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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Poundland, Greggs, Topps Tiles, Card Factory, Co-op, Timberland, Morrisons, Byredo, Fatface and M&S. Plus, why affiliate marketing is gaining ground, 51 LinkedIn statistics to shape social strategy and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Gordon Brothers in pole position to snap up Poundland

Poundland could be snapped up by private equity firm Gordon Brothers, who is reportedly in “pole position” to acquire the business.

Greggs sales boosted by “better trading conditions”

Greggs has posted a 7.4% increase in total sales to £784m in the 20 weeks to 17 May, and opened 66 new shops in the period to take the total to 2,638.

Supplier to major supermarkets hit by cyber attack

A distributor to the UK's major supermarkets logistics firm Peter Green Chilled has said it is being held to ransom by cyber hackers.

Topps Tiles sales increase as it records progress in all five areas of growth

Topps Tiles saw a 4.1% growth in sales to £128m in the half to March 29 and had good progress in its five key growth areas.

Chancellor says UK is the ‘best place for investment and business’ due to new trade deals

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the UK is now the “best place for investment and business” because of the deals struck with the US, the EU and India.

Marks & Spencer may face multimillion-pound lawsuit over cyber attack data leak

Thompsons Solicitors is launching a class action claim against Marks & Spencer for exposing shoppers to the threat of scams by not protecting their data.

Card Factory CEO takes home bumper pay rise

The chief executive of Card Factory Darcy Willson-Rymer has seen his pay packet jump to more than £1.5m after the company’s sales surged.

Co-op members vote to boycott Israel

Co-op members have voted to boycott Israel, with the supermarket potentially stopping sales of its goods as soon as the summer.

Marks & Spencer staff data stolen in cyber attack

Marks & Spencer has warned staff that some of their personal data was stolen as part of the cyberattack that has severely disrupted its operations.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Why affiliate marketing is gaining ground

When big, splashy campaigns are out of budget or measurable conversion is key, affiliate marketing channel has become core to reaching consumers and facilitating sales.

Misinformation is exploding, and your brand is next

Martech explains what you need to know to protect yourself and your company from falling prey to misinformation.

51 LinkedIn statistics to shape your social strategy

If you want to connect with other business professionals, LinkedIn is the place to be. Hootsuite reveals the most up-to-date LinkedIn statistics.

Why connectivity is no longer optional

Network outages - whether due to internet failures, power disruptions, or IT system breakdowns -can bring retail to a standstill. So having a reliable network infrastructure is now crucial to retail.

More than third of UK consumers now use AI to shop

More than a third (35%) of UK consumers now use AI to shop, a 39% increase on last year, according to Ayden’s 2025 Retail Report.

The world’s ‘coolest’ retailers in 2025

Retail Week puts the spotlight on the world’s coolest retailers of 2025, as highlighted by retail strategists from The General Store at World Retail Congress 2025.

Getting your marketing teams ready for AI

AI alone won't transform your company, your people will. Martech helps you to learn how to lead mindset shifts and build trust to drive real AI transformation.

UK consumers expect SMEs to offer digital payment methods

As digital payments continue to grow in popularity, the UK is experiencing a significant shift towards cashless transactions.

Nike to axe jobs at its technology arm

Nike is making job cuts in its technology division and is set to move some of the work in its tech arm to third-party vendors.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Timberland names ex-Dr Martens creative chief to global role

Timberland has a new global VP of product design and creative direction with the VF Corp-owned brand appointing ex-Dr Martens creative director Darren Mckoy to the role.

BRAND NEWS

Morrisons expands loyalty scheme with launch of More Partner Points

Morrisons is expanding its More Card loyalty scheme with the launch of More Partner Points which brings in shopping on third-party brands like eBay and Asos, as well as at Morrisons.

Byredo to open first standalone store outside of London at Victoria Leeds

Byredo is to open its first store outside of London at Victoria Leeds. Following the success of a concession within Victoria Leeds’ Harvey Nichols.

FatFace encourages summer chilling with ‘Viva La Lazy’ campaign

FatFace is certainly embracing the laid-back spirit of summer with the launch of its new seasonal campaign called ‘Viva La Lazy’.

John Lewis and PS Paul Smith launch exclusive tailoring collection

John Lewis has launched an exclusive new tailoring collection with PS Paul Smith, the sub-brand of the British menswear designer.

Marks & Spencer unveils ready meal packaging sustainability innovation

Marks & Spencer is piloting an alternative ready meal tray, which could potentially allow a significant reduction in the use of plastic.

AND FINALLY

New documentary explores the life and legacy of Karl Lagerfeld

A new documentary by Gero von Boehm ‘Karl - the man behind the mask’ attempts to get to grips with Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019) the man, myth and fashion designer.

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 16^th 2025?

1/ SS25

2/ Garden

3/ Embroidered

4/ Yellow

5/ Bag

6/ Summer

7/ Bikini

8/ Sandals

9/ Dress  

10/ Swimsuit

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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

Sims Wear has new menswear cut-outs and campaign images.

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.

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.

Primark has a new Youth range, a Lilo and Stitch collaboration on clothes, plus 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.

Matalan has new makeup ranges, new accessory ranges for women, Kappa ranges of athleisure wear including clothes bags and sliders, a collaboration with Lilo & Stitch on kids clothes and accessories, and new Holiday shop swimwear collections.

Accessorize has new beachwear including shirts, shorts, bikinis and dresses, plus accessories including makeup sandals, bags, card holders and jewellery.

Barbour has new fragrance ranges, 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.

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.

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.

New Look has new women's wear, swimwear, footwear and accessories for the summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

John LewisDune London  Cotton Traders Joma Jewellery Katie Loxton Crew Clothing  

Home, garden and food

M&S has new AW25 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.

Matalan has gifts for Father’s Day.

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

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.

Primark has new Lilo and Stitch themed things, 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.

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.

Quorn Stone has new chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.

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.

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.

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.

See additional new home images from

TK Maxx Jan Constantine B&M Designers Guild George Home Hobbycraft John Lewis

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Father’s Day – 26

Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 64

Days until Halloween - 164

Days until Christmas Day – 219

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 (12^th May – 12^th Jun), and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s also:

Cannes Film Festival (13^th – 24^th)

Sandwich Week (19^th – 25^th) 

RHS Chelsea Flower Show (20^th – 24^th)

National Barbeque Week (May 26^th – Jun 1^st )

May - Days

20^th – World Bee Day

21^st – International Tea Day

22^nd – World Goth Day

22^nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)

25^th - Geek Pride Day

25^th – National Wine Day (US)

25^th – Camping-related searches rise

26^th – Spring Bank Holiday 

26^th – Memorial Day 

29^th – National Biscuit Day

29^th – Ascension Day 

30^th – BBQ searches peak

31^st - 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).