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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Update in Asda equal pay case could cost £1.2bn
A new update in the ongoing Asda equal pay battle could result in the supermarket forking out £1.2bn in payouts to 55,000 shopfloor workers involved in the case.
Hugo Boss lifts outlook on strong Q2
Hugo Boss sales increased by 20% to €1,026m in Q2 – 52% more than pre-pandemic levels – with operating profit (EBIT)up 21% to €121m.
VF Q1 loss widens, revenues drop 8%
The North Face and Vans parent VF Corporation’s Q1 revenues were down 8% to $2.1bn with The North Face up 12% to $0.5bn, while Vans brand revenue was down 22% to $0.7bn.
Frasers ups its stake in N Brown again
Frasers Group snuck in an upping of its stake in N Brown Group last week, upping its stake from 18.1% to 19.3% and follows a smaller increase from early July.
Coats Group lowers FY profit expectations
Coats Group results for H1 to 30 June saw revenues down 11% to $715m and adjusted operating profit fall 14% to $107m blaming widespread industry destocking in clothing and footwear.
Almost half of retailers experience customer churn rates upwards of 51%
2023 Customer Retention Benchmark report shows 45% of retailers are seeing churn rates of 51%, while 18% see 51-60% churn, and 14% report a churn rate of 61-70%.
Asos announces partnership with Rokt
Fashion giant Asos has announced its partnership with ecommerce technology company Rokt in a bid to “surprise and delight customers with relevant offers”.
InPost expands Vinted partnership with new parcel pick-up service
InPost has expanded its partnership with online marketplace Vinted, launching a new over-the-counter parcel collection service in the UK to add to its locker network.
Retailers are failing customers with post-purchase experiences
While only 18% of retail leaders believe the post-purchase process can be significantly made better, 83% of consumers think there is room for improvement.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How traceability became the latest eco-friendly buzzword in clothing
Unlike other greenwashing claims - such as green, clean or vegan - traceability is increasingly becoming part of policies in some markets. Here's how it became such a popular brand buzzword.
How AI is changing the in-store checkout experience
Contactless checkout is becoming more popular as consumers abandon cash payments and AI technology powers new systems.
Online fashion research platform Stylight has identified the key swimwear trends for 2023, in which vintage swimwear and clothing-like styles came out on top.
How to increase your organic social reach
It’s no secret that most social platforms operate on a pay-to-play model for brands. But there are still many ways to improve your organic reach.
Clothiers bet on 'cooling' fabrics as global temps rise
US retailers are expanding their use of "breathable" and "cooling" fabrics in a bid to boost sales as record-high temperatures drive demand for clothing that can help consumers beat the heat.
How The Perfume Shop is preparing for the future
Perfume Shop MD Gill Smith on in-store expansion, post-pandemic shopping trends & preparing for the festive season.
Meta to seek user consent for targeted ads in the EU
Meta intends to ask users in the European Union for their consent before allowing businesses to target advertising based on what they view on its Facebook and Instagram services.
Asos joins forces with Rokt to boost retail media business
Asos has partnered with ecommerce technology company Rokt to boost its retail media division by allow the fashion etailer to provide shoppers with targetted content and offers.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Ex-Future plc chief joins specialist retail investor True
Zillah Byng-Thorne, the former CEO of media and publishing firm Future, has joined specialist tech and retail investor True as operating partner.
BRAND NEWS
Marks & Spencer opens stores in stores in Ranchi and Mohali malls
Marks & Spencer is opening two further bricks and mortar stores in India expanding its number of stores in India run in partnership with Reliance Retail to 90.
Cotton Traders announces year long celebrity partnership with broadcaster Alex Jones
Cotton Traders has announced it will be partnering with broadcaster Alex Jones as its latest female celebrity ambassador this year.
Scamp & Dude expands into London and Edinburgh
Independent fashion brand Scamp & Dude is rapidly expanding its brick-and-mortar presence, this time with two new stores in London and Edinburgh. To download their ranges see Scamp & Dude.
Tiffany revisits Beyoncé collaboration
Tiffany & Co. has announced a new instalment of the house’s collaboration with Beyoncé inspired by the American singer’s ongoing Renaissance World Tour.
Fashion marketplace Poshmark has launched Posh Lens on its app to enable shoppers to search for secondhand styles with just a photo.
AND FINALLY x2
Armed gang takes Piaget jewellery worth millions in Paris heist
An armed gang robbed a Paris store of luxury jewellery and watch brand Piaget on 1 August, making off with €10-15m worth of goods in broad daylight, police and prosecutors said.
The plastic bag tax introduced in supermarkets in 2015 has had a real effect on our usage. The average person now buys two single-use carrier bags a year, compared with around 140 in 2014
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 28th 2023?
1/ AW23
2/ Christmas
3/ Beach
4/ Swimwear
5/ Bikini
6/ Halloween
7/ Cushion
8/ Barbie
9/ Sofa
10/ Bags
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Fable England produces bags, accessories and delicate hand-painted jewellery with each piece made with positivity and kindness to uplift the human spirit and to bring joy to their owners.
Neem London produces sustainable, stylish and classic menswear pieces with low emissions, and according to the Guardian is “a label to consider for your wardrobe staples.”
Rebecca Rhoades is a successful and well-acknowledged Leeds-based womenswear designer who specialises in slow fashion featuring beautiful designs that are well known across the globe with influence in the UK, UAE, AU & EU.
Amelia Scott is a new London-based accessories brand created by Jane Hebden, an award-winning watch and jewellery designer. The jewellery range celebrates individuality and embraces the wonderful world of colour.
Lola Starr ranges are designed with the environment and functionality in mind. They source only the highest quality recyclable materials designed to be recycled, recreated and remoulded again and again. They are a British brand that champions local expertise and keeps the carbon footprint to its lowest level.
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.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Dune London has new shoes and bags for going out, and new ankle and cowboy boots, sandals, trainers, shoes and luggage.
Shoe Zone has new boots and shoes for the autumn and winter.
PrettyLittleThing has a new La La Anthony edit.
Monsoon has new back-to-school kids clothing ranges and womenswear, including bags, scarves, dresses, kaftans, jackets and jumpers, accessories and jewellery.
Peacocks has new back to school ranges.
Matalan has back-to-school ranges, plus pink and Barbie ranges and summer accessories and a new 20 outfits for £20 or less online range.
Primark has a new AW23 clothes for men with the KEM range, women and kids, plus shoes and bags, as well as makeup, new Click and Collect Exclusives, Flexi Formal range plus the Edit AW23 range, monogram bag ranges, back-to-school ranges.
Threadbare has more summer clothing with a RHS collaboration, cool womenswear and menswear in its Urban Renaissance and Luxe ranges.
Regatta has new kids AW23 and back to school jackets - including the Beamz insulated jacket – bags, torches and new womenswear winter ranges.
Very has new V by Very and Fig & Basil womenswear ranges for going out, staying in and for the beach plus womenswear from the Everyday range.
New Look has further July drops of womenswear, footwear, bags and jewellery.
Barbour has new dresses, coats, bags, gloves and scarves plus gift ranges for Christmas and new menswear, and womenswear for AW23, and bags, scarves and back-to-school ranges.
Bonmarché has new Autonomy womenswear ranges for AW23.
Cardfactory has back to school backpacks
Deichmann UK has new winter shoes and boots as well as evening wear and a Barbie collaboration of shoes and bags.
George at Asda has new George clothing, bags, boots and accessories.
Oliver Bonas has jewellery boxes, clothing, accessories, footwear and jewellery ranges.
Scamp & Dude has new bags, dresses and headbands.
National Trust shop has new jewellery and fashion ranges for Christmas plus summer outdoor gifts plus autumn and winter accessories.
TK Maxx has new mens, womens and kids clothing and back to school ranges for AW23
Radley has new bag and shoe ranges for releases in August/September/October AW23.
Tu Clothing has new AW23 womenswear clothing, coats, shoes, boots, bags and accessories.
Curvy Kate has new Balcony, Heart, Plunge, Non-Stop, Key to the Peep Show, Elementary, Frill Me, Amaze, Centrepiece, Authority, Retro Wave, High Waist, Happy Boobs ranges.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
Roman Originals From my mother’s garden Fatface Joe Browns Accessorize Aspiga Cotton Traders River Island Lipsy Teva Daisy Park
Home, garden and food
Next has new homeware and Christmas gifts and decorations and new Natural Rustic furniture ranges plus new bedding and homeware ranges and Halloween homeware.
Dunelm has new autumn Halloween homewares, sewing , Disney, Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh home and gift, pets, and furniture ranges, and collaborations with Star Wars, the Natural History Museum and Christmas decorations.
Cambridge Imprint has new envelope and paper ranges.
Cult Furniture has new home ranges and dining and office chairs, cushions, and new furniture and lamps.
Cutter & Squidge has Christmas hamper and Christmas food ranges.
B&M has vases plus new ranges for the bathroom and bedroom plus Halloween, Christmas decorations and homeware.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new Christmas wreaths, and Christmas gifts and decorations, plus house plant and outdoor living collections.
Primark Home has click and collect exclusives, new AW23 home ranges for kids and adults bedrooms, as well as the kitchen and dining room.
The Range has new Halloween decorations and gift collections.
Very has Christmas decorations.
National Trust shop has new Christmas gifts, decorations and cards plus National Trust Vango camping ranges and things for the garden and home.
Biscuiteers Baking has new goodies for Christmas from gifts to edible decorations.
Matalan has new decorations for Christmas as well as accessories for the lounge and dining room.
George Home has new things for the home for the lounge, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
Homesense has new AW23 homeware for the bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom and Halloween decorations as well as gifting ranges.
Cuckooland has an innovative 2-person roof-mounted tent.
Oliver Bonas has new household gifts and accessories as well as furniture for the bedroom and the lounge and decorations for the tree.
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Hotel Chocolat Marks & Spencer Sofology Cartwright & Butler Wilko Hobbycraft Tweedmill Ivyline Imp & Maker Furniture Village Daisy Park Designers Guild
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Halloween - 90
Days until Singles Day – 101
Days until Black Friday – 114
Days until Christmas Day – 145
Days until Valentine’s Day - 196
How to make your products attractive to the media in August
Summer is in full-swing and hopefully the weather will improve – ie stop raining in the north and stop being so damn hot in the south. So, there are just a few weeks left to boost your summer-related images before the AW23 images fully kick in.
Plus tag anything relevant with summer/high-summer, and push anything to do with the outside; garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue. Plus, don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnics, garden party, garden parties etc and if you have them then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good.
It's also a good time to start uploading your AW23 images. So jumpers, scarves, coats, boots along with raincoats, hoodies, and cardigans will all start to be searched for by the media.
It's also not too early to be thinking about back-to-school items - Scottish schools start again end of August – and university students will be getting ready to sort out their wardrobes and rooms so add fresher(s) and university as keywords to anything relevant.
It’s also still time to add Halloween ideas and Christmas gifts if you have them.
August Diary - Weeks/Months
Music festivals are still on, so add any festival wear and camping-related things you have and keyword them with festival, particularly in the weeks running up to the August bank holiday weekend with Reading/Leeds festivals 25-27th August.
The 24th marks 3 months until the Black Friday/Cyber Monday (24-27th Nov) weekend so start preparing for those sales now.
Weeks to celebrate this month include; World Breastfeeding week (1-7th August) the Edinburgh Festival (5-28th August)
August - Days
4th – International Beer Day
5th-6th – Brighton Pride
7th – Summer bank holiday Scotland
8th – International Cat Day
9th – Book Lovers Day
10th - National Shapewear Day
11th – National Bakewell Tart Day
12th – International Youth Day
12th – National Vinyl Records Day
13th – International Lefthanders Day
13th – National Prosecco Day
15th – VJ (Victory over Japan) Day
16th – National Rum Day
17th – UK Cupcake Day
18th – National Grooming Day
20th – World Honey Bee Day
21st – World Senior Citizens Day
23rd - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
24th – 3 Months until Black Friday
24th – National Burger Day
25th – National Second-hand Wardrobe Day
25th – Christmas in August (4 months until Christmas Day)
26-28th – Notting Hill Carnival
26th - Women's Equality Day
28th – August Bank Holiday
28th – National Red Wine Day
30th - Raksha Bandhan
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