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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Sainsbury’s, TGJones, Zalando, Brompton, Boots, David Gandy, Paul Costelloe and John Lewis. Plus, how retailers are rewriting returns without losing customers, 13 time-saving social media scheduling tools and more.
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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Sainsbury’s grocery sales rise, but Argos and Tu struggle
Sainsbury’s has posted an “encouraging” start to the year with total retail sales, excluding fuel, up 2.7% to £9.15bn in the 16 weeks to 20 June.
TGJones on brink of collapse as judge delays ruling
The owner of TGJones has warned that the 480 stores business is on the brink of collapse after a judge delayed ruling on its restructuring plan.
Clothing discounts keep prices ‘stable’ in June
Shop price inflation was unchanged at 1.2% year on year in June, against growth of 1.2% in May. This is above the 3-month average of 1.1%.
Retail workers lose £3.6bn in earnings as hours dry up
Data from Retail Economics and Legion Technologies shows 8.5% of workers in retail and hospitality are now underemployed, meaning they want to work more hours but cannot secure them.
UK retail footfall struggled in the heatwave
UK footfall in the high streets saw footfall down 4.5% week-on-week last week as temperatures peaked, according to MRI Software footfall data.
Burnham will make high streets a measure of his success
Andy Burnham has signalled that thriving high streets will be one measure of whether he delivers on his ambitions.
Zalando under review over About You acquisition
Zalando is under review by Germany's financial watchdog BaFin in relation to a potential breach of disclosure rules following its acquisition of rival About You last year.
Anti-fast-fashion law finally passes in France
The French Parliament has finally approved the bill aimed at reducing the impact of the Chinese fast-fashion brands on the French textile industries.
Brompton sells stakes to Decathlon and Chinese Labubu backer
The French sports gear retailer Decathlon and a Chinese investment group that was an early backer of Labubu soft toys have bought stakes in the British folding bike maker Brompton.
Father's Day online sales jumped in 2026
No longer hiding behind Mother's Day, Father’s Day has emerged as a “commercially significant trading event” in its own right as online sales rose by £40m to £332m in 2026.
Agentic commerce set to reach 1.3bn users by 2031
Agentic commerce is set to grow over the next five years from around 300m users in 2026 to 1.3bn users by 2031, according to new research from Juniper Research.
US Prime Day spending tops $26bn even as average basket spend drops
US consumers spent $26.4bn during this year’s Amazon Prime Day sales event, from 23-26 of June, according to Adobe Analytics data.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How retailers are rewriting returns without losing customers
While statistics highlight the connection between a transparent returns policy and conversion rates, it fails to capture the complexity of ecommerce returns.
Why shoppers don’t want channels, they want answers
It’s a phrase you hear within the retail industry constantly, but it’s never been more true; customers don’t think in channels.
13 time-saving social media scheduling tools
Hootsuite finds the 13 best social media scheduling tools that will save time, streamline your work, and help you grow your social media presence.
Pinterest launches new international shopping product suite for retailers
Pinterest has launched new international shopping tools for retailers, aimed at connecting catalogues to “market-specific experiences”.
John Lewis strengthens retail media offer with new platform partnership
Department stores and grocery group the John Lewis Partnership has struck an alliance with specialist partner Kevel to ramp up its retail media proposition.
Turning online hype into meaningful growth
Social media has become one of the most influential forces now in play for UK high streets, American Express survey results shows how to take advantage of the move to social media.
The UK’s top 10 ecommerce retailers of 2026
In today’s fiercely competitive climate, it takes innovation and smart investments for retailers to really win online.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Portmeirion Group poaches former Denby execs
Homewares group Portmeirion Group has taken on former Denby execs Jane Mason as UK & Europe Director and Hayley Baddiley as Group Marketing Director.
BRAND NEWS
Boots extends Deliveroo opening hours as demand surges over World Cup
Boots is extending its opening hours across select Deliveroo locations as demand for convenience ramps up during the World Cup.
David Gandy Wellwear announces strategic partnership with Touker Suleyman
David Gandy Wellwear has announced a strategic partnership with Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman, as the menswear brand looks ahead to its next phase of growth.
Paul Costelloe has expanded its product offer with licensing partners for socks and bed linen, with William Costelloe the son of the brand’s late eponymous founder taking the brand forward.
West Elm and Pottery Barn open John Lewis Liverpool concessions in UK rollout
West Elm and Pottery Barn are continuing their rollout in John Lewis stores with the opening of concessions in John Lewis’s Liverpool store.
Bondi Active to debut in UK with localised website and London pop-up
Australian activewear brand Bondi Active is making its UK debut with an upgraded online presence, a London pop-up, and a planned expansion into UK retail stores in August.
AND FINALLY x 2
LVMH’s new super yacht is courting tech billionaires
In a joint venture with French hotelier Accor, LVMH launched its first luxury yacht experience under its luxury travel brand Orient Express.
Tango resurrects ‘You know when you’ve been Tango’d’
The drinks brand wants the Tango advert line to become something young people “naturally use in culture again”, insisting this is not a “one-off nostalgia play”.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 26th 2026?
1/ AW26
2/ SS26
3/ Bikini
4/ Swimsuit
5/ Beach
6/ Bag
7/ Bathroom
8/ Denim
9/ Jumpsuit
10/ Hat
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 2
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 22
Days until Halloween – 123
Days until Black Friday – 150
Days until Christmas – 178
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).
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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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 new AW26 womenswear and its back-to-school ranges ready for the new 26/27 terms.
Threadbare has a “New Way to Wear Formal” menswear collection.
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.
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Home, garden and food
Hobbycraft has new back-to-school ideas plus ideas for the autumn and Halloween.
Cambridge Imprint has new small patterned border cards, large hardback notebooks, tea towels, new cards and papers, new Italian cotton ribbons, small pocket books, and kitchen trays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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