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PRShots Digest brings you the latest retail news from Secret Sales, Card Factory, Wickes, B&Q, John Lewis, Space NK, Reiss, Hotel Chocolat, Castore, Superdry, Revlon, and Pandora. Plus articles on why PRs need Twitch, a guide to LinkedIn Groups for marketing, how to make great TikTok ads and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Pandora revenues grew 1% in Q1 to 5.85bn Danish kroner (£690m) and has lifted its guidance range for organic revenue growth for the full-year 2023
Secret Sales secures $10m funding as it eyes Europe expansion
Secret Sales has successfully raised $10m in funding as it looks to accelerate its journey towards becoming Europe’s largest marketplace for non-full-price fashion.
Card Factory profits leap as shoppers return to stores
Card Factory sales rose 27.1% to £463.4m n the year to January 31, with pre-tax profits of £52.4m up from £11.1m the previous year as customers returned to stores and it had a strong Christmas.
Wickes makes “encouraging” start to the year
Wickes sales were down 0.6% in the 16 weeks to 22 April but said it made an encouraging start to its new financial year with sales in line with expectations.
Revlon emerges from bankruptcy after lender takeover
Revlon has emerged from bankruptcy after cutting more than $2.7bn in debt and handing control of the beauty products company to its lenders.
Apollo enlists former Coty and Holland & Barrett bosses to advice on THG buyout
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management has recruited former Coty boss Camillo Pane and former Holland & Barrett chief executive Tony Buffin to advise on a THG buyout.
Castore predicts 100% revenue growth in 2023
Sportswear brand Castore has upped its revenue forecast for 2023 by 30% and now expects sales hit £200m, representing a 100% increase year-on-year.
Superdry confirms discussions with investors regarding equity raise
Superdry has confirmed media speculation regarding discussions it has had with investors over a potential fundraising with a sale of 20% of issued share capital.
Retail footfall looks strong on first of three May public holidays
MRI Springboard Retail footfall figures for the first May 3-day weekend were strong in the UK with a 12.9% week-on-week rise from Saturday to Monday with footfall also up 3.8% in the Mon-Fri.
Retailers struggle to predict demand
Supermarkets are struggling to predict demand as the receding experience of COVID-19, new ways to buy and a biting cost-of-living crisis change shopping habits.
One in five UK households to stock up on more groceries for coronation
One in five British households are set to buy extra or special groceries for King Charles’ coronation as the bank holiday approaches.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why PRs need to switch to Twitch
With renewed TikTok controversies leading to a potential US ban, Twitter under erratic rule and Instagram grappling with declining engagement, it seems like we have nowhere to turn but Twitch.
Why there’s only room for one department store in cities outside of London
Fenwick CEO John Edgar has said the days of having multiple department stores in cities are gone as the market can no longer withstand it.
A guide to LinkedIn Groups for marketers
Your LinkedIn page or profile is a place to get down to business. But LinkedIn groups are a chance to (digitally) mix and mingle.
TikTok advertising helps brands reach younger, content-hungry demographics. Follow these crucial tips and start creating your own winning TikTok ads.
Monday morning is now peak e-shopping time
ParcelHero data shows 10am on a Monday is now the most popular time for consumer online purchases with sales jumping by 15-20% above average between 10-12am on Mondays.
Consumers want more transparency about the provenance of garments
Two-thirds of global fashion shoppers desire more transparency when it comes to the origin of garments, according to a report by Avery Dennison.
B&Q and Pinterest launch co-branded campaign
B&Q and Pinterest have announced the launch of their co-branded campaign, which marks the DIY retailer's first time using the social media site's Trend Badge feature.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Superdry chief operating officer steps down
Silvana Bonello, chief operating officer of Superdry, has stepped down from her post as the high street retailer attempts to garner additional finance from investors.
Hotel Chocolat appoints new chair
Hotel Chocolat has appointed Stephen Alexander as its non-executive chair. He will succeed Andrew Gerrie who will step down as the company’s chair.
Mugler promotes Adrian Corsin from Director of Business to Managing Director
Luxury fashion house Mugler, has selected Adrian Corsin to step into the role of Managing Director as the brand continues heading for the spotlight.
BRAND NEWS
Sales of Coronation memorabilia soar at John Lewis
John Lewis Coronation sales are up 27% compared to last week their biggest week so far with the Coronation Lewis Bear the best-selling edition of Lewis Bear since he was first produced in 2005.
Topps Tiles taps TrueLayer for enabling instant bank transfers
UK’s leading tile retailer Topps Tiles will now offer instant bank transfers both online and in-store as it focuses on “future-proofing its payment infrastructure”.
Space NK to open first Welsh store as it goes on expansion trail
Space NK is set to expand its bricks-and-mortar offering with a debut store in Wales opening at the end of this summer
Reiss announces multi-year partnership with McLaren F1 team
Premium fashion brand Reiss has today announced a new multi-year partnership with the McLaren Racing Formula 1 team to supply them with travel wear.
AND FINALLY
Adidas sued by investors over Yeezy partnership
Adidas is being sued by investors claiming that the sportswear giant knew about the risks of its partnership with Kanye West long before it cut ties with the rapper.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 28th 2023?
1/ Summer
2/ Coronation
3/ Garden
4/ Yellow
5/ Picnic
6/ Outdoor
7/ Cushion
8/ Swimsuit
9/ Green
10/ Blue
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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.
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.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Tu Clothing has new linen high-summer clothing
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes
Barbour has new mens, womens and kids ranges
Matalan has new womenswear
Fatface has new sandals, bags, clothes, accessories and jewellery for the summer plus Father’s Day gifts.
Regatta has a new Orla Kiely collaboration range
George at Asda has new summer beach and womenswear and Father’s Day gifts
Threadbare has a new Greecian Getaway range
Oliver Bonas has new summer outfits and accessories
PrettyLittleThing has a new Gemma Owen collaboration, beach outfits, a Sasa By Lopez collection, and a new maternity wear collection featuring Sophia Smith.
Primark has new Kids and accessories ranges, Primark Cares ranges, and Lilo and Stitch ranges
New Look has new women’s summer wear, and footwear ranges
Office has new sandal and trainer ranges
Dune London and Dune London Men’s have their new Let’s Dance SS23 campaign of men and womens shoes and bags
Accessorize has a wide range of new bags and purses
TK Maxx has new clothing ranges for all along with picnic and beach wear
F&F has new clothes for the summer and the beach
Very has the new Lucy Mecklenburgh range plus V by Very and Very Curve ranges
Aspiga has new womenswear ranges
Nologo has new Coronation clothing
Monsoon has new women and children’s summer ranges
Daisy Park has a new Hinza range of bags
Bonmarché has new ranges for summer modelled by Lorraine Kelly
River Island has new womenswear ranges
Peacocks has new menswear, womenswear and teen ranges
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
River Island Peacocks Matalan Bryony Bel Crew Clothing Radley Lipsy Shoe Zone National Trust Shop Fatface Cotton Traders
Home, garden and food
Dunelm has a new Pride & Joy homeware ranges for lounge, bedroom, dining room and kitchen
Regatta has a new Orla Kiely collaboration range of tents and accessories
Joe Browns has new homeware for the summer
The Range has new BBQs and Coronation ideas
Oliver Bonas has new home ranges for indoors and outdoors
Cutter & Squidge has new Father’s Day and afternoon tea treats
Hobbycraft has new foam mosaic art and paint and sew your own ranges and cardboard shop and playhouses and Coronation items
TK Maxx has new homeware, picnic and beach accessories
Dobbies Garden Centres has new picnic ideas, terrariums, plants, pet ranges, things for the home, and patio furniture.
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
Habitat has new high summer ware furniture and accessories for indoors and out
Cuckooland has new kids beds, outdoor furniture and garden pods
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
Furniture Village has new indoor and outdoor furniture
Primark Home outdoor tableware, planters, candles and more
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Biscuiteers Baking Sofology Wilko National Trust shop 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 - 3
Days until Father’s Day - 46
Days until Halloween - 181
Days until Singles Day - 192
Days until Black Friday - 205
Days until Christmas Day - 236
How to get your brand on the May Editorial Calendars, higher up on search engines and in social media
We’re now well into Spring, so carry on adding those spring-summer-related images and there are bank holidays aplenty this month, and hopefully, we’ll have great weather. So add all those keywords relating to being out of the house and into the garden and the great outdoors; keywords to add include garden, garden parties, barbecues, (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc) picnics, outdoors etc.
Summer holidays are on the horizon so images of beach holidays and swimwear, as well as holiday clothes, festival clothes and all of the associated keywords and phrases eg sandals, beachwear, swimsuits, bikinis, linen, summer wear.
Although with the cost-of-living increases not everyone will be going abroad so still keep keywords and phrases like “staycation” “holistay” “holiday at home” to your keywords, and why not suggest clothing like cardigans and hoodies for the colder UK evenings.
May is also the start of wedding season so if you have any wedding-related items, then get ready to promote them with any wedding keywords, bridal, bride, groom, hen party, stag do etc.
May Diary - Weeks/Months
May is National Walking Month, National Smile Month and Skin Cancer awareness month
It’s also;
Small Business Week – April 30th – May6th
Dementia UK Time for a cuppa (May 1st – May 8th)
National Gardening week (May 1st – May 7th)
National Vegetarian Week (May 15th – May 21st)
National Stationery Week (May 15th – May 21st)
Cannes Film Festival (May 16th – May 27th)
National Doughnut Week (May 20th – May 28th)
Sandwich Week (May 21st – May 27th)
Chelsea Flower Show (May 22nd – May 27th)
National Barbeque Week (May 29th – June 4th)
May - Days
3rd – World Press Freedom Day
4th – World Password Day
4th – Star Wars Day
4th – Firefighters Memorial Day
5th –Cinco de Mayo (US Holiday)
6th – King’s Coronation
8th – VE day
8-9th – Lag B'Omer (Jewish Holiday)
9th – Europe Day
12th – International Nurses Day
13th – World Cocktail Day
13th – Eurovision Final in Liverpool
14th – Mother’s Day (US and Australia)
15th – International Day of Families
18th – Ascension Day
20th – World Bee Day
20th – World Whisky Day
21st – International Tea Day
22nd – World Goth Day
22nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)
25th - Geek Pride Day
25th – National Wine Day (US)
29th – National Biscuit Day
29th – Spring Bank Holiday
29th – Memorial Day (US)
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