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PRShots Digest brings you the latest retail news from Quiz, PrettyLittleThing, Mulberry, G-Star, Just Hype, Freemans and Pacha. Plus articles on how ChatGPT and AI will change PR, 50+ TikTok stats you need to know, getting your content seen on Instagram and more.

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Quiz sales soar as it hails ‘increased consumer demand’

Quiz revenues were up 17% to £91.7m in the year ending March 31 with in-store sales up 23% year on year and online sales up 12% and expects to see a profit of around £2m for the year.

PrettyLittleThing CEO Umar Kamani steps down

PrettyLittleThing chief executive and co-founder Umar Kamani has stepped down from his role after 12 years and will be pursuing “new challenges” with hopes to “build new brands”.

M&Co to close 43 stores across the UK this month

M&Co is closing a further 43 stores this month as it shutter all 170 branches, the IP but not the shops was bought out of administration by Yours Clothing owner AK Retail Holdings in February.

G-Star RAW partners artist to refashion denim waste

Milan Design Week sees G-Star RAW and artist Maarten Baas refashioning denim waste into design and art pieces via the ‘More or Less’ exhibition.

Asda trials driverless deliveries in London

Asda has today launched what it says will be Britain’s biggest autonomous grocery home delivery trial.

Streetwear business Just Hype bailed out in pre-pack deal

Leicester-based streetwear brand Just Hype has been bought in a pre-pack administration, by Birmingham-based investor Sarjon Dulai, saving 82 jobs.

Amazon Fresh drops the prices of over 200 products

Amazon has slashed prices on over 200 items in its 19 UK Amazon Fresh stores in a bid to help customers save on essentials as the cost-of-living crisis continues.

Half of consumers would support a carbon-offset online delivery tax

Half of UK consumers would support an online delivery tax if it were levied to carbon-offset fuel emissions to improve the sustainability credentials of e-commerce, new research shows.

Higher-priced clothes more buoyant than fast fashion in 2023

Fashion sales fell 2% in Q1 2023 compared to 2022, but average order volume grew by 8%, driven by a preference for higher-priced labels which saw 6% larger growth in orders over fast-fashion.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

4 easy steps to improve accessible advertising

By making your advertising accessible with subtitles you’re increasing your advertising range, not only from those who need them but also to those who watch programs or videos on commutes.

Why gardens are the social space of the summer

Post-pandemic, people have become accustomed to maximising the value of their home’s outdoor space and are looking to invest in home and garden purchases this spring.

How will ChatGPT and AI change PR?

PRmoment experts discuss how, when and why generative AI will impact public relations and the people that work within it.

50+ TikTok stats you need to know in 2023

As you develop your 2023 TikTok marketing strategy, here are the top 50+ key TikTok stats to keep in mind.

How to get your content seen on Instagram

The Instagram algorithm affects everyone who uses the platform - especially brands. Learn all the latest ranking factors here and find out how to get your content seen.

5 reasons retail media ads fail

Advertising on retailers' websites is among the fastest-growing marketing options for merchants. But success can be elusive.

A marketer's guide to modern media consumption by age group

Many marketers are using the wrong media to attract the age group they want, here’s a quick guide to which generations use which social and media.   

Facewatch CCTV technology gets watchdog approval

The UK’s data protection watchdog Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ruled that Facewatch facial-recognition technology was compliant with UK data protection law.

BRAND NEWS

Freemans debuts Jo Elvin edit

Freemans has collaborated with fashion editor and podcast presenter Jo Elvin to create a new 41-piece fashion #TheJoElvinEdit exclusive for the brand.

Poetic Brands takes on Pacha license

Clothing and accessories business Poetic Brands, which supplies retailers Matalan, Boohoo and Asos, has signed a multi-year partnership with iconic Ibiza nightclub Pacha.

Mulberry unveils collaboration with Axel Arigato

British heritage brand Mulberry has unveiled a collaborative capsule collection with Swedish lifestyle label Axel Arigato

MySize expects to double revenue in 2023

MySize, a provider of AI-driven apparel sizing and digital experience solutions, said it expects to double revenue this year following a strong end to 2022.

AND FINALLY x2

The fine art of comedy and being funny on social media

From a marketing perspective, there’s a lot businesses can learn from comedy - as as ex stand-up comedian, Sprout Social’s Cat Anderson reveals.

How Hip-hop Changed the Fashion Industry

In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, prominent figures reflect on how the genre has impacted the past, present and future of fashion.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 14^th 2023?

1/ Coronation

2/ Summer

3/ Garden

4/ Picnic

5/ Sunglasses

6/ Bathroom

7/ Outdoor

8/ Sandals

9/ Bedroom  

10/ Rug

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Studio started back in 1962 and delivers everything from homewares through to clothing and footwear from top brand names as well as its own branded clothing.

Mission C founder Qes discovered that CBD oil helped his Grandad - who was living with dementia - feel calm and contented, he knew it could help others too. So he created a natural and accessible remedy for people looking to improve their quality of life.

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

River Island has new womenswear ranges

Monsoon has new women’s summer ranges

Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes

Very has new V by Very and Very Curve ranges

Primark has new Primark Cares ranges, Lilo and Stitch ranges, makeup, menswear,  beachwear, athleisure wear, summer value ranges and Paula Echevarria

New Look has new women’s summer wear, footwear ranges, and swimwear

Barbour has new mens, womens and kids ranges

Peacocks has new menswear, womenswear and teen ranges

Aspiga has new womenswear ranges

Matalan has new menswear ranges from Taylor & Wright

Tu Clothing has new women’s ranges of clothes for the evening and the beach, plus shoes and bags

Bryony Bel has new jewellery ranges

PrettyLittleThing  has a Sasa By Lopez collection, new maternity wear featuring Sophia Smith and a new Gemma Owen Occasion Edit

Crew Clothing  has new his and hers ranges

Oliver Bonas has new women’s ranges

Radley has new images for April

Lipsy has a new V&A Love & Roses collaboration for SS23

Threadbare has new mens and womens ranges

Regatta has new Giovanna Fletcher and Orla Kiely collaboration ranges for the beach

Dune London Men’s has new SS23 shoes and accessories ranges

Dune London has a new range of bags and kids shoe ranges for the summer

See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at

Shoe Zone TK Maxx National Trust Shop Fatface Cotton Traders Radley The Morphbag by JSK Marks & Spencer NoLoGo  Dancing Leopard

Home, garden and food

Fritz Fryer has new high-end lighting

Homesense has new kitchen and tableware for dinner parties and accessories for the home and picnic ware

Hobbycraft has new paint your own ranges

Cutter & Squidge has new Eid and afternoon tea treats

Habitat has new high summer ware furniture and accessories for indoors and out  

The Range has new coronation ideas

Cuckooland has new kids beds, outdoor furniture and garden pods

Dobbies Garden Centres has new picnic ideas, terrariums, plants, pet ranges, things for the home, and patio furniture.

Daisy Park  has new Emma Bridgewater coronation gifts and homeware

Cardfactory has new coronation and mermaid themed gifts

Next has a new Restore collection for the home

DFS has a new Feel Good Home range for the lounge, dining and bedroom

Ivyline has a new outdoor furniture, water features,  pots, planters, hanging baskets, firepits and mirrors and more  

Oliver Bonas has new home ranges

Furniture Village has new indoor and outdoor furniture

Primark Home outdoor tableware, planters, candles and more

Biscuiteers Baking has new coronation goodies as well as Smiley 50th birthday ranges plus Father’s Day

Sofology has new furniture ranges

Wilko has new picnic and outdoor items, plus gifts and home items

National Trust shop has new bird feeders, plant collections and summer items for outdoor living

Dunelm has new camping and outdoor ranges homeware

Cambridge Imprint has new cards and gifts

Marks & Spencer has new outdoor ranges

TK Maxx has new home ranges and toys

See additional new home images from the last weeks from

Nologo B&M Cult Furniture Next Branch Jewellery GettingPersonal Nest Cartwright & Butler Fatface George Home Very Primark Home

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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Eid al-Fitr – 4

Days until The Coronation - 19

Days until Halloween – 197

Days until Singles Day - 208

Days until Black Friday – 221

Days until Christmas Day – 252

How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media 

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, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all of 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 also trimming their budgets thanks to the rising costs of gas and electricity etc, and are looking 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, and 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.  

April Diary – Weeks/Months

As well as Easter 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.

Other events include;

Discover National Parks Fortnight (Apr 4th – Apr 18th)

International Dark-Sky Week (Apr 15th – Apr 22nd)

Allergy Awareness Week (Apr 20th – Apr 25th)

MS Awareness Week (Apr 24th – Apr 30th)

April - Days

21^st - National Tea Day

21^st – End of Ramadan

22^nd – Earth Day

21^st- 23^rd – Coachella Weekend Two 

23rd – St George’s Day

23^rd - National Asparagus Day

23^rd – Shakespeare Day

24^th - National Skipping Day

24^th – Fashion Revolution Day

25^th – World Malaria Day

25^th – National Lingerie Day

26^th – Stop Food Waste Day

29^th - International Dance Day

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