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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from M&S, JD Sports, Radley, Sainsbury’s, Harvey Nichols, 80s Casual Classics, SOOO, Aries and John Lewis. Plus, how to stop wasting money on marketing personalisation, inside Moss’s reinvention strategy and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

John Lewis promises to bring back employee bonus ‘as soon as possible’

John Lewis has vowed to bring back its staff bonus to John Lewis and Waitrose employees “as soon as possible” following a staff campaign.

Shopping centres and coastal towns bolster weekly footfall

UK retail footfall grew 7% week-on-week from May 25 to 31, with shopping centre footfall seeing a 12% increase, high streets were up 5.6% and retail parks up 4.5%, according to MRI Software.

M&S CEO Stuart Machin sees pay reach £7m pre cyber-attack

The chief executive’s pay package increased by nearly 40% to almost £7m in the last financial year, according to the retailer’s latest annual report.

Sainsbury’s CEO takes home £5m in pay

Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts took home over £5m in pay last year as the supermarket chain’s underlying retail profits swelled to £1bn.

JD Sports CEO salary increases

JD Sports CEO Régis Schultz has received a £2m pay packet in the year to 1 Feb 2025, up 29% year on year, as the retailer looks to present its "enhanced" incentive policy next month.

Radley losses narrow

Radley’s FY to the end of April 2024 shows sales fell to £71.9m from £77.3m the year earlier, and operating losses narrowed to £1.6m from £7.4m.

Jonathan Anderson steps in to unite Dior under one vision as eighth couturier

In one of the most anticipated creative shake-ups in fashion, Dior has handed its entire design empire to Jonathan Anderson, marking a bold new chapter for the storied Parisian house.

Retailer Temu’s daily US users

US-based users of Temu fell by 58% in May following the removal of the $800 ‘de minimis’ tax threshold for imported goods by the Trump administration.

Kontoor Brands finalises $900m acquisition of Helly Hansen

Wrangler’s parent company Kontoor Brands has said it has completed its $900m acquisition of outdoor and workwear brand Helly Hansen.

M&S stores hold walk-in recruitment days following cyberattack

M&S is staging in-store recruitment open days to fill vacant staff positions while its online portal is unable to take applications.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How to stop wasting money on marketing personalisation

A Gartner study found personalisation is taking up more marketing budget, but CMOs don't know how much it really costs.

Inside Moss’ strategy to reinvent its physical retail footprint

In 2023, Moss Bros dropped the ‘Bros’ from its name. Now, the brand is doubling down on expanding its physical presence under the direction of its head of visual development, Robbi Hicks.

Industry experts unpack Harvey Nichols’ retail revival

Once a shining star of British luxury retail, Harvey Nichols seeks to reclaim its former glory with plans to "transform" the business through a renewed focus on fashion, beauty, and hospitality.

How to launch a luxury fashion brand in 2025

Fforme founder Nina Khosla’s label, Ossou, goes live this week against a precarious industry backdrop. Khosla, co-creative director Talia Shuvalov and CEO Joey Laurenti explain the strategy.

The 15 fastest-growing retailers in the UK

Retail Week looks into the retail market in the UK and finds the top 15 fastest-growing retailers in the country.

How dessert parlours help to revive UK’s high streets

The dessert parlours market is thought to be worth more than £500m as diners seek cheaper alternatives to the pub or a meal out.

48% of UK consumers planning to downgrade luxury spending

An InternetRetailing report on the UK luxury retail space highlights that consumers are still drawn to the perceived quality of luxury, with a growing number embracing pre-loved luxury items.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

John Lewis unveils tie up with Kidswear Collective

John Lewis has partnered with pre-loved designer kidswear platform, Kidswear Collective, to open a dedicated space in its flagship store on Oxford Street.

80s Casual Classics to make southern debut at Liberty Romford this summer

Retro clothing retailer 80s Casual Classics is to open at the Redical-operated Liberty Romford shopping centre this summer, becoming its first store in the South of England.

Women’s sports retail takes centre stage on Regent Street with SOOO pop-up

Ahead of a summer packed with elite women’s sporting events across the UK, a new experiential retail concept, Style Of Our Own London (SOOO), opens on Regent Street.

AND FINALLY x2

Aries links with KFC for 10-piece high-end capsule

Aries, the London-based streetwear brand, has partnered with KFC for a limited edition fashion drop dubbed the Gravy Drip Collection.

Insurance provider searching the nation for small businesses with hilarious names

Simply Business, is launching a nationwide search to discover a small business with the silliest name and is offering a £2,500 cash prize to the winner of the business.

JOIN THE GREEN GRADS

Green Grads are looking for new recruits and sponsors

Green Grads is a platform for recent UK graduates with ideas to heal the planet and it’s now recruiting for its fifth cohort, with over 200 current grads listed on the website. It’s also a great chance for a brand to show commitment to the environment and sustainability by joining Green Grads expanding cooperative of outward-looking forward-facing stellar British brands by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities start with the comparatively modest sum of £500 and current sponsors include such well-known names as Heal's, Anglepoise, Ercol, the Futon Company, Camira and many more. To find out more see http://www.greengrads.co.uk

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 30^th 2025?

1/ SS25

2/ Candle

3/ Lamp

4/ Sunglasses

5/ Sandals

6/ Outdoor

7/ Pool

8/ Dress

9/ Father’s Day  

10/ Cushion

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

The Orchard specialises in everything for the home and the garden, from sofas and chairs to soft furnishings and kitchenware through to barbecues and firepits.

Boux Avenue is a UK lingerie, nightwear and swimwear brand. Their clothes are designed in London to be flattering, flirty and feminine, from signature lace and exclusive embroideries in bridal outfits, to the stylish and comfortable lounge and swimwear.  

Sketched by Siena is a unique card design company founded in 2020 by Siena, a graphic design graduate from Ravensbourne University who creates the cards by hand with the help of her sister Ellie.

Cave Cove was born from the rhythm of the tides and the wonder of the wild. Founded by three women, the brand is at its heart a female-led business created for the benefit of the many, not the few. Every embroidered detail, every flowing pattern, and every delicate texture on its clothing ranges is a reminder to embrace the elements and live with gentle joy.

Ruggable all started at the kitchen table. That's where Jeneva Bell first conceived of a rug you could put in your washing machine. After years of development, they launched the original Ruggable machine-washable rug and the brand has gone on to be hugely successful ever since.

BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Fatface has new beachwear and evening wear for the summer plus new shoes, sandals and accessories.

Curvy Kate has new Superhero ranges of bras, and new ranges of swimwear for the spring and summer, including swimming costumes and bikinis. 

M&S has Father’s Day clothing and accessory presents, new summer menswear and womenswear campaign imagery, plus new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges, Autograph underwear, and a suede-themed range of clothing.

Roman Originals has new outfits with this summer’s must-haves, crochet and embroidery/broderie anglaise, including big-pattern midi-length summer dresses, Bardot tops, denim, trousers and cropped pants, plus Petite, Dusk and Curve ranges for the summer.

Monsoon has new May, June and July drops, new wedding and bridal ranges, new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer, new sandals for the beach.

Primark has new Youth ranges, a new collaboration with Ashley Huish on summer wear, plus there’s beachwear for all the family including shorts, trunks, bikinis, swimsuits, trousers, tops, sandals and accessories, a new Youth range, a Lilo and Stitch collaboration on clothes.

Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp Edit of summer womenswear, plus her Linen Edit for summer, a new SS25 Edit range, and a new menswear range.

River Island has a new Arm Candy beaded bag range, new Latin-American flavoured summer ranges of womenswear and menswear ranges, a new women’s wear collaboration with Latin-Australian brand Del Maar, including dresses, sarongs, sandals, bikinis and swimsuits.

Fable England has new Alice’s Garden jewellery and accessories, new Forget Me Not jewellery for SS25, plus bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit characters.

Cotton Traders has Jasmine Harman’s SS25 Edit of beachwear and relaxed summer clothing and accessories.

Very has a new V by Very and V by Very Curve lines of women’s wear for High Summer 2025 including dresses, tops, jeans, shorts, jackets, sandals and swimwear and a new Michelle Keegan collaboration.

F&F has a new summer band t-shirts and beach wear drop, new F&F Active sportswear and athleisure collaboration with Kate Ferdinand, new summer beachwear campaign imagery and has Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.

Barbour has new fragrance ranges, festival outfits, mens summer outfits including a range of festival wellies, plus a new Crocs collaboration, a Very British Summer collaboration of clothes and accessories with Lucy Williams.

Matalan has new Paw Patrol kidswear, makeup ranges, new accessory ranges for women, Kappa ranges of athleisure wear including clothes bags and sliders, a collaboration with Lilo & Stitch on kids clothes and accessories.

Sims Wear has new menswear cut-outs and campaign images.

Threadbare has a new menswear, Spring Romance and Another Sunday ranges of clothing and new summer footwear and beachwear, plus a Spring Romance womenswear range, plus new SS25 womenswear and menswear ranges.

Accessorize has new beachwear including shirts, shorts, bikinis and dresses, plus accessories including makeup sandals, bags, card holders and jewellery.

New Look has new women's wear, swimwear, footwear and accessories for the summer.

Scamp & Dude has new stripey clothes and accessories, new SS25 athleisure wear, dresses, shorts, jackets, hoodies, coats, bags and scarves, plus new collaborations with Nicky Newman and Sabrina Elba.

Iolla has new sunglasses and glasses for the summer with the option of multi-coloured lenses, plus ranges of frames and glasses based on nostalgia for a Scottish coastal summer.

Oliver Bonas has new May and June 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, hats, shoes, sunglasses and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.

George at Asda has new summer holiday wear modelled by Yasmin Le Bon, including bikinis, swimsuits, shorts, trousers, dresses and accessories, plus new athleisure outfits and accessories.

TK Maxx has new womens, mens and kids clothing and accessories for the spring and summer, as well as haircare products and makeup.

Lipsy has a new Love & Roses V&A museum collaboration of womenswear.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Celtic & Co Bonmarché Joe Browns John Lewis Dune London  Joma Jewellery Katie Loxton Crew Clothing  

Home, garden and food

Dunelm has more of the collaboration with designer Sophie Robinson, a new AW25 Modern Nostalgia, Into the Wild, Harvest Hues and Quite Luxury collections of homeware including furniture, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings.

George Home has new homeware and new Sanctuary and Subtle Opulence ranges of furniture and tableware for the outdoors.

Nest has new HKLiving furniture and rugs, Audo Copenhagen and Norwegian designer furniture for the home plus Hay Traverse and Pallisade garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers, new Vitra office furniture.

Primark has new summer-themed homeware including kitchenware, candles and soft furnishings, Lilo and Stitch themed things, outdoor ranges from picnic blankets to thermoses, bedding and tableware Edits.

Dobbies Garden Centres has Halloween decorations, new summer pots, pet toys and hoses, plus Disney-themed garden tools, bags, wheelbarrows and bird houses, new Father’s Day gifts, garden furniture.

Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Frappe Duo and Caramel mixes.

Matalan has AW25 homeware for the autumn including Halloween and Harvest Festival themed soft furnishings and gifts for Father’s Day.

Quorn Stone has new Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles and chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.

Cambridge Imprint has new sketching pencils, patterned wrapping paper, memo books, labels, tea towels, box files, envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, tea trays, lined exercise and hardback books.

M&S has new AW25 homeware including dining ware, furniture, lighting, bedding and tableware, new wash bags beauty and wellness ranges, Ultimate bedding sets, makeup ranges, SS25 Boho, Classic and Exquisite Earth furniture and homeware ranges.

Jellycat has a Bartholomew Bear collaboration with department store Liberty, new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, plus books and the cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.

Homesense has new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and the conservator, plus tableware  and picnic items for eating out in the garden.

Arran Sense of Scotland has a new After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.

The Gluttonous Gardener has new ranges of plants and food. 

Home Bargains has new Father’s Day gifts, Wickford & Co candle jars and diffusers, plus luxury candles, diffusers and room sprays from The Vault.

Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts, new June/July/August/September/October drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.

Online Home Shop has furniture for the garden including tables, chairs, benches, swings and hanging chairs.

Habitat has a new home collaboration with Scion including furniture, shelving, lighting, candles, diffusers soft furnishings and bedding.

Sofology has new SS25 furniture ranges, including power recliners, sofas, chairs and stools plus furniture for the lounge in bright spring colours.

See additional new home images from

 TK Maxx Jan Constantine B&M Designers Guild Hobbycraft John Lewis

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Father’s Day – 12

Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 50

Days until Halloween - 150

Days until Christmas Day – 205

How to get your brand in the media in June

Summer is here - and hopefully, the weather will improve – and the media will be starting to ramp up their summer holiday features. For fashion, add summer clothing, swimwear, beachwear, sandals, garden party outfits etc, plus any accessories, like 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 keywords like beach, holiday, travel, and vacation.

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 Glastonbury or any of the other big festivals, Isle of Wight, British Summer Time, Boardmasters, Reading/Leeds, to your keyword lists. 

Also, look at any sports-related items, as this month sees the start of football’s Euro 2024 competition. Plus, look at anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is coming up in early July, and the Olympics, which start at the end of 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 (12^th May – 12^th Jun), Royal Ascot (17^th-21^st) and the Glastonbury festival (25^th-29^th).  

It’s also.

The Derby (6^th -7^th)

Diabetes Awareness Week (10^th-16^th)

Men’s Health Week (9^th-15^th)

Graduate Fashion Week (13^th-16^th)

Eid al-Adha - 6^th-10^th 

National Picnic Week (16^th-23^rd).

Wimbledon fortnight starts (30^th Jun – 13^th Jul)

June - Days

3^rd – World Bicycle Day

3^rd – World Cider Day

5^th – World Environment Day

4^th – Global Running Day 

6^th – D-Day

6^th - National Fish and Chips Day

6^th - Eid al-Adha starts

7^th – Isle of Wight Round the Island race 

8^th – World Oceans Day

9^th – Whit Monday 

10^th - Eid al-Adha finishes

14^th – World Gin Day 

14^th – International Bath Day

14^th – Father’s Day searches peak

15^th – Five years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops 

15^th – National Beer Day (UK)

15^th – Father’s Day (UK US)

18^th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day

18^th – International Picnic Day

19^th – Juneteenth

20^th – Take your dog to work Day 

21^st – Summer Solstice/Longest Day

21^st – King Charles III Official Birthday

21^st – International Yoga Day

22^nd – World Rainforest Day

22^nd – Windrush Day

24^th – Midsummer’s Day

25^th – 6 months until Christmas Day

25^th – First Day of Glastonbury Festival

27^th – Muharram/Islamic New Year

29^th – Wimbledon Searches Rise

29^th – Last Day of Glastonbury Festival 

29^th – First Day of Wimbledon 

30^th – International Asteroid Day

NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2025 by the authorities controlling the event(s).