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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Harvey Nichols, Calvin Klein, THG, Majestic Wine, Asda, Currys, Ikea, Gieves & Hawkes, Moss, Burberry, Wilko and M&S. Plus 11 ways to use AI in social media, can WHSmith’s new owners make the high street business work and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
The BRC-NielsenIQ shop price index shows price deflation was at 0.4% in March, against a sharper deflation rate of 0.7% in February, and below the three-month average of 0.6%.
Kantar figures for the 12 weeks to 23 Mar show Tesco sales rising by 5.4%, boosting its share of the grocery market to 27.9%, while Sainsbury’s saw a 4.1% increase in sales, lifting its share to 15.2%.
Harvey Nichols losses near £100m
Harvey Nichols results for the FY to 30 Mar 2024 show revenues down to £204.8m from £216.6m and pre-tax loss grew to £35.3m from £21.2m.
Frasers Group ups stake in THG
Frasers Group has raised its stake in THG to 10.9%, up from 6.1%, and now holds 151.9m shares worth around £49.1m.
Calvin Klein owner PVH sees sales slump ending in 2025
PVH owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger is expecting sales growth to be flat or slightly positive this year, outpacing analysts’ expectations.
Majestic Wine to acquire Enotria&Coe to ‘accelerate’ supply ambitions
Majestic Wine has agreed to acquire premium wines and spirits supplier Enotria&Coe in a move to enhance its position as the UK’s leading supplier of wines, beers, and spirits.
QVH cuts 900 jobs as it pivots from TV shopping to digital platforms
QVH, the home shopping business behind QVC and HSN, is to cut approximately 900 jobs as it changes channels from TV to social.
Mother’s Day 2025 drives more shoppers to stores
Shopping trips to retail destinations were up 7.3% year-on-year on Mother’s Day, with a larger 13.1% rise on the day before, according to Sensormatic Solutions’ ShopperTrak Analytics.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
11 ways to use AI in social media
Use these tips from Hootsuite to unlock the potential of AI-powered social media tools without sacrificing safety or privacy or fully handing over the reins to robots.
What you need to know about marketing on Reddit:
Martech details everything you need to know about marketing on Reddit. Updated with details about the new tools for small and medium businesses.
Can WHSmith’s new owners make the high street business actually work?
After 233 years on the high street, news broke last week that WHSmith’s high street business has been sold to Modella Capital for £76m.
EE, Holland & Barrett and Nobody’s Child reveal the secrets behind their leading tech strategies
Connectivity, cost-efficiencies and colleague and customer-centricity have been revealed as the winning strategies powering tech transformation at EE, Holland & Barrett and Nobody’s Child.
The myth of circular fashion economics
Revenue projections for Fashion's circular economy model may be built on fundamentally flawed economic assumptions.
Currys launches ‘largest ever’ safety investment
Currys has unveiled its largest-ever annual investment in store safety measures as it ramps up efforts to protect colleagues and deter shoplifters.
Diesel parent company OTB Group compensates employees for social engagement
The OTB Group is providing its employees with paid time off for their involvement with non-profit organisations.
Asda trials facial recognition to combat retail crime
Asda is trialling live facial recognition at five of its stores in Greater Manchester to help combat the rise in retail crime.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Yoox Net-a-Porter’s Chief Executive to Step Down
Alison Loehnis, who joined the company in 2007, will leave her post as interim CEO and president in June as YNAP prepares to become part of Mytheresa.
Victoria Beckham Names Sybille Darricarrère Lunel as CEO
Victoria Beckham has appointed Sybille Darricarrère Lunel as its new chief executive, effective from July 1, 2025.
BRAND NEWS
M&S kicks off £50m investment in North West stores
Marks & Spencer has begun a £50m investment programme in new and upgraded stores in the North West of England, creating hundreds of jobs.
Ikea to launch new ‘refreshingly compact’ store format
Ikea has snapped up three former Homebase units to launch a handful of new smaller format stores with around 8,000 products available in-store.
Gieves & Hawkes opens shop-in-shop at Flannels Leeds
Gieves & Hawkes has unveiled a 600sq ft shop-in-shop at Flannels Leeds, offering both made-to-measure and ready-to-wear collections.
Wilko and Deliveroo extend partnership with nationwide expansion
Deliveroo and Wilko are extending their partnership, with the service expanding from 10 to 212 areas and from 3,000 to 14,000 products.
& Other Stories announces summer collab with Roksanda
London Designer Roksanda Ilinčić’s & Other Stories is doing an exclusive collab launching in May with H&M Group.
Moss to double Manchester Trafford store footprint
Menswear retailer Moss will double the size of its store in Manchester Trafford Centre this summer as it works through a store transformation plan.
AND FINALLY
Lord Kalms, the retail giant who built Currys, has died
Lord Stanley Kalms, the retail entrepreneur who built Currys and changed the face of retail, has died aged 93.
Victoria & Albert Museum to rename fashion wing after Burberry
The V&A South Kensington’s fashion gallery aims to reopen in 2027 with a name change to Burberry after undergoing a major redesign with support from the brand.
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 March 28th 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Easter
3/ Mother
4/ Yellow
5/ Wedding
6/ Denim
7/ Candle
8/ Sunglasses
9/ Mirror
10/ Dresses
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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.
Joma Jewellery was established in the UK in 2007 by Katie and Geoff who were travelling through Asia looking for inspiration and chanced on a jewellery market in China that created unique, eye-catching designs. In 2015 Joma expanded to open in Europe and now has sites in France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Norway and opened its first UK store in 2019.
Katie Loxton Katie Loxton is the go-to online destination for beautifully personalised handbags, accessories, and gifts for all occasions. All their Designed in the UK all their products are designed in the UK with their bags all made from vegan leather.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
F&F has new summer beachwear campaign imagery and has Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.
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.
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.
Primark has new 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, and new Kappa athleisure wear.
Threadbare has new summer footwear and beachwear, plus a Spring Romance womenswear range, plus new SS25 womenswear and menswear ranges.
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.
Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp SS25 Edit range, new menswear range, plus new womenswear SS25 clothing ranges including skirts, jumpers, a new Caprice SS25 lingerie range.
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.
M&S has new perfume ranges, new casual and formal menswear ranges, plus men’s and women’s Collection ranges of clothes and accessories including bags, shoes and jewellery, plus men and women’s Autograph underwear.
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.
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Home, garden and food
Jellycat has a new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, plus books and the cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.
Designers Guild has new Christian Lacroix Maison SS25 ranges, new SS25 outdoor ranges including rugs and cushions.
Home Bargains has new Wickford & Co candle jars.
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.
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.
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.
Nest has new Ferm Living, Tom Dixon and Hay garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers.
Cambridge Imprint has new envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, teatrays, lined exercise and hardback books, stamps, Easter block sets, ribbons, albums, tea towels, exercise books, notebooks, sketchbook, memo books, 3D card ranges.
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.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Easter – 19
Days until Father’s Day – 75
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) - 113
Days until Halloween - 213
Days until Christmas Day - 268
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)
Community Garden Week (1st – 7th)
Discover National Parks Fortnight (4th – 18th)
International Dark-Sky Week (21st – 28th)
Allergy Awareness Week (24th – 28th)
MS Awareness Week (22nd – 28th)
April - Days
1st – April Fool’s Day
6th - Olivier Theatre Awards
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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