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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Evri, Lidl, Smythson, Aldi, Foot Locker, Dfyne, Hugo, and Sainsbury’s. Plus, how to use AI marketing tools to automate and scale your strategy, using SaaS SEO for extra traffic and revenue and more. 

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Evri to install 10,000 smart lockers across the UK

Evri plans to grow its network of smart lockers to 25,000 by 2030, with a target of reaching 2,000 locker locations by Christmas 2025.

Retail saw a welcome footfall lift last week

Last week’s heatwave and payday weekend delivered a welcome lift to UK retail destinations, with footfall rising +1.5% week on week, driven by shopping centres (+3%) and retail parks (+1.7%).

Sainsbury’s boosts sales to hit highest market share since 2016

Sainsbury’s has reported its strongest start to the year with grocery sales up 5% in the 16 weeks to 21 June 2025, driving its highest market share since 2016.

Food prices surge as hot weather and higher costs bite

Food price inflation grew by 3.7% in June, the sharpest rise in more than a year, as retailers warned of the combined impact of climate pressures and rising operational costs.

Lidl the latest retailer to cut down on working from home days

Lidl has joined a growing list of retailers abandoning flexible working and ordering staff back to the office for more days a week.

Smythson has been acquired by Oakley Capital, targets US, Europe, Japan growth

137-year-old British leather goods business Smythson of Bond Street has been acquired by Oakley Capital and will join BrandCo, Oakley’s vehicle for luxury heritage brands.

Optimistic Britons spending more

A new survey shows 38% of Britons buying more with their disposable income now than in the past year, and clothing is a near-top priority.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How to use AI marketing tools to automate and scale your strategy

Learn how to choose the right AI marketing tool by comparing intelligence levels, automation depth, and structural fit for your team’s workflow and goals.

Using SaaS SEO for extra traffic and revenue

Learn how to build a winning SaaS SEO strategy that drives traffic, leads, and revenue. Explore proven tactics for technical SEO, content, and buyer journey alignment.

11 ways to use AI in social media (not just for content creation)

Use these tips to unlock the potential of AI-powered social media tools without sacrificing safety or privacy - or fully handing over the reins to robots.

How can John Lewis catch up with Marks & Spencer?

With new hires, store investments and a sharpened fashion offering, John Lewis is beginning to show green shoots of progress, but can it make up ground on Marks & Spencer?

Why retailers need to protect against cyber-attack

More than one in four UK businesses have been the victim of a cyber-attack in the last year and many more risk “sleepwalking” into such disruption unless they take urgent action.

Going beyond metrics to crack customer retention

Customer retention can be difficult to master. Consultant Abi Hough explains to econsultancy why brands need to go beyond numbers to keep customers coming back.

Which brands stand out on LinkedIn, and what can marketers learn from them?

As LinkedIn grows in popularity, many brands are looking to get the most out of this platform. How are stand-out brands using it to succeed, and what can marketers learn from them?

BRAND NEWS

Sainsbury’s launches made-to-order food delivery service ‘Occasions’

Sainsbury’s has launched a made-to-order food delivery service called ‘Occasions’ alongside the announcement of new exclusive butcher and seafood services.

Foot Locker opens biggest UK store so far

Foot Locker has opened its largest UK store in Birmingham and has introduced the sports footwear brand’s new ‘Re-imagined’ store concept. 

Dfyne activewear is UK's fastest-growing small company

The Sunday Times annual ranking of the 100 privately owned small firms growing fastest in the UK has put Glasgow-based Dfyne activewear brand at the top of the list.

Wyse London launches second-hand marketplace

Premium womenswear label Wyse London has launched a marketplace for buying and selling authenticated second-hand own-brand products.

Hugo Boss’ Hugo line launches 3D-printed loafers with Zellerfeld

Hugo, the younger of the two Hugo Boss brands, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind, fully 3D-printed loafer in collaboration with Zellerfeld, a 3D-printing shoe producer.

Aldi makes 20m wine bottles lighter in a supermarket first

Aldi is introducing lighter wine bottles as part of its commitment to reduce unnecessary packaging.  With the average weight across the range cut from 409g to  371g.

AND FINALLY x2

Work begins on 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'

Almost 20 years ago, the satire 'The Devil Wears Prada' delighted cinema audiences. Now work is underway on a sequel.

Aldi rebrands to Aldeh for Oasis gigs

Aldi’s Prestwich branch on Bury New Road has changed its name to "Aldeh" as it’s the nearest store to where Oasis will play their homecoming reunion gigs.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 27^th 2025?

1/ AW25

2/ SS25

3/ Garden

4/ Kitchen

5/ Cushion

6/ Embroided

7/ Christmas

8/ Swimsuit

9/ Bathroom  

10/ Rug

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Villeroy & Boch manufacture everything from crockery for the table to bathroom fittings including vanity units, bathrooms and taps and they’ve been around since 1748, and are available in 140 countries.

Quay is a sunglasses company that was born out of the US festival scene and as you would expect from an alternative birth it does things differently. 

Inspecs has new SS25 imagery of sunglasses from Radley, Superdry and Botaniq. 

Salts Cashmere is launching 1^st September with a unisex range of cashmere jumpers and tops that are made in Yorkshire.

The Orchard specialises in everything for the home and the garden, from sofas and chairs to soft furnishings and kitchenware through to barbecues and firepits.

Cave Cove was born from the rhythm of the tides and the wonder of the wild. Founded by three women, the brand is at its heart a female-led business created for the benefit of the many, not the few. Every embroidered detail, every flowing pattern, and every delicate texture on its clothing ranges is a reminder to embrace the elements and live with gentle joy.

BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Primark has a new nightwear, and new Hight Summer Rita Ora collaboration of clothes and accessories, new travel makeup sets, new band t-shirts, womenswear, new Youth ranges, a new collaboration with Ashley Huish on summer wear.

Sims Wear has new linen menswear for the summer.

Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp Edit of summer womenswear, plus her Linen Edit for summer, a new SS25 Edit range, and a new menswear range.

Roman Originals has new Petite and Curve ranges, plus outfits with this summer’s must-haves, crochet and embroidery/broderie anglaise, including big-pattern midi-length summer dresses, Bardot tops, denim, trousers and cropped pants.

Accessorize has a new Palma range of womenswear shoes and accessories, a new SS25 beachwear, bags, scarves and jewellery – including Z charms, - a new Seville range of beachwear and clothing, new jewellery charm ranges.

Bonmarché has new womenswear ranges for AW25.

New Look has new cowboy core womenswear drops for July.

Barbour has new outfits for the festival season.

The Orchard has a new Christmas gifting collaboration with Ellie Beaumont. 

Matalan has back-to-school ranges, AW25 transitional womenswear ranges, England football strips, new AW25 transitional ranges, plus Paw Patrol kidswear, makeup ranges, and new accessory ranges for women.

Fatface has new AW25 clothing ranges for women and has a new collaboration with the Marine Conservation Charity and has new beachwear and evening wear for the summer plus new shoes, sandals and accessories.

Oliver Bonas has new clothing, jewellery and accessories drops for July, including bags, hats, shoes, sandals, scarves and sunglasses.

River Island has a new RI Studio range and Mykonos Night range of womenswear, new Wimbledon whites ranges, new summer festival outfits and accessories, new Arm Candy beaded bag range, new Latin-American flavoured summer ranges.

Iolla has new summer sunglasses ranges for him and her.

Monsoon has new July and August clothing drops, new wedding and bridal ranges, new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer, new sandals for the beach.

Cotton Traders has new AW25 womenswear, new Jasmine Harman’s SS25 Edit of beachwear and relaxed summer clothing and accessories.

F&F has new Abbey Clancy festival imagery, a new summer band t-shirts and beach wear drop, new F&F Active sportswear and athleisure collaboration with Kate Ferdinand, new summer beachwear campaign imagery.

M&S has new summer menswear and womenswear campaign imagery, plus new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges, Autograph underwear, and a suede-themed range of clothing.

Scamp & Dude has new stripey clothes and accessories, new SS25 athleisure wear, dresses, shorts, jackets, hoodies, coats, bags and scarves, plus new collaborations with Nicky Newman and Sabrina Elba.

National Trust has a new collaboration with Craghoppers on outdoor AW25 clothing.

Curvy Kate has new Superhero ranges of bras, and new ranges of swimwear for the spring and summer, including swimming costumes and bikinis. 

Fable England has new Alice’s Garden jewellery and accessories, new Forget Me Not jewellery for SS25, plus bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit characters.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Very  Threadbare  George at Asda TK Maxx Lipsy

Home, garden and food

Oliver Bonas has Christmas decorations, gifts and things for the home, plus new July/August/September/October drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge for SS25.

Matalan has Christmas decorations and gifts, AW25 homeware for the autumn including Halloween and Harvest Festival themed soft furnishings.

Nest has new HKLiving furniture and rugs, Audo Copenhagen and Norwegian designer furniture for the home plus Hay Traverse and Pallisade garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers.

Quorn Stone has Orotelli decorative tiles, plus new natural stone and new Lullington Beige stone effect floor tiles, Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles and chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.

Hobbycraft has new kids ideas for the summer holidays plus DIY decoration ideas for homes.

Ruggable has new outdoor ranges of its machine-washable rugs, plus rugs for every room in the home including collaborations with top designers and influencers.

Cambridge Imprint has new mug ranges, sketching pencils, patterned wrapping paper, memo books, labels, tea towels, box files, envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, and tea trays.

Ivyline has Christmas ranges including trees, wreaths, tree skirts and decorations, and  new pots, planters, candleholders and lanterns for inside and outside the home.

Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Frappe Duo and Caramel mixes.

Primark has new travel gadgets, new summer-themed homeware including kitchenware, candles and soft furnishings, Lilo and Stitch themed things, outdoor ranges from picnic blankets to thermoses, bedding and tableware.

Dobbies Garden Centres has tomato growing kits, Christmas and Halloween decorations, new summer pots, pet toys and hoses, plus Disney-themed garden tools, bags, wheelbarrows and bird houses.

Homesense has new Halloween items and new homeware plus new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and the conservatory, plus tableware and picnic items for eating out in the garden.

Jellycat has a new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, new baby ranges, a Bartholomew Bear collaboration with department store Liberty.

Arran Sense of Scotland has new refill packages, home fragrances, scented candles, After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.

National Trust has a collaboration with Sitting Spiritually on a selection of outdoor swings from two- seater to four-seaters as well as pots for the garden, water bottles and autumn decorations.  

Furniture Village has new AW25 Cottagecore Comfort furniture for bedrooms and Cherry Lacquer for dining rooms and living rooms and Seeing Green office and dining furniture.

Dunelm has more of the collaboration with designer Sophie Robinson, a new AW25 Modern Nostalgia, Into the Wild, Harvest Hues and Quite Luxury collections of homeware including furniture, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings.

See additional new home images from

George Home M&S The Gluttonous Gardener Home Bargains Online Home Shop Habitat Sofology TK Maxx Jan Constantine B&M

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 22

Days until School holidays ends (3rd Sept) – 64

Days until Halloween – 122

Days until Black Friday - 150

Days until Christmas Day – 177

How to make your products attractive to the media in July

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.

Clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; denim, florals, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core, cottage-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

July is Independent Retailer Month, Plastic-free Month, and National Ice Cream Month in the US.  

Weeks to celebrate this month include;

Berlin Fashion Week (30^th June – 3^rd)

Wimbledon fortnight (30^th June - 13^th)

The Tour De France (5^th – 27^th)

Alcohol Awareness Week (7^th- 13^th)

July - Days

4^th - US Independence Day

5^th - Pride London parade

5^th – National Bikini Day

6^th - British Grand Prix 

7^th – World Chocolate Day

10-13^th - Goodwood Festival of Speed 

11^th – World Population Day

12^th – Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)

12^th – Wimbledon Womens Final Day

13^th – Wimbledon Mens Final Day

14^th - Bastille Day (France)

15^th – St Swithin’s Day

18^th - Nelson Mandela International Day

19^th-20^th - Northern Pride 

19^th – National Ice Cream Day (US Third sundae in July 😉) 

22^nd- 23^rd – Start of the school holidays 

24^th – National Tequila Day (US)

25^th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)

27^th – Tour de France ends

27^th – National Parents Day (US 4^th Sunday in July)

29^th – National Lipstick Day

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 2025 by the authorities controlling the event(s).