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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Birkenstock owner plans September IP0 at $8bn value
Birkenstock is said to be set to launch an initial public offering (IPO) as soon as September that could value the German footwear maker at $8-10bn.
Shop price inflation falls to lowest levels in a year during July
The BRC-NielsenIQ shop price index, saw price inflation hit 7.6% in July - down from 8.4% in June - below the three-month average inflation rate of 8.4% and down to the lowest level seen in 2023.
Greggs posts strong first half growth following boost from evening trading
Greggs H1 figures to 1 July saw sales up by 21.5% to £844m and underlying pre-tax profit climbed by 14.2% to £63.7m thanks in part to post-4pm sales which accounted for 8.3% of its revenue up 6.5%.
Travis Perkins profit slips 31% amid ‘challenging’ market conditions
Travis Perkins revenues fell 2.5% to £2.47bn for the year to June 30 and expects its full year adjusted operating profit to be around £240m due to “challenging” market conditions.
Etsy faces boycott threats after withholding sellers’ money
Etsy is facing growing calls for sellers to boycott the site for withholding 75% of some sellers money for up to 45 days, leaving them struggling to trade.
Shoplifting surges 26% across 10 of the UK’s largest cities
British Retail Consortium (BRC) figures show incidents of theft have increased by 26% across 10 of the largest cities in the UK, with some cities seeing a rise of as much as 68%.
UK to retain EU safety mark in latest Brexit climbdown
The UK is to retain the EU’s CE (Conformité Européenne) product safety mark indefinitely, the mark is used to certify a wide range of items from electrical goods to toys.
Shoplifters who commit repeat offences to face prison
Shoplifters who commit repeat offences ( thought to be 10-20 offences) will be handed mandatory prison sentences under new government legislation being drawn up by ministers.
350 Business leaders join call on government to reintroduce tax-free shopping
An open letter to chancellor Jeremy Hunt from 350 businesses including Liberty, Mulberry and M&S calls for the reintroduction of tax-free shopping.
‘Tourist tax’ costing UK £10.7bn in lost GDP & deterring 2m tourists a year
The removal of tax-free shopping aka “tourist tax” is costing the UK £10.7bn in lost GDP and deterring 2m tourists per year, reveals the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
Frasers Group lifts stake in Boohoo
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has upped its stake in fast-fashion retailer Boohoo from 6.8% to 7.8% bringing its stake to about £39m and follows a previous jump in stake from 5% earlier last week.
CMA rules JD and Leicester City FC broke competition rules
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined Leicester City Football Club £880k for breaking competition law over the sale of replica kit but it has granted immunity to JD Sports.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The complete guide to social selling
Social selling allows you to laser-target your prospecting, establish rapport with potential clients, and drive social media sales.
21 common website design mistakes businesses should avoid
Is your website failing to generate the results you hoped for? Want to learn the most common website design mistakes small businesses make?
How to approach your highest-value customers on email
Nail your golden quarter email campaigns and engage high-value customers with campaign testing, personalised content and smart automation.
Why Primark thinks social media management is about reach, relevancy and reaction
PRWeek’s series on social media managers talks to multinational fashion retailer Primark’s social media chief on social media measurement.
Why Gen Z and Millennials prefer a positive corporate reputation
American Express has revealed that purpose is a driving force in generating Gen Z and Millennial shoppers’ loyalties - trumping product pricing, despite the challenging economic environment.
Argos ‘well positioned’ to face Amazon challenge
Sainsbury’s head of general merchandise Paula Nickolds says Argos - which celebrates its 50th birthday - is “well positioned” to face up to the challenge of Amazon and other online retail giants.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
In The Style appoints Perrie Sian as first creative director
Online womenswear retailer In The Style has appointed fashion influencer Perrie Sian as its first creative director.
BRAND NEWS
Adidas signs £900m partnership with Manchester United
Manchester United and Adidas are extending their clothing sponsorship contract in a record-breaking £900m deal that lasts for another decade.
Steve Madden to open second flagship store in London
American footwear brand Steve Madden will open its second flagship UK store, with a 1200 sq ft store on Oxford Street opening in late August.
Swarovski opens new ‘WonderLux’ concept store in Liverpool
Luxury crystal jewellery brand Swarovski has opened a new 2,000 sq ft ‘WonderLux’ store concept at Liverpool One, showcasing an immersive luxury retail experience.
Moss to open new flagship in Manchester
Moss, formerly known as Moss Bros is to launch its new 3,082 sq ft flagship store in Manchester’s Arndale Centre this week (Thursday 3rd August).
Australian shapewear brand FIGUR launches in the UK
Award-winning Australian shapewear brand FIGUR, which was founded by ‘Married At First Sight’ star Jules Robinson, is set to launch in the UK from August.
P.E. Nation teams up with Asics for clothing collaboration
Australian activewear label P.E. Nation is returning for its third collaboration with Japanese sportswear brand Asics – this time including clothing.
Need It For Tonight teams with Gophr for London-based rapid fashion delivery initiative
London on-demand fashion delivery app Need It For Tonight is partnering with delivery service Gophr to offer customers a 90 minute delivery service in central London.
Marks and Spencer launches Cooking With The Stars shoppable recipes tie up with SideChef
SideChef, a US-based mobile app and platform with over 20,000 shoppable recipes, has announced a partnership with Marks & Spencer.
AND FINALLY
Aldi UK checkout-free store at centre of cash row as Piers Corbyn pays for strawberries with coins
Piers Corbyn, brother of former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, has protested at Aldi’s checkout-free store in Greenwich High Street over the stores inability to accept cash.
Does Gen Z think PR is a ‘lazy girl job’?
According to TikTok, young people want undemanding jobs where they’re rewarded well for working in a stress-free environment is PR the perfect ‘lazy girl job?’
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 28th 2023?
1/ AW23
2/ Christmas
3/ Beach
4/ Swimwear
5/ Bikini
6/ Halloween
7/ Cushion
8/ Barbie
9/ Sofa
10/ Bags
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Fable England produces bags, accessories and delicate hand-painted jewellery with each piece made with positivity and kindness to uplift the human spirit and to bring joy to their owners.
Neem London produces sustainable, stylish and classic menswear pieces with low emissions, and according to the Guardian is “a label to consider for your wardrobe staples.”
Rebecca Rhoades is a successful and well-acknowledged Leeds-based womenswear designer who specialises in slow fashion featuring beautiful designs that are well known across the globe with influence in the UK, UAE, AU & EU.
Belissh create bags and dresses for going out and having fun and are committed to creating solutions that are environmentally friendly using sustainable fabric options.
Amelia Scott is a new London-based accessories brand created by Jane Hebden, an award-winning watch and jewellery designer. The jewellery range celebrates individuality and embraces the wonderful world of colour.
Lola Starr ranges are designed with the environment and functionality in mind. They source only the highest quality recyclable materials designed to be recycled, recreated and remoulded again and again. They are a British brand that champions local expertise and keeps the carbon footprint to its lowest level.
Arran Sense of Scotland puts quality and fragrance first, so you can be sure that each of their Bath, Body & Home products have been expertly crafted and manufactured with the greatest care on the Island home of Arran.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Primark has a new AW23 clothes for men with the KEM range, women and kids, plus shoes and bags, as well as makeup, new Click and Collect Exclusives, Flexi Formal range plus the Edit AW23 range, monogram bag ranges, back-to-school ranges.
Threadbare has more summer clothing with a RHS collaboration, cool womenswear and menswear in its Urban Renaissance and Luxe ranges.
Matalan has back-to-school ranges, plus pink and Barbie ranges and summer accessories and a new 20 outfits for £20 or less online range.
Regatta has new kids AW23 and back to school jackets - including the Beamz insulated jacket – bags, torches and new womenswear winter ranges.
Very has new V by Very and Fig & Basil womenswear ranges for going out, staying in and for the beach plus womenswear from the Everyday range.
Dune London has new shoes and bags for going out, and new ankle and cowboy boots, sandals, trainers, shoes and luggage.
New Look has further July drops of womenswear, footwear, bags and jewellery.
Barbour has new dresses, coats, bags, gloves and scarves plus gift ranges for Christmas and new menswear, and womenswear for AW23, and bags, scarves and back-to-school ranges.
Bonmarché has new Autonomy womenswear ranges for AW23.
Monsoon has new back-to-school kids clothing ranges and womenswear, including bags, scarves, dresses, kaftans, jackets and jumpers, accessories and jewellery.
Cardfactory has back to school backpacks
Deichmann UK has new winter shoes and boots as well as evening wear and a Barbie collaboration of shoes and bags.
George at Asda has new George clothing, bags, boots and accessories.
Oliver Bonas has jewellery boxes, clothing, accessories, footwear and jewellery ranges.
Scamp & Dude has new bags, dresses and headbands.
National Trust shop has new jewellery and fashion ranges for Christmas plus summer outdoor gifts plus autumn and winter accessories.
TK Maxx has new mens, womens and kids clothing and back to school ranges for AW23
Radley has new bag and shoe ranges for releases in August/September/October AW23.
Tu Clothing has new AW23 womenswear clothing, coats, shoes, boots, bags and accessories.
Curvy Kate has new Balcony, Heart, Plunge, Non-Stop, Key to the Peep Show, Elementary, Frill Me, Amaze, Centrepiece, Authority, Retro Wave, High Waist, Happy Boobs ranges.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
PrettyLittleThing Shoe Zone Roman Originals From my mother’s garden Fatface Peacocks Joe Browns Accessorize Aspiga Cotton Traders River Island Lipsy Teva Daisy Park
Home, garden and food
Cambridge Imprint has new envelope and paper ranges
Cult Furniture has new home ranges and dining and office chairs, cushions, and new furniture and lamps.
Cutter & Squidge has Christmas hamper and Christmas food ranges.
B&M has vases plus new ranges for the bathroom and bedroom plus Halloween, Christmas decorations and homeware.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new Christmas wreaths, and Christmas gifts and decorations, plus house plant and outdoor living collections.
Primark Home has click and collect exclusives, new AW23 home ranges for kids and adults bedrooms, as well as the kitchen and dining room.
Dunelm has new sewing ranges, Disney, Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh home and gift ranges, pet ranges, furniture ranges, collaborations with Star Wars and the Natural History Museum and Christmas decorations for the dining room, living room and the tree.
The Range has new Halloween decorations and gift collections.
Very has Christmas decorations.
National Trust shop has new Christmas gifts, decorations and cards plus National Trust Vango camping ranges and things for the garden and home.
Biscuiteers Baking has new goodies for Christmas from gifts to edible decorations.
Matalan has new decorations for Christmas as well as accessories for the lounge and dining room.
George Home has new things for the home for the lounge, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
Homesense has new AW23 homeware for the bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom and Halloween decorations as well as gifting ranges.
Cuckooland has an innovative 2-person roof-mounted tent.
Oliver Bonas has new household gifts and accessories as well as furniture for the bedroom and the lounge and decorations for the tree.
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Hotel Chocolat Marks & Spencer Sofology Cartwright & Butler Wilko Hobbycraft Next Tweedmill Ivyline Imp & Maker Furniture Village Daisy Park Designers Guild
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Halloween - 91
Days until Singles Day – 102
Days until Black Friday – 115
Days until Christmas Day – 146
Days until Valentine’s Day - 198
How to make your products attractive to the media in August
Summer is in full-swing and hopefully the weather will improve – ie stop raining in the north and stop being so damn hot in the south. So, there are just a few weeks left to boost your summer-related images before the AW23 images fully kick in.
Plus tag anything relevant with summer/high-summer, and push anything to do with the outside; garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue. Plus, don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnics, garden party, garden parties etc and if you have them then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good.
It's also a good time to start uploading your AW23 images. So jumpers, scarves, coats, boots along with raincoats, hoodies, and cardigans will all start to be searched for by the media.
It's also not too early to be thinking about back-to-school items - Scottish schools start again end of August – and university students will be getting ready to sort out their wardrobes and rooms so add fresher(s) and university as keywords to anything relevant.
It’s also still time to add Halloween ideas and Christmas gifts if you have them.
August Diary - Weeks/Months
Music festivals are still on, so add any festival wear and camping-related things you have and keyword them with festival, particularly in the weeks running up to the August bank holiday weekend with Reading/Leeds festivals 25-27th August.
The 24th marks 3 months until the Black Friday/Cyber Monday (24-27th Nov) weekend so start preparing for those sales now.
Weeks to celebrate this month include; World Breastfeeding week (1-7th August) the Edinburgh Festival (5-28th August)
August - Days
1st – Yorkshire Day
4th – International Beer Day
5th-6th – Brighton Pride
7th – Summer bank holiday Scotland
8th – International Cat Day
9th – Book Lovers Day
10th - National Shapewear Day
11th – National Bakewell Tart Day
12th – International Youth Day
12th – National Vinyl Records Day
13th – International Lefthanders Day
13th – National Prosecco Day
15th – VJ (Victory over Japan) Day
16th – National Rum Day
17th – UK Cupcake Day
18th – National Grooming Day
20th – World Honey Bee Day
21st – World Senior Citizens Day
23rd - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
24th – 3 Months until Black Friday
24th – National Burger Day
25th – National Second-hand Wardrobe Day
25th – Christmas in August (4 months until Christmas Day)
26-28th – Notting Hill Carnival
26th - Women's Equality Day
28th – August Bank Holiday
28th – National Red Wine Day
30th - Raksha Bandhan
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