Main Image: Tu Clothing

PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Poundland, Trouva, Burberry, Moss, Arket, Spanx, Boss and M&S. Plus, 5 Tips for retailers to achieve winning strategies in 2025, how The Range plans to keep the Homebase brand alive and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Asos’ former credit insurers reinstate cover

Asos has seen two previous credit insurers reinstate their cover for Asos clothing suppliers as it  continues its turnaround plan.

Campaigners launch new attempt to block £50bn Shein float

Campaigners have launched a fresh attempt to block Shein’s proposed £50bn London listing over claims the online giant has benefited from the “proceeds of crime”.

Poundland’s managing director has stepped down amid reports of a sale

Poundland’s managing director Austin Cooke has left the value retailer amid reports of a potential sale.

UK retail disappoints in January

BDO's latest High Street Sales Tracker (HSST) for January shows in-store discretionary sales grew by 3.2%, compared to a negative base last year when sales had fallen by 0.8%.

Trouva up for sale for the fourth time in three years

The owner of online fashion marketplace Trouva is calling to suspend trading while it puts the business up for sale for the fourth time in less than three years.

EU to make e-commerce platforms liable for unsafe goods

The European Union is planning to make e-commerce platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon liable for dangerous or illegal products sold online.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How The Range plans to keep the Homebase brand alive

Retail Gazette caught up with Alex Simpkin CEO of Range owner CDS Superstores and the group’s chief digital officer Ben Exall to find out how The Range plans to keep the Homebase brand alive.

5 Tips for retailers to achieve winning strategies in 2025

With the new year truly underway, retailers around the world are putting their game faces on for a volley of fresh challenges.

Your 4-step guide to local marketing success

Local marketing requires going very deep on a particular group of people. Martech reveals what you need to know to get success.

Yoga clothing market poised for strong growth

The global yoga clothing market is set to expand by an estimated $21.25bn between 2025 and 2029, according to a recent report by Technavio.

How retailers are cutting costs in 2025?

Despite being at the start of 2025, a host of retailers have wasted no time cutting jobs as part of various cost-saving measures.

How reviews boost sales, customer trust and retention

In the modern retail landscape retailers need to fight harder to acquire and maintain their customers than ever before, writes Alicia Skubick, chief customer officer of Trustpilot.

Less than a third of UK shoppers using mobile payments apps when shopping online

While most respondents in most countries have paid online using debit or credit cards during the past year, but the use of mobile phone apps to pay is more varied.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Burberry poaches Costa Coffee chief information officer

Burberry has appointed Costa Coffee executive Charlotte Baldwin as its new chief information officer.

BRAND NEWS

M&S takes aim at family shoppers with expanded value food range

Marks & Spencer is intensifying its value-focused offering, targeting family shoppers by expanding its Bigger Pack, Better Value range.

Moss CEO reveals new store plans amid rebrand

Menswear specialist Moss will open a shop in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre in May, as it continues its store refresh strategy.

Zara and Samuel Ross start long-term design collaboration

Fashion chain Zara, which belongs to the Spanish fashion group Inditex, has started a collaboration with the British fashion designer Samuel Ross.

M&S lowers prices across kidswear range

M&S has cut the price of its children’s clothes by up to 20% on more than 100 products from its ‘everyday essentials’ range as it looks to gain ground in the kidswear market.

Arket to launch first store in Greece

Lifestyle brand Arket is continuing its international expansion with the opening of a first store in Greece this year.

Spanx teams up with L'Enchanteur to launch denim and jewellery capsule

Spanx has teamed up with L'Enchanteur, the brand created by twin sisters Dynasty and Soull Ogun, on the launch of a denim and jewellery capsule collection.

Represent debuts womenswear line

Represent has unveiled its first-ever womenswear line Represent Woman, a stand-alone edit that it says was “informed by but not indebted to the men’s collections”.

AND FINALLY x2

Boss in major launch of Boss One Bodywear with David Beckham in his pants

Giving hope to many middle-aged men, David Beckham (49) stars in the new Boss intimates campaign, as the fashion brand stages a major launch of its new Boss One Bodywear collection.

The Grammys red carpet looks

Music's brightest stars rocked the red carpet at the Grammys, music's biggest night. Bustle reveals what the A-listers wore to the Grammys in Los Angeles.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending January 31^st 2025?

1/ SS25

2/ Valentine

3/ Leopard

4/ Cushion

5/ Easter

6/ Vase

7/ Rug

8/ Bag

9/ Skirt  

10/ Garden

HELP WITH YOUR IMAGE SEARCHES

The latest images on PRShots are found here https://www.prshots.com/whatsnew why not bookmark the page for a regular feed of the latest images on PRShots!! You can select the latest images from the last 24 hours, week, or month.

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Katie Loxton    Katie Loxton is the go-to online destination for beautifully personalised handbags, accessories, and gifts for all occasions including Valentine’s Day and 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

Lipsy has new Love & Roses bridal ranges for SS25.

Matalan has new ranges for women and men for the spring, clothing for the family for Eid, Spring womenswear, NFL clothing ranges, Valentine pyjamas, athleisure wear, a new transitional style edit, a menswear collaboration with Taylor & Wright.

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 just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Very has 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.

M&S has new Autograph accessory ranges, womenswear clothes and accessories, US football-related kids sportswear, SS25 clothing, plus Valentine’s Day lingerie, a Goodmove collection of outdoor sports and athleisure wear modelled by Olympian Alex Scott.

Frangipani has new menswear and jewellery.

Barbour has new collaborations with 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.

Monsoon has new Jan-Feb campaigns for women and kids, new wedding outfit shoes and dresses and SS25 womenswear ranges including holiday and beachwear.

River Island has a new Check Mate range, 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.

Primark has new denim ranges, Edit ranges, 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.

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.

Celtic &Co has new clothing, sandals, shoes, scarves, and accessories for SS25.

Scamp & Dude has a new collaboration with Sabrina Elba for SS25, plus new leopard print dresses.

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

Tu Clothing has new SS25 womenswear ranges of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories.

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.

Roman Originals has new SS25 womenswear imagery and new Petite imagery.

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.

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.

Deichmann has new shoes for SS25

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.

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.

Sims Wear has new menswear ranges for SS25.

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.

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

Sainsbury’s Beauty National Trust Cotton Traders

Home, garden and food

Cambridge Imprint has new stamps, Easter and Valentine’s 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.

Online Home Shop has new curtains, cushions, duvet covers and throws, plus storage solutions, side tables and chest of drawers, rugs and bedding.

M&S has new wash bags, Ultimate bedding sets, 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.

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 Valentine’s Day and other events.

Primark has new Easter gifts plus soft furnishings, furniture and homeware for SS25.

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.

George Home has new Easter ranges of table wear, new home gifts and furniture, Lucky Charm range and Dark Garden SS25 interiors ranges, Stacey Solomon collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.

B&M has new treats and gifts for Valentine’s Day, new Palm House and Coastal Paradise garden and picnic ranges, Rustic Charm homeware ranges for SS25, including cushions, mirrors, vases and incense burners.

Dobbies Garden Centres has a Get Set for Spring Ranges, 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 Swaledale, Mayenne and Studio range of fabrics, plus washbags.

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.

Fritz Fryer has new lantern and pendant lighting ranges.

Jellycat has new cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.

Cutter & Squidge has new hampers and food and drink for 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.

Oliver Bonas has new furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for 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.

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.

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.

Habitat has new SS25 homeware and furniture, plus new furniture for setting up your own home office. 

See additional new home images from

Sofology Fatface

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Valentine’s Day – 11

Days until Mother’s Day - 55

Days until Easter – 76

Days until Christmas Day - 325
 

How to get your brand in the media in February

Aside from continuing to keep an eye on those SS25 drops, the first half of the month is about preparing for Valentine’s Day issues, and the second half is about getting ready for Easter (it’s late this year (20th April) so you have plenty of time to prepare).

For Valentine’s Day, make sure everything has some of the keywords the media will be looking for, eg gifts, pink, red, lingerie, etc. For Easter, make sure everything has some of the keywords the media will be looking for, eg eggs, chocolate, easter bunny, easter egg, chick, etc.

As we’re coming out of winter, it’s time to start putting up images for the spring and summer. So anything related to getting out of the house is good, so get uploading images and adding keywords relating to summer outfits, swimwear, the garden, garden parties and Barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc).

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.

February Diary - Weeks/Months

In the UK, it’s LGBT+ History Month and National Wedding Month and Go Red for Heart Month; in the US, this is Black History Month and National Bird Feeding Month. It’s a great month for food, we have Pancake Day, National Pizza Day and Bread Week (15^th-23^rd Feb)

Other events include;

National Storytelling Week (1^st – 9^th)

Moda x Pure Spring Fair, NEC Birmingham (2^nd -5^th)

New Homes Week (3^rd – 9^th )

New York Fashion Week (6^th-11^th)

National Apprenticeship Week (10^th - 16^th)

London Fashion Week (20^th – 24^th)

February – Days

4^th – World Cancer Day

6^th – National Sickie Day

6^th – Time to talk day 

8^th – Valentine’s Day searches peak

9^th – National Pizza Day (US)

9^th – NFL Super Bowl

11^th – Flowers searches peak for Valentine’s Day

12^th – Tu B’Shevat 

14^th – Valentine’s Day

15^th – Singles Awareness Day

16^th – BAFTA Film Awards

17^th - Random Acts of Kindness Day (US)

20^th – National Love Your Pet Day

26^th – Maha Shivaratri 

18^th – National Drink Wine Day (UK)

22^nd – New car searches rise

23^rd – UK Holiday searches peak

28^th – Start 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).