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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Wickes, Revolution Beauty, Crocs, Rituals, Nobody’s Child, Burberry, River Island, George, and M&S. Plus, how Jigsaw is gearing up for growth, the rise of mobile-first design in ecommerce and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Consumer card spending jumps in April
Barclays figures show consumer card spending in the UK grew 4.5% year-on-year in April, the greatest uplift since June 2023, boosted by sunny weather and the late Easter weekend.
M&S confirms personal data stolen in cyber attack
M&S has confirmed that personal customer data was stolen as part of the ongoing cyber attack that has disrupted the retailer’s operations for over three weeks.
Wickes hails ‘strong start’ to the year as warm weather drives sales
Wickes sales for the first 17 weeks of 2025 were up 6.9% and the business has seen “good growth momentum” in the first quarter of the year.
Revolution Beauty trims profit forecast but points to green shoots of recovery
Revolution Beauty has again trimmed its profit forecast for the 2025 financial year but has pointed to green shoots of recovery in current trading and future outlook.
April retail sales boosted by spring sunshine and late Easter
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reports UK retail sales grew 7% year on year in April, boosted by the spring sunshine and a late Easter falling later in the year.
Iceland relaunches retail media proposition
Food retailer Iceland has relaunched its retail media business as it seeks to bolster its position in the fast-growing market.
Bensons unveils new in-store partnership
Bensons for Beds has partnered with online challenger brand Simba Sleep to roll out its products in stores.
Crocs posts strong Q1 2025 results
Crocs revenues increased 1.4% to $937m in Q1 ending Mar 31, but has withdrawn its previous revenue guidance for the FY due to economic uncertainties.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How Jigsaw is gearing up for growth
Jigsaw, which recently announced a series of fresh leadership hires and received new investment, is undergoing a rejuvenation to reclaim its authority on the high street.
The rise of mobile-first design in e-commerce
The RetailTimes investigates at how mobile devices are now the primary gateway to online retail, and are reshaping how consumers browse, compare, and buy products.
The strategies behind the F&F, George and Tu supermarket fashion brands
Following Tesco relaunching F&F online and George at Asda trialling a concept store, Drapers explores how supermarkets are changing their fashion offerings to challenge the high street.
Asos and InPost launch first UK next-day locker delivery service
Asos has launched the UK’s first next-day locker delivery service with parcel locker operator InPost.
What does Luxe Collective’s closure mean for the luxury resale sector?
As pre-owned luxury handbags and accessories platform Luxe Collective announces its decision to cease trading, Drapers examines the factors impacting the sector.
Frasers Group launches new retail media network
Sports Direct owner Frasers Group is launching a new retail media network to help third-party brands connect with its customers.
BRAND NEWS
Rituals to bring spa concept to the UK
Beauty retailer Rituals is bringing its “Mind Oasis” spa concept to London’s Oxford Street this October following successful launches in European cities.
Nobody's Child continues expansion with new store in Leeds
Nobody’s Child is opening a new store at Victoria Leeds, marking its third location outside of London as the womenswear brand continues its expansion.
Burberry unveils fourth collection with Highgrove
Burberry continues its partnership with The King and Queen’s Highgrove residence with a new capsule collection celebrating British springtime and Highgrove Gardens.
River Island unveils new summer collection
River Island has released the latest chapter in its Behind the Design series, with a limited-edition summer capsule in collaboration with contemporary artist and Atlas founder Adrianne Dimitrakakis.
Asda unveils George concept store with Mel B
Asda's first standalone George concept store has opened its doors at Crown Point Retail Park in Leeds, headlined by Spice Girls member and Leeds native Mel B.
AND FINALLY
Inside the secretive world of Zara
Zara doesn't advertise and rarely gives interviews. But as it marks 50 years since opening its first store, The BBC gets an interview with the boss and workers for a glimpse into the secretive 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 May 9th 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Garden
3/ Candle
4/ Outdoor
5/ Sandals
6/ Coastal
7/ Embroidered
8/ Swimwear
9/ Beach
10/ Yellow
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Boux Avenue is a UK lingerie, nightwear and swimwear brand. Their clothes are designed in London to be flattering, flirty and feminine, from signature lace and exclusive embroideries in bridal outfits, to the stylish and comfortable lounge and swimwear.
Sketched by Siena is a unique card design company founded in 2020 by Siena, a graphic design graduate from Ravensbourne University who creates the cards by hand with the help of her sister Ellie.
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.
Ruggable all started at the kitchen table. That's where Jeneva Bell first conceived of a rug you could put in your washing machine. After years of development, they launched the original Ruggable machine-washable rug and the brand has gone on to be hugely successful ever since.
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.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Roman Originals has new 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, plus Petite, Dusk and Curve ranges for the summer, plus big pattern and denim SS25 womenswear imagery.
Matalan has Kappa ranges of athleisure wear including clothes bags and sliders, a collaboration with Lilo & Stitch on kids clothes and accessories, a new Holiday shop swimwear collections, new Et Vous and Taylor & Wright collaborations.
New Look has new women's wear, swimwear, footwear and accessories for the summer.
Primark has new handbags and shoes, new Edit ranges and retro band t-shirts for grown-ups and baby grows for musical toddlers, and everything for the beach and the outdoors from suntan lotions to flip flops, new denim ranges, Pau Eche collaboration of summer and beach clothing, accessories and jewellery.
M&S has new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges, Autograph underwear, suede-themed range of clothing, a Collection range of women's clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, and accessories, new Per Una clothing ranges.
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.
Monsoon has new May, June and July 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.
Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, a new V by Very line of women’s wear for High Summer 2025 including dresses, tops, jeans, shorts and swimwear.
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.
Peacocks has a new summer womenswear, plus a Louise Redknapp Linen Edit for summer, a SS25 Edit range, and a new menswear range.
Accessorize has new beachwear including shirts, shorts, bikinis and dresses, plus accessories including makeup sandals, bags, card holders and jewellery.
Barbour has new festival outfits, mens summer outfits including a range of festival wellies, plus a new Crocs collaboration, a Very British Summer collaboration of clothes and accessories with Lucy Williams.
River Island has new Latin-American flavoured summer ranges of womenswear and menswear ranges, a new women’s wear collaboration with Latin-Australian brand Del Maar, including dresses, sarongs, sandals, bikinis and swimsuits, plus new linen outfits and jewellery.
Oliver Bonas has new May and June 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, hats, shoes, sunglasses and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.
George at Asda has new summer holiday wear modelled by Yasmin Le Bon, including bikinis, swimsuits, shorts, trousers, dresses and accessories, plus new athleisure outfits and accessories.
Threadbare has a new menswear, Spring Romance and Another Sunday ranges of clothing and new summer footwear and beachwear, plus a Spring Romance womenswear range, plus new SS25 womenswear and menswear ranges.
TK Maxx has new womens, mens and kids clothing and accessories for the spring and summer, as well as haircare products and makeup.
Lipsy has a new Love & Roses V&A museum collaboration of womenswear.
Curvy Kate has its range of swimwear for the spring and summer, including swimming costumes and bikinis.
Fable England has new bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit 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.
Celtic & Co has new smart cool summer midi dresses and sandals for the holidays and the beach.
F&F has new F&F Active sportswear and athleisure collaboration with Kate Ferdinand, new summer beachwear campaign imagery and has Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.
Bonmarché has a new Dash collaboration of summer outfits with Lisa Snowdon.
Joe Browns has new SS25 menswear, polo tops, t-shirts, shorts, shoes, hats and accessories plus womenswear including dresses, shorts, skirts, beachwear, shoes, jewellery, towels, sarongs, scarves, purses, handbags, shopping bags and beach bags for the summer.
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Home, garden and food
Quorn Stone has new chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.
Nest has new Audo Copenhagen and Norwegian designer furniture for the home plus Hay Traverse and Pallisade garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers, new Vitra office furniture and new iving room furniture including lounge chairs.
Homesense has new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and the conservator, plus tableware and picnic items for eating out in the garden.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new Disney-themed garden tools, bags, wheelbarrows and bird houses, new Father’s Day gifts, garden furniture, sheds and outside storage solutions, home houseplants including orchids, garden tool ranges, homeware, pet ranges, kids garden toys.
Arran Sense of Scotland has a new After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.
Cambridge Imprint has new wrapping paper, memo books, pencils, labels, tea towels, box files, envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, tea trays, lined exercise and hardback books, stamps, ribbons, and albums.
Primark has new outdoor ranges from picnic blankets to thermoses, bedding and tableware Edits, new Krispy Kreme and Hello Kitty collaborations for packed lunches, new paisley pattern soft furnishings and bedding.
M&S has new homeware including dining ware, 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.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new ranges of plants and food.
Home Bargains has new Father’s Day gifts, Wickford & Co candle jars and diffusers, plus luxury candles, diffusers and room sprays from The Vault.
Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts, new June/July/August/September/October drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.
Jellycat has a Bartholomew Bear collaboration with department store Liberty, new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, plus books and the cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.
Online Home Shop has furniture for the garden including tables, chairs, benches, swings and hanging chairs.
Habitat has a new home collaboration with Scion including furniture, shelving, lighting, candles, diffusers soft furnishings and bedding.
Sofology has new SS25 furniture ranges, including power recliners, sofas, chairs and stools plus furniture for the lounge in bright spring colours.
Treats by Mars reveals a new Galaxy honeycomb snack.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 33
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 71
Days until Halloween - 171
Days until Christmas Day – 226
How to get your brand in the media in May
We’re now well into Spring, and there are two long bank holiday weekends to enjoy this month, and with a bit of luck, we’ll have great weather for at least one of them.
To get the best chance for a download, add images that are related to the summer, and make sure they’re accompanied by any keywords relating to being out of the house and into the garden and the great outdoors, including garden, garden parties, barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc.) picnics, outdoors.
Summer holidays are on the horizon, so campaign images that include the beach or the outside world will be used. Upload any images you have of summer outfits, holiday clothes, festival clothes, sandals, beachwear, swimsuits, bikinis, linen, and sandals.
Not everyone will be going abroad so still keep keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home”, to your keywords, also think about uploading images more appropriate to a UK holiday, like cardigans and hoodies for the colder UK evenings.
May is also the start of wedding season, so if you have any wedding-related items, then get ready to promote them along with any wedding keywords, bridal, bride, groom, hen party, stag do, etc.
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.
May Diary - Weeks/Months
May is National Walking Month, National Smile Month (12th May – 12th Jun), and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
It’s also:
National Doughnut Week (10th – 18th)
National Stationery Week (12th –18th)
Cannes Film Festival (13th – 24th)
Sandwich Week (19th – 25th)
RHS Chelsea Flower Show (20th – 24th)
National Barbeque Week (May 26th – Jun 1st )
May - Days
13th – World Cocktail Day
15th – International Day of Families
15th - Father’s Day gift searches rise / BBQ searches rise
15-16th – Lag BaOmer
17th – Eurovision Final in Basel Switzerland
17th – World Whisky Day
17th - Men’s FA Cup Final
18th – Women’s FA Cup Final
20th – World Bee Day
21st – International Tea Day
22nd – World Goth Day
22nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)
25th - Geek Pride Day
25th – National Wine Day (US)
25th – Camping-related searches rise
26th – Spring Bank Holiday
26th – Memorial Day
29th – National Biscuit Day
29th – Ascension Day
30th – BBQ searches peak
31st - UEFA Champions League Final
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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