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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Sainsbury’s, Schuh, River Island, Burberry, The Works, White Stuff, Hugo Boss, The Range, Crew Clothing and George at Asda. Plus, why the customer experience will be key to 2025 retail success, the rise of Temu and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Sainsbury’s to axe over 3,000 jobs

Sainsbury’s is set to cut 3,000 jobs, close its remaining cafés, hot food counters, patisserie, and pizza counters, and reduce senior management roles by an estimated 20%.

Schuh to cut jobs as it restructures UK business

Schuh has started a voluntary redundancy process with its staff as it looks to trim costs across the footwear chain.

Morrisons slashes hundreds of jobs to trim costs

Morrisons is set to cut over 200 jobs from its retail people team as part of a significant cost-saving initiative.

River Island to axe head office roles

River Island has launched a redundancy programme at its London head office after drafting in AlixPartners to work on cost savings.

Burberry has seen a decline in sales

Burberry sales in the 13 weeks to Dec 28 fell 7% to £659m but believes its strategic transformation plan will deliver profitable growth in the long-term.

The Works has reported narrowing losses

The Works sales for the half to Nov 3 show a 1.3% revenue growth to £124.2m and adjusted loss before tax narrowed year-on-year from £10.4m to £6.5m thanks to The Works’ cost saving plan.

White Stuff reports strong festive trading

White Stuff sales were up 21.8% in the ten weeks to 4 Jan. with online sales up 32.5% and store sales up by 8.5%.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Why the customer experience will be key to 2025 retail success  

As retailers hit the ground running in 2025, the customer experience, particularly shaping seamless experiences and unified commerce remains firmly in the spotlight. The Retail Bulletin investigates.

The Rise of Temu: Disruption, convenience, and the hidden costs of hyper-consumerism

In an era of digital marketplace transformation, Temu has emerged as a lightning rod for both economic innovation and critical scrutiny of contemporary consumption patterns.

What really happened over peak trading?

Despite a number of headwinds, Christmas 2024 appeared to be one for the record books as the likes of M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and The Cotswold Company celebrated bumper golden quarters.

What does Primark’s less than golden quarter mean for the rest of UK fashion?

The fashion giant became the latest retailer to update on its performance over the peak Christmas period earlier today and highlighted the impact of “cautious shoppers” on sales.

How understanding consumer contradictions can elevate your campaigns

Kantar Media TGI’s Rachel Macey explains how data can help marketers leap the action-intention gap of the consumer.

What if robots ran the beauty industry?

AI is poised to transform the beauty industry, influencing product personalisation, consumer engagement and supply chain efficiencies. Vogue Business asks what will this mean for brands?

Hugo Boss launches AI-powered product content

Hugo Boss has announced the global implementation of AI-powered product content across its e-commerce platforms, marking a significant advancement in its digital strategy.

BRAND NEWS

The Range owner relaunches Homebase website

The Range owner CDS Superstores has relaunched Homebase’s website following its acquisition of the brand out of administration last year.

George at Asda reveals second 'Style Stories' edit with Erica Davies

George at Asda has revealed its second ‘Style Stories by Erica Davies’ edit, following the sell-out success of her debut range in September last year. To download images see George at Asda.

Crew Clothing reveals Red Roses rugby stars Abbie Ward and Natasha Hunt as ambassadors

Crew Clothing has announced Abbie Ward and Natasha Hunt, who both play for England women’s rugby team – commonly known as the Red Roses – as its latest brand ambassadors.

AND FINALLY

Adidas collaborating with Toy Story on the cutest trainers imaginable

Adidas has launched a Jessie from Toy Story version of its Gazelle as a follow up to its successful Woodie Samba collaboration.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending January 17^th 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

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 womenswear SS25 clothing ranges including skirts, jumpers, a Louise Redknapp SS25 range, a new Caprice SS25 lingerie range just in time for Valentine’s Day and a Michael Owen SS25 Edit.

Bonmarché has new spring womenswear, including outdoor clothing ranges and swimsuits, Valentines outfits, new Dash SS25 clothing ranges, jumpers and partywear and lingerie ranges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Lipsy Sainsbury’s Beauty National Trust Cotton Traders

Home, garden and food

Cambridge Imprint has new tea towels, exercise books, notebooks, sketchbook, memo books, 3D card ranges, plus storage solutions including boxes, files, trays and gift card designs for SS25.

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.

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.

See additional new home images from

Sofology Fritz Fryer  Fatface

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Valentine’s Day – 21

Days until Mother’s Day - 65

Days until Easter – 86

Days until Christmas Day - 335
 

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).