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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Revolution Beauty revenues slip
Revolution Beauty revenues fell 4.2% to £75.3m for half to Aug 31, 2022, while loss after tax was £13.4m, down from £28.9m with UK store revenue up 21% thanks to Boots and Superdrug deals.
Amazon pays £781m in UK taxes as business grows
Amazon paid a total of £781m in direct UK taxes last year, up by £130m as it continued to scale the business across the country with a workforce now at 75,000 in the UK.
Lululemon outlook lift thrills Wall St as yoga wear stays in vogue
Lululemon net revenue was up 24% to $2bn in the quarter, beating estimates of $1.93bn, and now expects FY23 revenue to be between $9.44-9.51bn, up from $9.3-9.41bn projected earlier.
European Parliament votes to curb fast fashion to boost sustainability
The European Parliament has approved a new strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, the legislation is a significant blow to ‘fast fashion’ and a huge boost for sustainable and ethical brands.
Retailers lobby to delay new recycling scheme
British retailers step up its campaign to delay the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (EPR) scheme due to come into force in 2024.
Tesco staff to protest against automated checkouts at AGM
Tesco staff are to stage a protest against the automation of grocery stores this month, ahead of the grocer’s AGM at its Welwyn Garden City headquarters.
Trio of bank holidays in May give UK +3.3% boost in annual footfall
The three bank holidays in May saw footfall up 3.3% over 2022 across all UK retail destinations, with high streets up 3.6% but footfall in shopping centres fell 2.2% and fell 0.9% in retail parks.
ASOS shares fall after FTSE 250 relegation announcement
ASOS has been relegated from the FTSE 250 index of mid-sized companies, the brand that was once worth £7.6bn five years ago is now trading at a value of about £340m.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Five ways Frasers Group aims to elevate its proposition
In 2021/22, Frasers Group’s total sales climbed 32.5% to £4.8bn for the 52 weeks to 24 April, 2022, and it recorded pre-tax profits of £335.6m.
How Fanatics boss expects to conquer Europe having conquered the US
Fanatics is a celebrated name among sports fans around the world with a reach of 100m global sports fans in more than 180 countries and having conquered the US it’s now looking at Europe.
How consumers are prioritising expenditure and how they are paying for it
Over half (57%) of consumers have cut down on larger purchases and are instead making smaller purchases more often, with 61% looking to cut costs further by repairing rather than replacing.
Almost half of consumers are not currently loyal to brands
Consumer trust is at a concerning level, as only 8% trust the retailers they shop with currently; while 41% say they are not currently loyal to brands.
How to fix your marketing measurement plan
Set up your marketing campaigns for success with a well-thought-out measurement plan. Here's what to consider when creating one.
How celebrity has influenced fashion brands
The impact of celebrities on fashion brands can increase sales and enhanced brand visibility. However, at worst, such influence can easily be lost within the incessant flow of social media.
Top tips for posting videos on TikTok and Instagram
Last week PR Moment discussed how to use video to promote brands, this week they’re focusing on using video on TikTok and Instagram.
The ultimate guide to Instagram Hashtags
Instagram hashtags can make or break your Instagram strategy. Use them correctly and you’ll get your posts seen by more people.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Converse appoints new CEO and president
Footwear retailer Converse has named Jared Carver as the brand’s new chief executive and president, he previously held the role of vice-president and general manager in North America.
Ocado poaches Tesco’s grocery director as new CCO
Ocado has named Tesco’s grocery director Amit Chitnis as its new chief commercial officer. Chitnis will join the online-only grocer later this year.
BRAND NEWS
M&S steps up footwear offer with new brands
Marks & Spencer is growing the footwear offer of its third-party brands platform with new footwear from Skechers, Crocs and Toms brands.
Hera names Lioness Rachel Daly as ambassador
British street fashion brand Hera has appointed one of the England national team’s key squad members, Rachel Daly, as its new ambassador.
Gym+Coffee makes UK wholesale debut
Athleisure brand Gym+Coffee is launching wholesale for the first time in the UK, debuting its collection with online retailer Very this summer
Asos launches incubator to ‘bridge gap’ for ethnic minority-owned brands
Asos has teamed up with The Fashion Minority Report to launch ScaleUP, a new programme to “help bridge the gap between the fashion industry and ethnic minority-owned brands”.
Community Clothing to host first Swap Shop and second-hand pop-up
British clothing brand Community Clothing, founded by designer Patrick Grant, is opening its first-ever swap shop and second-hand shop in the Media City Quayside outlet this weekend.
Westfield launches competition to find sustainable retailers
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has expanded its retail competition to find sustainable retailers ‘Westfield Grand Prix’ to the UK, France, Spain, Germany and Austria.
Gap settles Patagonia trademark lawsuit over 'iconic' pocket design
Patagonia has settled its lawsuit accusing Gap of illegally copying the "iconic" snapped flap pocket that the company has long featured on its fleece outerwear.
AND FINALLY
What makes a designer doughnut?
Today is National Doughnut Day in the US and designers from Karl Lagerfeld to Chanel have produced their own versions for WWD and we’re getting diabetes just reading the article.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 26th 2023?
1/ Summer
2/ Father’s Day
3/ Garden
4/ Sandals
5/ Sunglasses
6/ Pink
7/ Coastal
8/ Shoes
9/ Earrings
10/ Bags
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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.
HebTroCo are based in Hebden Bridge and started in 2015 in the pub; they started selling trousers back in 2016 and have never looked back and now sell everything from jackets, to gifts, to their unique Action Blankets.
Paria sell cycle clothing and accessories that couple urban influences with the grit and fervour of the Yorkshire countryside, and collaborate with artists, designers, and illustrators to create something inspiring that promotes a friendly and inclusive attitude to cycling.
Love Hero founders Joshua, Tanja and Heather believed there was a better way to produce clothing that didn’t cost the planet and could reflect the real people who live on it. Which resulted in Love Hero a planet-conscious clothing for ordinary people living extraordinary lives.
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.
Jessica Russell Flint is 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
Matalan has new Father’s Day gifts, summer accessories, mens Taylor & Wright suits, kids summer outfits and beachwear plus new womenswear.
Lipsy has new Laura Whitmore x Love & Roses collaboration and new Love & Roses collections.
Fatface has new festival wear, beachwear – with a collaboration with the Marine Conservation Society - summer clothing, shoes, bags, jewellery, and accessories.
PrettyLittleThing has a new bodycon range, a festival collection, a Molly Mae Summer edit, a Bridal edit, Kappa and Gemma Owen collaborations, plus beach outfits.
Primark has a new Pride range, Bridgerton range of clothes and accessories, festival wear, makeup ranges, swimsuits and beachwear, a Keith Haring collab, new makeup, Primark Cares and EDIT ranges.
Teva have new sandal ranges
Daisy Park Has a new range of all-purpose bags.
Monsoon has new summer dresses, children’s coats and dresses plus shoes, accessories, jewellery and women and children’s summer beachwear.
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes.
George at Asda has new tops for Father’s Day.
The Night Store has a new range of Moroccan nights nightwear sets.
Office has mens summer shoes and new sandal and trainer ranges.
Threadbare has more summer clothing and beachwear from its new Greecian Getaway range.
Barbour has new festival fashion ranges for all weathers.
New Look has new women’s summer wear, and footwear ranges.
Curvy Kate has new ranges
Very has new ranges for Father’s day and V by Very ranges for the summer.
Bonmarché has new summer and swimwear ranges
F&F has new summer ranges with a collab with Frankie Bridge and clothes modelled by Kelly Brook
Bryony Bel has new jewellery ranges.
Silk & Lawn has new turbans and headbands.
National Trust Shop has new hats and bags for the summer.
Shoe Zone has new summer shoes, trainers and sandals and welly boots for festivals.
Fatface has new denim jackets, kids summer clothing, sandals, bags, clothes, accessories and jewellery for the summer plus Father’s Day gifts.
Scamp & Dude has new summer wear.
Peacocks has new womenswear ranges with swim and beach wear.
Dune London has new shoes and bags in day-glow colours and embellished with diamante to leather and studs
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Home, garden and food
Wilko has new presents for Father’s Day.
Hobbycraft has new tips for pride clothing, summer party ranges, Father’s Day gifts, foam mosaic art and paint and sew your own ranges.
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.
Biscuiteers Baking has new ranges for graduation and Father’s Day.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new plants, Meadowmat instant turf, picnic ideas, terrariums and indoors and outdoors ranges for the home.
The Range has a new beach accessories, homeware, festival gear, and a honey comb collection of kitchen and table ware.
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, Father’s Day treats, afternoon tea selections and picnic hampers.
Hobbycraft has new summer party ranges, Father’s Day gifts, foam mosaic art and paint and sew your own ranges and cardboard shop and playhouses.
Joe Browns has new homeware for the summer.
Cardfactory has new Father’s Day and mermaid themed gifts.
Homesense has new kitchen and tableware for dinner parties and accessories for the home and picnic ware.
Oliver Bonas has new home ranges for indoors and outdoors.
Primark has a new Bridgerton range of home ware.
Cartwright & Butler has new Father’s Day ranges.
Regatta has a new Orla Kiely collaboration range of tents and accessories.
TK Maxx has new homeware, picnic and beach accessories.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Father’s Day - 16
Days until Halloween - 151
Days until Singles Day - 162
Days until Black Friday - 175
Days until Christmas Day - 206
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, National Smile Month (15th May – 15th June). It’s also London Fashion Week (9th-12th), Men’s Health Week (10th-17th), Diabetes Awareness Week (12th-18th), National Picnic Week (18th-26th). Shorter events include - Royal Ascot (20th-24th), the Derby (2nd-3rd) and the return of the Glastonbury festival (21st-25th)
June - Days
2nd – National Fish and Chips Day
2nd – Derby weekend starts
3rd – World Bicycle Day
3rd – World Cider Day
5th – World Environment Day
6th – D-Day
7th – Global Running Day
8th – World Oceans Day
10th – World Gin Day
14th – International Bath Day
14th – National Cup Cake Day (US)
15th – Three years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops (England)
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
17th – King Charles III official Birthday
18th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
18th – International Picnic Day
18th – Father’s Day
18th – Juneteenth
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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