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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Ocado, Aldi, Steve Madden, Urban Outfitters, Halfords, Asos, Wyse, co-op, Pandora, Quiksilver and Primark. Plus 9 ways to increase organic reach in 2025, how to do social media competitor analysis and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Ocado Group revenues for the FY to 1 Dec 24 were up 14.1% to £3.2bn and total group adjusted EBITDA reached £153m, up from £52m in the same period last year.
Aldi to restructure head office
Aldi is consulting over proposals to restructure some head office divisions, in a move that could see up to 350 roles at risk of redundancy.
Steve Madden reports 15% revenue surge in 2024
Steve Madden revenues in Q4 were up 12% to $582m with FY revenues up 15.2% to $2,282m, and expects revenue will increase 17-19% in 2025 compared to 2024.
EG Group sees and profit growth driven by the US and Europe
EG Group for the full year to Dec 31 shows underlying EBITDA up 9% to $992m (£784m) with grocery and merchandise gross profit up 7% to $1.26bn (£995m), but fuel down by 0.3%.
TJX forecasts annual sales growth
TJX expects comparable store sales to grow between 2% and 3% during fiscal 2026, compared with analysts' average estimate of a 3.4% rise, according to data compiled by LSEG.
eBay forecasts quarterly revenue below expectations
ebay expects revenue in the range of $2.52-2.56bn for the first quarter, compared with analysts' average estimate of $2.59bn.
Urban Outfitters Q4 earnings surge
Urban Outfitters sales for Q4 were up 10.1% to $1.64bn with net income up to $98.1m, with retail sales up by 6.3%.
Halfords expects profits to be up
Halfords is set to invest £14m into improving its car repair and services across 150 of its stores. And now expects underlying profit before tax to reach between £32-37m, up from previous estimates.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
9 ways to increase organic reach in 2025
Algorithms are always changing, but the brands that adapt first stay visible. These nine strategies will help you boost organic reach – no ad budget required.
How to do social media competitor analysis
A social media competitor analysis will help you identify gaps in your strategy and stay one step ahead of everyone else. Hootsuite shows you how.
15 free stock video sites every marketer should know
Video content is shaping the future of social. Access high-quality stock footage to create scroll-stopping visuals before your competitors do.
EU to pare back sustainability rules for companies
Brussels plans to publish an “omnibus” proposal to simplify green rules for businesses, aiming to make local industries more competitive and respond to Trump’s promise to scrap regulations.
Marketers worried about breaching data privacy laws
Nearly half of UK marketers (45%) have reported they are worried they may use customer’s personal data without consent.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Asos has appointed North America SVP Sean Trend as the new MD for the UK and US, while SVP of operations Jag Weatherley will take on the role of MD for Europe and the rest of world.
Womenswear brand Wyse London has appointed Kara Groves as its new Chief Executive Officer.
BRAND NEWS
Co-op launches rapid delivery app
The Co-op has launched a new rapid delivery grocery app, Peckish, aimed at supporting independent retailers by providing them with a platform to serve local customers online.
Primark confirms click & collect UK rollout by the summer
Primark has confirmed it will complete the roll out of its click and collect service to all 186 stores across the UK by this summer.
Quiksilver to relaunch womenswear
Quiksilver parent Authentic Brands Group, has announced a new partnership with Velocity Global Brands which will see the relaunch of a women’s line for the snowboard and surf wear label.
Winona Ryder stars in new Pandora ads
Jewellery brand Pandora aims to “drive brand growth” with its newest campaign starring Hollywood stalwart Winona Ryder.
AND FINALLY
London Fashion Week's street style trends for AW25
London Fashion Week has long been regarded as the most provocative and innovative of the global fashion weeks and this year was no exception.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending February 21st 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Denim
3/ Vase
4/ Easter
5/ Mother’s Day
6/ Kitchen
7/ Cushion
8/ Candle
9/ Green
10/ Bedroom
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Oriana B. was launched in 2019 by Dublin-based Londoner Katharine Deas sourcing and selling unique furniture online, having pivoted from a 25-year international corporate career to pursue her love of design. Oriana B products include furniture, lampshades, lights, lamps, and mirrors.
Joma Jewellery was established in the UK in 2007 by Katie and Geoff who were travelling through Asia looking for inspiration and chanced on a jewellery market in China that created unique, eye-catching designs. In 2015 Joma expanded to open in Europe and now has sites in France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Norway and opened its first UK store in 2019.
Katie Loxton Katie Loxton is the go-to online destination for beautifully personalised handbags, accessories, and gifts for all occasions including Mother’s Day. All their Designed in the UK all their products are designed in the UK with their bags all made from vegan leather.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Roman Originals has new Curve ranges, big pattern and denim SS25 womenswear imagery and new Petite imagery.
New Look has new SS25 clothing and more new winter outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.
Primark has a new band t-shirt music drop, Keith Haring & Basquiat collaboration, new Kappa athleisure wear, beauty ranges, bridal ranges of lingerie and shoes, St Patricks Day outfits, new denim ranges, kids pyjamas ranges, a Kem collaboration, a new Pau Eche (Paula Echevarría) collaboration.
Oliver Bonas has new March, April and May 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, shoes and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25 and Mother’s Day gifting.
M&S has new men’s formal wear, men and women’s Autograph underwear, plus women’s wear collections, Kidswear, Per Una ranges, baby clothing ranges, Autograph clothing and accessory ranges, womenswear clothes and accessories.
Barbour has new collaborations with Alexa, Erdem and To Ki To, plus Chapter One collections, new clothing ranges, plus accessories for your pets and new ranges of clothing, boots and accessories for SS25 for men and women.
Matalan has a Peter Rabbit and Bluey collaboration of kidswear, new Et Vous Spring women’s ranges, a men’s Smart edit, new bag ranges, new nightwear & lingerie, costume ranges for kids, women and menswear for the spring, clothing for the family for Eid, athleisure wear, a new transitional style edit.
Monsoon has new women’s and kids clothing for the summer, new sandals for the beach, plus new jewellery and bags for women and kids, new wedding outfit shoes and dresses.
George at Asda has a new kidswear, Style Stories Kat Farmer Studio Edit collaboration, new Modern World collection and a Studio Edit of womenswear, bridal collection, Style Stories by Erica Davies and G21 Maisie Smith collection ranges, new Gym Locker activewear ranges.
Lipsy has new Love & Roses clothing and bridal ranges for SS25.
Threadbare has new SS25 womenswear and menswear ranges.
F&F has new Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.
Frangipani has new menswear and jewellery.
Very has new clothes for Mother’s Day, a new V by Very and V by Very Curve ranges of dresses, jumpers, jackets, coats jumpsuits, swimwear, jeans, trousers and shoes, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration and new athleisure wear.
Fable England has 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.
River Island has a new Arm Candy bags, Ready for the Races line of clothes, shoes and accessories, Editor Approved Tailoring, a new Check Mate range, new women’s denim clothing and accessories ranges in blue, black and white, plus Black, Brown, Blue Stripe and Butter Yellow-themed ranges.
Scamp & Dude has a new collaboration with Sabrina Elba for SS25, plus new leopard print dresses.
Peacocks has a new menswear range, plus new womenswear SS25 clothing ranges including skirts, jumpers, a Louise Redknapp SS25 range, a new Caprice SS25 lingerie range.
London Grace has new nail polish ranges.
Crew Clothing has new menswear and womenswear ranges of clothes and accessories for the spring and summer.
Dune London has new clutch bags, handbags and belts, bridal shoe ranges for casual to posh weddings, and new shoes, bags and accessories for early 2025.
Tu Clothing has new SS25 womenswear ranges of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories.
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.
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Celtic &Co Bonmarché Regatta TK Maxx Deichmann Fatface Sims Wear Saywood Dune London Mens Joe Browns John Lewis Lola Starr
Home, garden and food
Dobbies Garden Centres has Mother’s Day 2025 gifts, office and home houseplants, garden tool ranges, homeware, pet ranges, kids garden toys, a Get Set for Spring Range, new Heritage range of outdoor gardening items including throws and firepits.
B&M has Easter themed cookware and dining decorations, everything pet related from food to car seats, new bathroom accessories, bedding, luggage, new Mother’s Day gifts, seasonal candle, diffusers, cushions and throws for SS25, new Washed Ashore and Coastal furniture ranges.
Online Home Shop has new curtains, cushions, duvet covers and throws, plus storage solutions, side tables and chest of drawers, rugs and bedding.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new remembrance plants, plus flower ranges for the spring and summer.
Primark has new luggage, tableware, furniture, storage, towels, bedding, plus Easter gifts plus soft furnishings, furniture and homeware for SS25.
Home Bargains has new travel ranges of luggage and Easter decorations, things for garden entertaining, new home exercise accessories, Mediterranean and Travellers Bazaar ranges, homeware from SS25 for the bedroom, bathroom and living rooms.
Jellycat has a new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, plus books and the cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.
M&S has new homeware including furniture, lighting, bedding and tableware, Mother’s Day beauty boxes, new wash bags beauty and wellness ranges, Ultimate bedding sets, makeup ranges, SS25 Boho, Classic and Exquisite Earth furniture and homeware ranges, new gifts, new furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware for SS25.
John Lewis has new Modern and Classic homeware collections of rugs, beds, mirrors, furniture, soft furnishings, tableware and accessories for SS25.
Sofology has new SS25 furniture ranges, including sofas, chairs and stools plus furniture for the lounge in bright spring colours.
Quorn Stone has new Orwell Natural Porcelain Stone, and Chastleton Ivory Stone and Natural Tiles, plus Alnwick Ivory and Provenca Crema marble and tiles for the kitchen, natural stone and tumbled herringbone cobbles outdoor ranges.
Cambridge Imprint has new lined exercise and hardback books, stamps, Easter block sets, ribbons, albums, tea towels, exercise books, notebooks, sketchbook, memo books, 3D card ranges, plus storage solutions including boxes, files, trays and gift card designs for SS25.
Fritz Fryer has new kitchen lighting, plus new lantern and pendant lighting ranges.
Oliver Bonas has new ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.
Very has new beauty ranges, cameras, diffusers and candles.
Furniture Village has new furniture ranges for the bedroom, dining room, office, and lounge.
Matalan has new Mother’s Day gifts, Easter decorations and home ranges, SS25 homeware images for the dining room, bedroom, bathroom and garden, new Connie the Cockapoo range.
George Home has new Stacey Solomon collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware. New Easter ranges of table wear, new home gifts and furniture, and Lucky Charm range and Dark Garden SS25 interiors ranges.
Ivyline has new garden furniture, firepits, trellising, plant pots, planters, citronella candles, fountains and storage for the garden.
Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Pink Hot Chocolate ranges, plus more Snickers and Galaxy ranges.
Hotel Chocolat has new Velvetiser ranges, alcoholic drinks and chocolates for Mother’s Day and other events.
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 Mother’s Day - 31
Days until Easter – 52
Days until Father’s Day - 108
Days until Christmas Day - 301
How to get your brand in the media in March
March is mostly about preparing for the big Easter holidays next month, so make sure you are starting to include relevant Easter keywords. It’s also the time people make their first big getaway abroad, so any keywords and clothes for warmer climes, loungewear, going out wear, swimsuits, bikinis, etc, should be added.
At the end of the month, there’s Mother’s Day, so try to get Mother, gifts, or Mother’s Day into your keywords for anything that seems appropriate. Also, if you have anything green, add the Keyword St Patrick's Day.
Plus, as we’re now definitely in Spring, carry on adding those spring and summer-related images and adding keywords relating to the summer, like swimwear, outdoor living, garden, garden parties and Barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc) and for home it’s all about Spring cleaning and updating for Spring.
We’re also starting to get ready for the bridal season – the peak is May to October – so If you have bridal wear or anything appropriate to weddings, then start to upload it and label it with the keyword wedding.
Lastly, it’s Oscar month, so why not upload some smart suits and dresses and create an Oscar section for an evening watching the Oscars?
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.
March Diary - Weeks/Months
In the UK, it’s National Bed Month. Introduced by The Sleep Council and The National Bed Federation, it aims to raise awareness of the importance of sleep, so push anything sleep-related. It’s also Dechox month, which encourages people to give up chocolate – cakes and biscuits - for the month! So, any chocolate, biscuit or cake alternatives should be pushed. It’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Walk All Over Cancer Month, Endometriosis Awareness Month, Brain Tumour Awareness Month, Women’s History Month.
Interesting Stat: National No-Smoking Day was originally on Ash Wednesday when it was started in 1984. It was moved to the second Wednesday in March as, while it’s less easy to remember, the date doesn’t move around the calendar quite so much as Ash Wednesday does.
Other events include;
Paris Fashion Week (3rd Mar – 11th Mar)
British Pie Week (3rd-9th)
British Science Week (7th-16th)
Butchers Week (10th-16th)
English Tourism Week (14th – 23rd)
National Fragrance Week (17th-23rd)
Bridal Fashion Week (23rd-24th)
The Big Walk and Wheel (24th – 4th April)
Ideal Home Show (Mar 21st – 6th Apr)
March - Days
1st – Brit Awards
1st – St David’s Day
2nd – Dr Seuss Day (US)
2nd – The Oscars
3rd – World Wildlife Day
3rd – World Hearing Day
4th – World Obesity Day
4th – Dog product searches peak ahead of Crufts
4th – Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday
5th – Ash Wednesday
6th – Crufts begins
6th – World Book Day
8th – International Women’s Day
9th – Made in UK Day
9th - Quadragesima
10th – Commonwealth Day
12th – No Smoking Day
14th – World Sleep Day
14th – Holi Hindu Festival
17th – St Patrick’s Day
17th – Maundy Thursday
18th – Global Recycling Day
20th – First Day of Spring
21st – International Day of Forests
21st - Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
21st – World Poetry Day
22nd – World Water Day
22nd – Easter egg searches rise
23rd – Gardening searches rise
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
26th – Five years since the first lockdown started in the UK in 2020
28th – Wear a Hat Day (Brain Tumour Research)
30th - Mother’s Day UK
30th – British Summertime Begins
30th – Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan
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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