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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Adidas, On, Tesco, Argos, Ocado, Kontoor Brands, Ikea, Primark, Look Fantastic, SportsShoes, Rixo and M&S. Plus, why Sephora thinks the UK high street is far from dead, how brands are missing out on free marketing from the resale market and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Adidas expects profits to hit €2.3bn as it reports ‘record’ revenues
Adidas reported record revenues with operating profit up 54% to €2.05bn in the year to 31 Dec 2025, and expects profits to hit €2.3bn this year.
On sales soar as it forecasts 23% growth for 2026
Swiss footwear brand On sales surpassed CHF 3bn (£2.87bn) in the year ending 31 Dec 2025, a 30% increase year-on-year, and predicts sales growth of at least 23% in 2026.
Thousands of Tesco staff to pocket £134m windfall
More than 22,000 staff at Tesco could pocket a share of the proceeds from a £134m windfall as part of its employee investor scheme.
M&S increases retail staff pay by 6.4%
Marks & Spencer has invested in a pay rise above inflation for retail staff, increasing salaries by at least 6.4%.
Argos tops new ranking of retailers’ digital capabilities
Argos is the first winner of the Digital Capability Index, a new ranking by Retail Week and The Grocer of 65 high street retailers based on how their shopping features match consumer demands.
Ocado retains position as fastest-growing retailer
Worldpanel figures show Ocado retained its top position as the fastest-growing retailer over the quarter to 22 Feb, with sales increasing by 15.1% and market share growing to 1.9%.
Scotch Corner Designer Village stock exchange plans
Scotch Corner Designer Village Holdings’ plans to list on the stock exchange in a plan to raise £25.5m of equity for the development.
Kontoor Brands ends 2025 with 21% revenue surge
Wrangler and Lee parent Kontoor Brands reported a 46% in Q4 sales to $1.02bn, thanks to the US denim maker's 2025 acquisition of Helly Hansen.
Spring Statement leaves retailers facing sluggish growth and stubborn costs
Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement offered UK retailers a steadier set of economic forecasts, but little immediate relief on the costs squeezing margins.
Retail roles among UK’s most short-lived jobs
Indeed analysis shows 82% of retail workers who change jobs move into a different occupation altogether.
Young shoppers increasingly buying at charity shops
Secondhand fashion websites like Depop and Vinted and younger shoppers are helping charity shops thrive despite the lingering cost-of-living crisis.
Storytelling more influential than discounts for live shopping
Nearly half (47%) of live shopping viewers are more likely to purchase a product with a good story over a product advertising a discount.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How brands are missing out on free marketing from the resale market
Many brands have little insight into what happens to their products post-sale. They invest in creating demand, while a visible and active demand already exists on second-hand platforms.
Why Sephora MD thinks the UK high street is far from dead
Sephora UK managing director Sarah Boyd has said that the UK high street “is far from dead” as the beauty retailer continues its store opening expansion.
How Morrisons Rami Baitiéh is turning the business around
Morrisons chief executive Rami Baitiéh said the business is making progress with its turnaround and he sees “more green shoots every single day”.
How McDonald’s CEO marketing misstep shows authenticity and ‘corporateness’ don’t mix
When the CEO of McDonald’s, visibly uncomfortable took a cautious bite of his company’s latest burger and called it a “delicious product”, the internet had a field day.
While the sale to Tilray will preserve the Brewdog brand, at least for now, the deal comes at a significant cost, especially for the company’s staff.
Are driverless warehouse vehicles the next big boost to retail?
Nvidia has backed UK self-driving technology firm Oxa with £77m in a funding round aimed at accelerating the deployment of driverless vehicles in areas such as retail warehouses.
Meta tests AI shopping research tool to rival ChatGPT
Meta is testing a shopping research feature in its AI chatbot, which rivals similar tools from OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
Ikea China launches self-driving electric vehicles following successful pilot
Ikea China has rolled out self-driving electric vehicles to move products from the warehouse to the store after a pilot saw average customer waiting times reduced by two-thirds.
Autonomous market goes live at Co-op Live arena
Co-op Live in Manchester has launched a “fully frictionless, autonomous self-serve market,” allowing shoppers to tap their card to enter, grab hot food, grab-and-go items and draught drinks.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Marks & Spencer raids Frasers to make top omnichannel appointment
Marks & Spencer has poached David Clark, Frasers Group's chief customer to spearhead its fashion, beauty and home omnichannel business.
BRAND NEWS
Primark partners with Coleen Rooney
Fashion giant Primark is partnering with British media personality Coleen Rooney to launch a new womenswear collection.
Look Fantastic opens Bristol concept store
Beauty retailer Look Fantastic has opened a new concept shop in Bristol as it looks to evolve its omnichannel strategy.
Rixo unveils SS26 collection with Liberty Fabrics
Womenswear brand Rixo has launched its spring/summer 2026 ‘We Are One’ collection to subscribers, describing it as a “vibrant, uplifting tribute to humanity”.
M&S strengthens ties to motorsport with Silverstone deal
Marks & Spencer is becoming an official partner of Silverstone Circuit, the world-renowned Formula One racing venue.
SportsShoes opens experiential flagship in London
SportsShoes has opened a flagship store in London, its first retail space in over 14 years. The store is described as experiential and includes tills powered by Shopify PoS.
AND FINALLY
Harry Potter comes to Oxford Street
Warner Bros is set to open a 21,000 sq ft Harry Potter flagship store on London’s Oxford Street in the autumn, with the store featuring recreated locations from the Harry Potter films.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending Feb 27th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Easter
3/ Garden
4/ Denim
5/ Dress
6/ Shoes
7/ Earrings
8/ Cushion
9/ Bag
10/ Floral
PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Winter Paralympics Milano Cortina – 2
Days until Mother’s Day – 11
Days until Eid al-Fitr - 15
Days until Easter – 32
Days until Father’s Day – 109
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 120
Days until School Summer holidays (England&Wales) - 140
March Diary
How to get your brand on the March Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media
Our March PR toolkit and content calculator is here to help PRs and marketers forward-plan campaigns and pitches armed with some timely and topical angles, plus it’s a checklist for potential campaign hooks.
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.
In the middle 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.
The Olympics aren't over yet as this month sees the week-long Paralympic Games, which start on the 6th March and finish on the 15th March. So ski wear and sports wear should be pushed.
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;
British Pie Week (2nd-8th)
Paris Fashion Week (2nd – 10th)
British Science Week (6th-15th)
Butchers Week (9th-15th)
English Tourism Week (13th – 22nd)
National Fragrance Week (17th-23rd)
Bridal Fashion Week London (22nd-24th)
The Big Walk and Wheel (26th – 27h)
March - Days
4th – World Obesity Day
4th – Holi Hindu Festival
5th – Crufts begins
5th – World Book Day
6th - Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony
8th – International Women’s Day
9th – Made in UK Day
9th – Commonwealth Day
11th – No Smoking Day
13th – World Sleep Day
15th – The Oscars
15th - Mother’s Day UK
15th - Winter Paralympics Closing Ceremony
17th – St Patrick’s Day
18th – Global Recycling Day
19th – Eid al-Fitr / End of Ramadan
20th – First Day of Spring (Spring ends 20th June)
20th - Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
21st – International Day of Forests
21st – World Poetry Day
22nd – Quadragesima
22nd – World Water Day
22nd – Easter egg searches rise
23rd – Gardening searches rise
24th – Possible date for the UK Spring Budget
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
26th – Six years since the first lockdown started in the UK in 2020
27th – Wear a Hat Day (Brain Tumour Research)
29th – British Summertime Begins
For more diary dates for this year see the Marketing Retail Diary
NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2026 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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NEW BRANDS ON PRSHOTS
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Primark has a new Major Find range, Edit range, F1 Alpine and Ford Goodyear collaborations, a Scene youth range, new makeup ranges, men’s linen ranges, a Stacey Solomon collaboration of kids clothes, a Nightwear Edit, and new band t-shirts.
Roman Originals has new floral ranges, Petite ranges for SS26, Spring dresses, tops, trousers, skirts, jumpers and cardigans, new Dusk and Curve ranges including coats, jackets, dresses and trousers.
New Look has new season outfits, jewellery and accessories and drops of SS26 ranges including clothes, bags, shoes, boots and accessories.
Matalan has a new Riveria range of menswear, a new Prairie range of womenswear and accessories for SS26, a new floral range of clothes and accessories, new Clubhouse range of womenswear.
Accessorize has new jewellery, and new womenswear and accessories including shoes, hats and bags.
Oliver Bonas has new April and March drops of hats, sunglasses, socks, shoes, sandals, clothing, bags, jewellery and accessories.
Peacocks has new Dani Dyer SS26 ranges, Lousie Redknapp denim ranges, SS26 shoes, bags, belts, jewellery, accessories, sleepwear and lingerie, plus leisure wear and ranges for men and women.
Barbour has a new Icons range, a Paul Smith Collaboration, a Heritage+ range plus a collaboration with Feng Chen Wang, new jumpers and bags and new collaborations with Ganni, Baracuta, Sorel, Levi’s, Arket and Farm Rio.
Regatta has a new Orla Kiely collaboration with womens clothing including t-shirts, coats and swimwear.
M&S has new underwear ranges, plus new clothing ranges for Mother’s Day.
Threadbare has new SS26 womenswear.
Monsoon has new March accessory ranges including shoes, bags and scarves, plus March drops of womenswear for spring 2026 ranges including clothes, shoes, jewellery, sunglasses and accessories, plus new bridal ranges.
Cotton Traders has a new summer holiday wear including dresses to tankinis, a new Sea Glass collection, new SS26 women’s and menswear, including a new SS26 menswear collaboration with actor Will Mellor and a womenswear collaboration with Alex Jones.
River Island has new Off to the Races ranges, new collaborations with Year Zero on clothes, accessories and bags, a new Love is in the Air range, a To Have and Hold wedding range of womenswear and accessories, SS26 lookbook images and cut-outs of clothing, bags and accessories.
Home Bargains has new Hinch Farm ranges of baby clothing.
Busby & Fox has new campaign images for its SS26 womenswear ranges.
Scamp & Dude has a new Davina McCall collaboration and new clothes and accessory ranges.
Very has new Wuthering-Heights-inspired womenswear, new Traitors-inspired fashion, a new Transitional Very Collection, Winter footwear and a new Michelle Keegan collaboration.
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Home, garden and food
Matalan has a new Sorrento range of tableware, bed linen, cushions and furnishings for the garden.
National Trust has new food and gardening ranges, Easter decorations, new homeware, new shed ranges, new garden furniture with new Oxleys and Sitting Spiritually collaborations, new glasshouses, and new kitchen furniture ranges based on their country houses, including walled units, islands and kitchen dressers.
The Orchard has new lounge, dining room and bedroom interior ranges including beds, sideboards, dressers, sofas, lighting, shelving, benches and more, new Lahinch and Kilmore corner sofas.
Very has new Very Collection ranges of outdoor furniture, a new Revive outdoor furniture and soft furnishings collection, a new Very collection of furniture, wall art and storage solutions, new beauty and wellness tech.
Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts and cards, April homeware and kitchenware ranges for the dining room, living room and bedroom.
Cambridge Imprint has new exercise and hardback books, notebooks, new Clamshell and Dandelion patterned paper, Charleston themed ranges of patterned paper, new Easter decorations, new notecards, envelopes, albums, notebooks, cards and patterned paper for SS26.
Quorn Stone has new Marisol ranges of decorative tiles, natural stone, and marble and stone effect ranges, new terracotta decorative tiles, natural stone range, marble and decorative effect tiles.
M&S has new gifts for Mother’s Day, and furniture and homeware collections, and new homeware ranges for the spring and summer.
Dobbies Garden Centres have new garden pots and grow your own solutions for spring, plus everything for the garden barbecue and eating outside, from lighting to tabletop firepits. Plus all the tools needed for the Easter and spring planting spree.
B&M has a Great Outdoors range including camping gear and everything for the garden from solar lights to cushions, new limited edition Isle Life range of homeware, Easter-themed homeware and decorations, candles and diffusers, plus coffee and cocktail homeware for the lounge.
Ruggable has a new Antropologie collaboration of rugs, new ranges of animal-patterned rugs for every room, from kids bedrooms to the lounge, plus all sizes of rugs for inside and out for SS26.
Sofology has new ranges of sofas for SS26 including Fitzrovia, Oscar, Westwood, Adler and Georgio ranges of sofas.
Homesense has new SS26 homeware for the lounge, bathroom, kitchen and dining room and Easter gifts for the home.
Home Bargains has new Hinch Farm ranges of soft furnishings, storage and accessories.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new Bridgerton-inspired Georgian flower growbars, plus seed kits for Mother’s Day.
Jellycat has a new 2026 Harrods amuseable, plus a new range of Jellycat cuddly vegetables and farmyard animals for 2026.
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