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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Wilko landlords face no rent for three years as it prepares for CVA
Wilko landlords are facing the possibility of receiving no rent for the next three years as the retailer prepares to launch a CVA.
McColl’s unsecured creditors still owed £45m a year after rescue deal
Unsecured creditors of McColl’s are still £45m out of pocket after it was rescued by Morrisons in May last year.
Boohoo faces shareholder revolt as advisory firms oppose exec bonuses
Boohoo is to face a shareholder rebellion at its annual general meeting (AGM) as advisory firms opposed its executive bonuses after the retailer racked up losses of over £90m.
John Lewis boss Sharon White warns AI will ‘never take over’ the business
John Lewis Partnership chairman Dame Sharon White has claimed robots will not be taking over the “people-centric” business and to not “write off humans just yet”.
Phase Eight opens first standalone store in Germany as it continues European expansion
Phase Eight has opened its first German store in Oberhausen and will follow this up with a store in Berlin in July and other locations this year as it capitalises on its wholesale success in Germany.
Hunter owed creditors £112.8m ahead of the pre-pack deal by Authentic Brands Group and administrator AlixPartners said creditors are likely to receive the majority of the money due.
The fashion industry is lagging when it comes to circularity
Kearney's third annual "Circular Fashion Index" CFI 2023 report equally unveils a disconcerting lack of urgency among 200 assessed fashion brands regarding climate goals.
Belfast revealed as best value retail location in the UK
Belfast city centre offers retailers the best value compared with any other location in the UK, an exclusive ranking for Retail Week has revealed.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Where to open a new store in the UK
Retail Week has teamed up with JDM Retail and HSBC UK to give retailers the ultimate guide to the nation’s most desirable shopping locations.
How to track competitors’ traffic, engagement, backlinks
Identifying organic-search competitors and their tactics is not easy. Here are three tools to help you get data on your competitors.
Five top tips on choosing an SEO-friendly brand name
German sports brand Adidas is the most misspelt fashion brand on the internet, but what price can be put on a tricky-to-spell company identity?
How brand building and performance marketing can work together
Marketers often worry that performance marketing and its focus on short-term sales is crowding out brand-building activities and is sometimes working against brand strategy.
How to create case studies that turn prospects into buyers
Prospects want you to tell them a story in the middle of their buyer journey. Great case studies let you do just that and it’s why over one-third of B2B content marketers say it’s an effective tactic.
Ogilvy calls for crackdown on AI-generated social media ads
Ogilvy is leading the charge with a crackdown on AI-generated social media advertising as it calls for an industry-wide change of policy change, in an act dubbed the ‘AI Accountability Act’.
Consumers will become "less obsessed" with home deliveries
Yodel boss Mike Hancox said shops, petrol stations and lockers are ‘a much more efficient network’ for getting goods to and from customers.
Ten top tips for using LinkedIn for PR
Launched in 2003, LinkedIn has 930m members in 200 countries worldwide. This gives you a huge audience for your PR efforts, so to help you make the most of it here are top 10 tips.
How retailers can capitalise on the “refund effect”
Consumers treat refunds as money already lost, and less painful to spend, so long as cross-selling occurs before the money is reissued to the customers’ original payment method.
How Google is using AI to change how you shop
Google wants to make it easier for online shoppers to know how clothing will look on them before making a purchase and is using AI to do it.
Email subject line tips and best practices
Your subject line is the key to grabbing attention, driving action, and safeguarding your brand reputation. Don't let it be an afterthought.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
John Lewis property chief to step down later this year
John Lewis property supremo Chris Harris has resigned after five years in the role. Harris was a driving force behind John Lewis’s push into the housing rental market.
BRAND NEWS
Monsoon opens boutique store in London
Monsoon has opened its latest boutique store in Islington, London, after the successful launch of several other boutique locations in Bath, Edinburgh and Cambridge over the last year.
Castore’s new summer marketing campaign is its "biggest investment to date"
Castore’s new ‘Summer of Sport’ six-figure campaign is described by Tom Beahon, Castore Co-founder, as its “biggest investment to date”.
SLA The Label by Sarah Ashcroft dips its toe into swimwear design
SLA The Label, founded by the British style influencer Sarah Ashcroft, has launched a collection of "ultra-stylish, affordable swimwear pieces" after noticing a "gap in the market".
B&Q dims lights across all stores to cut energy costs
B&Q has dimmed the lights and lowered the temperature of its stores in a bid to slash rising energy costs helping the group lower its energy consumption by 12% last year.
Skechers rocks with The Rolling Stones in new collaboration
Skechers has teamed up with The Rolling Stones on a new global footwear collection which launched at the RS No.9 Carnaby store and is available worldwide online.
AND FINALLY x2
Kate Moss pays homage to iconic 'Diet Coke Break' ads
Kate Moss has unveiled her second campaign for Diet Coke, for whom she acts as creative director, in which she pays homage to the iconic 'Diet Coke Break' ads of the ‘90s and ‘00s.
Dame Anna Wintour recognised in the King's Birthday Honours
Dame Anna Wintour, legendary Editor in Chief of US Vogue, leads the field of fashion honourees in the King's first Birthday Honours list.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 16th 2023?
1/ Summer
2/ Garden
3/ Father’s Day
4/ Sunglasses
5/ Beach bags
6/ Shorts
7/ Kitchen
8/ AW23
9/ Barbie
10/ Crochet
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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.
Jessica Russell Flint is a British designer who creates vibrant, entirely unique hand-illustrated prints, with luxury products ranging across accessories, clothing, sleepwear and homeware.
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.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Peacocks has new womenswear ranges with Louise Redknapp and menswear ranges with Ashley Banjo.
Dune London has new luggage, sandals and bags.
Cotton Traders has new womenswear for summer, including tops, dresses, jackets and jumpers.
Primark has a new monogram ranges, Barbie movie range, band shirts, a Hip Trip festival range, a Pride range, a Bridgerton range of clothes and accessories, makeup ranges, swimsuits and beachwear.
Roman Originals has new floral outfits, spring and summer ranges in all sizes.
Accessorize has new jewellery, summer clothing, hats, scarves, shoes and bag ranges.
Monsoon has new summer clothing including dresses, kaftans, jackets and jumpers plus shoes, bags, scarfs, accessories and jewellery and kids clothing ranges.
Threadbare has more summer clothing and beachwear from its new Greecian Getaway range.
New Look has new women’s summer wear, accessories, and footwear ranges.
PrettyLittleThing has a new GirlsVsCancer holiday outfits for the beach and the clubs, a bodycon range, a festival collection, a Molly Mae Summer edit, a Bridal edit, Kappa and Gemma Owen collaborations, plus beach outfits.
Barbour has new festival fashion ranges for all weathers.
River Island has new summer holiday ranges from clothes for going out to beachwear.
Curvy Kate has new Senses, Authority, Lifestyle, Wonderfully, Enclose, Boost in Bloom, Scantilly, Twist & Shout ranges.
Matalan has new pink and Barbie ranges, summer accessories, mens Taylor & Wright suits, kids summer outfits and beachwear plus new womenswear.
Oliver Bonas has new fashion, bags, accessories and jewellery collections.
Fatface has new festival wear, beachwear – with a collaboration with the Marine Conservation Society - summer clothing, shoes, bags, jewellery, and accessories.
Seol + Gold has new jewellery and womenswear ranges.
George at Asda has new women’s summer clothing.
Lipsy has new Laura Whitmore x Love & Roses collaboration and new Love & Roses collections.
Teva have new sandal ranges.
Daisy Park Has a new range of all-purpose bags.
The Night Store has a new range of Moroccan nights nightwear sets.
Office has mens summer shoes and new sandal and trainer ranges.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
Very Bonmarché F&F Silk & Lawn National Trust Shop Shoe Zone Scamp & Dude Dunelm Tu Clothing Regatta Dune London Men’s TK Maxx Aspiga Nologo
Home, garden and food
The Range has outdoor furniture, fans to keep you cool, new beach accessories, homeware, festival gear, and a honey comb collection of kitchen and table ware.
Hobbycraft has new weaving and clay kits, sewing kits, cross stitching kits, gifts, Pride clothing, summer party ranges, foam mosaic art and paint and sew your own ranges.
Cuckooland has new furniture for outdoors.
Ivyline has new Christmas gifts and decoration ranges as well as garden and indoor plant pot ranges for this summer.
Biscuiteers Baking has new ranges for summer, and for graduations.
Imp & Maker has new food hampers and gift ranges.
B&M has new Natural bathroom, kitchen pantry and Winter Harvest ranges.
Hotel Chocolat has new Velvetisers and chocolate gift ranges.
Oliver Bonas has new kitchen gift ranges and home ranges.
Furniture Village has new lounge and bedroom solutions.
Cartwright & Butler has new picnic hampers.
Daisy Park has new homeware and new Gisela Graham Christmas candle ranges and Christmas decorations.
Wilko has new presents and gifts.
Designers Guild has new ranges for AW23 including John Derian fabric and wallpaper and an Essentials range and an Accessories range.
Cambridge Imprint has new stationery storage ranges.
Next has new Nomadic range of homeware and Reflections, Optimism and Moss Green ranges of furniture, Kitchenware and homeware.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new plants, Meadowmat instant turf, picnic ideas, terrariums and indoors and outdoors ranges for the home.
Dunelm has new homeware and furniture ranges, plus Disney and Natural History Museum collaborations plus Timeless and Pride & Joy homeware ranges.
Sofology has new furniture for the home.
George Home has new homeware and outdoor furniture ranges as well as ranges for your pets.
National Trust shop has new picnic and outdoor ranges.
Cutter & Squidge has new coffee ranges, afternoon tea selections and picnic hampers.
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Joe Browns Cardfactory Homesense Primark Regatta TK Maxx Nologo Studio Fritz Fryer Habitat DFS Primark Home Marks & Spencer Cult Furniture Next Branch Jewellery GettingPersonal Nest
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Halloween - 134
Days until Singles Day - 145
Days until Black Friday – 158
Days until Christmas Day - 189
How to get your brand on the June Editorial Calendars, higher up on search engines and in social media
Summer is here - and hopefully the weather will improve – so add anything summery, including summer clothing, and 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.
We’re also at the start of the festival season, so make sure you add festival or Glastonbury or any of the other big festivals, Isle of Wight, British Summer Time, Boardmasters, Reading/Leeds, to your keyword lists.
The media are starting to ramp up their summer holiday features, so add swimwear, beachwear, beach, holiday, suitcases, travel bags, travel accessories etc to your keywords. Because of the cost-of-living crisis people are cutting back and are either staying at home, or are thinking of 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 hoodies and cardigans for the colder UK evenings.
Also, look at sports, particularly anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is coming up in early July.
June Diary - Weeks/Months
June is LGBTQ Pride Month. It’s also National Picnic Week (18th-26th). Shorter events include - Royal Ascot (20th-24th) and the return of the Glastonbury festival (21st-25th)
June - Days
20th – Royal Ascot Starts
21st – Glastonbury Festival Starts
21st – International Yoga Day
21st – Summer Solstice (The end of Spring)
22nd – World Rainforest Day
22nd – Windrush Day
23rd – Take your dog to work Day
24th – Midsummer’s Day
25th – 6 months until Christmas Day
30th – International Asteroid Day
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