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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Co-op, Moonpig, Currys, Sainsbury’s, The Perfume Shop, Frasers, Hugo Boss, TM Lewin, Nudie Jeans and Nobody’s Child. Plus how M&S wants to be the most personalised retailer in Britain, why interactive email is the game changer brands can’t ignore and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Co-op profits quadruple but warns of rising costs

Co-op results for the year to 4 Jan show sales were flat at £11.3bn, but pre-tax profits grew to £161m from £28m but warned it faces more than £200m of new costs in the upcoming year.

Moonpig hails ‘strong’ performance as profits and sales grow

Moonpig preliminary figures for the FY to April 30 expect revenues to reach between £350m and £353m and anticipates a “stronger than expected” adjusted EBITDA margin.

Currys lifts profit guidance

Currys has lifted its profit outlook for the full year again describing its performance since Jan 4 as “robust” and expects profit before tax to hit around £160m, up from £145-155m.

The Perfume Shop sees strong year-on-year sales jump for Mother's Day

In the lead up to Mother’s Day on 30 Mar The Perfume Shop “went above and beyond” with 280,916 bottles sold across the wider 9-30 March trading period, and sales up 14% on 2024.

Frasers Group makes further "strategic investment" in Hugo Boss

Frasers Group has made another strategic investment in Hugo Boss AG through the further sale of ‘put options’ over Hugo Boss’s share, it now owns a potential 30.2% of the shares.

UK grocery sales slow in March

NIQ figures show total sales at UK supermarkets slowed in March to 2.7% in the four weeks to April 2, down from a 4% rise in February, however in-store visits grew 6.8% compared to online 0.7%.

West End businesses propose taxing online sales

The Heart of London Business Alliance (HOLBA), is proposing a new business rates system that would see tax collected directly from online sales in addition to brick-and-mortar businesses.

Amazon submits bid for TikTok with us sale deadline nearing

The e-commerce giant sent its proposal in a letter to Vice President JD Vance, but the offer is allegedly not being considered seriously by the Trump administration.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How M&S wants to be the most personalised retailer in Britain

Marks & Spencer chair Archie Norman has said that the group “wants to be the most personalised retailer in Britain” as it ramps up tech and IT improvements.

Why interactive email is the game changer brands can’t ignore

Creative, purposeful touches, like interactive designs that engage customers, make your emails stand out. Martech shows you how to do it.

Why your marketing isn’t working and how an audit can help fix it

A well-executed audit is the first step to building a marketing strategy that works. Martech shows you how to do it effectively.

Hot to grow your brand on TikTok

TikTok may be your favourite app, but TikTok for business is a whole social marketing discipline unto itself. Hootsuite shows you how to get started.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Former M&S co-CEO Katie Bickerstaffe joins Sainsbury’s as non-exec

Sainsbury’s has appointed former M&S co-chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe and The Sage Group boss Steve Hare as new non-executive directors.

BRAND NEWS

TM Lewin marks return to the high street with new flagship store

Menswear retailer TM Lewin has announced a return to bricks-and-mortar retail with the opening of a new flagship store in London.

Nobody’s Child reveals UK and US expansion

Drapers spoke with Nobody's Child CEO Jody Plows about retail expansion, a possible move into kidswear, and working towards B Corp status as it celebrates a decade in business.

Nudie Jeans returns to East London with new store

Swedish denim brand Nudie Jeans has opened a new store in East London's Shoreditch, featuring its first window-front repair workshop.

AND FINALLY

Can sexual wellness get a luxury makeover?

Vogue Business looks at how the sexual wellness market is attempting to penetrate the luxury retail market.  

JOIN THE GREEN GRADS

Green Grads are looking for new recruits and sponsors

Green Grads is a platform for recent UK graduates with ideas to heal the planet and it’s now recruiting for its fifth cohort, with over 200 current grads listed on the website. It’s also a great chance for a brand to show commitment to the environment and sustainability by joining Green Grads expanding cooperative of outward-looking forward-facing stellar British brands by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities start with the comparatively modest sum of £500 and current sponsors include such well-known names as Heal's, Anglepoise, Ercol, the Futon Company, Camira and many more. To find out more see http://www.greengrads.co.uk

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending March 28^th 2025?

1/ SS25

2/ Easter

3/ Mother

4/ Yellow

5/ Wedding

6/ Denim

7/ Candle

8/ Sunglasses

9/ Mirror  

10/ Dresses

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Plia Parasols makes wooden garden parasols, upholstered with luxury outdoor fabrics. Sewn in Cornwall, customers can either plump for one of the in-house designs, or go bespoke and supply their own fabric for a totally unique parasol.

Laura Bond was started by Laura and her husband Doug, and has been independent and family owned since 2019. They create jewellery and specialise in ear and nose piercings and use responsibly sourced or recycled solid gold.

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 is the go-to online destination for beautifully personalised handbags, accessories, and gifts for all occasions. 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 summer beachwear campaign imagery and has Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.

Roman Originals has new Petite, Dusk and Curve ranges for the summer, plus big pattern and denim SS25 womenswear imagery.

Matalan has new Holiday Shop collections for all the family,  men’s and women’s summer ranges with clothes for the beach, baby ranges, 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.

John Lewis has new Anyday, John Lewis and Kin men’s ranges and a Goodie Works t-shirt collaboration, plus new women’s clothing, shoes and accessory ranges for the spring and summer. Plus a range of women’s bags and jewellery.

Primark has new basics and youth ranges, US football team kit, new baby clothes, new Rita Ora range of clothes, Edit and new childrenswear, more Keith Haring & Basquiat collaborations, a new band t-shirt music drop, and new Kappa athleisure wear.

Threadbare has new summer footwear and beachwear, plus a Spring Romance womenswear range, plus new SS25 womenswear and menswear ranges.

River Island has new jewellery, men’s suits, a new Pink themed range, a new women’s wear range that’s a tribute to Ibiza’s Café Del Maar, perfume ranges and new Arm Candy bags.

Oliver Bonas has new April, May and June 2025 uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, hats, shoes, sunglasses and accessories as well as new ranges for SS25.

Barbour has new wellies and menswear clothing ranges, plus a new Crocs collaboration, a Very British Summer collaboration of clothes and accessories with Lucy Williams, and a new shoe collaboration with Wild Bunch, rainwear ranges.

Fable England has new bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabitt characters, 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.

Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, plus drops SS25 lookbook imagery, a new V by Very and V by Very Curve ranges of dresses, jumpers, jackets, coats jumpsuits, swimwear, jeans, trousers and shoes.

Iolla has new sunglasses and glasses for the summer with the option of multi-coloured lenses, plus ranges of frames and glasses based on nostalgia for a Scottish coastal summer.

Monsoon has new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus 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.

Dune London has new bags, sandals and shoes for him and her for the summer, bag charms, clutch bags, handbags and belts, bridal shoe ranges for casual to posh weddings.

Scamp & Dude has new SS25 athleisure wear, dresses, shorts, jackets, hoodies, coats, bags and scarves, plus a new collaborations with Nicky Newman and Sabrina Elba, plus new leopard print dresses.

New Look has new drops, 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.

TK Maxx has new menswear and women’s wear including jackets, dresses, waistcoats, jumpsuits, t-shirts, shoes and sandals and accessory ranges, including hats, bags, jewellery, makeup and sunglasses for the summer.

Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp SS25 Edit range, new menswear range, plus new womenswear SS25 clothing ranges including skirts, jumpers, a new Caprice SS25 lingerie range.

Cotton Traders has new men and women’s clothes, shoes and accessories including beachwear and swimsuits, plus campaign images with Will Mellor and Alex Jones.

M&S has new perfume ranges, new casual and formal menswear ranges, plus men’s and women’s Collection ranges of clothes and accessories including bags, shoes and jewellery, plus men and women’s Autograph underwear.

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.

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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Home, garden and food

Jellycat has a new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, plus books and the cuddliest soft toys and bags for SS25.

Designers Guild has new Christian Lacroix Maison SS25 ranges, new SS25 outdoor ranges including rugs and cushions.

Home Bargains has new Wickford & Co candle jars.

M&S has new homeware including furniture, lighting, bedding and tableware, new wash bags beauty and wellness ranges, Ultimate bedding sets, makeup ranges, SS25 Boho, Classic and Exquisite Earth furniture and homeware ranges.

Sofology has new SS25 furniture ranges, including sofas, chairs and stools plus furniture for the lounge in bright spring colours.

B&M has new baby and food events as well as new Lego kits, Garden solar lighting, Easter cuddly toys for kids, spring electrical ranges, garden decorations and Easter themed gifts, cookware and dining decorations.

Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts, new May/June/July drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge, plus furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for SS25.

George Home has new outdoor furniture and tableware for the garden and picnics, new Stacey Solomon Easter and home collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware. New Easter ranges of tableware, new home gifts and furniture.

Quorn Stone has new Chalfont and Metro tiles, new decorative tiles, Orotelli stone for the floors and Luella Powder for the bathroom, Frome white stone, Orwell Natural Porcelain Stone, and Chastleton Ivory Stone.

Nest has new Ferm Living, Tom Dixon and Hay garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers.

Cambridge Imprint has new envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, teatrays, lined exercise and hardback books, stamps, Easter block sets, ribbons, albums, tea towels, exercise books, notebooks, sketchbook, memo books, 3D card ranges.

Dobbies Garden Centres has new garden furniture, sheds and outside storage solutions, home houseplants including orchids, garden tool ranges, homeware, pet ranges, kids garden toys.

Hobbycraft has lots of ideas for Easter decorations and things to keep the kids occupied for the holiday.

John Lewis has new Modern and Classic ranges of garden and outdoor entertaining furniture and tableware, plus Modern and Classic homeware collections of rugs, beds, mirrors, furniture, soft furnishings, tableware and accessories 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.

Homesense has new AW25 homeware and kitchenware including dishes, chairs, art, rugs, jugs plus Christmas 2025 crackers, wreaths and decorations.

TK Maxx has new kitchenware, homeware and gifts for Easter.

Fritz Fryer has new Ribbed Hereford Cluster lights, kitchen lighting, plus new lantern and pendant lighting ranges.

Dunelm has a new Sophie Robinson summer dining collaboration, plus new furniture and homeware, new colour drench ranges, 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 Easter – 17

Days until Father’s Day – 73

Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 111

Days until Halloween - 211

Days until Christmas Day - 266
 

How to get your brand in the media in April

We’re now definitely in Spring, and people are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so add any spring-summer-related images you have and add in keywords relating to summer outfits and summer events, e.g. festivals, Glastonbury, Coachella this month in the US, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings and for the young ‘gaths’. 

While some people are looking to holidays abroad, some are considering destinations closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like cardigans for the colder UK evenings.

It’s also Easter and the first big break of the year. It’s traditionally when people start to look at brightening up their gardens/patios/windowsills, so include any planting/gardening imagery and keywords as well as any of the standard Easter-related items, decorations, presents, bunnies and, of course, eggs and chocolate.  

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.

April Diary - Weeks/Months

There are lots of other big events in April. April is World Stress Awareness Month and National Pet Month in the UK, so if you have anything to relieve stress (massage products, recliners, diffusers, pillows, garden swings, etc) and anything for pets (dog coats, cat collars, dog beds will also be looked for etc) then add them and get all the relevant keywords added.  It’s also National Garden Month (so anything gardening-related should be tagged with National Garden Month), National Poetry Month and Celebrate Diversity Month.

Other events include;

World Autism Awareness Week (Mar 31^st – Apr 8^th)

Community Garden Week (1^st – 7^th)

Discover National Parks Fortnight (4^th – 18^th)

International Dark-Sky Week (21^st – 28^th)

Allergy Awareness Week (24^th – 28^th)

MS Awareness Week (22^nd – 28^th)

April - Days

6^th - Olivier Theatre Awards

7^th – World Health Day 

7^th – National Beer Day (US)

8^th – Gym and fitness searches peak

11^th-13^th – Coachella Weekend One

12^th – Passover Begins

13^th – Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

13^th – Grand National

14^th – Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year)

17^th – Running searches peak ahead of the London Marathon

18^th- 20^th – Coachella Weekend Two

20^th – Passover Ends

20^th – Easter Sunday

21^st – Easter Monday

21^st - National Tea Day

22^nd – Earth Day

23^rd  – St George’s Day

23^rd – Start of the Asparagus season

23^rd – Shakespeare Day

24^th - National Skipping Day

24^th – Gardening searches peak

24^th – Fashion Revolution Day

25^th – Staycation searches peak

25^th – World Malaria Day

25^th – National Lingerie Day

27^th – London Marathon

29^th - International Dance Day

30^th – Stop Food Waste Day

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).