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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Next, Claire’s, Tofs, Home Bargains, Crew Clothing, Farfetch, Smythson, Tesco, Noughts & Kisses, Charles Tyrwhitt, Dr Martens and Asda. Plus, how New Look is responding to tough trading, five retail brands to watch in 2026 and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration
Modella Capital has announced that Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration in a move that will put 2,500 jobs at risk.
Next raises guidance after strong Christmas trading
Next has seen its full price sales climb by 10.6% in the lead-up to Christmas, which is above the retailer’s guidance of 7% growth for the nine-week period ending 27 Dec.
Asda Christmas sales fall despite consumers spending £13.8bn at supermarkets
Asda was the only major British supermarket to see its sales fall over the peak Christmas trading period, despite consumers spending a record £13.8bn at the grocers.
Inflation likely to remain ‘sticky’ in 2026, BRC warns
Shop price inflation edged up to 0.7% year on year in December, compared to growth of 0.6% in November, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) forecasts inflation will remain "sticky" in 2026.
Home Bargains sees profits jump amid new store launches
Home Bargains sales increased by 7.9% from £4.2bn to £4.5bn for FY to 30 June 2025 and operating profit grew from £434m to £492m.
Crew Clothing results show another strong year
Crew Clothing sales in the FY to 31 Dec 2024 grew to £123.39m from £117.16m in 2023 and adjusted EBITDA rose to £23.99m from £18.21m.
New Look sales and profits dip as it discounts heavily
New Look results for FY to late Mar 2025 show total revenue dropped to £687.7m from £735.4m, blaming “store closures and tough trading conditions”.
Farfetch losses narrow but revenue dips
Farfetch UK, now owned by South Koreas’s Coupang, 2024 results shows a net loss for the year of $471.4m down from 2023’s net loss of $805.5m, and sales fell by 12% to just under $1.078bn.
Smythson’s results for FY to late March 2025 show turnover fell to £23.29m from £27.26m, but it reduced its operating loss from £5.9m to £283,000.
Overall retail footfall for the 21-27 December period was 3.9% higher across all UK retail destinations than 2024.
Amazon must face price gouging lawsuit, US judge rules
A US judge has rejected Amazon’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the online retailer of price gouging during the Covid-19 pandemic.
New year returns race is on as £1.55bn worth of unwanted gifts head back
Around £1.55bn worth of unwanted items are winging their way back to retailers as the ‘Great Return’ kicks in with many people using their first day back at work, to return gifts and goods.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How New Look is responding to tough trading
Going into 2026, New Look said it remains focused on strengthening its omnichannel model and investing in initiatives designed to improve customer experience and long-term resilience.
Five retail brands to watch in 2026
Whether it’s being on the wave of a rising trend or cracking a new territory, Retail Week reveals five retailers you may not have heard of that they think you should keep an eye on in 2026.
Consumer saving and spending plans for 2026
UK shoppers are set to be more ruthless with their discretionary spending in 2026, ditching takeaways, binning unused subscriptions and clamping down on nights out.
How UK plush toy retailer Jellycat conquered China
Originally aimed at children, the squishy Jellycat toys have become a global hit, especially in China where a disenchanted youth has been turning to them for comfort.
What to expect in UK fashion retail in 2026
Fashion United predicts what retailers will be doing in 2026 including store closures, expansions, and fresh market entries expected to shake things up.
Cold email works if you stop trying to sell
The goal of a cold email isn’t a sale - it’s a conversation. Martech shows you how restraint, relevance and respect turn outreach into real opportunities.
Why AI agents will redefine advertising
With the rise of autonomous AI agents, the advertising industry must work together to ensure best practice and shared progress.
BRAND NEWS
Tesco reinstates iconic blue and white striped Value logo after 13-year absence
Tesco is to resurrect its famous blue-and-white striped Value logo as it launches a commitment to keep prices low on thousands of branded items.
Burberry taps Olivia Dean as the face of Burberry Her Parfum
Burberry has unveiled British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean as the new face of Burberry Her Parfum.
Asos adds Noughts & Kisses to brand portfolio
Asos will add Liverpool-based womenswear brand Noughts & Kisses to its extensive brand portfolio later this year.
Charles Tyrwhitt expands tie-up with British Heart Foundation
Charles Tyrwhitt is expanding its partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF), taking its clothing donation initiative online from the 5th Jan.
Dr. Martens mulls expanding resale platform outside US
Dr. Martens has revealed it is considering expanding its ReWair resale platform outside the US as it looks to capitalise on the boom in the second-hand economy.
AND FINALLY x2
The Face launches in China and goes on editor hiring spree
Cult style and culture magazine The Face has announced plans for its first international imprint, The Face China, and has hired five editors-at-large.
Two-thirds of Brits would regift second-hand items and not tell you about it
Over two-thirds (68%) of Brits would regift second-hand presents, with 61% admitting that they would give ‘preloved’ gifts and feel no shame in regifting.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Jan 2nd 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Valentine
3/ Cushion
4/ Lingerie
5/ Green
6/ Flowers
7/ Cap
8/ Trench Coat
9/ Red
10/ Peach
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Valentine’s Day – 39
Days until Mother’s Day – 68
Days until Easter – 89
January Diary
How to make your products and brand attractive to the media in January
Our January 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.
January is all about fitness and health and getting back on track after a Christmas and New Year holiday break. So, clothes-wise it’s all about clothing for the gym and exercise, so make sure if you have anything relevant that it’s flagged up with keywords like fit, exercise and gym.
The monthlies are also starting to prepare for Valentine’s Day next month, so get any relevant clothes, accessories and gifts uploaded and keyword them with valentine. They’re also looking forward to next season so make sure anything SS26 is flagged on your drops.
Plus, as we’re still mid-winter there will still be searches for anything cosy, so pyjamas, slippers, coats, hygge, winter warmers, knitwear, scarves and everything warm.
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.
It’s also the Winter Olympics in Milan this year (Feb 6th -22nd), so anything Olympic sport-related should get an extra push this month.
January Diary - Weeks/Months
January is also Veganuary (in 2024 over 1.8m people worldwide attempted to adopt a vegan lifestyle!) and it’s also Dry January so it’s a good idea to make sure you have vegan-friendly products and non-alcoholic products labelled on your media centre, plus anything that’s healthy that fits in with resetting your life.
If you sell gin and anything gin-related then it’s also Ginuary! It’s also Walk Your Dog Month, so anything dog-related would be good.
Other events include
Men’s Ashes - Fifth Test, SCG in Sydney: (4th-8th)
Houseplant Week (5th –11th)
The London Textile Fair (13th – 14th)
The Furniture Show NEC Birmingham (18th– 21st)
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (19th – 25th)
Diary - Days
6th – Epiphany (Take your Christmas decorations down)
7th - Orthodox Christmas Day
8th – Diet Searches peak
12th – Alcohol-free searches peak
14th - Orthodox New Year
17th - Ditch Your Resolution Day #DitchYourResolutionDay
19th - Have a Brew and Chat Monday/Blue Monday
19th – Martin Luther King Day (US)
20th – Health Food Searches Peak
21st – National Hugging Day (US)
25th – Burns Night
25th - Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen's Day)
26th – Australia Day
26th – Indian Republic Day
27th – Chocolate Cake Day (US)
27th – Holocaust Memorial Day (US)
28th – Data Privacy Day
29th – Valentine’s Day searches rise
31st – Tax return payments are due today
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
Rhoen is the brainchild of designer Rebecca Rhoades. The Rhoen collection features ready-to-wear, bridal, party, signature and casual ranges of luxury womenswear, featuring big bright prints and colours in mini, midi and maxi lengths.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Monsoon has new Bridal ranges, new Jan and Feb drops, new clothing ranges for SS26, new going out bags, shoes and jewellery, a new collaboration with Sarah Corbett-Winder and AW25 clothing, jewellery and accessories.
F&F has its new spring womenswear ranges of clothes, including jackets, coats, dresses and lingerie.
Roman Originals has new tops, trousers, skirts, coats and dresses ranges, new AW25 Dusk, Curve and Petite ranges for parties and going out, including coats, jackets, dresses and trousers.
Scamp & Dude has new outerwear ranges and ‘Swag Bags with Purpose’ gift ranges for Valentine’s Day.
Barbour has new jumpers and bags for the New Year and has new collaborations with Ganni, Baracuta, Sorel, Levi’s, Arket, Paul Smith, Farm Rio and a collaboration with Kaptain Sunshine of outdoor wear.
New Look has new season outfits and accessories and drops of AW25 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Very has new Winter footwear, a Rebellious Romance clothing line for Valentines, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, a new Very collection and new Winter layering ranges.
Oliver Bonas has February and Valentine’s Day ranges of clothing, bags, jewellery and accessories.
Matalan has new clothing ranges for Valentine’s Day, Souluxe pastel and print activewear for the new year and January transitional ranges, and a new nightwear collaboration with Little Mistress Vicky Pattison.
River Island has new SS26 lookbook images and cut-outs of clothing, bags and accessories, plus a new collaboration with Real Hackney Dave.
Bonmarché has new Lorraine Kelly Spring 2026 ranges.
Lola Starr has a new Earth Collection of activewear for the new year new you health kick.
Accessorize has new SS26 womenswear, new Valentine's day and & bridal accessories, Christmas gift ranges including slippers, scarves, gloves, hats and bags, plus accessory ranges with sunglasses, jewellery, and belts.
Cotton Traders has new SS26 women’s and menswear available in January.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
M&S Primark Threadbare Inspecs TK Maxx Peacocks Curvy Kate
Home, garden and food
Quorn Stone has new natural stone, and marble and stone effect ranges, new terracotta decorative tiles, natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles.
Home Bargains has new Hinch interior ranges, new Easter soft furnishings, Mother’s Day gifts, Valentine’s gifts, Desert Dusk and Coastal Retreat ranges plus active fitness equipment for the New Year healthy you campaign.
Oriana B has furniture for the home including mirrors, display cabinets, armchairs, lamps and sideboards.
Very has new SS26 homeware including garden furniture, a new Michelle Keegan range of furniture and a Zen Minimalism, Revive Very Home range of items for the home, dining room, lounge and kitchen.
Habitat has new homeware gifts and things for Valentine’s Day and new Joy of Play, Riviera and Verde Luxe ranges of furniture, homeware and soft furnishings for SS26.
Homesense has gifts for Valentine’s Day new ranges of soft furnishings and things for the lounge, kitchen and dining room.
Dobbies Garden Centres has Easter gifts and decorations, Mother’s Day gifts, a collaboration with the RHS, Valentine’s gifts, plus outside dining tables, chairs, lighting and accessories, plus Winter gardening.
Oliver Bonas has new February and January homeware for the dining room, living room and bedroom, plus Valentine’s gifts.
Hobbycraft has new Easter wreath ideas as well as Valentine gifts and ideas for adult crafters, children and teens.
Matalan has new spring and Easter presents and decorations and Valentine’s Day themed soft furnishings and bedding for the home, plus new Hello Spring ranges of homeware, and a new SS26 range of home furniture and soft furnishings.
M&S has new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
Jellycat has new ranges of its soft toys and amuseables bags ready for Valentine’s Day, plus new ranges of soft toys and amuseables.
Sofology has new Georgio, Adler, Mayfair, Remy, Portbello, Fitzrovia and Waldorf ranges of sofas and chairs for your living room.
Furniture Village has its SS26 lineup of sofas, tables, chairs, beds, mirrors and shelving.
See additional new home images from
Designers Guild Dunelm TK Maxx Nest Cult Furniture Online Home Shop Cambridge Imprint Accessorize Homesense
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