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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Quiz stores to trade through May as administrators wind down stockpile
Quiz stores are expected to remain open through the month of May and possibly into June as administrators wind down the fashion retailer’s stockpile.
April footfall rises driven by Easter and warmer weather
UK footfall for April increased as warmer weather and the Easter weekend boosted visits to retail destinations.
TGJones could collapse into insolvency by summer
Modella Capital has told creditors to back its restructuring proposals or risk the business collapsing into insolvency by the end of July.
Primark to invest €200m in Italy and open 8 stores this year
Primark is forging ahead in Italy, with eight new stores planned this year with a total investment of €60m and 1,000 new hires.
Lidl loyalty shake-up sparks shopper backlash
Lidl’s roll out of revamped loyalty scheme Lidl Plus, has prompted criticism from shoppers who claim the new system is less generous than the previous offer.
Magnum hits back at investor claims over Ben & Jerry’s governance row
The Magnum Ice Cream Company has rejected claims from a coalition of investors that its handling of Ben & Jerry’s could put the brand’s long-term value at risk.
Irish watchdog opens investigation into Shein data transfers to China
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has opened an investigation into Shein’s Irish subsidiary over its handling of EU citizen’s personal data when transferred to China.
Amazon to invest €15bn in France over three years
Amazon has announced plans to invest more than €15bn to expand its French operations between 2026 and 2028.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How to earn customer trust in the age of AI
Martech explains why strong customer relationships are built through consistent actions, shared goals, and a genuine commitment to customer success.
Why retailers approach to payments needs a rethink
Rising expectations around speed, convenience and flexibility are putting pressure on retailers to rethink the role of payments beyond the checkout.
From AI to attitude – how Thierry Garnier changed Kingfisher
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier is leaving the home improvement powerhouse. Big changes have been made at the business since he arrived with his retail toolkit.
Why AI personalisation strategies fail
Most personalisation plans collapse during execution because operational realities don't match the vision explains MarTech.
Why markdown management has become fashion retail's most urgent conversation
The lesson retailers learnt from COVID is that getting the price right has become a prerequisite for survival. And within pricing, markdown is the moment where the most margin is at stake.
Nostalgia and escapism helping to drive spending habits in 2026
About seven in 10 people surveyed for Mastercard across the UK said that lived experiences are more important to them than ever.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Harvey Nichols promotes Shaun Donnelly to buying director
Harvey Nichols has promoted Shaun Donnelly to buying director for non-apparel and menswear. Donnelly joined Harvey Nichols in June 2025 as head of footwear and accessories.
Pret hires former Lidl executive as chief supply chain officer
Pret A Manger has appointed former Lidl executive Stefan Porter to the newly created role of chief supply chain officer to help drive global growth.
BRAND NEWS
Bath & Body Works to make East Midlands debut
US brand Bath & Body Works is to make its East Midlands debut with the opening of a new store at Nottingham’s Victoria Centre.
Lidl to launch Lidl & Go across seven more UK stores
Lidl is expanding the customer trial of its self-scanning tool Lidl & Go to seven more stores, following a successful friends and family trial in three stores last year.
River Island has become the latest fashion brand to launch on Marks & Spencer’s online marketplace ‘Brands at M&S’. To see more images see River Island.
Primark opens its doors in Manhattan
Primark will open the doors to its Manhattan store at Herald Square in New York City, its 40th store in the US since entering the market in Boston in 2015.
H&M launches new Stella McCartney collaboration collection
H&M’s highly anticipated new collaboration collection with Stella McCartney has landed online and in selected stores.
Wax London opens first Harrods pop-up with exclusive knitwear launch
British menswear label Wax London has opened its first pop-up at Harrods, marking a new stage in the brand’s retail expansion.
Levi's unveils collaboration with England football team
Levi's has unveiled a new clothing collaboration with The Football Association and the England National Team ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
Five Guys collaborates with Skinnydip London
Burger chain Five Guys has collaborated with fashion line Skinnydip London on a collection of clothing, water bottles and tech cases.
AND FINALLY
Prévu founder Jake Hall has died
The founder of Prévu, By Jake Hall and Prévu Studio, model and Only Way is Essex star Jake Hall has died at the age of 35.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 1st 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Bikini
3/ Swimsuit
4/ Beach
5/ Sunglasses
6/ Bag
7/ Sandals
8/ Garden
9/ Dress
10/ Denim
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 44
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 55
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 75
Days until Halloween – 176
Days until Black Friday – 203
Days until Christmas – 231
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:
Small Business Week US – (May 3rd - 9th)
Dementia UK Time for a Cuppa Week (1st-8th)
National Doughnut Week (16th – 24th)
National Stationery Week (11th –17th )
Cannes Film Festival (12th – 23rd )
Sandwich Week (18th – 24th)
RHS Chelsea Flower Show (19th – 23rd)
National Barbeque Week (25th – 31st )
May - Days
8th – VE day
9th – Europe Day
10th – Searches of Prom dresses peak
10th – Mother’s Day (US and Australia)
11th- World Fairtrade Day
12th – International Nurses Day
13th – World Cocktail Day
14th – Ascension Day
15th – International Day of Families
15th - BBQ searches rise
16th – Eurovision Final in Basel Switzerland
16th – World Whisky Day
16th - Men’s FA Cup Final
20th – World Bee Day
21st – International Tea Day
21st – Shavuot
22nd – World Goth Day
22rd - UEFA Women's Champions League final
22nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)
25th – Spring Bank Holiday
25th - Geek Pride Day
25th – Whit Monday / Pentecost
25th – National Wine Day (US)
25th – Camping-related searches rise
25th – Memorial Day
29th – National Biscuit Day
30th – BBQ searches peak
30th - UEFA Champions League Final
31st – Women’s FA Cup Final
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
Primark has a new Love to Lounge range of nightwear and Owning the Summer kids clothing, beauty accessories, new Pau Eche (Paula Echevarría) collaborations of clothing, shoes, accessories and jewellery, plus outfits for the beach, Devil Wears Prada collaborations.
Matalan has new menswear, plus women’s summer clothing including dresses, jump suits, halter tops and vests, a new Riveria range of menswear, and a new Prairie range of womenswear and accessories for SS26.
River Island has 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.
Very has a new 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, new denim ranges and a new collaboration with Adidas.
Oliver Bonas has 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.
Scamp & Dude has new jumpers, jackets and hoodies, a new collaboration with trainer/sports shoe brand Gola.
Threadbare has new ranges of shorts, dresses, waistcoats, jumpers and jackets for the summer plus nightwear.
Bonmarché has a new Lorraine loves range, Dash range of womenswear, new summer outfits, beachwear, including dresses, tops, bikinis, swimsuits, shirts and shorts, plus women’s wear for the summer holidays modelled by Lisa Snowdon.
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.
Cotton Traders has a new collaboration of summer outfits with Jasmine Harman.
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.
Accessorize has new women’s and kids summer holiday wear including dresses, bikinis, shirts, jewellery, shoes, hats and bags.
New Look has new season outfits, jewellery and accessories and drops of SS26 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Peacocks has new Danni Dyer modelled womenswear for the holidyas and the beach, new accessories for the summer, including bags, sunglasses, jewellery and sandals, new lingerie and nightwear, new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges.
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.
Regatta has a new extensive range of everyday womenswear for all occasions, and new Orla Kiely collaboration of jackets, dresses and coats.
Barbour has a new Farm Rio collaboration, new Chelsea Flower Show dressing ranges, a new Icons range, a Paul Smith Collaboration, a Heritage+ range plus a collaboration with Feng Chen Wang, new jumpers and bags.
M&S has a new menswear range, a new 300-piece Body range of lingerie, a new Gillian Anderson collaboration, new Autograph lingerie and nightwear ranges, new menswear ranges, new SS26 accessories, jewellery, shoes and bags.
Dune has new bags and shoes for SS26.
Busby & Fox has new linen smart and casual wear for the summer holidays, including trousers, dresses and jackets, plus a range of chunky cardigans.
Fatface has new womenswear ranges for the summer holidays from bathing suits to cardigans for cooler evenings.
National Trust has new collaborations with clothing and accessory ranges for the outdoors for men and women from Craghoppers.
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Home, garden and food
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.
Cambridge Imprint has new cotton ribbons, small pocket books, kitchen trays, exercise and hardback books, notebooks, new Clamshell and Dandelion patterned paper, plus patterned paper.
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.
TK Maxx has home gifts for Father’s Day.
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.
Homesense has new art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
Jellycat has new ranges of amuseables for 2026 including Bartholomew Bear, Ricky Rain Frog, Zumblebi Junior.
Designers Guild has new SS26 soft furnishing design ranges including cushions, rugs and throws.
M&S has everything you need for a picnic and outdoor food, a new Kelly Hoppen collaboration and furniture and homeware collections, and new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
The Orchard has new furniture for the home, garden structures, new lounge, dining room and bedroom interior ranges including beds, sideboards, dressers, sofas, lighting, shelving, benches and more.
Joe Browns has updated its SS26 home range with more ideas for every room in the home including bedding, furniture, vases, candlesticks, glassware, bowls, lamps, serving bowls and trays, storage solutions and knick-knacks.
B&M has a holiday shop range of kids’ beach toys, tech, bags and luggage, a Great Outdoors range including camping gear and everything for the garden from solar lights to cushions, new limited edition Isle Life range of homeware.
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