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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from John Lewis, Deliveroo, Hugo Boss, Poundland, WHSmith, Primark, Seasalt, H&M, Charlotte Tilbury, Hornby and DFS. Plus new content strategies for AI-powered search, 19 social media best practices for faster growth and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
John Lewis Partnership profits triple but skips staff bonus
John Lewis Partnership sales were up 3% to £12.8bn in the FY to 25 Jan and it tripled its profits to £126m from £42m but staff will miss out on a bonus for the third year in a row.
DFS sales in the half to Dec 29 were up 1.4% to £675.6m and underlying profit before tax nearly doubled to £17m up from £8.7m last year.
Deliveroo reports first full year of profit
Deliveroo revenue grew 2% to £2.07bn, while gross profit rose 6% to £767m with a profit for the year of £2.9m, up from a loss of £31.8m last year.
Hugo Boss annual profit drops 17%
Hugo Boss group sales for FY 2024 were up 3% to €4.31bn and operating profit (EBIT) fell 12% to €361m but forecasts an increase in operating profit for 2025.
Poundland owner appoints advisors to handle sale
Poundland owner Pepco has formally appointed advisors at Teneo to handle the sale of the discount chain.
WHSmith bidder Modella Capital eyes restructuring of Hobbycraft
The owner of Hobbycraft, Modella Capital is “exploring a restructuring” of Hobbycraft just seven months after it bought the chain.
Primark ups pay for thousands of store colleagues
Primark has become the latest retailer to unveil new pay rates for store colleagues. Retail assistants across England, Scotland and Wales will see their hourly pay rise 4% from £12 to £12.48.
Pets at Home to cut jobs as it streamlines store management
Pets at Home is consulting with 2,500 store staff as it moves to a three-tier management structure and drops the assistant store manager role.
Schuh cuts jobs as part of business restructure
Footwear retailer Schuh has made a number of redundancies across the business as part of a restructure in a bid to cut costs.
Seasalt warns of redundancies following ‘unprecedented’ cost pressures
Seasalt has warned of “a number” of redundancies across its operations as the business deals with “increased tax burdens following the budget”.
Hornby announces plans to go private
Mike Ashley advised business Hornby has announced plans to strike its shares off London’s AIM stock exchange as it looks to sidestep regulatory hurdles and cut costs.
A quarter of shoppers witnessed shoplifting last year
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that shoplifting has become “all-too-common” and found over 16m customers had witnessed shoplifting in the last year.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
New content strategies for handling AI-powered search
AI is changing the way people search, delivering answers instantly. Martech shows you how to make your brand part of the conversation.
19 social media best practices for faster growth
No matter what industry you’re in or what your goals are, Hootsuite has the 19 best social media best practices everyone should follow.
Can Debenhams rebrand save Boohoo Group?
After acquiring Debenhams in 2022, Boohoo Group has pivoted the once-beloved high street favourite into a new direction, can it do the same for Boohoo and PrettyLittleThing?
What’s next for WHSmith’s high street business
Critics often said that if WHSmith didn’t exist, no one would bother to invent it. Yet, as things stand, there are at least two private equity firms battling it out to acquire the brand.
How retail wages have changed over the last five years
Retail Week teamed up with job matching platform Adzuna to reveal how much salaries (and vacancies) have shifted since 2020.
Lessons to learn from the audience engagement strategies of the top media brands
From special interest publishers such as Which? to news media such as The New York Times, leading publishers develop robust strategies to attract and sustain subscribers.
Digital wallet payments set to make up majority of UK online spend by 2030
Digital wallets are set to account for 58% of all online spend by 2030, according to Worldpay’s global payments report.
40% of shoppers see subscription options as important
A new report looking at the online shopping habits of UK consumers finds 43% buy online once a month and 40% say subscription options are important.
BRAND NEWS
Tesco introduces £0 yellow stickers for groceries after 9.30pm
Tesco will introduce "yellow sticker" prices of £0 for food going out of date as it races to slash waste and hit net zero targets.
FKA Twigs among stars of H&M's SS25 campaign
H&M’s has secured Tyla, FKA Twigs and Caroline Polachek as headline acts for its festival-ready SS25 collection.
Charlotte Tilbury expands reach in the US
Charlotte Tilbury which I snow part of the Spanish fashion and beauty group Puig, has launched at US luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury.
AND FINALLY
New AI-powered fragrance house launches
A new fragrance house powered by olfactory intelligence - a technology that turns data into scent, giving brands more intuitive, data-driven, and creative ways to design fragrances - has launched.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending March 7th 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Garden
3/ Mother’s Day
4/ Cushion
5/ Bathroom
6/ Easter
7/ Basket
8/ Plant
9/ Dress
10/ Trainers
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Gemini Worktops are a new kitchen business based in Yorkshire that’s shaking things up by letting customers skip the middlemen and score top-quality quartz worktops without the hefty mark-ups.
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 including Mother’s Day. 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
Barbour has new rainwear ranges, new collaborations with Alexa, Erdem and To Ki To, plus Chapter One collections, new clothing ranges, plus accessories for your pets.
Roman Originals has new Dusk and Curve ranges, big pattern and denim SS25 womenswear imagery and new Petite imagery.
River Island has a new Pink themed range, a new women’s wear range that’s a tribute to Ibiza’s Café Del Maar, perfume ranges, new Arm Candy bags, Ready for the Races line of clothes, shoes and accessories, and an Editor Approved Tailoring.
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.
Primark has a new Edit and new childrenswear, more Keith Haring & Basquiat collaborations, a new band t-shirt music drop, new Kappa athleisure wear, beauty ranges, bridal ranges of lingerie and shoes, St Patricks Day outfits and new denim ranges.
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.
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.
Iolla has new ranges of frames and glasses based on nostalgia for a Scottish coastal summer.
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.
TK Maxx has new menswear and women’s wear and accessory range, including jewellery and sunglasses for the summer.
Very has new drops for March, new Mother’s Day, a new V by Very and V by Very Curve ranges of dresses, jumpers, jackets, coats jumpsuits, swimwear, jeans, trousers and shoes, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration and new athleisure wear.
B&M has new children’s fancy dress costumes.
Dune London has new bag charms, clutch bags, handbags and belts, bridal shoe ranges for casual to posh weddings, and new shoes, bags and accessories for early 2025.
Oliver Bonas has new March, April and May 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, shoes and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25 and Mother’s Day gifting.
Monsoon has new 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.
F&F has new Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.
New Look has 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.
Matalan has a new baby range, 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, costume ranges for kids, women and menswear for the spring, clothing for the family for Eid, athleisure wear.
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.
Lipsy has new Love & Roses clothing and bridal ranges for SS25.
Threadbare has new SS25 womenswear and menswear ranges.
Frangipani has new menswear and jewellery.
Fable England has 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.
Crew Clothing has new menswear and womenswear ranges of clothes and accessories for the spring and summer.
Tu Clothing has new SS25 womenswear ranges of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories.
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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London Grace Celtic &Co Bonmarché Regatta Deichmann Fatface Sims Wear Saywood Dune London Mens Joe Browns John Lewis Lola Starr
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.
Cambridge Imprint has new lined exercise and hardback books, stamps, Easter block sets, ribbons, albums, tea towels, exercise books, notebooks, sketchbook, memo books, 3D card ranges, plus storage solutions including boxes, files, trays and gift card designs for SS25.
M&S has new homeware including furniture, lighting, bedding and tableware, Mother’s Day beauty boxes, new wash bags beauty and wellness ranges, Ultimate bedding sets, makeup ranges, SS25 Boho, Classic and Exquisite Earth furniture and homeware ranges, new gifts, new furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware for SS25.
TK Maxx has new homeware and gifts for Easter and Mother’s Day.
Dobbies Garden Centres has garden tool ranges, Mother’s Day 2025 gifts, office and home houseplants, homeware, pet ranges, kids garden toys, a Get Set for Spring Range, new Heritage range of outdoor gardening items including throws and firepits.
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.
B&M has garden decorations and Easter themed gifts, cookware and dining decorations, everything pet related from food to car seats, new bathroom accessories, bedding, luggage, new Mother’s Day gifts, seasonal candle, diffusers, cushions and throws for SS25.
Matalan has new Mother’s Day gifts, Easter decorations and home ranges, SS25 homeware images for the dining room, bedroom, bathroom and garden, new Connie the Cockapoo range.
Treats by Mars has new M&M movie kits, Galaxy Pink Hot Chocolate ranges, plus more Snickers and Galaxy ranges.
Oliver Bonas has new homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.
Jan Constantine has new throws and cushion ranges for Mother’s Day.
Online Home Shop has new curtains, cushions, duvet covers and throws, plus storage solutions, side tables and chest of drawers, rugs and bedding.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new remembrance plants, plus flower ranges for the spring and summer.
Primark has new luggage, tableware, furniture, storage, towels, bedding, plus Easter gifts plus soft furnishings, furniture and homeware for SS25.
Home Bargains has new travel ranges of luggage and Easter decorations, things for garden entertaining, new home exercise accessories, Mediterranean and Travellers Bazaar ranges, homeware from SS25 for the bedroom, bathroom and living rooms.
John Lewis has new Modern and Classic homeware collections of rugs, beds, mirrors, furniture, soft furnishings, tableware and accessories for SS25.
Sofology has new SS25 furniture ranges, including sofas, chairs and stools plus furniture for the lounge in bright spring colours.
Fritz Fryer has new kitchen lighting, plus new lantern and pendant lighting ranges.
Very has new beauty ranges, cameras, diffusers and candles.
Furniture Village has new furniture ranges for the bedroom, dining room, office, and lounge.
George Home has new Stacey Solomon collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware. New Easter ranges of table wear, new home gifts and furniture, and Lucky Charm range and Dark Garden SS25 interiors ranges.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Mother’s Day - 17
Days until Easter – 38
Days until Father’s Day - 94
Days until Christmas Day - 287
How to get your brand in the media in March
March is mostly about preparing for the big Easter holidays next month, so make sure you are starting to include relevant Easter keywords. It’s also the time people make their first big getaway abroad, so any keywords and clothes for warmer climes, loungewear, going out wear, swimsuits, bikinis, etc, should be added.
At the end of the month, there’s Mother’s Day, so try to get Mother, gifts, or Mother’s Day into your keywords for anything that seems appropriate. Also, if you have anything green, add the Keyword St Patrick's Day.
Plus, as we’re now definitely in Spring, carry on adding those spring and summer-related images and adding keywords relating to the summer, like swimwear, outdoor living, garden, garden parties and Barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc) and for home it’s all about Spring cleaning and updating for Spring.
We’re also starting to get ready for the bridal season – the peak is May to October – so If you have bridal wear or anything appropriate to weddings, then start to upload it and label it with the keyword wedding.
Lastly, it’s Oscar month, so why not upload some smart suits and dresses and create an Oscar section for an evening watching the Oscars?
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.
March Diary - Weeks/Months
In the UK, it’s National Bed Month. Introduced by The Sleep Council and The National Bed Federation, it aims to raise awareness of the importance of sleep, so push anything sleep-related. It’s also Dechox month, which encourages people to give up chocolate – cakes and biscuits - for the month! So, any chocolate, biscuit or cake alternatives should be pushed. It’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Walk All Over Cancer Month, Endometriosis Awareness Month, Brain Tumour Awareness Month, Women’s History Month.
Interesting Stat: National No-Smoking Day was originally on Ash Wednesday when it was started in 1984. It was moved to the second Wednesday in March as, while it’s less easy to remember, the date doesn’t move around the calendar quite so much as Ash Wednesday does.
Other events include;
British Science Week (7th-16th)
Butchers Week (10th-16th)
English Tourism Week (14th – 23rd)
National Fragrance Week (17th-23rd)
Bridal Fashion Week (23rd-24th)
The Big Walk and Wheel (24th – 4th April)
Ideal Home Show (Mar 21st – 6th Apr)
March - Days
14th – World Sleep Day
14th – Holi Hindu Festival
17th – St Patrick’s Day
17th – Maundy Thursday
18th – Global Recycling Day
20th – First Day of Spring
21st – International Day of Forests
21st - Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
21st – World Poetry Day
22nd – World Water Day
22nd – Easter egg searches rise
23rd – Gardening searches rise
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
26th – Five years since the first lockdown started in the UK in 2020
28th – Wear a Hat Day (Brain Tumour Research)
30th - Mother’s Day UK
30th – British Summertime Begins
30th – Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan
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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