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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Tesco, Waterstones, Prada, Matalan, Chelsea Peers, Olivia Von Halle and M&S. Plus, how to grow your brand on TikTok, who’s opening stores in 2025 and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Klarna puts US IPO plans on hold
Klarna has paused its plans for a US initial public, citing Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs as the reason.
Tesco is set to report stronger revenues in its upcoming full year results on 10 April, according to analysts.
CMA mulls ending Aldi and Lidl’s exemption from land rules
Supermarkets could soon gain expanded rights, as regulators consider implementing new restrictions on the discounters.
The cost of employing staff in entry-level roles has jumped by more than 10% for retailers, with part-time staff experiencing a 13% increase, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Waterstones halts US trading following Trump’s tariffs
Waterstones has paused international orders to the United States in the wake of the tariff hikes announced by the Trump administration.
Prada to make a decision on Versace deal this week
Prada is set to make a decision this week about a potential takeover of smaller rival Versace, a source close to the matter said on Sunday.
Topshop 'This is not re-launch, this is just the start'
Topshop is ramping up the anticipation for its return to the high street with an Instagram post, "Public Service Announcement: This is not a re-launch, this is just the start."
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How to grow your brand on TikTok
TikTok may be your favourite app, but TikTok for business is a whole social marketing discipline unto itself. Hootsuite shows you how to get started.
It is not all doom and gloom on the high street: some fashion retailers are expanding and opening new stores. Drapers helps you keep up to date with all the latest store openings.
7 reasons your conversion metrics look great, but your sales don’t
Your marketing may look successful, but are those clicks turning into sales? Martech says avoid top-of-funnel pitfalls and focus on driving real ROI.
Spot the trend – how to see what’s next, before the rest
Early trendspotting allows brands to stay ahead of the curve, anticipating consumer appetites before competitors start feeding them too.
New platform launches to help retailers utilise AI
Newly launched OneAdvanced AI is designed to meet the concerns businesses and retailers face around the unauthorised use of AI tools by employees.
Lidl trials middle aisle click, reserve and collect service
Lidl is trialling a click, reserve and collect service via its app to enable customers to reserve Middle of Lidl products up to two weeks in advance.
BRAND NEWS
M&S adds Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger to boost underwear sales
Marks & Spencer has expanded its Brands at M&S online platform by adding Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger to its portfolio.
Matalan in collab with Little Mistress and Vicky Pattison
Fashion/lifestyle retail group Matalan has launched a 27-piece collection in collaboration with fashion brand Little Mistress and TV personality Vicky Pattison.
The Rolling Stones launch upcycled limited-edition collection
The Rolling Stones’ fashion and lifestyle brand RS No.9 Carnaby, has launched a limited-edition ‘Stones: Reimagined’ upcycled capsule collection.
Chelsea Peers elevates and expands loungewear with new collection
Chelsea Peers has launched a new loungewear collection, reflecting a "significant evolution"with an elevated and expanded take on the category for SS25.
M&S launches nightwear collection with Olivia von Halle
Marks & Spencer has announced the launch of its collaboration with London-based luxury nightwear designer, Olivia von Halle, available online and in selected stores from 8 April.
Burberry names British tennis star Jack Draper as its newest ambassador
Burberry has announced British tennis number 1 and number 7 in the world rankings Jack Draper as an ambassador for the company.
Charles Tyrwhitt reveals England cricket legend Stuart Broad as new brand ambassador
British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt has revealed former England cricket great Stuart Broad as its newest brand ambassador.
Diptyque selects Battersea Power Station for new store
Diptyque is getting ready to open at London's Battersea Power Station later this month, with the space reflecting both its architectural evolution and the unique character of the location.
AND FINALLY
Trinny London supports female-founded businesses with new in-store initiative
Trinny London has launched a new initiative to spotlight female-founded businesses at its flagship store in London.
AND FINALLY
The new Levi’s jeans are so destroyed that they come pre-patched
Levi’s latest 501 jeans feature big rips, faded fabric, and loose hems and don’t only show the wear and tear of thoroughly lived-in jeans, but also come with the repairs already made.
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 April 4th 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Easter
3/ Garden
4/ Cushion
5/ Outdoor
6/ Denim
7/ Yellow
8/ Shell
9/ Lemon
10/ Swimsuit
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Plia Parasols makes wooden garden parasols, upholstered with luxury outdoor fabrics. Sewn in Cornwall, customers can either plump for one of the in-house designs, or go bespoke and supply their own fabric for a totally unique parasol.
Laura Bond was started by Laura and her husband Doug, and has been independent and family owned since 2019. They create jewellery and specialise in ear and nose piercings and use responsibly sourced or recycled solid gold.
Oriana B. was launched in 2019 by Dublin-based Londoner Katharine Deas sourcing and selling unique furniture online, having pivoted from a 25-year international corporate career to pursue her love of design. Oriana B products include furniture, lampshades, lights, lamps, and mirrors.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Joe Browns has new SS25 menswear, shoes and accessories plus womenswear including dresses, shorts, skirts, beachwear, shoes and bags for the summer.
Primark has new makeup and personal health and wellness ranges, basics and youth ranges, US football team kit, new baby clothes, new Rita Ora range of clothes, Edit and new childrenswear, more Keith Haring & Basquiat collaborations, a new band t-shirt music drop.
Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp Linen Edit for summer, a SS25 Edit range, new menswear range, plus new womenswear SS25 clothing ranges including skirts and jumpers.
Roman Originals has new Petite, Dusk and Curve ranges for the summer, plus big pattern and denim SS25 womenswear imagery.
Matalan has new Holiday Shop collections for all the family, men’s and women’s summer ranges with clothes for the beach, baby ranges, Peter Rabbit and Bluey collaboration of kidswear, new Et Vous Spring women’s ranges, a men’s Smart edit, new bag ranges, new nightwear & lingerie.
Threadbare has a new 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.
M&S has new women's shoes, bags, jewellery, and accessories, new Per Una clothing ranges, as well as new perfume ranges, casual and formal men’s wear ranges, and Collection ranges for both men and women.
F&F has new summer beachwear campaign imagery and has Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.
John Lewis has new Anyday, John Lewis and Kin men’s ranges and a Goodie Works t-shirt collaboration, plus new women’s clothing, shoes and accessory ranges for the spring and summer. Plus a range of women’s bags and jewellery.
River Island has new jewellery, men’s suits, a new Pink themed range, a new women’s wear range that’s a tribute to Ibiza’s Café Del Maar, perfume ranges and new Arm Candy bags.
Oliver Bonas has new April, May and June 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, hats, shoes, sunglasses and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.
Barbour has new wellies and menswear clothing ranges, plus a new Crocs collaboration, a Very British Summer collaboration of clothes and accessories with Lucy Williams, and a new shoe collaboration with Wild Bunch, rainwear ranges.
Fable England has new bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabitt characters, new Alice’s Garden, Running Bunny and Bunny Blues jewellery and bags, Wonderland ranges of bags and scarves, plus new accessories and core jewellery ranges.
Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, plus drops SS25 lookbook imagery, a new V by Very and V by Very Curve ranges of dresses, jumpers, jackets, coats jumpsuits, swimwear, jeans, trousers and shoes.
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.
Monsoon has new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer, new sandals for the beach, plus new jewellery and bags for women and kids, new wedding outfit shoes and dresses.
Dune London has new bags, sandals and shoes for him and her for the summer, bag charms, clutch bags, handbags and belts, bridal shoe ranges for casual to posh weddings.
Scamp & Dude has new SS25 athleisure wear, dresses, shorts, jackets, hoodies, coats, bags and scarves, plus a new collaborations with Nicky Newman and Sabrina Elba, plus new leopard print dresses.
New Look has new drops, new SS25 clothing and more new winter outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.
TK Maxx has new menswear and women’s wear including jackets, dresses, waistcoats, jumpsuits, t-shirts, shoes and sandals and accessory ranges, including hats, bags, jewellery, makeup and sunglasses for the summer.
Cotton Traders has new men and women’s clothes, shoes and accessories including beachwear and swimsuits, plus campaign images with Will Mellor and Alex Jones.
George at Asda has a new kidswear, Style Stories Kat Farmer Studio Edit collaboration, new Modern World collection and a Studio Edit of womenswear, bridal collection, Style Stories by Erica Davies and G21 Maisie Smith collection ranges, new Gym Locker activewear ranges.
Curvy Kate has new Swerve, Suspend, Suspense, Serpent, Opulence, Indulgence, Eos, Entwined, Zen, Victory, Wild One, Strawberry Crush, Ornate and more ranges of lingerie. Plus new ranges of swimwear for SS25.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
Joma Jewellery Katie Loxton Lipsy Crew Clothing Tu Clothing Celtic &Co Bonmarché
Home, garden and food
Cambridge Imprint has new, labels, tea towels, box files, envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, tea trays, lined exercise and hardback books, stamps, Easter block sets, ribbons, and albums.
Nest has new living room furniture including lounge chairs, plus Ferm Living, Tom Dixon and Hay garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers.
M&S has new homeware including 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.
Home Bargains has new Wickford & Co candle jars and diffusers, plus luxury candles, diffusers and room sprays from The Vault.
Jellycat has a new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, plus books and the cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.
Quorn Stone has new Chalfont and Metro tiles, new decorative tiles, Orotelli stone for the floors and Luella Powder for the bathroom, Frome white stone, Orwell Natural Porcelain Stone, and Chastleton Ivory Stone.
Designers Guild has new Christian Lacroix Maison SS25 ranges, new SS25 outdoor ranges including rugs and cushions.
Sofology has new SS25 furniture ranges, including sofas, chairs and stools plus furniture for the lounge in bright spring colours.
B&M has new baby and food events as well as new Lego kits, Garden solar lighting, Easter cuddly toys for kids, spring electrical ranges, garden decorations and Easter themed gifts, cookware and dining decorations.
Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts, new May/June/July drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.
George Home has new outdoor furniture and tableware for the garden and picnics, new Stacey Solomon Easter and home collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware. New Easter ranges of tableware, new home gifts and furniture.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new garden furniture, sheds and outside storage solutions, home houseplants including orchids, garden tool ranges, homeware, pet ranges, kids garden toys.
Hobbycraft has lots of ideas for Easter decorations and things to keep the kids occupied for the holiday.
John Lewis has new Modern and Classic ranges of garden and outdoor entertaining furniture and tableware, plus Modern and Classic homeware collections of rugs, beds, mirrors, furniture, soft furnishings, tableware and accessories for SS25.
Online Home Shop has new curtains, cushions, duvet covers and throws, plus storage solutions, side tables and chest of drawers, rugs and bedding.
Homesense has new AW25 homeware and kitchenware including dishes, chairs, art, rugs, jugs plus Christmas 2025 crackers, wreaths and decorations.
TK Maxx has new kitchenware, homeware and gifts for Easter.
Fritz Fryer has new Ribbed Hereford Cluster lights, kitchen lighting, plus new lantern and pendant lighting ranges.
Dunelm has a new Sophie Robinson summer dining collaboration, plus new furniture and homeware, new colour drench ranges, and its SS25 range of bedroom and living room furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware.
See additional new home images from
Matalan Treats by Mars Jan Constantine The Gluttonous Gardener Primark
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Easter – 13
Days until Father’s Day – 69
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 107
Days until Halloween - 207
Days until Christmas Day - 262
How to get your brand in the media in April
We’re now definitely in Spring, and people are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so add any spring-summer-related images you have and add in keywords relating to summer outfits and summer events, e.g. festivals, Glastonbury, Coachella this month in the US, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings and for the young ‘gaths’.
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 cardigans for the colder UK evenings.
It’s also Easter and the first big break of the year. It’s traditionally when people start to look at brightening up their gardens/patios/windowsills, so include any planting/gardening imagery and keywords as well as any of the standard Easter-related items, decorations, presents, bunnies and, of course, eggs and chocolate.
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.
April Diary - Weeks/Months
There are lots of other big events in April. April is World Stress Awareness Month and National Pet Month in the UK, so if you have anything to relieve stress (massage products, recliners, diffusers, pillows, garden swings, etc) and anything for pets (dog coats, cat collars, dog beds will also be looked for etc) then add them and get all the relevant keywords added. It’s also National Garden Month (so anything gardening-related should be tagged with National Garden Month), National Poetry Month and Celebrate Diversity Month.
Other events include;
World Autism Awareness Week (Mar 31st – Apr 8th)
Discover National Parks Fortnight (4th – 18th)
International Dark-Sky Week (21st – 28th)
Allergy Awareness Week (24th – 28th)
MS Awareness Week (22nd – 28th)
April - Days
7th – World Health Day
7th – National Beer Day (US)
8th – Gym and fitness searches peak
11th-13th – Coachella Weekend One
12th – Passover Begins
13th – Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
13th – Grand National
14th – Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year)
17th – Running searches peak ahead of the London Marathon
18th- 20th – Coachella Weekend Two
20th – Passover Ends
20th – Easter Sunday
21st – Easter Monday
21st - National Tea Day
22nd – Earth Day
23rd – St George’s Day
23rd – Start of the Asparagus season
23rd – Shakespeare Day
24th - National Skipping Day
24th – Gardening searches peak
24th – Fashion Revolution Day
25th – Staycation searches peak
25th – World Malaria Day
25th – National Lingerie Day
27th – London Marathon
29th - International Dance Day
30th – Stop Food Waste 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).
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