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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Gap’s Q4 results were down 6% to $4.24bn with store sales down 3% and online sales down 10% with FY22 sales down 6% to $15.6bn but 1s entering 2023 in a “more competitive position,”.
Prada sees solid revenue growth for 2023
Prada net revenues for FY22 were up 21% to €4.2bn up on analysts expectations of €4.04bn and expects 2023 revenue growth to “remain solid and above market average.”
Mango profits surge and turnover reaches record high
Mango has posted a strong full-year performance for 2022, as profits surged and turnover reached a record high for the fashion retailer.
JD.com reports record FY revenue
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com reported record revenue in FY22 with net revenue to Dec 31 was up 9.9% to $151.7bn and net service revenue rising 33.3% to $26.3bn
Rascal founder buys back brand from JD Sports
The original owner of the Rascal brand Billy Wingrove, has bought back the brand from JD Sports for an undisclosed sum, following its withdrawal from the labels JD Sports sold to Frasers Group.
Dwindling retail space under pressure as new development hits 20-year low
Pressure is being applied to new retail stock at a time when desire for new physical space is peaking and construction starts reached a 20-year low.
Amazon could face supplier lawsuits over competition law breaches
Amazon could soon be faced with several class action lawsuits from suppliers over alleged breaches of competition law and Groceries Supply Code of Practices.
UK economy staged modest recovery in January
Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show the UK economy recovered from a pre-Christmas slump to grow by 0.3% in January, above the 0.1% analysts had predicted.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Artificial intelligence-driven tools such as ChatGPT, Jasper, and others can create content at scale. But the effect of those tools on organic search rankings is unclear.
How to glean better insights from your data
The wrong data is just as harmful to marketing as having no data. Here's how a holistic testing methodology can help you glean better insights.
How In the Style went from £100m IPO to the brink of bankruptcy in 2 years
In The Style is to sell the business to private equity firm Baaj Capital for just £1.2m to avoid bankruptcy, yet two years ago it was worth £105m. How did it get to this state?
Is Sephora’s first UK store in nearly two decades worth the wait?
After 17 years away, French beauty giant Sephora touched back down on UK shores amid a wave of hype. Retail Week finds out if the new store has been worth the wait
What retail legend George Davies plans for GWD
Retail legend George Davies launched Next in the 1980s, George at Asda in the 1990s and M&S’s Per Una in the 2000s, and now he has a new label GWD launched at Pure London in February
John Lewis Partnership sustainability boss on the group’s plan for nature
John Lewis Partnership’s sustainability boss Marija Rompani on how they are tackling the challenge of becoming a greener business, by assessing organisational change, eco initiatives and more.
What will Amazon’s NFTs marketplace look like?
Amazon’s NFT marketplace is rumoured to drop next month. Charged Retail dives into all the information we currently have about Amazon’s digital collectible outlet.
Grammarly introduces generative AI tool GrammarlyGO
A beta version of the new content creation tool will be available across all the company's products beginning in April.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Tesco screens candidates for chairman John Allan’s successor
Tesco has started its search to replace long-standing chairman John Allan as he nears the end of his tenure.
BRAND NEWS
Lucky Brand collaborates with Laura Ashley
US fashion retailer Lucky Brand has launched a limited-edition women’s fashion collaboration with Laura Ashley.
Moss Bros enlists ACS to sell pre-loved items on eBay
Formalwear retailer and hire company Moss Bros is to start selling pre-loved items on eBay via circularity fashion hub Advanced Clothing Solutions’ (ACS) dedicated shop on the marketplace.
Gap’s Athleta brand now available at Next
Gap’s Athleta sportswear and lifestyle brand is now available in the UK and Ireland through Gap’s joint venture with Next.
Boots revamps Advantage Card as part of ‘biggest ever investment’ in value
Boots has revamped its Advantage Card offering with its ‘biggest ever investment’ giving shoppers 10% discount on Boots own-brand products and discounts on 1,000+ other products from May 2023
Oi Polloi latest indie to close under JD Sports
Recent JD Sports purchase Manchester-based menswear retailer Oi Polloi is closing and the store will be rebranded to JD Sports Hip brand.
AND FINALLY x3
Human-like robot successfully completes retail tasks in the first-ever trial
A Sanctuary AI robot has successfully completed 110 retail-related tasks including picking and packing merchandise, cleaning, tagging, labelling, and folding. The first ever deployment of its kind.
John Lewis chair Dame Sharon White: ‘I struggle to find men to work for me’
John Lewis chair Dame Sharon White has said she struggles to find men to work for her and she has been criticised for pushing to change the retailer’s culture around gender.
Dove asks nation to turn its back on harmful TikTok ‘Bold Glamour’ filter
Dove’s latest campaign calls on its global community to turn its back to TikTok’s trending ‘Bold Glamour’ filter.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending March 3rd 2023?
1/ Easter
2/ Mother’s Day
3/ Garden
4/ Cushion
5/ Floral
6/ Candle
7/ Dress
8/ Orange
9/ Bathroom
10/ Spring
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Lavender Hill creates luxurious staples, using natural sources, with extra emphasis placed on how the clothes feel, giving every item the softest touch imaginable and that every piece feels soft and comforting next to your skin.
Jessica Russell Flint is British designer who creates vibrant, entirely unique hand illustrated prints, with luxury products ranging across accessories, clothing, sleepwear and homeware.
&Sons is all about vintage-inspired clothing for the modern-day Pioneer. Timeless garments for the modern man, designed by and for craftspeople, artisan makers and creative pioneers in their chosen fields of endeavour.
Damsons aim is to cater to real women who face the challenges of life with open arms. Their latest collection is influenced by vintage workwear and iconic styles, delicately transformed into contemporary feminine silhouettes.
Tweedmill is a family run business established in 1971 that creates beautiful British made blankets, picnic rugs, home accessories and more and are stocked in more than 4000 retailers UK wide.
Curvy Kate lingerie and swimwear is designed to make women feel fabulous about their curves. With sizes from D to K cups Curvy Kate lingerie and swimwear ethos is to “Fit, lift, shape and comfort.”
Imp & Maker founded by entrepreneur Sarah Louise Fairburn to bring together food, drinks & gifts from established, emerging and exciting new names in the food & drink world for both home and corporate gifting.
Scamp & Dude was created by Jo Tutchener-Sharp, founder and previous MD of Beauty Seen PR and is famous for their signature leopard and lightning bolt print and vibrant designs, which features in their mens, womens, kids and baby ranges.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Monsoon has a new SS23 womenswear, shoes, bags, jewellery, and accessories
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes
Primark has new beachwear, plus new women and mens summer clothing, makeup and kids clothing and accessories
Cotton Traders has new summer wear imagery
Fatface has new menswear ranges
Dune London has new bags and kids shoe ranges for the summer
Threadbare has new mens and womens ranges
Oliver Bonas has new dresses, bags, jewellery, shoes and accessories
New Look has new swimwear and summer clothing drops
River Island has new swimwear and accessories, spring and summer clothing, plus wedding outfits for him and her
Barbour has new Modern Heritage mens, womens and kids ranges
National Trust Shop has new scarves, hats, bags and accessories
PrettyLittleThing has PrettyLittleThing and Teyana Taylor Designer of the Year and new ranges and collabs
The Morphbag by JSK has new PETA certified vegan bag ranges
Dune London Men’s has new SS23 shoes and accessories ranges
Marks & Spencer has new M&S Collection bags, sunglasses, shoes and hats for the summer, a new denim collection, and lingerie from its “Love your Boobs” campaign
Radley has new ranges but check the embargo
NoLoGo has new ranges for spring and summer
Dancing Leopard has new womenswear ranges
Crew Clothing has new menswear and womenswear, accessories, and shoes
Very has V by Very swimwear and dresses plus Everyday womenswear ranges, handbags, shoes and accessories
Peacocks has new womenswear
Matalan launches the Papaya Curve range of clothes as well as new shoes and bags
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
Bryony Bel Lipsy Tu Clothing Regatta Teva Office TU Clothing Cath Kidston Joe Browns Aspiga From my mother’s garden TK Maxx Night Store John Lewis
Home and food
Dobbies Garden Centres has new pet ranges, things for the home, and patio furniture.
Oliver Bonas has new home ranges
Ivyline has a new grow your own range of garden pots and planters
National Trust shop has new Easter gifts and summer items for outdoor living
Sofology has a new Sapporo, Hetty and Fellini ranges and a new corner sofa bed
Dunelm has new camping and outdoor ranges homeware and Easter gifts and decorations
Wilko has new Mothers Day gifts and home items
Cult Furniture has new interiors items as well as tables and chairs
Biscuiteers Baking has new coronation goodies as well as Smiley 50th birthday ranges plus Easter, Mother’s and Father’s Day
Fritz Fryer has new lighting solutions
Next launches outdoor dining ranges, Easter collections as well as a new Tahiti, Stockholm, Arches, Valencia and Medley interiors collections
Branch Jewellery has new ranges
The Range has new Mother’s Day presents, Easter homeware and decorations, plus kitchen and homeware to keep you organised in 2023
Primark has new bright homeware for the kitchen and bathroom and for Easter events
GettingPersonal has new unique personalised Mother’s Day gifts
Nest Has outdoor living furniture and interior ideas
Furniture Village has new outdoor furniture for the garden and patio
Cardfactory has new Mother’s Day gifts
Cartwright & Butler has new Easter and Mother’s Day hampers and gift boxes
Cuckooland has new furniture
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
B&M Homesense Cutter & Squidge Fatface George Home Daisy Park Very Primark Home Cath Kidston TK Maxx Hotel Chocolat John Lewis Marks & Spencer Cambridge Imprint Designers Guild Matalan NoLoGo Avalana
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Alert
Days until Mother’s Day – 9
Days until Easter – 30
Days until Eid al-Fitr – 42
Days until The Coronation - 57
Days until Halloween – 235
Days until Singles Day - 246
Days until Black Friday – 259
Days until Christmas Day – 290
How to get your brand on the March Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media
March is mostly about preparing for the big Easter holidays in April so make sure you are starting to include relevant Easter keywords, plus 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 and get Mother, gifts, or Mother’s Day into your keywords for anything that seems appropriate. Also, if you have anything green then add the Keyword St Patricks 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).
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 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 the British Heart Foundation 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.
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;
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Fairtrade Fortnight (Feb 27th – Mar 12th)
British Pie Week (6th-12th)
British Science Week (10th-19th)
Butchers Week (6th-12th)
World Autism Awareness Week (Mar 27th – Apr 2nd)
Ideal Home Show (Mar 17th – Apr 2nd)
London Bridal Fashion Week (19th-21st)
National Fragrance Week (20th-26th)
March - Days
12th – The Oscars
13th – Commonwealth Day
13th - Passover Ends
15th – Spring Budget Day
17th – St Patrick’s Day
17th – World Sleep Day
17th - Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
18th – Global Recycling Day
19th - Mother’s Day UK
20th – First Day of Spring
21st – International Day of Forests
21st – World Poetry Day
22nd – World Water Day
22nd - Start of Ramadan
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
26th – British Summertime Begins
26th – Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
31st – Wear a Hat Day (Brain Tumour Research)
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