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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Fruugo, Mothercare, Yours, Diptyque, Hera, The Range, Hawes & Curtis, Salvatore Ferragamo, Lidl, Crocs,  and John Lewis. Plus, how to get onto Google’s product page results, creating a social media style guide, why social mentions matter and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

UK has moved out of recession

Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show the UK is officially out of recession after figures showed the economy grew by 0.6% in the first three months of the year.

Fruugo hires bankers to explore sale

Online fashion marketplace Fruugo has changed strategy from an IPO and instead has hired bankers to pursue a sale of the business.

John Lewis axed 3,800 jobs over the past year,

John Lewis has cut 3,800 roles in the past year reducing its headcount to 70,500 at the end of January, as the chain makes efforts to reduce costs across stores.

Mothercare commences refinancing talks

Mothercare has reported a drop in revenue and international sales as it commenced refinancing discussions with lenders to renegotiate or refinance debt facilities.

Volatile China market impacts Salvatore Ferragamo's Q1

Q1 revenues at Salvatore Ferragamo fell 18.3% to €227m, with sales impacted by continued volatility in the Chinese market.

Thousands of shoppers swapped London for EU since ‘tourist tax’

Analysis shows that one-fifth of the 162,000 tourists from outside the European Union who sought refunds on VAT exclusively in Britain in 2019, are now claiming rebates in other parts of the EU.

Shoplifting shows signs of falling

A poll by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicates 26% of retail businesses reported shopper theft last year, compared to a record high of 28% in 2022.

Lidl increases pay rates for third time in 12 months

Lidl is increasing its pay rates for the third time in 12 months. Hourly-paid staff will now receive a minimum of £12.40 across the country, up from £12.

Crocs are the world's most popular fashion brand

Crocs was found to have gained the most popularity globally among fashion brands, taking the top spot in a total of 23 countries in Google search, with New Balance in second place.

Fraud prevalent across secondhand sites like Depop, Which? reveals

Fraud is prevalent on secondhand marketplaces, with Depop, Shpock and Preloved found to be the worst offenders for buyers, new research from Which? has revealed.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How to get on your products on Google’s page results

Google is revving up its product search results, making it easier for consumers to price shop without leaving search engine page results.

Creating a social media style guide

Hootsuite teaches you how to build a consistent brand voice on social media with a custom social media style guide.

Why social mentions matter

Find out what social mentions are, why they matter, and how to engage with them to build a strong relationship with your audience.

How to turn your ideal customer’s pain points into entry points

A step-by-step workshop approach to defining the key 'entry points' where your product or service can solve customers' pressing pains.

Can Boohoo get back on track?

As revenue and profit at Boohoo continued to fall in its most recent financial year, Drapers asks analysts whether the troubled etailer can return to growth in 2025.

The rise and fall of Getir

As Getir exits the UK, adding yet another country exit to its roster, Retail Gazette’s Vineta Bajaj takes a look at the meteoric rise and lightning speed downfall of speedy grocery.

BRAND NEWS

The Range launches 60 minute rapid click-and-collect

The Range has improved its click-and-collect service so that customers throughout the UK can pick up their orders in 60 minutes.

Gary Neville becomes face of Hawes & Curtis

Former footballer turned entrepreneur and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville is the new face of British menswear brand Hawes & Curtis.

Yours Clothing launches summer swim campaign

Four plus-size content creators take centre stage in Yours Clothing’s new summer campaign as part of the retailer’s ongoing 'Outsiders' campaign.

The new Toys R Us locations opening in WHSmith this summer

Retail Week unveils the first 17 locations for a new wave of Toys R US shop-in-shops in WHSmith branches.

Nike signs deal for landmark 1.3m sq ft UK logistics campus

Nike has finalised a deal to create a UK logistics campus and national supply chain hub at Magna Park, Corby, covering over 1.3m sq ft within a single building.

Diptyque debuts new store concept

Diptyque has opened a new flagship boutique in New Bond Street in London, taking over a large three-story block as the luxury brand introduces its new store concept, Maisons Diptyque.

Hera launches eight week pop-up at Fenwick

Online clothing brand Hera has launched an eight week pop-up in three Fenwick department stores.

Greggs hits 2,500 store milestone

Greggs has reached a double milestone with the opening of its 2,500th UK shop, which is also its 50^th shop in a Sainsbury’s supermarket.

AND FINALLY x2

Apple apologises for its controversial iPad Pro ad

Apple has apologised and admitted it “missed the mark” with its latest iPad Pro advertisement, which users felt celebrated technology’s destruction of human creativity and art.

The curious case of the Cartier Crash

The Cartier Crash with its distorted case is iconic and is one of the most collectible watches in the World thanks to its interesting history which dates back to the "Swinging Sixties".

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 3^rd 2024?

1/ SS24

2/ Garden

3/ Dress

4/ Sunglasses

5/ Picnic

6/ Bedroom

7/ Denim

8/ Blue

9/ Floral  

10/ Tray

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Cayo is a new British brand that aims to become a part of the family with the launch of its curated collection of unique and stylish dummies to help soothe babies and toddlers throughout their daily routine. 

London Grace is a female-founded British beauty brand. Their vegan nail polish and nail care products feature 21 glossy colour, salon worthy products for healthy, nourished nails without compromise.

Olukai is a Hawaiian brand producing footwear that combines the strength and durability of a waterman’s ocean lifestyle - all footwear comes with a 1-year guarantee - with an island-inspired brand rooted in sound values, style, comfort, and craftsmanship.

Peter Bowen Art has been making ceramics and creating artworks for more than 40 years. He now specialises in creating handmade ceramic mantel clocks and tableware produced in his studio in rural Somerset.

Quorn Stone began in 1995, importing artisan hand-painted terracotta tiles from Manises, Spain. The business now includes a wide range of indoor tiles large and small, for floors and walls, plus stoneware tiles for outside.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

John Lewis has new swimwear, kidswear and gifts for Father’s Day as well as summer wear for all the family for the beach and for the holidays, plus outfits for the office and occasion wear.

New Look has new drops of evening wear, beach wear and bags, new drops of shirts, skirts, coats, waistcoats, dresses, jumpers, bags, boots and stilettos.

Lola Starr has a new Meadow athleisure range for SS24.

Peacocks has its new Summer 2024 range of beach and holiday wear.

Shoe Zone has new kids' shoes, plimsols, trainers and school sports ranges.

River Island has a new festival ranges, 90s collection, a RI Studio range, Boho range, plus this summer’s fashion items including midi and maxi dresses and big florals, sandals, bags and jewellery.

Primark has new PS skin care ranges for the summer sun, a new Stacey Solomon collaboration,  a new Edit range, swimwear range, new DTR Kem collaborations, kids beachwear plus a new extensive collaboration.

Scamp & Dude has new Summer women's wear ranges for holidays, the beach, the evening and for relaxing at home.

Iolla has new ranges of sunglasses and contemporary glasses for men and women.

Betty & Biddy has new jewellery ranges, including earrings and necklaces.

Very has a new V by Very curve and Everyday ranges, a Michelle Keegan collaboration, a new occasion wear,  V by Very summer dress and festival ranges, Wimbledon-inspired ranges, women’s festival, beachwear and summer holidays outfits, and Father’s Day presents.

PrettyLittleThing has a new menswear range and is using Joe Baggs as it’s first ambassador. Womenswear ranges include Endless Summer,  Laura Celia and GK Barry edit, a Emilly Miller maternity range and new occasion wear, a Destination Swim range of bikinis and beachwear.

Rebecca Rhoades has new ranges of big pattern womenswear for SS24.

Fatface has its latest high summer clothing, shoes, bags and and accessory ranges for men, women and children.

Bonmarché has a second David Emmanuel collaboration, more summer wear modelled by TV’s Lorraine Kelly, a new Autonomy high summer ranges, denim and Mollie Mom collection.

Oliver Bonas has a cosmetics ranges, plus new May/June drops for the summer including dresses (midi and mini), bags, jackets, hats, jewellery, sunglasses, flats, training shoes and sandals.

Monsoon has new a new Polly Plisse collboration, new swimwear and womenswear ranges including blouses, midi and maxi dresses with this seasons must-have big pattern prints.

Fable England has a new Whispering Sands sleepwear collection and Meadow Creatures bag collection.

F&F has new summer collections, and collaborations with Kate Ferdinand and RISE by Zara McDermott, plus new swimwear and clothes for the beach and the summer, retro band t-shirts.

Roman Originals has a new Petite, Dusk, Ariella ranges and new spring womenswear ranges including big-pattern dresses, denim and linen.

Fielding & Nicholson launches new menswear occasionwear outfits. 

Matalan has holiday outfits and accessories for the beach for the whole family, Barbie 2024 collaborations, new beachwear, bags, shoes and sandals, and SS24 womenswear lookbook images.

Curvy Kate has new lingerie and swimwear ranges. 

TK Maxx has new men’s and womens wear, shoes, hats, sunglasses, watches, and accessories plus kids ranges of trainers to summer dresses.

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Home, garden and food

Cambridge Imprint has trays, memo books and planners, portfolios, letter trays, gift boxes, box files, exercise books, wrapping paper, large notebooks, tea towels, waste bins, and slimline list books and more.

Fritz Fryer has new lighting ranges for the home.

Oliver Bonas has new homeware including wall art, vases and more, plus bright summer kitchenware, travel edits and wellness goods and garden tables and chairs and hammocks.

Dobbies Garden Centres has outdoor garden accessories, barbeque tools,  garden tools, plus accessories for outdoor picnics and BBQs, Father’s Day presents, plus rugs, outdoor cushions, plants, grow lights and outdoor seating ranges.

The Gluttonous Gardener has new interesting plants that make ideal Father’s Day gifts.

Arran Sense of Scotland has new home fragrance ranges.

John Lewis has new Anyday outdoor living furniture and accessories ranges plus kitchenware, drinkware, outdoor living ranges including furniture, soft furnishing, plus ideas for Father’s Day presents.

Habitat has a new 60^th Birthday celebration range of homeware classics, plus Scandi-inspired homeware collaboration with Scion including kitchenware, cushions, accessories and fabrics.

Cult Furniture has new furniture for outdoors, Madelyn and Aubery Garden ranges, plus ‘70s revival furniture, side tables, lighting solutions and dining chairs.

Treats by Mars has new Twix, Malteser, Bounty and Skittles ice cream kits and treats.

TK Maxx has new homeware and gifts. 

Matalan has new homeware (indoors and out) ranges including cushions, kitchenware, bowls, baskets, planters and gift ideas for the summer.

Home Bargains has new Father’s Day gifts, decorative garden ranges and outside lighting and furniture.

Hobbycraft has new Autumn ideas, Father’s Day projects and gifts, Country Cottage knitwear and how to make bracelet advice kits. 

Sandberg Wallpaper has new big pattern ranges for the kitchen, lounge and bedroom.

Nest has new summer furniture ranges for inside and out.

Biscuiteers Baking has biscuit and chocolate gifts for Father’s Day.

Homesense has new homeware, pet accessories, kitchen accessories, outdoor dining ranges, and homeware for the kitchen, bedroom, conservatory and lounge for SS24.

Imp & Maker has pub, Italian, bourbon, tequila, champagne and cheese-themed hampers, plus hampers for all occasions and all budgets from small gifts to large big-treat hampers as well as hampers and gifts for Father’s Day.

Ivyline has new Kew-inspired water features, plus stoneware and glazed plant pots for the garden and indoors.

Primark Home has lots of decorative items for the home and accessories for picnics and BBQs.

George Home has Stacey Solomon collaborations and new things for outdoor living and the garden including barbecues, parasols and planters as well as items for the kitchen and lounge.

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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until UEFA European Championship – 35

Days until Father’s Day – 37

Days until Paris Olympics - 77

Days until Halloween – 174

How to get your brand on the May Editorial Calendars   

We’re now well into Spring, and there are two long bank holiday weekends to enjoy this month, and with a bit of luck, we’ll have great weather for at least one of them.

To get the best chance for a download, add images that are related to the summer, and make sure they’re accompanied by any keywords relating to being out of the house and into the garden and the great outdoors, including garden, garden parties, barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc.) picnics, outdoors.

Summer holidays are on the horizon, so campaign images that include the beach or the outside world will be used. Upload any images you have of summer outfits, holiday clothes, festival clothes, sandals, beachwear, swimsuits, bikinis, linen, and sandals.

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, also think about uploading images more appropriate to a UK holiday 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 along with any wedding keywords, bridal, bride, groom, hen party, stag do, etc.

If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.

May Diary - Weeks/Months

May is National Walking Month, National Smile Month (13^th May – 13^th Jun), and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s also:

National Vegetarian Week (16^th – 22^nd)

National Stationery Week (15^th –21^st)

Cannes Film Festival (14^th – 25^th)

National Doughnut Week (18^th – 26^th)

Sandwich Week (19^th – 25^th) (4th week of May)

Chelsea Flower Show (21^st – 25^th)

National Barbeque Week (May 27^th – June 2^nd)

The Derby (31^st May - 1^st Jun)

May - Days

10^th – Searches of Prom dresses peak

11^th- World Fairtrade Day

11^th – Eurovision Final in Malmö Sweden

12^th – International Nurses Day

12^th – Mother’s Day 

12^th – Women’s FA Cup Final

13^th – World Cocktail Day

13-14^th –Yom HaAtzmaut 

15^th – International Day of Families

15^th - Father’s Day gift searches rise / BBQ searches rise

18^th – World Whisky Day 

20^th – World Bee Day

20^th – Whit Monday / Pentecost 

21^st – International Tea Day

22^nd – World Goth Day

22^nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)

25^th - Geek Pride Day

25^th – National Wine Day (US)

25^th - Men’s FA Cup Final

25^th – Camping-related searches rise

25-26^th – Lag B'Omer 

27^th – Spring Bank Holiday 

27^th – Memorial Day (US )

29^th – National Biscuit Day

30^th – BBQ searches peak

NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2024 by the authorities controlling the event(s). 

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