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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Debenhams, B&M, Inditex, Victoria’s Secret, Home Bargains, Crew Clothing, Pour Moi, Sunglasses Hut, Morrisons, Victoria Beckham and M&S. Plus, how the TikTok algorithm works, are you ready for the EU’s new rules on returns and more.
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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Debenhams Group hails Q1 return to growth
Debenhams Group update says its turnaround is accelerating, with Q1 to the start of May showing a return to growth with group GMV up 0.5% year on year.
B&M profits slide as discount retailer warns over rising costs
B&M has warned of rising cost pressures in the year ahead as the discount retailer posted a 26% fall in annual profits.
Zara owner Inditex reports stronger-than-expected start to summer trading
Zara owner Inditex has posted a strong start to summer trading, with an 11.5% sales growth in May ahead of analyst expectations of 8%.
Modella buys Dealz from Poundland
Modella which owns WH Smith's former high street chain is expanding its European footprint with an agreement to buy Dealz, a Polish discounter, from Pepco, the former owner of Poundland.
Victoria’s Secret sees net sales increase 15% in Q1
Victoria’s Secret’s sales for Q1 were up 15.3% to $1.56bn and has raised its full-year net sales guidance range to $7.03-7.13bn.
Home Bargains eyes up Denby acquisition
Homeware retailer Home Bargains is said to be pondering the purchase of pottery brand Denby out of administration.
Amazon sets June date for four-day Prime Day deals event
Amazon has confirmed Prime Day will return from 23 to 26 June, with hundreds of thousands of deals available exclusively to Prime members.
Aldi to upgrade 25 UK stores this summer
Aldi is set to upgrade 25 stores across the UK this summer as part of its wider £300m investment into existing stores throughout 2026.
BRC warns guaranteed-hours rules could cut retail entry-level jobs
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the Government's proposed guaranteed-hours rules under the Employment Rights Act could reduce retail flexibility and cut entry-level jobs.
M&S CEO pay drops to £4m after bonus cut
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin pay for FY2025/26 was down 44% to £3.97m, after receiving no annual bonus amid the cyber-attack at the retailer.
BrandAlley collapses into administration
Off-price etailer BrandAlley has appointed BDO LLP as administrators and has been sold through a pre-pack deal to a company called BrandAlley International Limited.
Victoria Beckham opens first US store
Victoria Beckham has opened her first US store for the Victoria Beckham brand at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Backlash to brand launches such as the beauty brand Leaked Labs created by influencers the Lipstick Lesbians, highlights the growing difficulty of turning a creator following into a brand community.
Are you ready for the EU’s new rules on returns?
From 19 June, online retailers selling to consumers in the European Union will be required to make returns as simple as making a purchase. If retailers are not ready, they may end up paying the price.
How Sainsbury’s Tu is ‘challenging perceptions’ of supermarket fashion
As Sainsbury's Tu continues on its elevation strategy, product director Melinda Harris talks to Drapers about changing the public's idea of supermarket fashion.
How second-hand fashion and lifestyle is scaling across the US
The US, the UK and continental Europe together account for the majority of the global resale market, but each is evolving in its own way, shaped by local culture, consumer behaviour and policy.
How the TikTok algorithm works
Understanding how the TikTok algorithm ranks content can help you work with it and improve your visibility on the platform.
Consumers like AI content until they know it’s AI
Consumers often prefer AI-generated content when it is unlabelled, but trust drops sharply once they learn AI created it.
UK Payments Initiative launches recurring bank scheme
The UK Payments Initiative has launched a new scheme for open banking payments, allowing shoppers to approve regular or variable payments directly from their bank account.
Retailers make AI top priority amid cost pressures
Fluent Commerce's third annual Retail Resilience Survey found that 57% of retailers plan to make AI a key strategic priority over the next five years, ahead of all other long-term investment areas.
Retailers face surge in AI-generated fake damage claims and refund scams
Retailers are being hit by a new wave of AI-powered refund fraud, as shoppers and organised crime groups use generative AI to create fake damage claims and convincing return scams.
Meadowhall shopping centre debuts new AI personal shopper tool
Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre has introduced a new AI-driven personal shopper tool dubbed Style Suite.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Currys names Fredrik Tønnesen as new group chief executive
Currys has appointed Fredrik Tønnesen as group chief executive to succeed Alex Baldock from the 3rd Aug. Tønnesen is currently head of Currys Nordics business.
BRAND NEWS
Crew Clothing to open Meadowhall store
Crew Clothing is set to open a new store at Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield as the British lifestyle brand continues to expand its UK retail footprint.
Pour Moi unveils campaign encouraging women to be more confident
Pour Moi has teamed up with British broadcaster, DJ, and author Ashley James to launch a “powerful” campaign called ‘Designed For Me, Designed For Real Life’.
Sunglass Hut London pop-up launches with Melanie C celebration
Sunglass Hut’s summer ambassador series has launched with a special pop-up event fronted by a Melanie C, DJ set.
Sports Direct unveils ‘When Football Was Football’ TV ad for World Cup
Sports Direct’s new TV ad for the World Cup is titled ‘When Football Was Football’ and sees a partnership with retro football shirt supplier Score Draw.
Palm Angels reunites with music venue Hï Ibiza for a capsule collection
Palm Angels has once again partnered with music venue Hï Ibiza for a capsule collection that "captures the magnetism and transcendence of Ibiza".
Ikea to open 10 compact stores in France as part of omnichannel strategy
Ingka Group is planning to open 10 new compact-format Ikea stores across France by 2030 as part of a wider push to expand its omnichannel presence and bring its products closer to customers.
AND FINALLY
Morrisons launches search for first-ever ‘chief doughnut tester’
Morrisons is launching a nationwide hunt for its first-ever chief doughnut tester as it marks National Doughnut Day.
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PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 29th 2026?
1/ SS26
2/ Swimsuit
3/ Bikini
4/ Swimsuit
5/ Beach
6/ Wood
7/ Denim
8/ Father
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PRSHOTS DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day – 18
Days until School Summer holidays (Scotland) - 29
Days until School Summer holidays (England & Wales) – 49
Days until Halloween – 150
Days until Black Friday – 177
Days until Christmas – 205
How to get your brand and products on the June editorial calendars, higher up on search and AI engines and in social media
Our June 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.
Summer is here - and hopefully, the weather will improve – and the media will be starting to ramp up their summer holiday features. For fashion clients add summer clothing, swimwear, beachwear, sandals, garden party, going out as keywords/phrases, plus any relevant keywords for accessories, like make-up bags, jewellery rolls, phone cases, suitcases, travel bags, travel accessories etc.
For home, push anything related to the outside, including garden furniture, anything for a garden party, a picnic, or a barbecue. Don’t forget to add all of the other spellings, such as BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc.
Also, add general summer holiday keywords like beach holiday, travel, travelling and vacation etc.
We’re also at the start of the festival season, so upload any items related to festivals and make sure you add the keyword “festival” or use some of the big festivals as keywords like Glastonbury – it’s not on this year but people will still be looking for it - or any of the other big festivals, Isle of Wight, British Summer Time, Boardmasters and Reading, Leeds.
Also, look at any sports-related items, as this month sees the start of football’s World Cup Finals in the US/Mexico/Canada. Plus, look at anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is coming up in early July.
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 promote your brand and products, see the list of days, weeks, and fortnights below.
June Diary - Weeks/Months
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, Men’s Health Month, National Smile Month (12th May – 12th Jun)
It’s also.
The Derby (5th - 6th Jun)
Diabetes Awareness Week (8th-14th)
2026 World Cup Final – US/Mexico/Canada 11th Jun - 19th Jul
National Picnic Week (13th-20th)
Men’s Health Week (15th-21st)
Graduate Fashion Week (15th-18th)
Royal Ascot (16th-20th)
Wimbledon fortnight starts (29th Jun – 12th Jul)
June - Days
3rd – World Bicycle Day
3rd – World Cider Day
3rd – Global Running Day
5th – World Environment Day
5th – National Fish and Chips Day
6th – D-Day
8th – World Oceans Day
9th – Whit Monday
13th – World Gin Day
14th – International Bath Day
14th – Father’s Day searches peak
15th – Six years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
16th – Muharram/Islamic New Year
18th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
18th – International Picnic Day
19th – Juneteenth
19th – Take your dog to work Day
20th – King Charles III Official Birthday
21st – Summer Solstice/Longest Day
21st – Father’s Day
21st – International Yoga Day
22nd – World Rainforest Day
22nd – Windrush Day
23rd- 26th – Amazon Prime Event
24th – Midsummer’s Day
25th – 6 months until Christmas Day
25th – Wimbledon Searches Rise
29th – Wimbledon starts
30th – International Asteroid Day
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
Sir Jacobs was founded by Neil and Stephan Jacobs, who left behind careers in law and digital product design to pursue something creative, tactile and more personal. Their vision? To bring together the worlds of ceramics and fragrance — turning everyday objects into something truly special.
Neem London produces sustainable, stylish and classic menswear pieces with low emissions, and is the goto label for “hot dads”. Founded in 2020 by a menswear designer with a background in big high-street labels the label features items for both work and leisure and has gone from strength to strength since launch.
VIXII jewellery is designed in the UK and handcrafted in India, with each piece using lab grown Polki Diamonds with no two diamonds alike each item is unique. The current range includes limited edition bracelets and necklaces.
Lola Starr is a growing UK athleisure brand based in the North West. Founder Kate Hill created the brand because she couldn’t find activewear that truly worked for her “leggings that felt supportive, comfortable, and confidence-boosting. Lola Starr is about designing pieces that move with real women, through real life.“
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
River Island has a new Pony collaboration, a new Tolami Benson collaboration, a new Samie Elishi collaboration, new images from the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards, plus a new Del Marr collaboration of beachwear.
Bonmarché has a new Lisa Snowdon Holidays Edit, a Lorraine loves range, Dash range of womenswear, new summer outfits, beachwear, including dresses, tops, bikinis, swimsuits, shirts and shorts.
Primark has new band t-shirts and hats for the festivals, new Pride month collections, a new Major Find, Performance and Edit range, a new Love to Lounge range of nightwear and Owning the Summer kids clothing, beauty accessories, and a new Pau Eche (Paula Echevarría) collaborations.
Monsoon has a new collaboration with Callie Thorpe and with Charlie Taylor Bonnie, new spring womenswear and kids clothing, along with jewellery, new linen and denim women's wear and accessory ranges.
Oliver Bonas has new bags and backpacks, jewellery, new shoes from Birkenstock, summer clothing and accessory ranges, new jewellery launches, new summer fashion lines.
Very has new World Cup outfits, a new AO summer wardrobe, Michelle Keegan collaboration and a new Very collection, new children’s Hello Kitty and Disney clothing ranges and new footwear.
Peacocks has a new Dani Dyer Mini Collection for kids, new Lousie Redknapp SS26 ranges, new Dani Dyer modelled womenswear for the holidays and the beach.
Iolla has new ranges of its sunglasses for men and women for the World Cup, the latest ranges for the summer holiday season feature custom tints in all the colours of the rainbow.
Barbour has a new Wimbledon Edit, a festival dressing range, a new Farm Rio collaboration, new Chelsea Flower Show dressing ranges, a new Icons range, and a Paul Smith Collaboration.
Accessorize has new accessories including socks, jewellery and scarves, new women’s and kids summer holiday wear including dresses, bikinis, shirts, jewellery, shoes, hats and bags.
Scamp & Dude has new dresses, jumpers, jackets and hoodies, plus a new collaboration with trainer/sports shoe brand Gola.
M&S has new gifts for Father’s Day from sunglasses to sandals to short-sleeved shirts.
Matalan has new summer linen womenswear, new menswear, plus women’s summer clothing including dresses, jump suits, halter tops and vests, a new Riveria range of menswear.
Regatta has a new Regatta Life menswear clothing range and an extensive range of everyday womenswear for all occasions, and new Orla Kiely collaboration of jackets, dresses and coats.
TK Maxx has a spring summer range of men and women's clothing, shoes, boots plus women’s accessories including handbags, bags, purses and wallets.
Threadbare has new ranges of shorts, dresses, waistcoats, jumpers and jackets for the summer plus nightwear.
Cotton Traders has a new collaboration of summer outfits with Jasmine Harman.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
New Look Deichmann F&F Dune Busby & Fox Fatface National Trust
Home, garden and food
Cambridge Imprint has tea towels, new cards and papers, new Italian cotton ribbons, small pocket books, kitchen trays, exercise and hardback books, notebooks, plus Clamshell and Dandelion patterned paper.
Oliver Bonas has new Father’s Day gifts, new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and lounge plus new furniture including chairs, tables and lighting.
Dunelm has a new Vintage Emporium range of homeware and furniture for SS26.
Primark has new travel solutions, new Chillis range of homeware, new luggage and storage solutions, Island Heat ranges of homeware with decorations, vases, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers and kitchenware.
Home Bargains has a new Hinch Home range, plus new Coastal Retreat themed homeware accessories.
Jellycat has new seaside holiday themed bears and amuseables, new ranges of amuseables for 2026 including Bartholomew Bear, Ricky Rain Frog, Zumblebi Junior.
TK Maxx has homeware, kitchenware, picnic essentials, items for Charity Month and home gifts for Father’s Day.
Cult Furniture has new furniture for the bedroom, living room, home office, kitchen and dining rooms.
Homesense has everything for a picnic in the country, new art-related gifts and barbecue and picnic items for the summer months.
Ivyline has new fireside companion pieces, plus planters for indoors and out.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new Father’s Day gifting suggestions and a Brontë sisters themed growbar.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new summer pots and things for garden barbecues and eating outside, from lighting to tabletop firepits to climbing frames, plus garden pots and grow your own solutions for spring, and all the tools needed for the spring planting spree.
Matalan has new beach towel ranges for the summer holidays.
Hobbycraft has gift ideas for Father’s Day, craft ideas and accessories for the summer from cake decorations to Wedding gifts and decoration ideas.
National Trust has new garden furniture, new gifts, food and gardening ranges, new homeware, new shed ranges, new garden furniture with new Oxleys and Sitting Spiritually collaborations and new glasshouses.
Very has a new Very Collection of soft furnishings and ranges of outdoor furniture, a new Revive outdoor furniture and soft furnishings collection, plus a new Very collection of furniture, wall art and storage solutions.
Designers Guild has new SS26 soft furnishing design ranges including cushions, rugs and throws.
See additional new home images from
M&S The Orchard Joe Browns B&M Home Bargains
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