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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Fruugo wins first ever king’s award for enterprise
Online marketplace platform Fruugo has been awarded with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
Made.com auditor EY probed by watchdog following collapse
Made.com auditor EY is under investigation by the UK accounting watchdog the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) over how it evaluated the finances of the collapsed furniture retailer.
Consumer confidence jumps in April
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index has increased by six points to -30 in April to reach its highest point in 13 months additionally the major purchase index had an uplift of five points to -28.
Wet weather washes out March retail sales
Office of National Statistics figures for March show the effect of the wet weather with UK retail sales volumes falling 0.9% month on month in March, wiping out the 1.1% rise seen in February.
Showroomprivé records Q1 revenue growth of 12.3%
The Showroomprivé Group recorded revenue were up 12.3% to €155.7m for Q1 2023 with international sales up 17%.
Salvatore Ferragamo posts sales decline in Q1
The Salvatore Ferragamo Group Q1 revenues of €278m down 4% due to a softening US market, however the EMEA recorded positive performance and China was starting to see growth.
Deliveroo orders plummet as consumers cut back on spending
Deliveroo shoppers placed a total of 72.1m orders across Q1, down from 78.8m for the same period a year ago, as buyers around the UK with the cost-of-living crisis.
Lanvin Group posts 37% jump in FY sales
Fashion group Lanvin saw FY22 revenue up 37% to €422.3m with all five of its brands seeing growth, and its namesake brand up 64% on 2021, however EBITDA losses grew to €72m from €56m.
Ikea to make ‘biggest ever’ investment in US expansion
Ikea owner Ingka Group is to spend €2bn (£1.8bn) on its omnichannel growth in the US over the next three years, its largest investment in four decades of operating in the US.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How phygital experiences can capture audiences
How merging physical and digital (phygital) can create an enhanced and immersive customer experience.
How the supermarket is changing from checkout-free to pre-ordering
Accenture Europe retail strategy lead Kelly Askew delves into how grocers could transform their stores to make them easier and more exciting to shop, whilst also boosting efficiency.
Five ways Ikea will drive long-term success in the UK
As the long-awaited Ikea store in Oxford Circus is set to open later this year, what can we expect from the Swedish retailer?
Top 25 sectors for influencer marketing effectiveness
Influencer marketing is a cost effective solution that demonstrates ROI – but some industries hold more power than others, reveals latest data from Emplifi.
The SEO Benefits of Broken Link Checkers
Internal and external backlinks remain essential for organic rankings. Thus monitoring and preserving those links are equally key.
Google set to introduce generative AI to advertising proposition
Google is reportedly set to introduce generative AI across its advertising business, with parent company Alphabet planning to use the technology to generate ‘novel’ advertisements.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Farfetch appoints TikTok marketing boss as new CMO
Luxury fashion platform Farfetch has appointed former Tik Tok global head of marketing Nick Tran as its chief marketing officer.
JD Sports promotes from within for newly created global role
JD Sports has appointed Michael Armstrong to the newly created role of global managing director as it seeks to drive growth ahead of significant expansion plans internationally.
BRAND NEWS
Lush unveils pay rise for staff as inflation soars
Lush has announced a 10% pay rise for its retail staff in line with the real living wage set by the Living Wage Foundation.
Rixo puts sustainability and pre-loved fashion at the heart of new flagship store
Rixo has opened the doors to its new flagship 'House of Rixo', store on London’s Kings Road which celebrates vintage clothing and sustainable fashion.
FatFace drives 2025 sustainability plans with B Corp certification
FatFace has achieved B Corp certification, supporting its 2025 sustainability plans and joining a group of over 1,000 businesses in the UK with certification.
Joseph Cheaney opens stores in London and Edinburgh
British footwear brand Joseph Cheaney is opening two new stores on London’s Cheapside and Edinburgh’s George Street.
AND FINALLY
Tesco to open first-ever pub in London to celebrate King Charles’ Coronation
Tesco is opening the doors to its first-ever pub 'The King in the Castle ' in celebration of the King’s Coronation next month.
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
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
Barbour has new mens, womens and kids ranges
Accessorize has new bags and purses
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
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 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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