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The latest retail news from Shoe Zone, L’Occitane, Wickes, Henri-Lloyd, Hotter Shoes, Asos, Very, Matalan, Burberry and articles with retail advice from Fenwick, Reiss, Lush, Tesco, are festivals the best way to gen-z, how the metaverse will change retail and more.

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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Shoe Zone raises profit guidance as early summer trading is good

Shoe Zone now expects adjusted profit before tax to be no less than £9.5m as the business “has been trading well” with strong margin improvements and cost savings expected to continue to Q4.

L’Occitane sees strong Q1 sales growth

L’Occitane saw a positive start to FY2023 with sales reaching €416m, up 23.4% with the fastest sales growth in the Americas 55% followed by EMEA 10.3%.

UK fashion sales drop in June

ONS figures saw clothing store sales volumes fell by 4.7% in June up from 2.2% in May with oerall retail sales volumes down by 0.1% in June 2022 following a fall of 0.8% in May.

Wickes downgrades profit expectations as cost-of-living crisis bites

Wickes H1 trading update to July 2 shows like-for-like sales up 0.8% on 2021 and 23.4% up on 2019 but downgraded full-year profit expectations to between £72m-£82m from no less than £83m.

Amazon blames inflation after increasing cost of Prime subscription

Amazon is increasing the cost of its Prime subscription across its five key European markets as it seeks to offset increases in operating costs

Odlo buys Henri-Lloyd, brand to remain UK-based

​Outdoor clothing brand Henri-Lloyd has been acquired by Swiss performance sports specialist Odlo, the brand is expected to remain in Manchester and will “collaborate closely” with Odlo.

Asos delays autumn orders amid fears shoppers will cut back

Asos has decided to delay some of its autumn orders amid concerns that shoppers will cut back on new clothes as the cost-of-living crisis continues.

Hotter Shoes owner Unbound Group raises fresh funding

Hotter Shoes owner Unbound Group is raising £4.3m pounds in new share offerings to accelerate its growth strategy.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Fenwick’s John Edgar on retail and the challenges of a family-owned retailer

"If we didn't own our properties, we'd be in a very difficult place. Ownership has put us in a much better position than most retailers," said John Edgar, CEO of family-owned store Fenwick

Are festivals the best way to get a Gen Z market?

In the first full summer season since pandemic lockdowns lifted, festivals have returned in force. For brands, they’re a great way to target Gen Z.

How to respond to beauty’s greenwashing problem

Pressure is growing to end perfunctory greenwashing initiatives. So how does a beauty brand demonstrate it really means what it says? Transparency is a good place to start, say experts.

Three retail lessons from Reiss, Lush and Tesco

The leaders from Reiss, Lush and Tesco explain how they’re transforming the sector, disrupting traditional retail models and being a voice for the industry.

How the metaverse will change retail

PwC has analysed the opportunities, risks and requirements of the metaverse for companies, especially in the retail and consumer goods sectors in a new whitepaper.

How shoppers plan to buy this Christmas

Research suggests that while the cost-of-living crisis is currently the top public priority, many will still be taking part in this year’s Black Friday period - the long-standing peak for online shopping.

How Frasers is plotting a profitable path through the cost-of-living crunch

Frasers Group boss Michael Murray explains how it will maintain momentum to navigate its way through the cost-of-living crisis, inflation, supply chain challenges and battered consumer

Six game-changing initiatives shaking up retail right now

There are many ways retail is being transformed by game-changing innovations right now. Retail Gazette shines a light on just a few of them.

Co-op expands robot delivery trial to Bedford

Co-op has expanded its robotic delivery trial to Bedford following a successful trial in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Cambridgeshire earlier this month.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Very Group poaches marketing chief from Metro Bank

The Very Group has poached its new chief marketing officer from Metro Bank to help maintain the online retailer as a “destination of choice” for consumers

Matalan founder John Hargreaves returns as chair

Matalan founder John Hargreaves has returned to the value retailer after a 15 year absence as executive chair Steve Johnson exits.

BRAND NEWS

UKTV makes investment in plastic-free cosmetics firm

UKTV’s investment arm, UKTV Ventures has partnered with plastic-free cosmetics brand, KinKind in a £1m adverts-for-equity deal starting with a TV campaign across UKTV channels in September

Burberry launches AW22 kidswear collection and campaign

Luxury brand Burberry has unveiled an AW22 kidswear collection and campaign, inspired by the Thomas bear.

Tommy Hilfiger launches in UK on rental platform Rotaro

Tommy Hilfiger has entered a rental partnership with Rotaro, the collaboration helps builds on it’s the brands commitment to circular fashion and helps gain and entry to the Gen-Z market.

AND FINALLY

Primark and Greggs launch second collaboration

Primark has unveiled a second fashion range in collaboration with high street bakery chain Greggs, after the partnership proved a success earlier this year.

Gap launches Dogami NFT wearables

Gap has teamed up with French NFT brand Dogami to launch on Wednesday the first fashion collaboration in the petaverse.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending July 22^nd 2022?

1/ AW22

2/ Christmas

3/ SS22

4/ Swimsuit    

5/ Halloween

6/ Sunglasses

7/ Garden

8/ Kitchen

9/ Sofa   

10/ Home

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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

Aspiga has SS22 lifestyle and AW22 ranges

M&Co  has new September and October AW22 drops

Sonder Studio has new AW22 ranges

Feel Unique has new gift sets

Dune London has new shoes and bags ranges and launches its new kids shoes collection

George at Asda has new womenswear

PrettyLittleThing  has new swimwear

Freemans has new womenswear ranges

Roman Originals has more new SS22 outfits

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

Dancing Leopard  wrap dresses

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 Joe Browns Seol + Gold From My Mothers Garden Cocoove

Home and food

Dunelm has new Natural History Museum and Christmas ranges

Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories and Christmas decorations

B&M has new Christmas ranges

National Trust Shop has new AW22 gifts and Christmas decorations

Furniture Village has new Christmas imagery and desks for the home

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

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 (28^th Jul - 8^th Aug), plus the UEFA Women’s Euros (6^th-31^st July), and Cowes Week (30^th Jul - 5^th Aug).  

July - Days

28^th – Commonwealth games Birmingham opening ceremony

29^th - Muharram/Islamic New Year 

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