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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Beauty Bay seeks new options as IPO plans stall
Beauty Bay has hired US-based firm Threadstone Capital, which previously worked with competitor Cult Beauty on its £275m sale to THG, as it seeks new options after scrapping plans to float.
Future, which owns titles including Marie Claire and Country Life has acquired women’s lifestyle platform Who What Wear making Future the sixth-largest fashion and beauty publisher in the US.
Landlords ordered to rent out empty stores to 'rejuvenate' high streets
Landlords in England with empty stores for over a year will be ordered to rent out the premises to prospective tenants in a move by the government to “breathe new life into high streets”.
The White Company profits double
The White Company profits doubled to £31m in the year to July 2021 with sales up by more than a fifth to £273m despite shops being shut for months due to covid restrictions.
Made.com acquires Trouva as it ‘accelerates’ marketplace ambitions
Made.com has acquired homewares platform Trouva for an undisclosed sum, in a move that chief executive Nicola Thompson says will “significantly accelerate our growth strategy”.
Retail sales slip due to ‘crushed consumer confidence’
BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor figures for April show retail sales slipped 0.3% and like-for-like sales decreased 1.7% year on year due to “crushed consumer confidence” from the rising cost of living.
Ikea earmarks €1bn to adapt London stores for ecommerce
Ikea is set to spend €3bn throughout 2023 on adapting its iconic out-of-town big-box stores to double up as e-commerce distribution centres.
Zara starts charging for online returns
Zara has introduced a £1.95 charge for online customers that return items as clothing returns rate spike as customers return to more trend-led items.
Peloton shares plunge by 20% as losses rise and targets are missed
Peloton's shares have taken another hit and plunged by 20% as Q1 results reveal that losses have continued to rise as targets are missed and consumers go back to the gym.
70% of UK consumers less likely to shop with retailers after hearing about a bad delivery experience
A new report from Metapack highlights the effect of a negative delivery experience on consumer shopping behaviours.
UK’s top retailers failing to offer sustainable delivery and returns
Major UK retailers are failing when it comes to offering basic sustainable options for customers in the delivery process, according to a new report from parcelLab.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Five predictions for physical retail’s future
Marks & Spencer, Liberty, Benefit Cosmetics, Ikea’s real-estate arm Ingka Centres and more, reveal how they are investing in their store strategies and what they see as the future of stores.
How to grow your wholesale market
Thanks to these new tools, brands around the globe can continue to reach new buyers and sell seamlessly online while providing their retail partners with the means to purchase at their leisure.
Why ‘experiential flagships’ are next big thing
A flagship store is not just for shopping, it’s also a dining, drinking, and cultural centre as well as a place for simply showing off on social media.
How TikTok is changing attitudes to modest fashion
From grunge-inspired to workwear to layered designer looks, modest fashion is broadening thanks to social media.
How Very is supporting hybrid working
The Very Group has embraced hybrid working for good. CEO Henry Birch explains how the online retail giant is giving its staff the tools to get the most out of their working week.
How to make a hybrid event a success
There was a time, not so long ago, when attending an event meant actually leaving the house, but after covid events have now gone “hybrid” so what makes a successful hybrid event.
BRAND NEWS
Superdrug expands ‘Store to Door’ service to Scotland
Superdrug has expanded its ‘Store to Door’ same-day courier service to customers in Scotland within a five-mile radius of nine Scottish Superdrug stores in the Glasgow and Edinburgh areas.
Boohoo partners with The Brain Coach for Mental Health Awareness week
Boohoo has announced a new campaign for Mental Health Awareness Week in collaboration with neuropsychologist The Brain Coach.
Clarks shoes launch at Deichmann
Clarks has become the latest retailer to have its shoes sold through footwear retailer Deichmann, the 60 styles in the range will be sold online and in 30 of its 120 stores across the UK.
AND FINALLY
Orange really is the new black
The fashion search engine Stylight said orange is a major colour trend and has seen a 19% rise in clicks, driven by celebs and influencers such as supermodel Winnie Harlow.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending May 6th 2022?
1/ SS22
2/ Jubilee
3/ Garden
4/ Sunglasses
5/ Summer
6/ Denim Jacket
7/ Cushion
8/ Jumpsuit
9/ Crochet
10/ Bathroom
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Peacocks was founded by Albert Frank Peacock in Warrington, in 1884 with the principle of value for money and that still holds today with its good value clothing ranges for men, women and children. The latest Weekend range features brand ambassador Louise Redknapp.
NoLoGo was founded by designer Tina Malhamé who has worked with Sir Terence Conran, Next, Monsoon, Laura Ashley, Anokhi, Per Una and more. NoLoGo-Chic produces beautiful clothing, each carefully designed and sourced, with its own unique detailing, in gorgeous natural fabrics.
Bonmarché returns to PRShots with its Spring Summer 2022 range if women’s clothing. The range features long, midi and short dresses as well as jackets, swimsuits, shirts and t-shirts
Noughty is a British-born, cruelty-free, vegan and naturals brand on a mission to exceed the performance of premium conventional hair and body care with natural alternatives that won’t cost the earth - literally.
Bryony Bel was born out of a desire for aspirational, contemporary and wearable jewellery without the designer price tag. With over 15 years industry experience at a number of jewellery brands, they bring a curated edit of contemporary and affordable sterling silver and 18kt gold vermeil jewellery.
Gold Collagen was started by Tony Sanguinetti whilst on a trip to Japan where he noticed that taking collagen drinks to supplement their diet was key to Japanese women’s youthful appearance and their daily beauty regimes.
The Jacket Bar was born in the streets of Notting Hill by two long-time friends Diane and Sara, who shared a passion for iconic vintage pieces from the early ‘90s with the retro look and style of the era.
The MorphBag by GSK is an award-winning London-based luxury vegan handbag brand. Designed by Italian born award-winning luxury handbag designer Giovanna Sessi-Knott the sustainable bags have a timeless and versatile design and come in three colour-coordinated options.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing and accessories
Very has new summer outfits
River Island has new summer clothing imagery for kids and adults and a Charlie Howard collab
M&Co has new summer wear from Anya Madsen and Kylie, kids and adult ranges and jubilee gifts
Pretty Little Thing has new swimwear and Marilyn Melo, Jayda Wayda and Alabama Barker ranges
Kaleidoscope has new summer wear and beachwear
Freemans has images from its new TV campaign
Feelunique has new cosmetics and fragrances
Primark has new swim, lingerie, ranges and new Varsity and MODEST ranges
George at Asda has new summer outfits
Dancing Leopard has new summer dresses
F&F has new summer, shoes, denim and womenswear ranges
From My Mothers Garden has new scarves and robes
Roman Originals has new summer wear and their new SS22 ranges
New Look has new women’s summer outfits
Lipsy has a new Love & Roses, Friends Like these ranges and a Chrishell collaboration
Pink House Mustique has new outfits for the summer
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Radley Night Store Matalan Barbour Cotton Traders Sonder Studio Dune London Hope Fashion Monsoon Oliver Bonas Marks & Spencer Shoe Zone Seol + Gold Very Daisy Park Fatface Joe Browns John Lewis Aspiga
Home and food
DFS has new ranges
NoLoGo has new jubilee homeware
Lights4fun has early Halloween and autumn lights
Cuckooland has new modular sofas
National Trust Shop has new ranges
Wilko has new Jubilee gifts, DIY, storage, garden, home wear
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories and Fathers’ Day gifts
Nest has new outdoor and indoor home ranges
Cult Furniture has new homeware
The Range has new wallpaper, homeware and things for the garden and Jubilee wear
M&Co has new homeware
Daisy Park Has new Jubilee commemorative pieces and a wide range of mugs
Pink House Mustique has a small range of homeware
Abstract House has new canvases
Primark has new garden furniture, and picnic wear
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
Fritz Fryer Matalan Marks & Spencer Sofology Joe Browns Parker Knoll Oliver Bonas Next Paperchase Oak Furnitureland Very Cambridge Imprint Fatface George Home Next Hotel Chocolat
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May Diary
How to get your brand on the May Editorial Calendars
Next month sees the start of the Platinum Jubilee 4-day weekend so start to get anything related to the Jubilee up now and get the keywords Platinum Jubilee on anything relevant.
We’re now well into Spring so carry on adding those spring summer related images and adding keywords relating to summer outfits, swimwear, the garden, garden parties and Barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnics, garden party etc).
Now that covid travel restrictions have lifted images of beach holidays and swimwear, as well as holiday clothes, festival clothes can all come back out and all of the associated keywords and phrases sandals, beachwear, swimsuits, bikinis, linen, summer wear. Although not everyone will be going abroad so still keep keywords and phrases like “staycation” “holistay” “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like cardigans for the colder UK evenings.
May is also the start of wedding season so if you have any wedding related items then get ready to promote them with any wedding keywords, bridal, bride, groom, hen party, stag do etc.
May Diary - Weeks/Months
May is National Walking Month, National Smile Month and Skin Cancer awareness month. It’s also;
Chelsea Flower Show (24th – 28th May)
May - Days
12th – International Nurses Day
13th – World Cocktail Day
15th – International Day of Families
19th – Lag B'Omer (Jewish Holiday)
20th – World Bee Day
21st – International Tea Day
22nd – World Goth Day
22nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)
25th - Geek Pride day
26th – Ascension Day
29th – National Biscuit Day
25th – National Wine Day
31st – Memorial Day (US)
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