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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Adidas, Waterstones, River Island, WHSmith, Antler, Loopi, Freemans, Alo Yoga, Nobody’s Child, Dim, Spanx and Waitrose. Plus, the most downloaded retail apps of 2024, what brands can learn from Currys social media and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Adidas revenues grew 24% in Q4 to €5.97bn - excluding Yeezy sales revenues increased 18% - while operating profit grew to €57m up from a loss €377m in Q4 2023.
Waterstones revenues for the year to Apr 27, 2024 jumped from £452.4m to £528.3m and pre-tax profits were up £11.2m to £42.9m.
River Island calls in advisers to tighten grip on costs
River Island has reportedly drafted in consultants from AlixPartners to assist in managing costs and improving profitability.
WHSmith to close 17 stores this year as it streamlines operations
WHSmith is set to shut 17 of its 1,100 stores across the UK in the coming months, as it looks to streamline operations and shift its footprint to more profitable locations.
How UK shopping centres performed during the Golden Quarter
The Industry Fashion takes a look at how UK shopping centres performed in revenues and footfall in the final quarter of 2024.
Antler has strong Christmas in-store and online
Antler’s recent rebrand appears to be paying off as sales grew 9% in November and December with UK online sales up 12% over the same period.
Boohoo shareholders reject top investor Frasers' attempt to remove co-founder Kamani
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has failed to oust Boohoo's co-founder Mahmud Kamani from the board after the fast-fashion group's shareholders voted against the move on Tuesday.
Fall in company collapses last year
Company collapses fell last year by 5% to 23,872, but compulsory liquidations grew 14% to 3,230 - a 10-year high.
Loopi launches to take advantage of the second-hand fashion market
A new online platform, Loopi, has launched in the UK, aiming to streamline the buying and selling of second-hand clothing.
China’s luxury demand to “stay flat” in 2025
The Chinese mainland luxury market will continue to be slow in the first half of the year but could improve in the third quarter
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The most downloaded retail apps of 2024
Temu was the most downloaded retail app for both the UK and the world in 2024, with Shein in second position.
What brands can learn from Currys on social
Currys has been making headlines of late for its viral marketing strategy, FashionMonitor takes a look at what lessons other brands can learn from its social media.
Are Gen Zs really any different?
Glynn Davis looks at and asks if Gen Z is any different from the previous radical youth markets that retailers have been perennially obsessed with appealing to.
Inside Asos, New Look and Urban Decay’s social strategies
Digital marketing has new rules, so Retail week talks to three top retailers to find out how they are coping with and working with the changes.
What do conversational assistants mean for brands?
Conversational assistants powered by generative AI are increasingly prevalent. How should brands approach the opportunities – and challenges – they present?
How to future-proof your marketing
Learn 2025’s key metrics, trends, and strategies to future-proof your business and boost performance by up to 50%.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Freemans chief customer officer departs
Richard Cristofoli, chief customer officer of Freemans, is leaving the online fashion retailer after more than four years
BRAND NEWS
Alo Yoga opens Covent Garden flagship
Alo Yoga has opened a new flagship store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials, as the American activewear brand steams ahead with its UK expansion.
Nobody's Child launches takeback scheme in link with Reskinned
Nobody’s Child has joined the ever-growing resale market with specialist Reskinned. The venture will be marketed under the tagline ‘Loved once, loved again’.
Dim revamps lingerie line with Inès de la Fressange
French lingerie brand Dim has inked a long-term partnership deal with French model and icon Inès de la Fressange to design lines for the brand, starting with a range for the SS25 season.
Spanx launches denim sculpting collection with Lycra FitSense
Shapewear and womenswear brand Spanx has launched a new collection, Spanxsculpt ReDefine, the first-to-marker denim collection to feature Lycra FitSense denim technology.
Waitrose brings back free coffee for shoppers without need to buy anything
Waitrose has reintroduced its free coffee offer to its loyalty scheme perks as it fights for customers with rival Marks & Spencer.
AND FINALLY
Audible encourages commuters to be more ‘zen’
Audible’s latest campaign is a bid to inspire calmness calm in commuters. Launching in King’s Cross station, Audible’s activation features a train carriage covered in cherry blossoms.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending January 17th 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Valentine
3/ Leopard
4/ Brown
5/ Easter
6/ Bed
7/ Dress
8/ Living Room
9/ Kitchen
10/ Bedroom
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Roman Originals has new SS25 womenswear imagery and new Petite imagery.
Primark has new Snaffle ranges of shoes and bags, NFL clothing ranges, Hello Kitty kids clothing and accessories, 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.
Matalan has new Spring womenswear, NFL clothing ranges, Valentine pyjamas, athleisure wear, a new transitional style edit, a menswear collaboration with Taylor & Wright.
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.
River Island has new women’s denim clothing and accessories ranges in blue, black and white, lingerie for Valentine’s Day, plus Black, Brown, Blue Stripe and Butter Yellow-themed ranges, a new Jo Horner collaboration, “New Year New Look” ranges.
George at Asda has Style Stories by Erica Davies and G21 Maisie Smith collection ranges, new Gym Locker activewear ranges, plus lingerie and nightwear ranges for Valentine’s Day.
Oliver Bonas has new Mother’s Day gifting, Valentine’s Day ranges, February, March and April 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, shoes and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.
Peacocks has new Louise Redknapp SS25 range and SS25 clothing, jumpers and fashions, a new Caprice SS25 lingerie range just in time for Valentine’s Day and a Michael Owen SS25 Edit.
Regatta has new rucksacks and tote bags, jackets and fleeces for the outdoors and ranges of trainers, walking boots, wellies and sandals, plus kids swimming costumes and wetsuits.
Monsoon has new Jan-Feb campaigns for women and kids, new wedding outfit shoes and dresses and SS25 womenswear ranges including holiday and beachwear, plus .
TK Maxx has new Valentine’s themed clothing and jewellery, plus new clothing, shoes, boots, jewellery, makeup and accessories for SS25.
M&S has new SS25 clothing, plus Valentine’s Day lingerie, a Goodmove collection of outdoor sports and athleisure wear modelled by Olympian Alex Scott.
Deichmann has new shoes for SS25
Dune London has new bridal shoe ranges for casual to posh weddings, and new shoes, bags and accessories for early 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Bonmarché has new SS25 outdoor clothing ranges and swimsuits, Valentines outfits, new Dash SS25 clothing ranges, jumpers and partywear and lingerie ranges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lola Starr has new sustainable activewear for the January and February bounce back.
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Home, garden and food
Cambridge Imprint has new 3D card ranges, plus storage solutions including boxes, files, trays and gift card designs for SS25.
Cutter & Squidge has new hampers and food and drink for the Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s day.
Home Bargains has new things for garden entertaining, 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.
Dobbies Garden Centres has a new Heritage range of outdoor gardening items including throws and firepits, plus indoor plants and soft furnishings, Valentine’s presents, outdoor furniture, barbecues, accessories, kids' swimming pools and pots for SS25, Mother’s Day 2025 gifts.
Designers Guild has a new SS25 studio range of fabrics.
Oliver Bonas has new furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for the New Year and SS25.
Regatta has camping accessories including tents, rugs, mugs, water bottles, cooking and picnic sets.
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.
M&S has new SS25 Boho, Classic and Exquisite Earth furniture and homeware ranges, new gifts – including a Valentine Percy Pig - and decorations for Valentine’s Day, new furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware for SS25.
John Lewis has new Modern and Classic homeware collections of furniture, soft furnishings and accessories for SS25.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new flower ranges for the spring and summer.
Hobbycraft has Valentine’s Day and Easter decoration and food ideas.
Jan Constantine has more Valentine’s Day-appropriate cushions.
George Home has new Lucky Charm range and Dark Garden SS25 interiors ranges, Stacey Solomon collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.
Primark has new gifts, soft furnishings, furniture and homeware for SS25.
Nest has some new ranges for the outdoors.
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.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Valentine’s Day – 23
Days until Mother’s Day - 67
Days until Easter - 88
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
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (20th Jan – 26th Jan)
The Furniture Show NEC Birmingham (19th Jan – 22nd Jan)
Diary - Days
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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