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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
40% of e-commerce businesses in Europe plan to open a physical store
Two in five (40%) e-commerce businesses in Europe plan to open a physical store in the next three years and 84% are looking at improving customer experience and 79% improving personalisation.
UK wholesale seeing post-pandemic boom
The UK wholesale market is back according to digital wholesale platform Joor figures show an 18% growth over the year with orders up 13% and average order value up by 4%.
Made.com says it expects full-year sales to fall by 15% to 30%, blaming supply chain costs and low consumer confidence and does not expect an improvement in demand for big-ticket items.
Joules full-year profit set to be slightly ahead of expectations
Joules has said its pre-tax adjusted profit before adjusting items is set to be slightly ahead of current market expectations in the year to 29 May 2022.
In The Style edges to a loss despite strong sales growth
In The Style saw a pre-tax loss of £1.5m in the year to March 31st, down from a pre-tax profit of £100,000 the previous year and warns of “a challenging” year for consumers and retailers”.
Hotel Chocolat 2022 financial year revenue exceeds expectations with revenue up 37% to £226m but expects a loss due to costs for discontinued operations and closure of retail stores in the US.
Parcel delivery firms must ‘substantially’ improve complaints handling, warns watchdog
Ofcom has warned that parcel delivery firms “must get better” at dealing with customer complaints, after around a quarter of consumers faced problems communicating delivery issues.
Amazon to sue 10,000 fake review Facebook groups
Amazon is taking the administrators of over 10,000 Facebook groups to court for facilitating fake reviews by offering money or free goods in exchange for posting reviews.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why Boohoo charging for returns could lead to tears
Boohoo has followed Zara’s lead and quietly introduced a charge for customer returns. Although it may make sense from a P&L perspective, it’s a very risky move for Boohoo.
Why the fashion industry is taking over the restaurant business
More and more brands are opening cafés and restaurants, following in the footsteps of Vuitton, Dior and Gucci, to capitalize on the gastronomy craze.
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.
Can selfies and UGC 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.
Snap launches web app for Snapchat
Snap has launched a web app for its flagship product, Snapchat, giving users access to the platform without the need to use a mobile phone.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Matchesfashion hires ex-Farfetch president as chief operating officer
Matchesfashion has appointed former Farfetch president Stuart Hill as its new chief operating officer.
BRAND NEWS
George at Asda unveils its latest back-to-school campaign
George at Asda has unveiled its back-to-school campaign to promote the supermarket's affordable school-wear in light of the cost-of-living crisis.
Waitrose launches foodhall partnership with Dobbies
Waitrose has teamed up with Dobbies to roll out a dedicated food offering across 50 of its garden centres over the next two years.
Jigsaw launches 'Jigsaw Forever' as it moves into rental and resale via My Wardrobe
Jigsaw is in partnering with My Wardrobe HQ on a rental and resale route ‘Jigsaw Forever.’ which launches today online and the re-sell will be introduced into key stores from September.
Puma reveals its second collaboration with singer Dua Lipa
The German brand will reveal this Tuesday the second part of its collaboration with British singer Dua Lipa. The unisex capsule collection called "Flutur Drop 2" is an ode to rave.
DressX partners with Meta to launch collaborative collection
Digital fashion retailer DressX has revealed a new collaborative collection with Meta which is set to launch through the social media brand’s Avatars Store.
AND FINALLY x2
Jefferson Hack hailed by BFC for impact on fashion, culture
Jefferson Hack, curator, creative director and co-founder of Dazed Media, is to be honoured at the upcoming British Fashion Council (BFC) Fashion Awards 2022.
‘Mega Greggs’ opens in Leicester square
Greggs has opened its new London flagship branch, dubbed 'mega Greggs' in the heart of Leicester Square.
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
Furniture Village has new Christmas imagery and desks for the home
National Trust Shop has new AW22 gifts and Christmas decorations
Dunelm has new Christmas ranges
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
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
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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