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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from M&S, Greggs, Tesco, Uniqlo, Quiz, Boohoo, Hornby, Adanola, Carhartt and B&M. Plus, the retail categories shoppers plan to splurge on in 2025, why customer service is key to social media and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
M&S sales grew 5.6% to £4bn in the 13 weeks to 28 Dec with food revenue up 8.7% to £2.58bn and online sales, which represent 34% of total sales jumped 11.7%.
B&M has driven profit and sales growth over golden quarter
B&M UK revenue increased 2.8% year-on-year to £1.4bn in the 13 weeks to Dec 28 with B&M France sales up 12.5% and is on track to open 45 new stores in the UK.
Greggs has surpassed £2bn in sales
Greggs sales for the year to Dec 28 reached hit £2.014bn, up 11.3% compared with 2023 with sales in Q4 up 7.7% and opened 226 new shops in the year, bringing its total to 2,618 stores.
Tesco hails ‘biggest ever’ Christmas
Tesco sales were up 2.8% in the 13 weeks to 23 Nov and a 3.8% rise in the six weeks to 4 Jan with online sales up 10.8% over Christmas.
Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing reports strong Q1 results
Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing sales grew 10.4% to 895.1bn Yen (£4.61bn), with operating profit up 7.4% to 157.5bn Yen (£0.81bn).
Quiz shareholders approve AIM delisting
Over 98% of Quiz shareholders backed the resolutions to delist from AIM and re-register as a private limited company. Quiz will delist on 23rd January.
Boohoo co-founder increases stake in troubled business
Boohoo co-founder and executive director Carol Kane has been on a share-buying spree over the last few months and now has 1.47% of the business.
Boohoo calls on shareholders to vote against founder’s board removal
In a new letter issued to shareholders, Boohoo has recommended for shareholders to vote against Frasers’ call for Boohoo founder Mahmud Kamani’s removal.
Grocery sales surpass £14bn as Christmas promotions hit three-year high
UK grocery sales hit a record £14.6bn over the final three weeks before Christmas, aided by intense discounts and increased promotional activity.
Sales at toymaker Hornby up 7%
Sales at Mike Ashley advised toy maker Hornby rose 7% in the key “golden quarter” with December sales up 8% year on year and profits up 10%.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The new EU regulations for the fashion industry for 2025
FashionNetwork.com looks at the new EU laws coming into force in 2025, and of the new regulatory initiatives on which more clarity will be provided during the year.
Should you post to all social media at once?
If you post to all social media at once, you risk looking spammy and annoying followers. Here’s what to do instead.
5 ways to crush sales bottlenecks and accelerate deals in 2025
Martech shows you how to cut sales friction, speed up deal flow and grow your revenue this year with these actionable tips.
The retail categories shoppers plan to splurge and save on in 2025
Eating out and fashion are the leading categories for prioritising spending and making cuts this year, revealing the extent of polarisation in the market, according to Retail Week’s latest report.
Why customer service is key to positive social media
New data from Sprout Social, highlights that 71% of social media users will choose to buy from a competitor if a brand doesn’t respond to customer service questions.
Why linear TV is still a force to be reckoned with in retail
Watching linear TV may seem very 2010, but a surprising number of US consumers still tune in to non-streaming TV services – and they are second screen online shopping while they do so.
Optimising your post-holiday returns for customer retention
For online retailers, handling returns isn’t just a logistical challenge, it’s also a critical opportunity to win customer loyalty and streamline operations.
Why FAQs should be your go-to marketing tool
Frequently asked questions aren’t just for customer support. They’re the backbone of clear, consistent marketing communication.
BRAND NEWS
Prada unveils latest Re-Nylon films starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Sadie Silk
Prada has headed very far north in its latest Re-Nylon films made in collaboration with National Geographic and starring actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Sadie Silk.
Kendall Jenner fronts campaign for new Adanola capsule collection
Manchester-based activewear and essentials brand Adanola has called on model, entrepreneur and influencer Kendall Jenner to front the campaign of its new ‘Feat’ capsule collection.
Carhartt WIP flagship opens in Soho
Carhartt WIP (work in progress) has opened its 4,000sq ft flagship London store in Soho’s Brewer Street up the road from its previous store.
AND FINALLY
Heartbreaking Cadbury ad illustrates the everlasting power of generosity
Cadbury has released the latest instalment in its popular and long-running ‘‘There’s a Glass and a Half in Everyone’ brand platform and it’s a real tearjerker.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending January 3rd 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Valentine
3/ Leopard
4/ Wedding
5/ Beauty
6/ Mocha
7/ Wellness
8/ Home
9/ Shoes
10/ Lingerie
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Clothing, beauty and accessories
George at Asda has new lingerie and nightwear ranges for Valentine’s Day.
Primark has new bags, lingerie and nightwear for Valentines, new SS25 dresses and skirts, Performance 2025 ranges of athleisure clothes, shoes and bags, plus kids ranges, Premier Division football outfits.
Bonmarché has new SS25 outdoor clothing ranges and swimsuits, Valentines outfits, new Dash SS25 clothing ranges, jumpers and partywear and lingerie ranges.
Monsoon has new Jan-Feb campaigns and bridal wear plus SS25 womenswear ranges including holiday and beachwear, plus new wedding outfit shoes and dresses.
Matalan has new NFL clothing ranges, Valentine pyjamas, athleisure wear, a new transitional style edit, a menswear collaboration with Taylor & Wright, transitional ranges and a menopause lingerie range.
Dune London has new shoes, bags and accessories for early 2025.
Fatface has new SS25 jewellery, accessories and clothes for men and women.
Fable England has new SS25 Running Bunny and Wonderland ranges of bags and scarves, plus new accessories and core jewellery ranges.
River Island has new Butter Yellow themed ranges, a new Jo Horner collaboration, “New Year New Look” ranges, Pantone Mocha Mousse looks for spring.
Peacocks has a new Michael Owen and Louise Redknapp SS25 Edit, new SS25 clothing, jumpers and fashion, Caprice and Grinch pyjama collections, new womenswear.
Roman Originals has new SS25 Petite imagery, more AW24 imagery for Petite, Curve and Dusk ranges of womenswear for day wear and for big events.
Dune London Mens has new shoes and trainers for early 2025.
Barbour has new ranges of clothing, boots and accessories for SS25 for men and women and the new range of gift accessories.
Joe Browns has new SS25 clothing for men and women plus shoes, boots, jewellery and accessories including purses, bags and shopping baskets.
Celtic &Co has new clothing, sandals, shoes, scarves, and accessories for SS25.
M&S has a new Goodmove collection of outdoor sports and athleisure wear modelled by Olympian Alex Scott.
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.
F&F has a new Kate Ferdinand F&F Active collaboration of athleisure wear for January, new SS25 ranges of women's clothing and accessories.
Very has new V by very ranges of clothes, partywear and footwear, including metallics, sequins and faux fur, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, and Grinch-themed pyjamas for all the family, and stocking filler accessories.
Scamp & Dude has new leopard print dresses for AW24.
John Lewis has new Anyday and And/Or SS25 clothing, shoes and accessories for women and men, a Dream Dress Edit featuring Whistles, Sister Jane, Reiss, Phase Eight and more clothing ranges for women.
TK Maxx has new clothing, shoes, boots, jewellery, make up and accessories for SS25.
New Look has more new winter outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.
Lipsy has new images for the New Year and the new season.
Oliver Bonas has new February, March and April 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, shoes and accessories as well as new ranges for the New Year and SS25.
Sims Wear has new menswear ranges for SS25.
Lola Starr has new sustainable activewear for the January and February bounce back.
Sainsbury’s Beauty has new BeautyPro, Dr Pawpaw, Isle of Paradise and Sundae wellness ranges and beauty treatments.
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Home, garden and food
Home Bargains has new solar-powered lights for the garden, new home exercise accessories, Mediterranean and Travellers Bazaar ranges, homeware from SS25 for the bedroom, bathroom and living rooms plus candles, diffusers, glasses and soft furnishings.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new houseplant appreciation day images, Valentine’s presents, outdoor furniture, barbecues, accessories, kids' swimming pools and pots for SS25, Mother’s Day 2025 gifts.
Matalan has new Easter decorations and home ranges, Valentine’s gifts, SS25 homeware images for the dining room, bedroom, bathroom and garden, new Connie the Cockapoo range.
Treats by Mars has new Snickers and Galaxy ranges.
Primark has new soft furnishings, furniture and homeware for SS25.
B&M has new Rustic Charm homeware ranges for SS25, including cushions, mirrors, vases and incense burners.
Ivyline has new plant pots, fountains and storage for the garden.
TK Maxx has new homeware, and a new 1960s-inspired summer range of kitchenware and furniture for the office, plus new gifting ranges, a wellness range for the New Year.
Hobbycraft has Easter decoration and food ideas.
Cult Furniture has new ranges for SS25.
Online Home Shop has new storage solutions, side tables and chest of drawers, rugs, bedding, foot warmers, hot water bottles, heated pads, body wraps, plus bar stools, mirrors, cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters.
Homesense has a new Outdoor Taste of the Med and Summer in the Souk ranges of furniture, homeware and kitchenware, plus indoors furniture and homeware for SS25.
National Trust has new garden furniture ranges for SS25, gifts for the home and the garden for SS25, plus decorations for Easter.
Quorn Stone has new Alnwick Ivory and Provenca Crema marble and tiles for the kitchen, natural stone and tumbled herringbone cobbles outdoor ranges, marble ranges for the bathroom and kitchen and Limestone cobbles for outside.
Habitat has new SS25 homeware and furniture, plus new furniture for setting up your own home office.
Dunelm has new colour drench ranges, a new Sophie Robinson collaboration and its SS25 range of bedroom and living room furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware.
M&S has new furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware for SS25, gifts for pets, National Gallery collaboration, and new Fearne Cotton Happy Place range.
George Home has new Dark Garden SS25 interiors ranges, Stacey Solomon collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.
Oliver Bonas has new furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for the New Year and SS25.
Sofology has new SS25 Serene, Premiere and Westwood ranges of sofas, chairs and recliners.
Fritz Fryer has new antique lighting ranges, kitchen lighting ranges, as well as lamps and lights for every room in the home.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Valentine’s Day – 36
Days until Mother’s Day - 80
Days until Easter - 101
How to get your brand in the media in January
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 SS25 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.
January is also Veganuary (in 2024 over 1.8m people worldwide signed up for it! ) 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.
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.
January Diary - Weeks/Months
Houseplant Week (6th Jan – 12th Jan)
The London Textile Fair (14th Jan – 15th Jan)
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (20th Jan – 26th Jan)
The Furniture Show NEC Birmingham (19th Jan – 22nd Jan)
Diary - Days
12th – Alcohol-free searches peak
14th - Orthodox New Year
17th - Ditch Your Resolution Day #DitchYourResolutionDay
20th - Have a Brew and Chat Monday/Blue Monday
20th – Health Food Searches Peak
20th – Martin Luther King Day (US)
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 – Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year (The year of the Snake)
29th – Valentine’s Day searches rise
31st – Tax return payments are due today
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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