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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Lanvin, Prada, Asda, WHSmith, Club L London, In the Style, JD Sports, Agent Provocateur, Clarks and Topshop. Plus how retail can drive economic growth, what you need to know to marketing on Threads and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Lanvin Group’s revenue plummets during ‘transitional’ year
Lanvin Group’s revenue has dropped 23% year on year to €328m (£260m) for the full-year 2024, amid a transitional year when it “strategically realigned its creative direction”.
Prada moving closer to €1.5bn deal for Versace
Prada is moving closer to a deal to buy Versace from Capri Holdings Ltd after agreeing to a price of nearly €1.5bn.
Asda scraps bonuses for thousands of employees amid sliding sales
Asda has informed ten thousand of its employees that they won’t receive bonuses this year, a move that risks losing top talent from the retailer.
WHSmith name set to vanish from UK high streets
WHSmith, which is in talks to sell its 500 stores-strong high street arm of the business without the rights to its brand name.
Club L London snaps up Lavish Alice as it continues to ramp up global growth
Occasionwear specialist Club L London has snapped up fashion retailer Lavish Alice for an undisclosed seven figure sum.
In The Style cuts head office jobs
Baaj Capital-owned fashion retailer In The Style has cut at least 17 jobs as the business edges towards a pre-pack administration.
Topshop teases website relaunch
Topshop is gearing up for the relaunch of its website, with three teaser videos posted on its Instagram account and the cryptic message “watch this space”.
Mayor Sadiq Khan asks Londoners for opinions on the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street
Sadiq Khan is asking Londoners for their thoughts on the potential pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.
Personalisation is driving onsite and social media
More than two in five (44%) of UK shoppers say personalised discounts and promotional offers are the most influential content when it comes to sharing a product or brand on social media.
Canadians shun Amazon in consumer protest against US
A majority of Canadian consumers said they’ve pulled back on buying US-made products and are shopping less on Amazon since Trump escalated his threats against Canada.
Pre-loved and repair displaces sales of new clothing
Pre-loved businesses are displacing sales of new clothing, with the average displacement rate for repair at 82.2% and resale at 64.6%, according to global environmental action NGO WRAP.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How retail can drive economic growth
The retail sector has been battling rising crime, Budget policies, shop closures and higher costs. The new BRC manifesto outlines how to do it.
Marketing on Threads what you need to know
Threads is proving to be a serious Twitter/X alternative. Martech provides data that shows users moving to Threads as they diversify platforms.
How AI is tearing up the experiential marketing rulebook
Jason Snyder explains how AI technology will change the work experiential marketers do, as well as how we think about what an experience is.
Why poor data management and privacy worries are holding marketers back
While first party data may well underpin the retail media and wider digital marketing opportunity, there are still many stumbling blocks to making it work in practice.
Five ways to get your B2B buyers to care in 2025
In a crowded market, features alone won’t win buyers over. Here’s how to create authentic connections that make them care.
How department stores worldwide are enhancing customer loyalty
The International Association of Department Stores (IADS), representing around 15 global retailers, highlights the latest CRM strategies shaping the industry.
32 TikTok tools to boost your marketing strategy in 2025
Do you market your business on TikTok? If so, you’ll need Hootsuite’s box of trusted TikTok Tools to help you design, strategize, and work efficiently.
5 common LinkedIn Ads mistakes and how to fix them
Are your LinkedIn Ads underperforming? You might be making these errors. Martech helps you fix your targeting, ad formats, and measurement for better ROI.
THG Studios launches new AI tool for image creation
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Angling Direct bolsters board with ex-French Connection COO
Angling Direct has bolstered its board with the appointment of former French Connection COO, Neil Williams, as a non-executive director, effective immediately.
BRAND NEWS
JD Sports upsizes at Burnley shopping centre
JD Sports has signed a 10-year lease for a larger premises at Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley.
Agent Provocateur goes for Raw Power in SS25 campaign
It’s all about ‘Raw Power’ this spring/summer for Agent Provocateur as the 30-year-old high-end lingerie brand presents its seasonal collection and accompanying campaign.
Clarks launches fantastical Roald Dahl-inspired collection
Clarks is encouraging little ones to step into the fantastical Roald Dahl world with its new kids’ shoe collection, launching online and in stores today.
AND FINALLY x2
Users spent 31,000 years on Rightmove in 2024
UK users spent 16.4bn minutes searching on Rightmove last year, swallowing up 80% per cent of all consumer time spent on UK property portals in 2024.
All the best looks from the nominees and guests at the Oscars 2025
"Wicked" star Ariana Grande walked the Oscars red carpet on Sunday in a sculptural flared pink top and a tulle skirt by Schiaparelli, one of several actors to make bold fashion statements.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending February 28th 2025?
1/ SS25
2/ Mother’s Day
3/ Easter
4/ Denim
5/ Garden
6/ Cushion
7/ Kitchen
8/ Tray
9/ Lamp
10/ Shoes
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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
F&F has new Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.
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.
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.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
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.
Oliver Bonas has new homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.
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.
Jan Constantine has new throws and cushion ranges for Mother’s Day.
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.
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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Designers Guild Cutter & Squidge Regatta TK Maxx Hobbycraft Nest Cult Furniture
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Mother’s Day - 27
Days until Easter – 48
Days until Father’s Day - 104
Days until Christmas Day - 297
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
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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