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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Next eyes Harvey Nichols takeover
Next is preparing a potential bid for Harvey Nichols after the luxury department store chain was put up for sale.
Superdrug delivers ‘robust growth’ as profits and sales rise
Superdrug has hailed its resilience on the UK high street after delivering “robust growth” across stores and online channels despite economic uncertainty.
Russell & Bromley shuts final stores outside Next rescue deal
Russell & Bromley has closed all 33 of its remaining stores after collapsing into administration earlier this year.
Holiday demand looks set to boost summer retail spending
Around two-thirds (63%) of people are set to take a holiday this summer, bringing a related boost to the UK retail economy.
England’s World Cup charge set to deliver £500m boost to the UK economy
England’s success in the World Cup is expected to generate more than half a billion pounds for the UK economy.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why digital transformation should start with the customer
As retailers race to adopt AI, there’s a risk they’re solving for technology before they have fully understood the customer problem they’re trying to fix.
What retailers can learn from Gymshark’s success
Gymshark’s success is rooted in founder Ben Francis’ ability to spot changing consumer behaviour before much of the retail industry.
Why shopping parks are gaining ground on regional malls
Best-in-class shopping parks are evolving and catching up on regional malls, finds new shopper behaviour destination analysis from CACI.
Fortnum & Mason director of online on why listening to customers is not a luxury
Fortnum & Mason’s, Sarah Wilkinson explains the heritage department store’s attention to product provenance, brand authenticity and its devotion to customer care.
How fashion retail is riding out the heatwaves?
Amid record-breaking temperatures, retailers across the UK tell Drapers how trade has been faring, and their predictions for the warm weeks ahead.
The best email subject lines to grab customers
Email advice says subject lines should use power words, personalise subject lines, and avoid CAPS, but a new study suggests some of those rules may be hurting performance instead of helping it.
Co-op faces backlash over ‘dangerous’ grocery delivery robots
Co-op is facing criticism over its use of autonomous grocery-delivery robots, as campaigners warn that the technology risks making pavements less safe and accessible for pedestrians.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Ocado founder Steiner to quit as boss after board coup
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner will quit the business he founded as part of a replacement plan masterminded by chairman Adam Warby.
BRAND NEWS
Aldi takes aim at Lidl’s fashion success with first French clothing drop
Aldi is making its first move into branded fashion in France, with its Aldi Studio capsule collection across its 1,300 French stores, marking its first foray into clothing and accessories.
Marks & Spencer stages Silverstone's first pit lane fashion show
Marks & Spencer has staged the first fashion show to take place on Silverstone’s iconic pit lane, ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix.
Brook Taverner’s retail expansion gathers pace with new Guildford store
British menswear retailer Brook Taverner has opened a new store at 76 High Street in Guildford, Surrey, marking its 17th UK store as its retail expansion continues.
George at Asda reunites with Ashley Roberts
George at Asda has reunited with broadcaster and singer Ashley Roberts for her second activewear collection with its in-house brand Gym Locker.
Morrisons reverses fish and meat counter closures
Morrisons has responded to customer feedback and will reopen its Market Street counters, in selected stores.
AND FINALLY x2
Bernard Arnault faces tax assessment of €22.5m
Bernard Arnault, CEO of global luxury giant LVMH and France's wealthiest person, has been ordered to pay nearly €22.5m in back taxes.
More than 400 towns vying to be inaugural UK Town of Culture
The UK Government has confirmed that more than 400 towns are in the running to be named the first UK Town of Culture.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 3rd 2026?
1/ AW26
2/ SS26
3/ Bikini
4/ Swimsuit
5/ Beach
6/ Christmas
7/ Bag
8/ Rug
9/ Red
10/ Bedroom
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 16
Days until Halloween – 117
Days until Black Friday – 144
Days until Christmas – 172
July Diary
How to get your brand and products on the July editorial calendars, higher up on search and AI engines and in social media
Our July 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.
Summer is here! So keep on adding anything summer-related to your media centres, eg summer clothing, swimwear, bikinis, shorts, beachwear, sunglasses, plus things to keep you cool, like fans, sun hats and sun shades. Also, push anything to do with the outside, such as garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue, and don’t forget to add all of the other spellings that people may search on eg BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic.
The festival season is now in full-swing, and the media are all looking for festival wear and things to take to festivals (tents, fans, ice boxes, torches, etc). We’re also getting ready to go on holiday, so luggage, bags, bumbags, beach towels, etc are all being searched for.
Also, look at any sports-related items, as this month sees the end of football’s World Cup Finals in the US/Mexico/Canada. Plus, look at anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is on for the first weeks of July, so anything football or tennis-related should be flagged and plus it's the Tour de France so anything lycra-related might also be good to flag.
Other clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; denim, florals, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core and festival wear.
But not everyone is going abroad. The cost-of-living crisis is still cutting-into everyone’s wallets, so shoppers are still looking at holidays closer to home. Add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like raincoats, coats, hoodies, and cardigans? If you stock them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good to add.
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.
July Diary - Weeks/Months
2026 World Cup Final – US/Mexico/Canada 11th Jun - 19th Jul
Wimbledon fortnight ends (29th Jun – 12th Jul)
The Tour De France (4th – 26th)
Alcohol Awareness Week (6th- 12th)
July - Days
7th – World Chocolate Day
9th-12th - Goodwood Festival of Speed
11th – Isle of Wight Round the Island race
11th – World Population Day
12th – Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)
11th – Wimbledon Women's Final Day
12th – Wimbledon Men's Final Day
14th - Bastille Day (France)
14-15th - London Textile Fair
15th – St Swithin’s Day
18th - Nelson Mandela International Day
19th – National Ice Cream Day (US Third sundae in July 😉)
22nd- 23rd – Start of the school holidays England & Wales
22nd - 23rd - Tisha B'Av (Jewish Holiday – Changes July Aug)
24th – National Tequila Day (US)
25th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)
25th-26th - Northern Pride Newcastle
26th – Tour de France ends
26th – National Parents Day (US 4th Sunday in July)
29th – National Lipstick Day
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).
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
Ellerod is small business that specialises in creating high-quality sustainable homeware inspired by the great British countryside and made from natural fibres in England. Ranges include cushion covers, placemats, tea towels and stockings.
Ipanema footwear is inspired by the culture of Brazil, it’s fun, chic and colourful and includes unique features that make Ipanema sandals and thongs unique, including multiple sole shapes for better comfort and fit, “360 degree” prints that wrap around the sole, and multiple strap details.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
M&S has a new Autograph menswear collaboration with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, modelled by racing drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.
New Look has new high summer ranges of womenswear including blouses, skirts, dresses and t-shirts.
Bonmarché has new Autumn lookbook imagery with Lorraine Kelly, a new Dash range, and a Lisa Snowdon Transitional range.
Threadbare has new SS26 outfits for the summer holidays, and a “New Way to Wear Formal” menswear collection.
Matalan has new AW26 womenswear and its back-to-school ranges ready for the new 26/27 terms.
Oliver Bonas has new August accessories, jewellery, womenswear, sandals, bags and backpacks, plus new shoes from Birkenstock.
Peacocks has new beachwear for men, women and children for SS26 and a new Dani Dyer Mini Collection for kids and new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges.
River Island has a new Morgan Jamieson collaboration of beach and holiday wear, a new Polly Smith collaboration, new Pony collaboration, a new Tolami Benson collaboration, and a new Samie Elishi collaboration.
Curvy Kate has new Scantilly lingerie ranges for AW26, including Showgirl, Glamour Puss, Victory Nouveau, Heartstopper, Boost, Intoxicated, Merlot, Restraint, Scandal, Swerve, Boost, Smoothie, Zen, Intoxicated, Flare, Lightstyle, Wondurfully, Cool Cat, Unapologetic, Hapy Hour, and Smoothie Spacer.
TK Maxx has new menswear, hats, glasses and sandals for the summer holidays, plus kidswear and women’s clothes, accessories, beach bags and sandals.
Primark has a new Performance range, The Scene womenswear edit, new ranges of nightwear and lingerie, Prince tennis wear, new beachwear, band t-shirts and hats for the festivals, plus new Pride month collections.
Tu Clothing has new high-summer womenswear and back-to-school ranges from its School Shop 2026.
Scamp & Dude has new Holiday Shop dresses, jumpers, jackets and hoodies, plus a new collaboration with trainer/sports shoe brand Gola.
Accessorize has a new range of jewellery for the summer, new accessories including socks, jewellery and scarves, new women’s and kids summer holiday wear including dresses, bikinis, shirts, jewellery, shoes, hats and bags.
Monsoon has new accessories including bags and boots, a new collaboration with Callie Thorpe and with Charlie Taylor Bonnie, new spring womenswear and kids clothing, along with jewellery, new linen and denim women's wear.
Joe Browns has new womenswear images for 2026.
Barbour has a new Wimbledon Edit, a festival dressing range, a new Farm Rio collaboration, new Chelsea Flower Show dressing ranges, a new Icons range, and a Paul Smith Collaboration.
Cotton Traders has new AW26 womenswear and a new collaboration of summer outfits with Jasmine Harman.
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Home, garden and food
Dobbies Garden Centres has its Christmas trees and decorations – including a Gruffalo themed collection - for the home and the dining table and Christmas gifts for the family, plus new Halloween and autumn home ranges and things for garden barbecues and eating outside.
Oliver Bonas has new August lighting and homeware for the lounge, dining room and kitchen, beauty products, plus new furniture including chairs, tables and lighting.
Ruggable has a new Jungalow collection based on its Painted Terrain and Woven Modernism ranges, as well as its Autumn rug designs for the home, for indoors and outdoors.
Hobbycraft has new back-to-school ideas plus ideas for the autumn and Halloween.
Cambridge Imprint has new small patterned border cards, large hardback notebooks, tea towels, new cards and papers, new Italian cotton ribbons, small pocket books, and kitchen trays.
TK Maxx has new soft furnishings and new kitchenware, including jugs, crockery, bowls, and utensils.
Jellycat has new animal ranges including Bretti Yeti, Trixiwoo Raccoon, Peanut Yeti, Bartholomew Bear, Mulshi, S’Mores, Ort & Tum, Zapperty and Rockleton, plus seaside holiday themed bears and amuseables.
Homesense has new homeware gifts, new art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
Oriana B has new furniture for the home, from sofas and settees to side tables and dining tables.
Primark has new travel solutions, new Chillis range of homeware, new luggage and storage solutions, Island Heat ranges of homeware with decorations, vases, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers and kitchenware.
Dunelm has new Cosy Home, Wild Harvest, Salvage Yard and Beautility AW26 homeware ranges and Vintage Emporium ranges of homeware and furniture for SS26.
National Trust has new ranges of Anglepoise lamps for the home, new garden furniture, new gifts, food and gardening ranges, and new homeware.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new gifting suggestions and a Brontë sisters themed growbar.
Furniture Village has new ranges for the home, from beds, shelving, to sofas and chairs.
Sir Jacobs brings together the worlds of ceramics and fragrance — turning everyday objects into something truly special.
Home Bargains has a new Hinch Home range, plus new Coastal Retreat themed homeware accessories.
Cult Furniture has new furniture for the bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen and dining rooms.
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