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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Wickes, Debenhams, River Island, Burberry, Moncler, Currys, Clarks, Aries, Crocs, Rixo and Waitrose. Plus, why AI spending isn’t boosting marketing, 5 ways to improve your marketing spending and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Wickes goes ‘from strength to strength’ in strong H1
Wickes revenues were up 5.6% year-on-year to £847.9m in H1 to 28 June 2025, with retail sales up 6.8% and Design & Installation revenue increasing 2.1%.
Debenhams “close” to refinancing deal with past department store funder
Debenhams Group is in advanced talks about securing a £175m refinancing package with one of the companies behind the 2003 delisting of the former department store potentially involved.
River Island on the brink if restructuring plan not approved
River Island is at risk of collapse “within weeks” unless its radical rescue plan is approved, The Daily Telegraph has claimed.
Scotch Corner Designer Village developer unveils stock exchange listing plans
Scotch Corner Designer Village Limited, which is developing a major outlet destination in North Yorkshire, has announced its intention to float in London on the newly launched AQSE.
Inflation knocks consumer confidence in July
British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Opinium data shows consumer expectations of the state of the economy over the next three months worsened to -33 in July, compared to -28 in June.
Evri delivery volumes increased by 11% to 807m in the year to 1 March with EBITDA up 17% to £341m, thanks to a boom in second-hand sellers sending parcels.
Government to cut tariffs on garments from India
Britain will sign a new free trade agreement with India, easing tariffs on exports of whisky, cars and some food items, and offering duty-free access to textile and electric vehicles imports.
Which? warns two thirds of beauty products sold online are ‘likely fake’
More than 65% of beauty products sold on online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop and Vinted are likely to be counterfeit, according to new research by Which?.
Burberry will cut more than 10% of its workforce in Italy
Burberry has announced its intention to proceed with 39 layoffs out of a total of just under 330 employees at the Italian headquarters, representing more than 10% of the workforce.
Moncler's revenues slipped in second quarter, hit by lower tourist spending
Moncler’s H1 sales totalled €1.23bn, broadly in line with predictions and operating profit fell 13% to €225m, due to marketing expenses weighted in Q2 and slightly above analyst expectations.
UK competition watchdog to act over Apple and Google’s mobile platforms
CMA has said it intends to take action to open up Apple and Google’s mobile platforms to more competition to benefit consumers, businesses and app developers.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why AI spending isn’t boosting marketing
A disconnect between leadership and marketing teams means AI investments aren't going to solve critical operational bottlenecks says Martech.
5 critical mistakes in your marketing budget allocation, and 5 ways to spend smarter
Wasting budget on stale channels and shiny toys? Learn the smarter ways to shift spend and fuel real marketing performance.
Which brands stand out on LinkedIn, and what can marketers learn from them?
As LinkedIn grows in popularity, many brands are looking to get the most out of this platform. How are stand-out brands using it to succeed, and what can marketers learn from them?
How are luxury consumers spending on beauty in 2025?
Amid a turbulent year of tariffs, price hikes and mixed financial performance, consumer spending tightened. Which brands are winning and which are struggling to keep pace?
Currys rolls out ‘game-changing’ AI video tool to boost repairs
Currys said it has launched a “game-changing” AI video tool to speed up repairs, improve customer service and cut unnecessary callouts.
French beauty industry paves the way for re-using perfume bottles
The French beauty industry is facing up to a deadline imposed by the French anti-waste law for a circular economy (AGEC) which mandates reused packaging must be 7% by 2026 and 10% by 2027.
BRAND NEWS
Clarks launches 'most customer-led BtS campaign to date'
Rooted in its home territory of Somerset and brought to life by local children, Clarks ‘Quality You Expect, Prices You Didn’t’ back-to-school promotion ad campaign has now launched.
Aries and Crocs reunite for urban-inspired collaboration
Crocs has announced a second collaboration with London-based streetwear label Aries, following the success of their 2023 partnership.
Vintage-inspired womenswear brand Rixo, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, has launched an official resale platform.
Waitrose begins offering travel money at 100 stores
Waitrose is now offering customers the opportunity to pick up travel money from 100 stores across the country, the new service was developed with the Travel Money to Go service.
AND FINALLY x2
'World-first' Vegan Society-certified football kit launched by Forest Green Rovers
Claiming to be the world’s greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers has unveiled a new super-sustainable vegan playing strip created by sustainability specialist Reflo.
HelloFresh celebrates Oasis return to Wembley with free bread roll for customers
HelloFresh customers are to get a special Oasis-themed gift in their meal kits. The free “Roll with it” meal kit will include a roll in tribute to the Oasis’ upcoming gig.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 18th 2025?
1/ AW25
2/ Christmas
3/ SS25
4/ Cushion
5/ Embroided
6/ Dress
7/ Garden
8/ Denim
9/ Living Room
10/ Back-to-School
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Villeroy & Boch manufactures everything from crockery for the table to bathroom fittings including vanity units, bathrooms and taps and they’ve been around since 1748, and are available in 140 countries.
Quay is a sunglasses company that was born out of the US festival scene and as you would expect from an alternative birth it does things differently.
Inspecs has new SS25 imagery of sunglasses from Radley, Superdry and Botaniq.
Salts Cashmere is launching 1st September with a unisex range of cashmere jumpers and tops that are made in Yorkshire.
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.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Bonmarché has new Lisa Snowdon and Lorraine Kelly collaborations for AW25, plus new women's wear ranges including coats, blouses, jackets and jumpers.
Matalan has new Disney Villains family outfits including Halloween ranges and back-to-school ranges, a new Alder Hey summer PJ range, Autumn and AW25 transitional womenswear and accessory ranges, plus Paw Patrol kidswear, and makeup ranges.
New Look has back-to-school ranges, new womenswear outfits and cowboy core womenswear drops.
Scamp & Dude has new leopard print and stripey clothes and accessories, new SS25 athleisure wear, dresses, shorts, jackets, hoodies, coats, bags and scarves.
River Island has new summer denim ranges, Rococo Revival and Perfect Prints range of summer clothing, RI Studio range and Mykonos Night range of womenswear.
Monsoon has new AW25 clothing and accessories including bags, sunglasses, shoes, boots, scarves and jewellery, new wedding and bridal ranges, new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer.
Tu Clothing has new AW25 clothing ranges.
Primark has new back-to-school ranges of clothes, backpacks and shoes, a new Edit range of womenswear, new denim, youth and newborn – including Bambi - ranges, a new KEM collaboration and has new perfume ranges, plus new nightwear, and a new Hight Summer Rita Ora collaboration of clothes and accessories.
TK Maxx has new Christmas outfits, bags and accessories, plus summer clothing, shoes, boots, jewellery and accessories, including bags, hats and sunglasses for both men and women.
John Lewis has a John Lewis x Rejina Pyo new collection and new back-to-school kids range of uniforms.
Accessorize has new jewellery, a new Palma range of womenswear shoes and accessories, a new SS25 beachwear, bags, scarves and jewellery – including Z charms - a new Seville range of beachwear and clothing.
National Trust has new AW25 clothing, including beanie hats, scarves and gloves.
George at Asda has a George X Gym Locker collaboration of athleisure wear.
Oliver Bonas has new jewellery and clothing for September, plus new accessory drops including bags, hats, shoes, sandals, scarves and sunglasses.
Barbour has new clothing ranges plus new outfits and footwear for the festival season.
Roman Originals has new Curve and Petite ranges, plus 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.
Dune London has new women's accessories, including Deliberate, Define, Dedicated and Dinidearest ranges of handbags, clutches and purses.
M&S has new back-to-school ranges including clothes and shoes, summer menswear and womenswear campaign imagery, plus new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges.
Busby & Fox has new occasion wear and office wear for the summer including shirts, shorts, dresses, trousers, jumpsuits and waistcoats.
F&F has new active wear and Abbey Clancy festival imagery, a new summer band t-shirts and beach wear drop, new F&F Active sportswear and athleisure collaboration with Kate Ferdinand, new summer beachwear campaign imagery.
Very has new V by Very July drops of womenswear for high-summer from midi skirt dresses to jeans and ra-ra skirts.
Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp Edit of summer womenswear, plus her Linen Edit for summer, a new SS25 Edit range, and a new menswear range.
Cotton Traders has new AW25 womenswear, new Jasmine Harman’s SS25 Edit of beachwear and relaxed summer clothing and accessories.
Deichmann has back-to-school shoes, sandals, water bottles and lunch bags and boxes for kids for the autumn term.
Sims Wear has new linen menswear for the summer.
The Orchard has a new Christmas gifting collaboration with Ellie Beaumont.
Fatface has new AW25 clothing ranges for women and has a new collaboration with the Marine Conservation Charity and has new beachwear and evening wear for the summer plus new shoes, sandals and accessories.
Iolla has new summer sunglasses ranges for him and her.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
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Home, garden and food
Sofology has a new Modern Classic Christmas range of sofas and chairs and a new Texturalism and Materiality, Rural Refined and Get Yer Freak On range of chairs and settees.
Dobbies Garden Centres has a new RHS collaboration range of gifts, plus Christmas decorations, gifts and food, Halloween decorations, new summer pots, pet toys and accessories for the garden.
Homesense has new home accessory ranges for the kitchen and living room, including soft furnishings, dishes and glassware. Plus Halloween and Christmas decorations for the home.
B&M has Christmas Frosted Night and Festive Folklore decorations and Christmas home accessories for the home, from bedding to hosting to laundry.
Dunelm has a new festive Kitschmas collaboration with designer Sophie Robinson, a new AW25 Modern Nostalgia, Into the Wild, Harvest Hues and Quite Luxury collections of homeware including furniture, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings.
Matalan has Christmas decorations and gifts, AW25 homeware for the autumn including Halloween and Harvest Festival themed soft furnishings.
Cambridge Imprint has new postcard boxes, pencil pots, letter trays, portfolios and magazine files, plus Christmas paperchains, coronets, and banners, plus mug ranges, sketching pencils, patterned wrapping paper.
Designers Guild has new Trevenna, AW25 ranges of big print material.
Arran Sense of Scotland has 2025 Christmas gift packs and an advent calendar, new refill packages, home fragrances, scented candles, After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.
TK Maxx has new Christmas and Halloween decorations and homeware, back-to-school ranges with lunch bags and stationery and pens, homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge from cups and vases to cushions and lamps.
Primark has new back-to-college ranges, harvest festival ranges of decorations, an Edit homewares range, new travel gadgets, new summer-themed homeware including kitchenware, candles and soft furnishings.
National Trust has winter homeware, gifts and books, Christmas decorations, plus a collaboration with Jellycat and a collaboration with Sitting Spiritually on a selection of outdoor swings from two-seater to four-seaters as well as pots for the garden, water bottles and autumn decorations.
Nest has new Tradition Icons furniture, new HKLiving furniture and rugs, Audo Copenhagen and Norwegian designer furniture for the home plus Hay Traverse and Pallisade garden furniture.
Oliver Bonas has Christmas decorations, gifts and things for the home, plus new August/September/October drops of homeware ranges for the lounge, bedroom, kitchen, dining room and lounge for AW25.
M&S has a new Dopamine Modern range of homeware for the bedroom, kitchen, lounge and dining room.
Quorn Stone has Chalfont and Orotelli decorative tiles, plus new natural stone and new Lullington Beige stone effect floor tiles, Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles and chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.
Hobbycraft has new kids ideas for the summer holidays plus DIY decoration ideas for homes.
Ruggable has new outdoor ranges of its machine-washable rugs, plus rugs for every room in the home including collaborations with top designers and influencers.
Ivyline has Christmas ranges including trees, wreaths, tree skirts and decorations, and new pots, planters, candleholders and lanterns for inside and outside the home.
Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Frappe Duo and Caramel mixes.
Jellycat has a new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, new baby ranges, a Bartholomew Bear collaboration with department store Liberty.
Furniture Village has new AW25 Cottagecore Comfort furniture for bedrooms and Cherry Lacquer for dining rooms and living rooms and Seeing Green office and dining furniture.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School holidays ends (3rd Sept) – 41
Days until Halloween – 99
Days until Black Friday - 127
Days until Christmas Day – 154
How to make your products attractive to the media in July
Our July PR toolkit and content calculator is here to help PRs and marketers forward-plan campaigns and pitches armed with some timely and topical angles, plus it’s a checklist for potential campaign hooks.
Summer is here! So keep on adding anything summer-related to your media centres, eg summer clothing, swimwear, bikinis, shorts, beachwear, sunglasses, plus things to keep you cool, like fans, sun hats and sun shades. Also, push anything to do with the outside, such as garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue, and don’t forget to add all of the other spellings that people may search on eg BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic.
The festival season is now in full-swing, and the media are all looking for festival wear and things to take to festivals (tents, fans, ice boxes, torches, etc). We’re also getting ready to go on holiday, so luggage, bags, bumbags, beach towels, etc are all being searched for.
Clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; denim, florals, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core, cottage-core and festival wear.
But not everyone is going abroad. The cost-of-living crisis is still cutting-into everyone’s wallets, so shoppers are still looking at holidays closer to home. Add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like raincoats, coats, hoodies, and cardigans? If you stock them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good to add.
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.
July Diary - Weeks/Months
July is Independent Retailer Month, Plastic-free Month, and National Ice Cream Month in the US.
Weeks to celebrate this month include;
The Tour De France (5th – 27th)
July - Days
24th – National Tequila Day (US)
25th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)
27th – Tour de France ends
27th – National Parents Day (US 4th Sunday in July)
29th – National Lipstick Day
How to make your products attractive to the media in August
Our August PR toolkit and content calculator is here to help PRs and marketers forward-plan campaigns and pitches armed with some timely and topical angles, plus it’s a checklist for potential campaign hooks.
Summer is in full swing, and hopefully the weather has improved – i.e. stopped raining in the north and stopped being so damn hot in the south. So, there are just a few weeks left to boost your summer-related images before the AW25 images fully kick in.
There’s still time to tag anything relevant to summer/high summer and push anything related to the outside: garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or picnic or barbecue. Plus, don’t forget to add all of the other spellings, BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc., and add any other related keywords like picnics, garden parties, etc. If you have them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good.
It's also a good time to start uploading your AW25 images. So jumpers, scarves, coats, boots, raincoats, hoodies, and cardigans will all start to be searched for by the media.
It's also not too early to start thinking about back-to-school items - Scottish schools start again in mid-August - and university students will be getting ready to sort out their wardrobes and rooms in September, so add fresher(s) and university as keywords to anything relevant.
There’s also still time to add Halloween ideas and Christmas gifts if you have them.
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.
August Diary - Weeks/Months
Music festivals are still on, so add any festival wear and camping-related things you have and keyword them with festival, particularly in the weeks running up to the August bank holiday weekend with Reading/Leeds festivals 21st-24th August.
The 28th marks 3 months until the Black Friday/Cyber Monday (28th Nov – 1st Dec) weekend so start preparing for those sales now.
Weeks to celebrate this month include;
World Breastfeeding week (1st - 7th)
Edinburgh Festival (1st - 24th)
Cowes Week (2nd - 8th).
National Horse Race Week (23rd-31st)
August - Days
1st – Yorkshire Day
1st – International Beer Day
2nd - Tisha B'Av (Jewish Holiday)
2nd-3rd – Brighton Pride
4th – Summer bank holiday Scotland
8th – International Cat Day
9th – Book Lovers Day
9th - Raksha Bandhan (Hindu holiday)
10th - National Shapewear Day
11th – National Bakewell Tart Day
12th – International Youth Day
12th – National Vinyl Records Day
12th - 13th - Tisha B'Av (Jewish Holiday)
13th – International left-handers Day
13th – National Prosecco Day
15th – VJ (Victory over Japan) Day
16th – National Rum Day
16th – Krishna Janmashtami – (Hindu Holiday)
16th – World Honey Bee Day
17th – UK Cupcake Day
18th – National Grooming Day
21st – World Senior Citizens Day
23rd - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
23rd-25th – Notting Hill Carnival
25th – National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
25th – Christmas in August (4 months until Christmas Day)
25th – August Bank Holiday
26th - Women's Equality Day
26th – Ganesh Chaturthi - Hindu holiday
28th – National Burger Day
28th – National Red Wine Day
28th – 3 Months until Black Friday
29th – Blackpool Illuminations start
For more diary dates for this year see the Marketing Retail Diary
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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