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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Poundland owner’s sales climb as it navigates ‘challenging environment’
Poundland parent Pepco Q2 sales was up 5.7% to €1.18bn, despite the retailer’s concerns over the “challenging environment” and a continued rise in inflation in central Europe.
WH Smith posts jump in sales and profit
WH Smith H1 to 28 Feb saw revenue increase by 41% to £859m while pre-tax profit climbed to £45m up from £18m in 2022 following a particularly strong performance by its travel business.
Dunelm posts third quarter sales growth despite “challenging” trading backdrop
Dunelm Q3 sales rose by 6% to £423m after it delivered broad based growth both in-store and online, with digital sales now making up 36% of total sales in the quarter.
Improving environment in China drives Mulberry's FY23 trading
Mulberry saw an improvement in sales in H2 with good performance in the UK and improving trading in China in recent months with FY trading in line with expectations, and slightly ahead.
Inter Parfums raises outlook after strong Q1
Inter Parfums Q1 sales rose 24% to $312m with sales up 26% in Europe and 19% in the US and has raised its 2023 guidance to net sales of $1.25bn up from $1.2bn.
L’Oréal Q1 Sales Rise 13%, Lifted by US, Europe
L’Oréal saw a 13% rise in Q1 sales to €10.38bn, beating expectations thanks to strong business in the US and Europe, but has not benefited yet from the end of covid restrictions in China.
THG shareholders ‘would reject Apollo takeover approach’
A THG activist investor has said the group’s shareholders would reject a takeover approach from Apollo Global Management even at a significant premium.
Getir carries out mass store closures
Getir has shuttered a raft of dark stores, including all of its shops in Wales and South West England and has also shut stores in Birmingham and London without warning in recent days,
Go Sport buyer to be revealed on April 28
French courts will reveal the new owners of the Go Sport brand on April 28, potential owners include Intersport France and Frasers’ Sports Direct who will take on 75 shops and 1600+ staff.
Gerry Weber files for insolvency petition to restructure German retail business
German fashion brand Gerry Weber has undertaken a financial restructuring process and will file an application for the initiation of proceedings with a German court in Essen today.
EU strikes antitrust pose with raids on fashion firm
EU antitrust investigators raided several companies across Europe on Tuesday over suspicions of a secret cartel in the fashion industry.
Childrenswear reseller Dotte closes
Childrenswear resale site Dotte has shut down after nearly three years, its founders stating that "with a very heavy heart" they had made the decision to close the marketplace.
Coronation to boost ‘made in Britain’ products
Just over a third of Millennials (aged 27-33) say the Coronation has made them want to buy more 'made in Britain' products, compared to an average of 29% of UK shoppers.
Chinese fashion buyers “are back” for European brands
Orders placed by China-based retailers have jumped by 33% compared to last year, driven by a 58% increase in those retailers buying from European (EMEA) brands.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
15 Social media etiquette blunders (and how to avoid them)
The rules of social media etiquette are sometimes unspoken - but no longer! We teach you how to make sure your posts don't cross the line.
Tips and tools for social media writing
Writing for social media takes talent, creativity, focus, and a deep understanding of your audience. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
John Lewis’s tween (7-12years) survey reveals only “27% of parents have total control over tween outfit choice and more than half of parents have bought clothes their tween refuses to wear”.
Are driverless vehicles retail’s fulfilment future or science-fiction fad?
As we approach the middle of the 2020s, talk of advanced technology is rife as retailers look to digitally transform parts of their supply chain in line with the evolution of the industry.
Why brands can’t afford to cut marketing and PR budgets
There’s no doubt times are tight, and it’s a difficult, uncertain world out there. But does taking the axe to marketing and PR really help in the long run?
Make sense of your marketing with the 101 Guide to Marketing Attribution
This comprehensive guide deep dives into the state of marketing attribution, why it's important, the types of attribution models, and more.
Ikea to spend £4.5m to supercharge electric vehicles fleet
Ikea is to invest £4.5m installing almost 200 charging points for electric delivery vehicles, one of the biggest electric vehicle infrastructure projects for last-mile fleets in the UK.
Zalando launches ChatGPT assistant in Germany, Austria, UK and ROI
Zalando has launched an online virtual fashion assistant powered by AI tool ChatGPT in its German, Austrian, UK and Irish markets.
Zegna unveils AI-powered shopping customisation tool
Luxury menswear retailer Zegna has rolled out Zegna X configurator, an AI tool which it called “the world’s most advanced shopping customization tool.”
Square software turns Android devices into payment tech
Square has launched a Tap to Pay app on Android in the UK, the new app lets sellers accept contactless payments with a compatible Android device, and at no additional cost.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
The Body Shop chief executive David Boynton steps down
Cosmetics giant Natura & Co has announced David Boynton will be stepping down from his role as chief executive of The Body Shop at the end of this month.
Holland & Barrett names Starbucks exec as new CFO
Holland & Barrett has appointed former Starbucks executive Nick Allen as its new chief finance officer.
BRAND NEWS
H&M Group aims for new youth-focus
H&M’s youth-focused Weekday brand will be the main thrust of “a new destination for the young, creative generation” with Monki becoming part of Weekday and Cheap Monday being revived.
Kurt Geiger in swim launch, star piece selling fast
Footwear and accessories specialist Kurt Geiger is diving into the swim sector with a range of one- and two-piece items, plus a beachwear mini dress and loose top.
Gramicci selects London for first global store
US lifestyle clothing brand Gramicci is to make its global bricks-and-mortar debut at London's Covent Garden next month.
London-based streetwear label Aries has opened its first bricks-and-mortar store on Soho's Great Pulteney Street.
Lacoste opens largest UK flagship on Regent Street
Lacoste has opened the doors to its largest UK flagship store on London’s Regent Street which is “designed to embody the beating heart of all Lacoste cultures”.
Iceland opens first ‘Iceland Local’ convenience format
Iceland has opened the first of its ‘Iceland Local’ convenience format with plans to roll out more in the coming months and joins its Swift convenience store model it launched in 2021.
Tommy Hilfiger launches Andy Warhol capsule collection
Tommy Hilfiger is once again paying homage to artist Andy Warhol with a new capsule collection that pays homage to the ease and artistic energy of Montauk, the artist's famous seaside retreat.
AND FINALLY
We’re All Barbie girls in a Barbiecore World
Thanks to the new Barbie movie we’ll all be living in Barbie’s world this summer and smack-you-in-the-face pink is the official uniform.
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
Barbour has new mens, womens and kids ranges
Dune London and Dune London Men’s have their new Let’s Dance SS23 campaign of men and womens shoes and bags
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes
Very has new V by Very and Very Curve ranges
George at Asda has new summer beach and womenswear
New Look has new women’s summer wear, footwear ranges, and swimwear
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
River Island has new womenswear ranges
Primark has new Primark Cares ranges, Lilo and Stitch ranges, makeup, menswear, beachwear, athleisure wear, summer value ranges and Paula Echevarria
Monsoon has new women’s summer ranges
Peacocks has new menswear, womenswear and teen ranges
Aspiga has new womenswear ranges
Matalan has new womenswear plus 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 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
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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 – 1
Days until The Coronation - 16
Days until Halloween – 194
Days until Singles Day - 205
Days until Black Friday – 218
Days until Christmas Day – 249
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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