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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Primark sales surge as footfall climbs and margin is ‘better than expected’
Primark sales were up 19% to £4.3bn for the half year to March 4 with “good growth in all countries” and due to “very good footfall and margin better than expected.”
John Lewis appoints first pan-partnership head of loyalty as it ramps up rewards
John Lewis is partnering with dunnhumby and Eagle Eye to improve its relationships with customers and provide them with more benefits and has appointed Emily Wells as head of loyalty.
Savile Row and British craftsmen to be makers of King Charles' coronation garments
A selection of Savile Row tailors including Turnbull & Asser and Malcolm Plews will outfit King Charles III for the Coronation ceremony.
UK's Travis Perkins sees weakness in new build housing
Travis Perkins said it was on track to meet market forecasts for 2023 and analysts expect Travis to post adjusted operating profit of £272m this year, down 8% on its 2022 result.
Womenswear retailer Apricot is to open five to ten new stores in the next year starting with a 6,200 sq ft store in the Metro Centre in Gateshead in the coming weeks.
Brodie Cashmere owner rescued from administration
Leeds-based cashmere clothing retailer Jack Brodie has been bought as part of a pre-pack administration deal by ex-owner West Yorkshire business Jamm Logistics.
Authentic Brands Group to acquire Vince
Authentic Brands Group which owns Juicy Couture, Ted Baker, Reebok and Quiksilver is to acquire the intellectual property of the luxury US brand Vince.
Valentino sales up 15% in 2022
Valentino turnover for FY2022 was up 15% to €1.419bn with an operating profit up 30% to €121m thanks to a major refocusing on its shops and online which saw a combined 21% growth.
Wall Street billionaire Ken Griffin bets £27m against Deliveroo
US billionaire investor Ken Griffin has taken a multimillion-pound short position against meal delivery firm Deliveroo.
MPs condemn Frasers Group’s use of facial recognition cameras
Almost 50 MPs and peers have written to Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group and condemned the use of “live facial recognition” cameras across its retail estate.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Inclusive design tips for social media accessibility 2023
Inclusive design may seem like the domain of UX designers and web developers. But social media marketers should practice it, too.
6 best customer service software solutions
Learn how customer service software tools can help automate, organize, and simplify your customer service efforts.
Why AI risks eroding trust between journalists and PRs
AI has been around for years, but it's only in the past few months that PRs and marketers have found ways to incorporate it into their workflows.
AI technology revealed to be an essential part of marketing strategies for 87% of brands with 61% of senior brand marketers already using AI in their advertising.
The four Cs of lead gen success
Lead generation campaigns are among the most important, effective implements in the marketer’s toolbox, but they’re also the most potentially complex - and misunderstood.
Why retailers are ‘paying the price’ for free returns
Retailers which offer free returns are “paying the price” for such customer experience with 3% of all returns are not able to be resold, and 50% of returned items ending up in landfill.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
JD Sports appoints Darren Shapland and Angela Luger as non-executives
JD Sports has announced Darren Shapland and Angela Luger will join the sportswear retailer as non-executives, taking up the positions from June 1.
Tommy Hilfiger chief brand officer steps down
Tommy Hilfiger president and chief brand officer Avery Baker will step down from the business this summer to “pursue other opportunities”.
THG hires Sue Farr to board role
THG has appointed Sue Farr as its senior independent director, with immediate effect. Farr has spent over 16 years in non-exec roles following a career in media, advertising and marketing.
Levi Strauss names new chief marketing officer for Levi’s
Levi Strauss & Co has appointed Kenny Mitchell as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the Levi’s brand.
BRAND NEWS
Bershka marks 25th anniversary by unveiling new logo, updated corporate identity
Inditex is continuing to revamp its brands under the leadership of heiress Marta Ortega with the youth-oriented brand Bershka getting a makeover to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Canadian travel brand Monos exploring London location
Canadian travel and lifestyle brand Monos is among several international retailers eyeing expansion into London.
Lush to launch new ‘Shampoo Bar’ hair salon concept in Liverpool
Handmade cosmetics company Lush is opening a new hair salon concept next month in Liverpool, offering exclusive hair washing and styling services.
Celtic & Co. among first King’s Awards for Enterprise recipients
The King’s Awards for Enterprise has announced its first recipients, recognising 148 ‘Best of British’ businesses, including Celtic & Co and circular fashion company ACS Clothing.
Flannels launches ‘The Dress-Up’ rental edit with Leah Abbott
Flannels, part of Frasers Group, has launched an exclusive rental edit and in-store pop-up curated by London-based stylists Leah Abbott, who has worked with Flo, Jorja Smith and Stormzy.
AND FINALLY x2
LVMH’s market value exceeds $500bn
LVMH has posted a 33% rise in its share price since the start of the year and has become the first European group to exceed $500bn in market capitalisation.
Burberry chair slams VAT-free shopping axe
Gerry Murphy, the chairman of Burberry, has called the decision to cancel the VAT shopping perk back when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was Chancellor of the Exchequer a “spectacular own goal”.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 21st 2023?
1/ Summer
2/ Coronation
3/ Garden
4/ Bags
5/ Sunglasses
6/ Shoes
7/ Orange
8/ Cushion
9/ Bikini
10/ Yellow
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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
F&F has new clothes for the summer and the beach
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes
Barbour has new mens, womens and kids ranges
Very has the new Lucy Mecklenburgh range plus V by Very and Very Curve ranges
Accessorize has new bags and purses
Primark has new Primark Cares ranges, Lilo and Stitch ranges, makeup, menswear, beachwear, athleisure wear, summer value ranges and Paula Echevarria
Aspiga has new womenswear ranges
Nologo has new Coronation clothing
Monsoon has new women and children’s summer ranges
Dune London and Dune London Men’s have their new Let’s Dance SS23 campaign of men and womens shoes and bags
Daisy Park has a new Hinza range of bags
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
Matalan has new womenswear plus menswear ranges from Taylor & Wright
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Tu Clothing Bryony Bel Crew Clothing Oliver Bonas Radley Lipsy Threadbare Regatta Shoe Zone TK Maxx National Trust Shop Fatface Cotton Traders
Home, garden and food
TK Maxx has new homeware
Nologo has new Coronation gifts
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 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
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Biscuiteers Baking Sofology Wilko National Trust shop Dunelm Marks & Spencer B&M Cult Furniture Next Branch Jewellery GettingPersonal Nest Cartwright & Butler
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until The Coronation – 12
Days until Father’s Day - 55
Days until Halloween – 190
Days until Singles Day - 201
Days until Black Friday – 214
Days until Christmas Day – 245
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;
Allergy Awareness Week (Apr 20th – Apr 25th)
MS Awareness Week (Apr 24th – Apr 30th)
April - Days
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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