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The Daily Retail Newsletter for brands and media – 23/01/25
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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Rituals, Puma, THG, Revolution Beauty, The Fragrance Shop, Dreame, Craghoppers, Boux Avenue and Primark. Plus, six trends that will shape retail in 2025, eight digital and marketing trends for 2025 and more.
PRShots Retail Roundup – 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 & more.
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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Primark’s UK sales down in the UK and Ireland in lead up to Christmas
Primark parent company Associated British Foods figures show sales grew 2% during the 16 weeks to Jan 4. But sales in the UK and Ireland fell 4% during the period.
Rituals targets UK expansion after hitting record €2bn sales
Rituals FY24 sales topped €2bn for the first time in its 25-year history. Sales were up 21% to €2.1bn, largely driven by strong sales in Europe and a growing presence in Asia.
Puma launches efficiency program after 2024 net income declines
Puma sales grew 9.8% to €2.3bn in Q4, while full-year sales grew by 4.4% to €8.8bn, but EBIT remained flat at €622m and net income fell to €282m.
THG Q4 to Dec 31 reported a 2.6% decline in group revenue to £552.4m. However, full-year adjusted EBITDA is expected to be “in-line with the consensus range”.
Revolution Beauty faces sales drop in FY25 but eyes strong growth ahead
Revolution Beauty has warned of a 25% drop in sales for the financial year ending 28 February 2025, citing softness in digital channels and de-stocking from US retailers in December.
The Fragrance Shop hails strong end to 2024
The Fragrance Shop sales were up 4.6% year-on-year in the five weeks to 28 Dec after all categories performed well.
Consumers catch ‘January blues’ as confidence slumps
The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) latest consumer confidence monitor slumped in January to -34 from -27 in December.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Six trends that will shape retail in 2025
Retail Gazette talks to industry experts to find out the key trends set to shape the retail industry in 2025.
Eight digital and marketing trends for 2025
From pragmatism to personality, Econsultancy looks at some attributes (and trends therein) that might define marketing and digital in 2025.
Lessons from Asos and Boohoo’s US warehouse closures
Following Asos and Boohoo’s decisions to mothball their US distribution centres, Drapers finds out why they scaled back their investments and the key lessons for other retailers.
What is Bluesky, and should your business be on it in 2025?
Curious about how Bluesky Social works? Check out the Hootsuite guide to the decentralised alternative to X and Threads.
BRAND NEWS
Dreame is opening its first UK store
The global smart home technology retailer is opening its first UK flagship store in Birmingham following its entry into the UK market in September 2024.
Craghoppers to launch first-ever golf collection
Craghoppers, part of the Regatta Group, is launching its first-ever men’s and women’s golf wear collection for SS25 in March, which utilises its NosiLife insect repellent technology.
Dilara Findikoglu embarks on Boux Avenue collaboration
London-based designer Dilara Findikoglu is collaborating with high-street lingerie label Boux Avenue on a "bold" corsetry-inspired collection.
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Giant Furby spotted stomping around London
A new campaign that features a giant Furby stomping around London is celebrating the launch of a news collaboration between Furby and shoe brand Hey Dude.
I’ll just pop that in my lobster
The highlight of the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2025 collection was a monogrammed bag shaped like a lobster.
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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Clothing, beauty and accessories
Primark has new loungewear, 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 and a Performance 2025 ranges of athleisure clothes, shoes and bags.
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 .
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.
Roman Originals has new SS25 womenswear imagery and new Petite imagery.
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.
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.
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.
Lola Starr has new sustainable activewear for the January and February bounce back.
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Home, garden and food
B&M has new Coastal Paradise garden and picnic ranges, Rustic Charm homeware ranges for SS25, including cushions, mirrors, vases and incense burners.
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.
M&S has new makeup ranges, 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.
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.
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.
Ivyline has new plant pots, fountains and storage for the garden.
Cult Furniture has new ranges for SS25.
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 – 22
Days until Mother’s Day - 66
Days until Easter - 87
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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