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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Primark, Pets at Home, Asda, WHSmith, H&M, Søstrene Grene, Cambridge Satchel and M&S. Plus the changing face of the British high street, can Topshop be restored to its former glory and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Primark boss resigns following investigation into behaviour

Primark’s chief executive has resigned from his role with immediate effect following an investigation carried out by owner Associated British Foods (ABF).

Pets at Home cuts next year’s profit guidance

Pets at Home has reduced its profit guidance for the next financial year citing cost increases stemming from the Budget.

Asda mulls outsourcing as IT upgrade costs top £1bn

Asda is considering moving some of its jobs overseas in the latest round of cuts from the supermarket. After the supermarket’s IT upgrade will surpass £1bn in costs this year.

Boohoo vows to push forward with Debenhams rebrand despite Frasers Group intervention

Boohoo has vowed to push forward with its plans to rebrand the group to Debenhams, despite Frasers Group thwarting its efforts to pass a resolution on the subject at its general meeting.

Retail braces for April business rates hike

Business rates in England in the new 2025/26 financial year starting tomorrow (1 April) are expected to cost retail, leisure and hospitality firms an additional £1.03bn in tax.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

The changing face of the British high street

The high street is an ever-evolving destination and that has never been more apparent than now. Retail Week takes a detailed look at how the high-street has changed over the years.

Can Topshop be restored to its former glory?

Ahead of the relaunch of Topshop and Topman, Drapers hears from former Topshop and Arcadia veterans about their hopes for the brand, and whether it can take its former pole position.

What is Bluesky, and should your business be on it in 2025?

Curious about how Bluesky Social works? Check out Hootsuite's complete guide to the decentralised alternative to Twitter(X) and Threads.

Modella Capital outlines plans for WHSmith’s high street arm acquisition

Modella Capital has set out its initial plans for the WHSmith’s high street business. It will rebrand to TGJones, and plans to retain the existing product offerings, including Post Office and Toys “R” Us.

Why Next’s Lord Wolfson is looking beyond the landmark profit

Next’s Lord Wolfson explains why he’s not hung up about the big number, why he is opening a new space for the first time in years, and the changing shape of the business.

How to improve your email results

Martech shows you four actionable steps for creating a robust email data strategy and examples of successful data-driven personalisation.

How AI social listening boosts your brand

Discover how AI social listening tools make it faster and easier to learn what people are saying and feeling about your brand in 2025.

H&M to create 'twins' of real models with AI

H&M will create digital "twins" of real models using artificial intelligence for use in their online communications including social media posts.

TikTok Shop launched in Italy, France and Germany

TikTok Shop is keen to challenge e-commerce platforms like Amazon and eBay, and officially launches in Italy, France and Germany today.

BRAND NEWS

M&S kicks off £50m investment in North West stores

Marks & Spencer has begun a £50m investment programme in new and upgraded stores in the North West of England, creating hundreds of jobs.

Søstrene Grene unveils Oxford Circus flagship

Søstrene Grene has opened its new Oxford Circus flagship. The Argyll Street store stocks the brands homeware ranges and features an interactive customer experience room.

Cambridge Satchel heads to Paris for first international store

Cambridge Satchel, which was acquired by French textile giant Chargeurs in 2022, has opened its first international store in Paris as it continues its retail expansion strategy.

Trinny London launches new initiative to highlight female-founded businesses

Beauty brand Trinny London has embarked on a new initiative that shines a spotlight on female-founded businesses.

AND FINALLY x2

Salvation Army calls for unwanted stock from retailers

The Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) has made an urgent plea to retailers for excess, returned and end-of-line clothing and home stock to sell in its charity shops across the UK.

A Grass Green Fred Perry polo shirt, dyed with actual grass

When fashion designer Craig Green decided to explore Fred Perry’s vast tennis legacy, he went literal and used actual grass to dye the shirts grass green.

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    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

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.

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.

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.

John Lewis has new men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessory ranges for the spring and summer. Plus a range of women’s bags and jewellery.

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.

F&F has new Abbey Clancy top picks for the spring.

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.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Lipsy Frangipani Crew Clothing Tu Clothing London Grace Celtic &Co Bonmarché

Home, garden and food

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.

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

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.

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

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.

See additional new home images from

Matalan Treats by Mars Jan Constantine The Gluttonous Gardener Primark

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Easter – 20

Days until Father’s Day – 76

Days until School holidays start (23rd July) - 114

Days until Halloween - 214

Days until Christmas Day - 269
 

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

1^st – April Fool’s Day

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).