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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
H&M the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer is to wind down its business in Russia, joining a growing list of companies fully exiting the country
Mike Ashley mulls bid offer for ISawItFirst.com
Mike Ashley is understood to be mulling a bid for ISawItFirst.com, the fashion e-tailer set up by Boohoo founder Mahmud Kamani’s brother Jalal.
BNPL firm Zip seeking UK exit, only a year after launch
Australian-based buy now pay later (BNPL) firm Zip is looking for a buyer as it seeks to exit the UK after just 16 months in the UK market.
Mango half-year sales up by nearly 25%
Mango H1 sales reached €1.2 bn up 24.8% from €973m in 2021 and is pushing its new openings in the UK and Italian markets.
AYBL turnover more than doubles as it ramps up expansion drive
Leisure-wear brand AYBL Group which includes AYBL and Because of Alice (BOA) has reported record turnover for the latest year with the company’s sales rising 124% to reach £23.1m.
Amazon could be about to phase out its private label brands including AmazonBasics
Amazon is reportedly phasing out its private-label business, which includes its popular AmazonBasics range, by slashing the number of items and categories.
Starbucks explores sale of UK business
Starbucks is looking at a sale of its UK business and has hired Houlihan Lokey to look for buyers interested in its UK division which operates around 1,000 shops and turned over £328m last year.
Cosmetics brand Smashbox is to exit its UK and Ireland market later this year following “An accumulation of challenges has sadly been more than our business can withstand.”
Deliveroo slashes sales forecasts as ‘consumer headwinds’ hinder growth
Deliveroo has slashed its full-year sales forecast as a result of “a more cautious economic outlook” and a marked slowdown in sales during its Q2.
Next underpaid staff for months after IT problems
Next has apologised to staff after the botched integration of new IT systems caused swathes of its workforce to be underpaid for months.
Amazon takes on Tesco with price match scheme
Amazon has launched a Tesco Clubcard Price Match scheme for its Amazon Fresh stores as it attempts to appeal to shoppers amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Shoppers want more meaningful customer engagement
New research from Wunderkind has found that 43% of consumers prefer less frequent but more meaningful customer engagement.
UK consumers choosing comfort over style for SS22 swimwear
A new report from Klarna into the swimwear sector for 2022 shows that comfort is key as swim sees its first full season globally since pre-pandemic.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How retailers are using Snapchat to reach shoppers
Snapchat - which is one of the world's most popular social media platforms - has partnered with retailers to create a next-generation shopping experience.
How AI helped Charlotte Tilbury boost conversions
Charlotte Tilbury tested a custom AI integration and after two months reduced its average cost per acquisition by 29% and saw a 60% increase in conversion on its acquisition campaigns.
Three winning retail strategies for Gen Z
Gen Z’s have $360bn in disposable income and rising, but they have different wants and values to previous generations so you’ll need to revise your strategies to attract this new market.
McKinsey’s guide to the metaverse?
Is the metaverse a digital playground for friends? Or is it a commercial space for companies and customers and what is the business case for entering it?
The 5 best textile innovation technologies
Five innovations and new textile technologies that take us ahead to a new normal futuristic future, when technology creates textiles and visions became reality.
How Burberry is reaching customers face-to-face, on social media and virtually
Burberry is working to reach its customers face-to-face, on social media and virtually as it looks to mitigate the effects of continuing Covid-19 lockdowns in China.
How to stop losing sales to customer indecision
Sales people should focus on customer indecision and to gain sales, and apply a new framework to situations where indecision is the biggest blocker.
Can selfies hold the key to cutting returns in fashion?
Nearly two-thirds (61%) of consumers think fashion retailers can cut return rates by adding more post-purchase photos and videos from customers to help them see how clothes look on ‘real’ people.
BRAND NEWS
M&S Food teams up with Tom Kerridge on ‘Remarksable’ value meal planner
M&S Food has teamed up with Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge as part of its campaign for its ‘Remarksable’ value driven range.
Kate Moss stars in Zara's latest campaign
Inditex's flagship retailer Zara is launching a premium collection with a campaign created by David Sims, Emmanuelle Alt and Kate Moss.
Marks & Spencer removes best before dates to crack down on food waste
Marks & Spencer is to remove best before dates from hundreds of fruit and veg lines in a bid to slash food waste in its stores and customers’ homes.
AND FINALLY
Lovehoney launches the World’s first sexual wellness store in the Metaverse
Lovehoney is launching the world’s first sexual wellness space in the metaverse on Decentraland, the space spans four floors and offers a full, immersive brand and product experience.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending July 15th 2022?
1/ AW22
2/ SS22
3/ Christmas
4/ Cushion
5/ Throw
6/ Autumn
7/ Dress
8/ Student
9/ Checks
10/ Swimsuit
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Swealthy is a Midlands-based home décor and interior design company selling the finest quality homeware, gifts, furniture, art, coffee table books, lighting and so much more and making it available to all through 'attainable opulence.'
Wild Clouds started because they wanted more from their clothing. More sustainability, more longevity, more versatility, more comfort, and they wanted them to be affordable. They’re committed to slow fashion, making seasonless clothing locally in London, using the most sustainable materials they can find.
Threadbare is a proud family-owned British brand bringing great quality up-to-date fashion trends for men, women, children and dogs at affordable prices. Elevated, everyday, essentials
Ivyline creates contemporary accessories for the home and garden. Founded in 1976 the UK team works on everything from initial design to eventual dispatch. Its ethical product range comprises everything from fire pits and candles to planters, plant pots and everything in between.
Sarvin is a Persian-influenced brand, delivering ethically conscious womenswear with distinctive, high-quality garments handpicked from the finest fabrics and materials designed with the majority of the clothes made in the UK.
Chi Chi started in 1982 as a creative family-run design house offering bespoke couture with inclusive sizing and shapes that embody the belief that fashion is for everyone, irrespective of our differences. The brand has now expanded and has moved from couture to the mass market.
Teva produced the original sport sandal on the shores of the Grand Canyon back in 1984. Born out of necessity to prevent sandals from floating downstream, a resourceful river guide strapped two Velcro watchbands to a pair of old flip-flops. And just like that, Teva was born.
Chinakwe is a contemporary, Afro Lux, art and lifestyle brand. Founded by artist, stylist and designer, Caroline Chinakwe and is rooted in the artist’s African heritage and European upbringing and embodies bold colours to depict her cultural influences.
Cutter & Squidge is a family-run, all-natural bakery created by two food-obsessed sisters. Playfulness is their passion, they love to create exciting, experimental flavours and artisan designs. Their bakes and gifts are lovingly handcrafted to taste delicious and look exquisite on any occasion.
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.
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
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Freemans has new womenswear ranges
M&Co has new September and October AW22 drops
Roman Originals has more new SS22 outfits
Sonder Studio has new AW22 ranges
National Trust Shop has new slippers, boots, hats and scarves for AW22 and Christmas
Barbour has Women’s sport ranges and back to school outfits
New Look has new women’s ranges
NoLoGo has new big colour ranges
F&F has new denim and neon ranges
Primark has new beauty ranges
Dune London has launched its new kids shoes collection and July drops
Dancing Leopard wrap dresses
George at Asda has new womenswear
Aspiga has AW22 ranges
Very has V by Very ranges and Michelle Keegan ranges
River Island has accessories, jewellery and new summer clothing imagery
Office has new ranges
Monsoon has new dresses and tops
TK Maxx has new mens and womens wear
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Shoe Zone Pink House Mustique Matalan Lemuel MC Cotton Traders PrettyLittleThing Joe Browns Seol + Gold From My Mothers Garden Cocoove
Home and food
Dunelm has new Christmas ranges
National Trust Shop has new AW22 gifts and Christmas decorations
The Range has its Christmas ranges available
George Home has new interior accessories
Abstract House has new frames and canvasses for all tastes
Matalan has new Christmas Homestore images
Furniture Village has new Christmas imagery
Fritz Fryer has new lamps (ceiling and table) and chandeliers for all occasions
Dune London has new luggage
Cult Furniture has new lightning ranges
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories and Christmas decorations
Cartwright & Butler has new hampers
Cambridge Imprint new card ranges
Biscuiteers Baking has new festive treats
Cuckooland has new bed ranges
John Lewis has new Natural Contemporary ranges
Glamour Mirrors/Pebble Green has new mirrors
Designers Guild has new AW22 ranges
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
Daisy Park Wilko Oliver Bonas Sofology Homesense Marks & Spencer Parker Knoll Hotel Chocolat Primark Cambridge Imprint Nest TK Maxx Very George Home
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How to make your products attractive to the media in July
Summer is here so keep on adding anything summery to your keywords and descriptions eg summer clothing, swimwear, and push anything to do with outside so garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue, and don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnic.
As we’re now free to go where we like and the festivals are back up and running the mags and websites influencers are all looking for festival wear, beachwear (bikinis, shorts, trunks etc are all being searched for), and the latest trends in summer clothing with gingham, ditzy, Y2K and retro all seeing more traffic
But not everyone is going abroad, the cost-of-living crisis is cutting the money in everyone’s wallets so shoppers are looking at holidays closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation” “holistay” “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like raincoats, coats, hoodies, and cardigans and if you have them then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good.
July Diary - Weeks/Months
July is Independent retailer month, and National Ice Cream month in the US, the start of the Commonwealth games in Birmingham (28th Jul - 8th Aug), plus the UEFA Women’s Euros (6th-31st July), and Cowes Week (30th Jul - 5th Aug).
July - Days
18th - Nelson Mandela International day
22nd – Start of the school holidays
24th – National Tequila Day (US)
24th – National Parents Day (US 4th Sunday in July)
25th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)
28th – Commonwealth games Birmingham opening ceremony
29th - Muharram/Islamic New Year
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