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PRShots Digest brings you the latest retail news from Lululemon, Bensons for beds, Superdrug, B&M, Revolution Beauty, Urban Outfitters, Zara, Burberry, Monos, and THG. Plus articles on how to choose the right influencer for your brand, reach vs impressions, why gardens are the new big thing this summer and more
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
THG enjoys sales growth but misses downgraded earnings guidance
THG group sales were up 2.7% to £2.24bn for the year ending Dec 31, and posted an operating loss of £495.6m due to increased costs on international delivery and a strategic review of stock.
Lululemon is exploring a sale of Mirror fitness unit it bought in 2020
Lululemon is exploring a sale of Mirror, the fitness-equipment maker it acquired for $500m in 2020, as hardware sales have fallen short of projections.
Bensons for Beds hails strong sales growth
Bed and mattress retailer Bensons for Beds has posted a 9% increase in Q2 like-for-like sales with online sales up 32% as Bensons continued to invest in its omnichannel capability and leadership.
Superdrug to open 25 new stores in 2023, creating over 500 jobs
Superdrug will add 25 new stores and refit 70 stores this year, which is expected to create over 570 jobs nationwide and forms part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its omnichannel strategy.
THG shares surge off the back of private equity buyout approach
THG shares have surged after the retailer confirmed it received “a highly preliminary and non-binding indicative proposal” for a buyout from private equity firm Apollo Global Management.
B&M pulls the plug on ecommerce home deliveries
B&M has abandoned online home delivery after a trial period had previously been available to customers on its website.
El Corte Inglés achieved over one billion euros of Ebitda in 2022
Spanish department store El Corte Inglés saw 20% growth in operating profit to of €1.1bn in the 2022-2023 fiscal year mostly driven by fashion sales.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How to choose the right influencer for your brand
Influencer marketing should be about more than scoring posts endorsing your products; it should be about building real relationships with creators - you want them truly behind your brand.
6 essential enterprise social media tools for 2023
In enterprise social media, the stakes can be high. These tools help you align your social media strategy with your company's business goals.
Reach vs. Impressions what’s more important to track in 2023?
What is the difference between reach vs. impressions? Which one should you be paying more attention to? And how do you track them on different platforms?
How Marks & Spencer has innovated its social media presence
From TikTok to virtual influencers, M&S has been experimenting on social channels as it continues its brand turnaround.
How to fast-track digital transformation
Digital transformation has revolutionised marketing’s technological firepower, but business models haven’t kept up. Here’s how a distributed-power ‘octopus model’ can help.
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.
Sizing technology specialist Makip launches Unisize in the UK
Japanese sizing specialist Makip, is launching its unique Unisize technology in the UK – with the aim to slash return rates for retailers.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Debenhams buying director departs Boohoo
Debenhams buying director at Boohoo, Jo Ingham, has stepped down from her post at the online retailer.
Department heads exit in Tessuti and Scotts shake up
Tessuti and Scotts head of retail Collette Baxter and head of multichannel Jenn Bryson have departed the Frasers-owned fashion chains.
BRAND NEWS
Revolution Beauty expands US reach with new collection at Walmart
Revolution Beauty, the British skincare and cosmetics brand, is expanding its reach in the US with the launch of a new collection at Walmart.
Zara and Circ team up on recycled polycotton collection
Inditex’s Zara has unveiled a new partnership with textile waste recycling company Circ on a collection utilising recycled polycotton blended textiles.
Balmain unveils ready-to-wear capsule with Evian
Balmain and water brand Evian have unveiled the second phase of their continuing partnership with the launch of a capsule collection of ready-to-wear clothing and accessories
Canadian travel brand Monos exploring London location
Canadian travel and lifestyle brand Monos is among several international retailers eyeing expansion into London.
Kano joins Burberry AW23 campaign
London-based recording artist and actor Kano, born Kane Robinson, is the latest celebrity to front Burberry's debut collection under chief creative officer Daniel Lee.
Mytheresa bets on post-COVID China expansion
German luxury e-tailer Mytheresa is refocusing its efforts for growth by concentrating on expanding in China and concentrating on ‘mature’ Chinese luxury customers.
Klarna enters 'keep it longer' arena
Klarna has analysed Reddits r/BuyItForLife for the most frequently mentioned products in 2022 to create a ‘Buy It For Life’ (BIFL) list of durable items that last a lifetime.
Urban Outfitters to open King’s Road ‘summer dress’ pop-up
Urban Outfitters is opening a new ‘Summer Dress’ pop-up store on London’s Kings Road and will open three further retail spaces from June 2023 as it continues to expand in Europe.
AND FINALLY x2
Nike launches virtual trainer collection
Nike has launched its first virtual trainer collection, Our Force 1 (OF1) on its .SWOOSH, Nike’s new platform for virtual creations, and they have been co-created by its community members.
The influencer masterclass on how not to dress for Coachella
Coachella is not just musicians cutting a rug it's also a verifiable runway for the worst outfits on the planet. Hey, blame the influencers and those they influence.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 14th 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
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes
PrettyLittleThing has new beach outfits, a Sasa By Lopez collection, and a new maternity wear collection featuring Sophia Smith.
Bonmarché has new ranges for summer modelled by Lorraine Kelly
Barbour has new mens, womens and kids ranges
New Look has new women’s summer wear, footwear ranges, and swimwear
River Island has new womenswear ranges
Monsoon has new women’s summer ranges
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
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
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
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
Regatta Dune London Men’s Dune London Shoe Zone TK Maxx National Trust Shop Fatface Cotton Traders Radley The Morphbag by JSK Marks & Spencer
Home, garden and food
Studio has Coronation gifts
Cambridge Imprint has new Coronation posters
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
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Dunelm Marks & Spencer TK Maxx 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 – 3
Days until The Coronation - 18
Days until Halloween – 196
Days until Singles Day - 207
Days until Black Friday – 220
Days until Christmas Day – 251
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;
International Dark-Sky Week (Apr 15th – Apr 22nd)
Allergy Awareness Week (Apr 20th – Apr 25th)
MS Awareness Week (Apr 24th – Apr 30th)
April - Days
21st - National Tea Day
21st – End of Ramadan
22nd – Earth Day
21st- 23rd – Coachella Weekend Two
23rd – St George’s Day
23rd - National Asparagus Day
23rd – Shakespeare Day
24th - National Skipping Day
24th – Fashion Revolution Day
25th – World Malaria Day
25th – National Lingerie Day
26th – Stop Food Waste Day
29th - International Dance Day
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