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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Superdrug owner eyes London flotation before end of year
Superdrug owner AS Watson is close to giving the go ahead to a $30bn share listing which is expected to take place before the end of 2026.
TG Jones owner Modella Capital closes in on Flying Tiger takeover
Modella Capital is closing in on a takeover of Flying Tiger Copenhagen, in a deal that would add around 900 stores to the private equity firm’s growing retail empire.
Kingfisher keeps profit outlook despite soft market hitting B&Q sales
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher reported a 0.7% fall in underlying like-for-like sales for Q1 to 30 April, blaming a strong prior-year comparison for the fall.
BRC says non-foods shop price inflation heads up
BRC-NIQ’s Shop Price Monitor rose 1.2% year on year from data collected in the first week of May, up from 1% in April and driven by non-food inflation.
Benetton group cuts losses in 2025
Bennetton’s turnaround is continuing at a pace with FY25 losses down to €33m from €100m in 2024 and €230m in 2023.
China's JD.com weighs £2bn bid for UK retailer The Very Group
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is eyeing a potential £2bn bid for the British online shopping platform The Very Group, in its latest push to expand in the UK market.
Shein confirms Everlane acquisition
Fast-fashion giant Shein has confirmed it will buy the majority stake in Everlane from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton for an undisclosed amount, pending regulatory approval.
Consumer confidence inches up but outlook remains uncertain
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index increased two points to -23 in May, but marketers are urged to remain cautious.
More than 6,000 retail premises lost since pandemic
More than 6,000 retail premises disappeared across England and Wales between the end of 2020 and 2025, according to new analysis from global tax firm Ryan.
Fuel-led slump clouds retail picture in April
ONS figures show retail sales fell by 1.6% in April, however, a large 10.2% drop in motor fuel sales, the sharpest since November 2020, accounts for much of the overall 1.3% decline.
Southern Co-op votes in favour of merger with Co-op
Southern Co-op has announced that members voted in favour of a merger with Co-op to create a major cooperative society.
FedEx fronted consortium launches €7.8bn offer for InPost
A consortium of FedEx, Advent, A&R and PPF, has launched an all-cash buy-out offer for InPost, valuing the parcel locker firm at €7.8bn.
Shoppers plan to spend more on Father's Day
Shoppers plan to spend an average of £54.38 on Father's Day gifts and cards, £14.63 more than the average planned spend for Mother's Day.
Russell & Bromley store reopens under Next
The recently closed Russell & Bromley store in Richmond, South London has now reopened following the brand's acquisition by Next.
France's Shopopop enters UK talks to big names about 'crowdshipping' service
France’s Shopopop has announced expansion to the UK in a “push to build a global crowdshipping community” and is aiming to secure a partnership with at least one major UK retailer before 2027.
InPost UK lockers increase by 45% compared to last year
InPost’s results for 2026 Q1 show it increased units by 4,560 to 14,623, but at the same time has removed its parcel pick-up and drop-off services from at least 1,442 shops since the start of 2026.
Make work experience mandatory for young people, argues Amazon UK boss
Amazon UK boss John Boumphrey has proposed obligatory work experience for young people, who he said should not be blamed for suffering high levels of joblessness.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Is Topshop planning its own stores?
While Topshop has returned to stores via deals with Liberty and John Lewis at home (plus Nordstrom in the US and Myer in Australia), it still doesn’t operate its own stores.
Can retailers convert summer demand in a weaker market?
Nate Barad, VP of product marketing, Algolia, looks at ways retailers can make the most of opportunities this summer despite weak consumer confidence.
How to measure and increase social media engagement
Hootsuite’s social media engagement guide includes pro tips, free tools, and inspiring examples to help you boost interaction with your posts.
Make work experience mandatory for young people, argues Amazon UK boss
Amazon UK boss John Boumphrey has proposed obligatory work experience for young people, who he said should not be blamed for suffering high levels of joblessness.
95% of annual subscribers who cancel don’t return
According to new data from RevenueCat the majority (95%) of annual subscribers who cancel are gone for good.
Just Eat Takeaway launches integrated WhatsApp ordering
Just Eat Takeaway has launched a new feature in Europe which allows food and retail ordering on WhatsApp chat with final payment via Just Eat.
UK shoppers want tech to support store staff
New research from x-hoppers suggests UK shoppers want in-store technology to support staff rather than replace them.
UK’s top chefs reveal food trends that will reverberate into retail
The majority (85%) of UK chefs and restaurant operators believe ‘dining expectations are changing faster than ever’, and yet 30% admit to selling dishes that are unchanged from five years ago.
Global comms leaders tackle GEO ‘wild west’ with new AMEC guidance
UK and US global comms agencies have developed new GEO measurement guidelines on behalf of the International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC).
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Skims appoints Judy Genovese as senior director of retail EMEA
Skims has appointed Judy Genovese as senior director of retail EMEA as the Kim Kardashian-founded shapewear brand continues its international store expansion.
BRAND NEWS
British streetwear brand Boxfresh relaunches for SS26
British streetwear brand Boxfresh has relaunched for SS26 under the guidance of global license holder and CEO Luke Hodson founder of youth and culture marketing agency Nerds Collective.
Primark launches exclusive merch line with December 10
Primark has teamed up with Simon Cowell’s latest boy band December 10 for the launch of an exclusive merchandise collection.
M&S launches second shoppable series with Melissa’s Wardrobe
Marks & Spencer has announced the second edition of its shoppable "Love That" YouTube series with London-based celebrity stylist and influencer Melissa's Wardrobe (Melissa Holdbrook-Akposoe)
Boots to launch first beauty-only store outside London
Boots is opening its first beauty-only store outside of London in Bristol later this month. The 11,000 square foot store will sell more than 200 beauty brands across all categories.
Screwfix extends Woodland Trust partnership to protect ancient woodland
Screwfix has announced a new three-year partnership with Woodland Trust to support the restoration and long-term protection of Kingsettle Wood in Dorset.
Morrisons renews Clarkson’s Farm sponsorship
Morrisons has extended its exclusive sponsorship of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video for a second consecutive year.
Lululemon accelerates European expansion
Lululemon has opened its first store in Greece as it continues its rapid expansion across Europe and has plans to expand to Romania and Austria in 2026.
AND FINALLYx2
Britons no better than Americans at spotting deepfakes
Britons were no better than Americans at identifying deepfakes despite being more familiar with the term. The UK was the only country where familiarity with deepfakes did not improve detection.
Chanel’s mega dividend brings owners’ windfall to $21bn
The billionaire family behind Chanel is on track to pocket at least $21bn from payouts over the past decade, a huge windfall as their brand prospers during a downturn hitting some luxury-good rivals.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 22nd 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Swimsuit
3/ Garden
4/ Father
5/ Bikini
6/ Beach
7/ Denim
8/ Dress
9/ Outdoor
10/ Pizza
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 26
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 37
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 57
Days until Halloween – 158
Days until Black Friday – 185
Days until Christmas – 213
How to get your brand and products on the May editorial calendars, higher up on search and AI engines and in social media
Our May 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.
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.
While some people are looking to holidays abroad, some are considering destinations closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like throws, fleeces and cardigans, plus from homeware blankets and rugs, 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.
This month sees the start of the FIFA World Cup Final which is hosted in US, Mexico and Canada and starts on the 11th June at the 87,000 capacity Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (Scotland’s first match is June 13th and England starts on June 17th) and carries on to the final match on the 19th July in the 82,000 capacity MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Tag anything football-related with the keywords ”World Cup.”
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 (12th May – 12th Jun Changes), and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
It’s also:
National Barbeque Week (25th – 31st )
May - Days
29th – National Biscuit Day
30th – BBQ searches peak
30th - UEFA Champions League Final
31st – Women’s FA Cup Final
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, National Smile Month (12th May – 12th Jun)
It’s also.
The Derby (5th - 6th Jun)
Diabetes Awareness Week (8th-14th)
2026 World Cup Final – US/Mexico/Canada 11th Jun - 19th Jul
National Picnic Week (13th-20th)
Men’s Health Week (15th-21st)
Graduate Fashion Week (15th-18th)
Royal Ascot (16th-20th)
Wimbledon fortnight starts (29th Jun – 12th Jul)
June - Days
TBC - Amazon Prime Day
1st - Global Parents Day
1st – Picnic-related searches peak
3rd – World Bicycle Day
3rd – World Cider Day
3rd – World Cider Day
3rd – Global Running Day
5th – World Environment Day
5th – National Fish and Chips Day
6th – D-Day
8th – World Oceans Day
9th – Whit Monday
13th – World Gin Day
14th – International Bath Day
14th – Father’s Day searches peak
15th – Six years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
16th – Muharram/Islamic New Year
18th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
18th – International Picnic Day
19th – Juneteenth
19th – Take your dog to work Day
20th – King Charles III Official Birthday
21st – Summer Solstice/Longest Day
21st – Father’s Day
21st – International Yoga Day
22nd – World Rainforest Day
22nd – Windrush Day
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
Sir Jacobs was founded by Neil and Stephan Jacobs, who left behind careers in law and digital product design to pursue something creative, tactile and more personal. Their vision? To bring together the worlds of ceramics and fragrance — turning everyday objects into something truly special.
Neem London produces sustainable, stylish and classic menswear pieces with low emissions, and is the goto label for “hot dads”. Founded in 2020 by a menswear designer with a background in big high-street labels the label features items for both work and leisure and has gone from strength to strength since launch.
VIXII jewellery is designed in the UK and handcrafted in India, with each piece using lab grown Polki Diamonds with no two diamonds alike each item is unique. The current range includes limited edition bracelets and necklaces.
Lola Starr is a growing UK athleisure brand based in the North West. Founder Kate Hill created the brand because she couldn’t find activewear that truly worked for her “leggings that felt supportive, comfortable, and confidence-boosting. Lola Starr is about designing pieces that move with real women, through real life.“
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Very has a new AO summer wardrobe, Michelle Keegan collaboration and a new Very collection, new children’s Hello Kitty and Disney clothing ranges, new footwear, accessory and makeup ranges, womenswear and menswear ranges for the summer holidays.
Primark has a new Major Find, Performance and Edit range, a new Love to Lounge range of nightwear and Owning the Summer kids clothing, beauty accessories, new Pau Eche (Paula Echevarría) collaborations.
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.
Oliver Bonas has new jewellery, new shoes from Birkenstock, summer clothing and accessory ranges, new jewellery launches, new summer fashion lines, plus May drops of hats, sunglasses, socks, shoes, sandals, clothing, bags and accessories.
River Island has a new Tolami Benson collaboration, a new Samie Elishi collaboration, new images from the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards, plus a new Del Marr collaboration of beachwear, and a Terry De Havilland collaboration of beachwear, accessories, shoes and jewellery.
Iolla has new ranges of its sunglasses for men and women, the latest ranges for the summer holiday season feature custom tints in all the colours of the rainbow.
Accessorize has 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 a new collaboration with Charlie Taylor Bonnie, new spring womenswear and kids clothing for May and June, along with jewellery, new linen and denim women's wear and accessory ranges, plus new ranges of shoes, bags, scarves and sunglasses.
Scamp & Dude has new dresses, jumpers, jackets and hoodies, plus a new collaboration with trainer/sports shoe brand Gola.
Peacocks has new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges, new Danni Dyer modelled womenswear for the holidays and the beach, new accessories for the summer, including bags, sunglasses, jewellery and sandals, new lingerie and nightwear.
M&S has new gifts for Father’s Day from sunglasses to sandals to short-sleeved shirts.
Matalan has new summer linen womenswear, new menswear, plus women’s summer clothing including dresses, jump suits, halter tops and vests, a new Riveria range of menswear.
Regatta has a new Regatta Life menswear clothing range and an extensive range of everyday womenswear for all occasions, and new Orla Kiely collaboration of jackets, dresses and coats.
Bonmarché has 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.
TK Maxx has a spring summer range of men and women's clothing, shoes, boots plus women’s accessories including handbags, bags, purses and wallets.
Threadbare has new ranges of shorts, dresses, waistcoats, jumpers and jackets for the summer plus nightwear.
Cotton Traders has a new collaboration of summer outfits with Jasmine Harman.
New Look has new season outfits, jewellery and accessories and drops of SS26 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Deichmann has new ranges of summer shoes and sandals plus new Converse ranges.
F&F has new womenswear collections for the summer including, bikinis, swimsuits, and day and evening wear for the summer holidays.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
Dune Busby & Fox Fatface National Trust
Home, garden and food
Oliver Bonas has new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and lounge plus new furniture including chairs, tables and lighting.
Home Bargains has a new range of Coastal Retreat themed homeware accessories.
Jellycat has new seaside holiday themed bears and amuseables, new ranges of amuseables for 2026 including Bartholomew Bear, Ricky Rain Frog, Zumblebi Junior.
Cambridge Imprint has new cards and papers, new Italian cotton ribbons, small pocket books, kitchen trays, exercise and hardback books, notebooks, plus Clamshell and Dandelion patterned paper.
TK Maxx has homeware, kitchenware, picnic essentials, items for Charity Month and home gifts for Father’s Day.
Cult Furniture has new furniture for the bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen and dining rooms.
Homesense has everything for a picnic in the country, new art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
Ivyline has new fireside companion pieces, plus planters for indoors and out.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new Father’s Day gifting suggestions and a Brontë sisters themed growbar.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new summer pots and things for garden barbecues and eating outside, from lighting to tabletop firepits to climbing frames, plus garden pots and grow your own solutions for spring, and all the tools needed for the spring planting spree.
Matalan has new beach towel ranges for the summer holidays.
Hobbycraft has gift ideas for Father’s Day, craft ideas and accessories for the summer from cake decorations to Wedding gifts and decoration ideas.
Primark has new Chillis range of homeware, new luggage and storage solutions, Island Heat ranges of homeware, new homeware including decorations, vases, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers and kitchenware.
National Trust has new garden furniture, new gifts, food and gardening ranges, new homeware, new shed ranges, new garden furniture with new Oxleys and Sitting Spiritually collaborations and new glasshouses.
Very has new Very Collection of soft furnishings and ranges of outdoor furniture, a new Revive outdoor furniture and soft furnishings collection, plus a new Very collection of furniture, wall art and storage solutions.
Designers Guild has new SS26 soft furnishing design ranges including cushions, rugs and throws.
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