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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Currys, Booths, Fortnum & Mason, Boohoo, The North Face, Paul Smith, The Entertainer and Boots. Plus, the best retailers for customer satisfaction, 23 expert TikTok tips for viral success in 2025 and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Surprise fall in UK inflation to 2.5%
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show inflation falling in December with consumer prices index at 2.5%, down from 2.6% in November.
Currys lifts profit guidance after ‘strong peak trading’
Currys has raised its profit outlook for the year to an adjusted pre-tax profit around £145-155m, up 23% to 31% year-on-year, after “strong peak trading” over Christmas.
Asos to ‘mothball’ US distribution centre to increase profitability
Asos will close its main US distribution centre in the second half of the year and deliver from the UK, to increase profitability and improve speed to market for its products.
Strong discounts helped drive ‘record’ £25.8bn golden quarter online spend
UK shoppers spent a record £25.8bn online during the Christmas holiday quarter period, according to Adobe Analytics.
Booths has reported record Christmas trading
Booths sales for the three weeks to Jan 4 were up 9.3%, an 8.3% jump on the previous year’s Christmas period and a record for the business over the festive period.
Boohoo shareholders urged to reject Frasers’ proposal to remove Mahmud Kamani
Independent proxy advisor Glass Lewis has recommended Boohoo shareholders vote against the resolution at its upcoming general meeting which seeks to remove Mahmud Kamani as a director.
Frasers Group confirms two-thirds of retail workers remain on zero-hours contracts
Frasers Group has confirmed that two-thirds (11,500) of its retail staff remain on zero-hours contracts ahead of new legislation aimed to limit their use.
Paul Smith Group Holdings’ FY to July 2024 show sales down 7% to £197.8m and a loss of £21k down from a £4.1m profit in 2023.
Fortnum & Mason delivers strong Christmas as profits rise
Fortnum & Mason reported a 10% increase in sales in the five weeks to 24 December, with sales up 9% to £228m for the year and a 24% increase in pre-tax profits to £9.3m.
Poundstretcher ‘well positioned’ for growth
Poundstretcher said it is now “well positioned” for growth as it reports it sank to a £9.8m loss and sales fell £34m to £212m before its acquisition by the private equity firm behind Majestic Wine.
Smaller UK clothing manufacturers see sales jump
Small and mid-sized clothing manufacturers' sales were up 128% in Q3 of 2024 and are “riding high on a wave of newfound confidence for 2025,” according to figures from Unleashed.
Liverpool One reports busiest Christmas and start to the year since 2019
Liverpool One shopping centre had its “most successful festive shopping season since 2019” with sales up 28% and footfall up 14% “once again bucking national retail trends”.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
24 simple ways to increase Facebook engagement
Hootsuite teaches you how to easily increase Facebook engagement (comments, likes, shares, and more) with these 24 tips and tactics that actually work.
23 expert TikTok tips for viral success in 2025
Hootsuite helps you to get more views, increase engagement, and build a tight community with these TikTok tips for beginners and pros.
The North Face 'reimagines' Regent St flagship with tech additions
The North Face which has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) to introduce “transformational… breakthrough projection technology” in London at its Regent Street flagship store.
How being ‘positively dissatisfied’ kept M&S in fashion this Christmas
Why is M&S so upbeat when so many other retailers are bracing for job cuts and store closures – and what does this mean for how they will perform in the year ahead?
The best retailers for customer satisfaction according to new survey
The January edition of Retail Weeks UK Customer Satisfaction Index showcases which organisations consumers enjoy interacting with the most.
12 winning social media integration strategies for 2025
Social media integration gives your audience more ways to engage and interact with your brand. Hootsuite shows you the tips and tools to do it right.
Strategies to captivate your audience
Hootsuite shows you how to captivate your audience through storytelling with data by turning numbers into compelling narratives to boost engagement and trust.
The Perfume Shop brings digital innovation in-store with new app launch
The Perfume Shop has launched the first phase of its “market-leading” Store+ app designed to transform the in-store shopping experience by integrating physical and digital elements.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
The Entertainer names John Lewis veteran as chief operating officer
The Entertainer has appointed John Lewis Partnership veteran Mark Robinson as its new chief operating officer.
Boots poaches Asda’s chief retail officer
Boots has poached Asda’s retail boss Simon Gregg as its new chief retail, logistics and pharmacy operations director.
BRAND NEWS
Boots targets ‘Savvy Savers’ in new campaign
Boots is targeting “savvy savers” in its new campaign. The new advert captures the excitement of customers as they share their recent purchases and their savings.
Dunhill targets London's modern gentleman for its SS25 campaign
Dunhill has released the opening chapter of its Spring/Summer 2025 campaign with an evolving narrative “that celebrates the multifaceted lifestyle of the modern Dunhill gentleman”.
Anthropologie launches new Celandine label
Anthropologie has launched a new resort wear label called Celandine as it looks to offer holiday-ready styles all year round.
The Cotswold Company opens its 11th UK showroom in Marlow
The Cotswold Company, the digitally-led premium handcrafted furniture and homeware brand, has announced the opening of its 11th UK showroom in Marlow.
Online direct-to-consumer women's basics and shapewear brand Klayd has launched a new collection of cotton-blend loungewear ahead of expanding into wholesale.
AND FINALLY
Fortnum & Mason named world's best department store
A new study finds Fortnum & Mason is the world’s best department store with El Palacio de Hierro, Polanco, Mexico City in 2nd place and Liberty London in 3rd place.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending January 10th 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Valentine
3/ Leopard
4/ Cushion
5/ Kitchen
6/ Bag
7/ Cardigan
8/ Home
9/ Rug
10/ Mirror
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
M&S has a new Valentine’s Day lingerie, a Goodmove collection of outdoor sports and athleisure wear modelled by Olympian Alex Scott.
Matalan has new NFL clothing ranges, Valentine pyjamas, athleisure wear, a new transitional style edit, a menswear collaboration with Taylor & Wright, transitional ranges and a menopause lingerie range.
Barbour has Lunar New Year clothing ranges, plus accessories for your pets, new ranges of clothing, boots and accessories for SS25 for men and women.
Monsoon has new Jan-Feb campaigns and bridal wear plus SS25 womenswear ranges including holiday and beachwear, plus new wedding outfit shoes and dresses.
Peacocks has a new Caprice SS25 lingerie range just in time for Valentine’s Day, plus Michael Owen and Louise Redknapp SS25 Edit, new SS25 clothing, jumpers and fashion.
Fable England has new SS25 Running Bunny and Wonderland ranges of bags and scarves, plus new accessories and core jewellery ranges.
New Look has new SS25 clothing arriving in January and February and more new winter outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.
Primark has a new swimwear for the beach, a new Youth range, new bags, lingerie and nightwear for Valentines, new SS25 dresses and skirts, Performance 2025 ranges of athleisure clothes, shoes and bags, plus kids ranges.
River Island has new Black, Brown, Blue Stripe and Butter Yellow themed ranges, a new Jo Horner collaboration, “New Year New Look” ranges, Pantone Mocha Mousse looks for spring.
Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, new athleisure wear and V by very ranges of clothes, partywear and footwear, including metallics, sequins and faux fur.
Fatface has new SS25 jewellery, accessories and clothes for men and women.
Roman Originals has new SS25 Petite imagery, more AW24 imagery for Petite, Curve and Dusk ranges of womenswear for day wear and for big events.
Regatta has new jackets and fleeces for the outdoors and ranges of trainers, walking boots, wellies and sandals, plus kids swimming costumes and wetsuits.
Bonmarché has new SS25 outdoor clothing ranges and swimsuits, Valentines outfits, new Dash SS25 clothing ranges, jumpers and partywear and lingerie ranges.
TK Maxx has new Valentine’s themed clothing and jewellery, plus new clothing, shoes, boots, jewellery, makeup and accessories for SS25.
F&F has a new Kate Ferdinand F&F Active collaboration of athleisure wear for January, new SS25 ranges of women's clothing and accessories.
George at Asda has new Gym Locker activewear ranges, plus lingerie and nightwear ranges for Valentine’s Day.
Tu Clothing has new womenswear ranges of clothes, shoes and accessories.
Sims Wear has new menswear ranges for SS25.
Frangipani has new menswear and jewellery.
Saywood has new womenswear, accessories and soft furnishings.
Dune London Mens has new shoes and trainers for early 2025.
Dune London has new shoes, bags and accessories for early 2025.
Joe Browns has new SS25 clothing for men and women plus shoes, boots, jewellery and accessories including purses, bags and shopping baskets.
Celtic &Co has new clothing, sandals, shoes, scarves, and accessories for SS25.
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.
Scamp & Dude has new leopard print dresses for AW24.
John Lewis has new Anyday and And/Or SS25 clothing, shoes and accessories for women and men, a Dream Dress Edit featuring Whistles, Sister Jane, Reiss, Phase Eight and more clothing ranges for women.
Lipsy has new womenswear images for the new season.
Oliver Bonas has new February, March and April 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, shoes and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.
Lola Starr has new sustainable activewear for the January and February bounce back.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
Sainsbury’s Beauty National Trust Cotton Traders
Home, garden and food
M&S has new gifts – including a Valentine Percy Pig - and decorations for Valentine’s Day, new furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware for SS25, a National Gallery collaboration.
Hobbycraft has Valentine’s Day and Easter decoration and food ideas.
Jan Constantine has more Valentine’s Day-appropriate cushions.
Cutter & Squidge has new hampers and food and drink for the Lunar New Year and for Valentine’s Day.
George Home has new Lucky Charm range and Dark Garden SS25 interiors ranges, Stacey Solomon collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.
Home Bargains has new things for the garden, new home exercise accessories, Mediterranean and Travellers Bazaar ranges, homeware from SS25 for the bedroom, bathroom and living rooms plus candles, diffusers, glasses and soft furnishings.
TK Maxx has new gifts for Valentine’s Day, homeware, and a new 1960s-inspired summer range of kitchenware and furniture for the office, plus new gifting ranges, a wellness range for the New Year.
Primark has new gifts, soft furnishings, furniture and homeware for SS25.
Nest has some new ranges for the outdoors.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new houseplant appreciation day images, Valentine’s presents, outdoor furniture, barbecues, accessories, kids' swimming pools and pots for SS25, Mother’s Day 2025 gifts.
Matalan has new Easter decorations and home ranges, Valentine’s gifts, SS25 homeware images for the dining room, bedroom, bathroom and garden, new Connie the Cockapoo range.
Treats by Mars has new Snickers and Galaxy ranges.
B&M has new Rustic Charm homeware ranges for SS25, including cushions, mirrors, vases and incense burners.
Ivyline has new plant pots, fountains and storage for the garden.
Cult Furniture has new ranges for SS25.
Online Home Shop has new storage solutions, side tables and chest of drawers, rugs, bedding, foot warmers, hot water bottles, heated pads, body wraps, plus bar stools, mirrors, cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters.
Homesense has a new Outdoor Taste of the Med and Summer in the Souk ranges of furniture, homeware and kitchenware, plus indoors furniture and homeware for SS25.
National Trust has new garden furniture ranges for SS25, gifts for the home and the garden for SS25, plus decorations for Easter.
Quorn Stone has new Alnwick Ivory and Provenca Crema marble and tiles for the kitchen, natural stone and tumbled herringbone cobbles outdoor ranges, marble ranges for the bathroom and kitchen and Limestone cobbles for outside.
Habitat has new SS25 homeware and furniture, plus new furniture for setting up your own home office.
Dunelm has new colour drench ranges, a new Sophie Robinson collaboration and its SS25 range of bedroom and living room furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware.
Oliver Bonas has new furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for the New Year and SS25.
Sofology has new SS25 Serene, Premiere and Westwood ranges of sofas, chairs and recliners.
Fritz Fryer has new antique lighting ranges, kitchen lighting ranges, as well as lamps and lights for every room in the home.
See additional new home images from
John Lewis Designers Guild Fatface Primark
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Valentine’s Day – 30
Days until Mother’s Day - 74
Days until Easter - 95
How to get your brand in the media in January
January is all about fitness and health and getting back on track after a Christmas and New Year holiday break. So, clothes-wise it’s all about clothing for the gym and exercise, so make sure if you have anything relevant that it’s flagged up with keywords like fit, exercise and gym.
The monthlies are also starting to prepare for Valentine’s Day next month, so get any relevant clothes, accessories and gifts uploaded and keyword them with valentine. They’re also looking forward to next season so make sure anything SS25 is flagged on your drops.
Plus, as we’re still mid-winter there will still be searches for anything cosy, so pyjamas, slippers, coats, hygge, winter warmers, knitwear, scarves and everything warm.
January is also Veganuary (in 2024 over 1.8m people worldwide signed up for it! ) and it’s also Dry January so it’s a good idea to make sure you have vegan-friendly products and non-alcoholic products labelled on your media centre, plus anything that’s healthy that fits in with resetting your life.
If you sell gin and anything gin-related then it’s also Ginuary! It’s also Walk Your Dog Month, so anything dog-related would be good.
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.
January Diary - Weeks/Months
The London Textile Fair (14th Jan – 15th Jan)
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (20th Jan – 26th Jan)
The Furniture Show NEC Birmingham (19th Jan – 22nd Jan)
Diary - Days
17th - Ditch Your Resolution Day #DitchYourResolutionDay
20th - Have a Brew and Chat Monday/Blue Monday
20th – Health Food Searches Peak
20th – Martin Luther King Day (US)
21st – National Hugging Day (US)
25th – Burns Night
25th - Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen's Day)
26th – Australia Day
26th – Indian Republic Day
27th – Chocolate Cake Day (US)
27th – Holocaust Memorial Day (US)
28th – Data Privacy Day
29th – Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year (The year of the Snake)
29th – Valentine’s Day searches rise
31st – Tax return payments are due today
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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