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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Watches of Switzerland, Mytheresa, MFI, Ferragamo, Dorina, Superdrug, Kapten, Anthropologie, Havaianas, MrMarvis and B&M. Plus, how department stores are reinventing their womenswear offerings, why TikTok is now the front door for beauty and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
UK economy defies gloomy warnings to grow 0.7% in Q1
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.7%, the strongest pace in a year and beating City predictions of a 0.6% rise.
Watches of Switzerland to hit expectations as sales rise
Watches of Switzerland returned to growth in crucial markets in its H2 and is set to meet full-year profit expectations.
Mytheresa sales climb but tariffs set to impact demand
Mytheresa's parent company LuxExperience has reported a rise in sales and customer expenditure for the German luxury etailer's Q3.
MFI to make high street comeback
Furniture retailer MFI is set to return to the British high street after nearly two decades, as owner Victorian Plumbing said the brand will relaunch in the second half of 2026.
Ferragamo Q1 revenue slips 2.6%
Ferragamo reported €221m in revenue for Q1 2025, a fall of 1% compared to 2024 with sales down in Asia Pacific, weakening DTC sales figures.
Evri to merge with DHL ecommerce arm
Parcel delivery company Evri is set to merge with DHL eCommerce, the e-commerce logistics specialist of DHL Group.
Retailers urge European Commission to crack down on Visa, MasterCard
Europe's largest retailers and online retail giants have urged the European Commission to regulate the fees charged by Visa and Mastercard.
Hackers that hit UK retailers now targeting American stores
Google said hackers responsible for paralysing disruptions of UK retailers are turning their attention to similar companies in the United States.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
TikTok has become the ‘front door for beauty’, says Estée Lauder Companies exec
TikTok has become the “front door for beauty” as many brands turn to the platform to connect with the younger consumer, according to an Estée Lauder Companies exec.
How department stores are reinventing their womenswear offering
To better reinvent themselves and increase cross-selling, department stores are rethinking their womenswear offering by combining creative labels with ‘heritage’ brands.
How to choose the right marketing AI tools for real business impact
GenAI success depends on strategic use, smart investments and strong governance not just experimentation.
How to get your products on ChatGPT Shopping
ChatGPT now recommends products directly in search results. PracticalEcommerce explains how brands can gain visibility for free.
Why email is the most misunderstood channel
Email can be your brand’s most controllable growth lever if you stop treating it like a last resort. Here's how to elevate its role.
Google, eBay launch AI-powered capabilities to make items more shoppable
Google has launched 3D product visualisations generated from photos, while eBay brought to life social media videos based on images of products.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
B&M names ex-Tesco executive as new CEO
B&M has appointed Tjeerd Jegen as its new chief executive, who has a “strong track record of driving growth and transformation”, including time at Tesco.
BRAND NEWS
Lingerie brand Dorina relaunches online
London-based legacy lingerie brand Dorina has revamped its direct-to-consumer (D2C) website with the aim of growing digital sales to 30% by 2027.
Superdrug adds 60 fashion brands to online marketplace
Superdrug is expanding its online marketplace to include 60 fashion brands, as it makes moves to diversify its online offering.
Amazon slashes prices on household items for new sales event
Amazon is launching a new sales event, Everyday Essentials Week on the 21-17 May, with up to 40% off grocery, health and personal care, beauty and pet categories.
Anthropologie to make North West debut at Liverpool ONE
American womenswear retailer Anthropologie, one of URBN's brands, is gearing up to open a new 7,000 sq ft flagship store on Peter’s Lane at the Liverpool ONE shopping centre this autumn.
German backpack brand Kapten & Son is entering the UK and talking to stockists and will open its first physical store in Britain in August.
Mr Marvis to open first store in the UK
Amsterdam-born menswear brand Mr Marvis is set to open its first-ever store in the UK on London’s King’s Road.
US department store Saks to launch Amazon UK storefront
Upmarket US department store Saks, is planning to launch a storefront on Amazon’s UK website as it looks to expand its global reach.
Havaianas teams up with D&G for new summer collection
Footwear retailer Havaianas and Italian fashion house Dolce and Gabbana have reunited for a new line.
AND FINALLY
Cannes bans long trains and nudity on the red carpet
Hollywood star Halle Berry had to change her outfit for the Cannes Film Festival’s opening night after the event introduced a new red carpet dress code banning long trains and nudity.
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
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.
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.
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
Dunelm has a new AW25 Quite Luxury collection of homeware including furniture, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings and also a new collaboration with designer Sophie Robinson.
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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TK Maxx Matalan Jan Constantine B&M Designers Guild George Home Hobbycraft John Lewis
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 31
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 69
Days until Halloween - 169
Days until Christmas Day – 224
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
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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