026 ranges.
F&F has a new Essentials range and spring womenswear ranges of clothes, including jackets, coats, dresses and lingerie.
Curvy Kate has new Scantilly lingerie collections including Swerve, Restraint, Indulgence, Laced Up, Bound Blossom, Embrace, Boost, Flare, Lightstyle, Smoothie, Flora, Limoncello and Suspense and new swimwear for SS26 including Victory, Wild One, Sunset Palm, Siren Seas, Deep Dive, Jet Set, Ibiza, Wild Horizon, Zip Tide, Beach Bliss and Holiday ranges.
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Inspecs Salts Cashmere Fatface Deichmann TK Maxx Lola Starr
Home, garden and food
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.
Oliver Bonas has new April homeware and kitchenware ranges for the dining room, living room and bedroom.
M&S has new gifts for Mother’s Day, and furniture and homeware collections, and new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
Dobbies Garden Centres have new garden pots and grow your own solutions for spring, plus everything for the garden barbecue and eating outside, from lighting to tabletop firepits. Plus all the tools needed for the Easter and spring planting spree.
B&M has 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, candles and diffusers, plus coffee and cocktail homeware for the lounge.
National Trust has 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.
Cambridge Imprint has new 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, cards and patterned paper for SS26.
Very has a new Revive outdoor furniture and soft furnishings collection, a 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.
Ruggable has a new Antropologie collaboration of rugs, new ranges of animal-patterned rugs for every room, from kids bedrooms to the lounge, plus all sizes of rugs for inside and out for SS26.
Sofology has new ranges of sofas for SS26 including Fitzrovia, Oscar, Westwood, Adler and Georgio ranges of sofas.
Homesense has new SS26 homeware for the lounge, bathroom, kitchen and dining room and Easter gifts for the home.
The Orchard has new Hezha interior ranges, Lahinch and Kilmore corner sofas and a tabletop range of fire pits in five different colours.
Home Bargains has new Hinch Farm ranges of soft furnishings, storage and accessories.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new Bridgerton-inspired Georgian flower growbars, plus seed kits for Mother’s Day.
Jellycat has a new 2026 Harrods amuseable, plus a new range of Jellycat cuddly vegetables and farmyard animals for 2026.
Nest has new lighting ranges including portable table lights, standard/floor lamps and pendant lamps. As well as sofas, chairs and coffee tables.
Arran Sense of Scotland has new Island Dusk perfumed ranges, Sannox Lifestyle men’s fragrance gift packs ahead of Father’s Day gift sets.
TK Maxx has new Tropicana Jungle, Playful Escapism, Pastel Dining & Gifting, Holistic Horizon and Joyful Minimalism themed homewares for SS26.
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