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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
UK inches closer to exiting recession
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said the UK economy has taken a step closer to exiting recession after gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.1% in February.
Pret refunds subscribers after crackdown on free coffee backfires
Pret A Manger has been forced to refund some of its subscribers after a crackdown on membership sharing left many unable to use its app.
Esprit announces 'potential investor' to boost Europe business
Esprit has said an unnamed potential investor will submit a “framework memorandum of understanding (MOU)” for a potential partnership with the European business.
Rent the Runway shares surge over 200%
Rent the Runway is on track to notch a record one-day jump after reporting earnings that beat investor expectations and stoked hopes that the clothing-rental company can turn itself around.
THG Beauty boss expects return to growth in ‘extremely buoyant’ market
THG Beauty, which owns pureplay retailers including Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty, expects to return to growth in the next financial year, according to chief executive Lucy Gorman.
Ferrero Rocher, Nutella and Kinder Surprise owner hails sales surge
Ferrero UK, which owns Kinder Surprise, Thorntons and Tic Tacs, has posted a revenue of £557.5m for the year to Sept 23, up from £473.4m with pre-tax profits up from £10.8m to £15.8m.
Uniqlo owner posts record first half
Uniqlo's parent company, Fast Retailing, posted a 9% sales increase to ¥1598bn (£8.32bn) for H1 to March 2024 and a 16.7% operating profit increase to ¥257bn (£1.34bn).
Christian Louboutin aims for €1bn revenue
Christian Louboutin President John Elkann said the company is advancing towards the goal of topping the €1bn a year revenue mark.
Shop worker assault law change ‘not enough’, says Retail Trust
Data from the Retail Trust showed almost half of retail workers feel unsafe at work, with 90% having experienced physical or verbal abuse from customers.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How Google’s new SGE will affect SEO
Google extended Search Generative Experience last month beyond Labs, its testing program. A limited number of searchers now see AI snapshots in results regardless of whether they signed up.
Social media video hints and tips
Ready to shine on TikTok (and Reels, and every other social video platform)? You need these 17 social media video tips.
Etsy retail trend predictions for SS24
Etsy has analysed its consumer behaviours and its shopping search data to find the top nine emerging shopping trends for spring summer 2024.
3 new global luxury spending markets
Brazil, Middle East and South Korea represent new opportunity for luxury brands with handbags, footwear, jewellery and watches the key items they’re looking for.
YouTube adds new shopping features to increase seller revenue
The new features include the ability to curate product lists and quickly tagging videos across creators' entire library.
Amazon to invest £600m in European robotics and AI over five years
Amazon has announced it will invest €700m (£600m) across its European fulfilment centre network between 2019 and 2024 to enable robotics and AI-powered technologies.
Tesco uses new AI technology to slash energy costs by 10%
Tesco has cut its energy expenses by 10% in eight distribution centres with the help of new AI technology, under a trial which involves raising the temperature of its fridges by one degree.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Denim brand Levi Strauss & Co has hired Luxury brand Burberry’s Gianluca Flore as chief commercial officer.
Gucci taps former Louis Vuitton exec to boost turnaround plans
Kering-owned Gucci has appointed Stefano Cantino, who was previously Louis Vuitton’s Marketing Chief, to the newly created role of deputy CEO, effective 2 May.
BRAND NEWS
Ikea owner could bring US food hall concept to UK in ‘not too distant future’
Ikea sister company Ingka Centres is considering a new food hall pilot it debuted in San Francisco in its plans for a Brighton shopping centre.
French Connection links with Next for homewares
French Connection has announced a new partnership deal with Next for French Connection Home with over 180 items from furniture to bedlinens, towels, curtains and wall art.
White Stuff opens new store at McArthur Glen Outlet in Ashford
The White Stuff lifestyle clothing brand has opened a new outlet store at the McArthur Glen Designer Shopping Outlet in Kent’s Ashford.
Wolf & Badger launches commission-led ‘Tastemakers’ ambassador programme
Wolf & Badger has launched a new ambassador programme called ‘Tastemakers’, which enables invited content creators to earn 20% commission on any sales they generate.
Tesco follows rivals with launch of ‘Best of British’ page
Tesco has joined its rivals in launching a ‘Best of British’ page on its website to encourage customers to support local farmers and producers.
Vision Express unveils £4m revamped Oxford Street flagship
Vision Express has unveiled its new £4m flagship on London’s Oxford Street following months of renovations of his revamped store at 181-183 Oxford Street.
AND FINALLY
Your favourite perfume could be used to treat depression
A new study conducted by neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh has found that scent can help improve mood in people living with depression.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 5th 2024?
1/ SS24
2/ Garden
3/ Denim
4/ Bathroom
5/ Bag
6/ Sunglasses
7/ Kitchen
8/ Home
9/ Wedding
10/ Trainers
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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.
Iolla designs high-quality eyewear. All their glasses and sunglasses are handmade and designed to last, using the highest-quality components and materials.
Peachaus was started when the founders were in Australia and wondered why it was so hard to find ethical and sustainable underwear and lifestyle products that are also gorgeous, delicate, supportive, and comfy.
Celtic & Co designs and creates contemporary pieces using the finest natural fibres because they are renewable, sustainable, and a pleasure to wear. Their heritage and expertise are in crafting sheepskin, and they have been making sheepskin slippers, boots, and accessories in Cornwall for over 30 years.
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Clothing, beauty and accessories
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.
Neem London has new recycled ranges for the summer.
Very has Wimbledon inspired ranges, V by Very ranges, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, women’s festival, beachwear and summer holidays outfits, and Father’s Day presents.
Primark has kids beachwear plus a new extensive collaboration with Pau (Paula Echevarria) including clothing, jewellery and shoes, a new PS new cosmetic ranges, kids’ occasion wear range, a bridal range, Rita Ora’s Spring 2024 collaboration range.
Tu Clothing has new big-print summer Scion collaboration outfits for all the family.
Barbour has new women's midi and maxi dresses, men’s outdoor wear and casuals, women’s Modern Heritage ranges, accessory ranges, and showerproof outerwear.
F&F has new collaborations with Kate Ferdinand and RISE by Zara McDermott, plus new swimwear and clothes for the beach and the summer, retro band t-shirts.
PrettyLittleThing has a new Destination Swim range of bikinis and beachwear, plus new in leopard print ranges of occasion wear and outfits for a night out.
Matalan has holiday outfits for the beach for the whole family, Barbie 2024 collaborations, new beachwear, bags, shoes and sandals, and SS24 womenswear lookbook images.
Bonmarché has new summer wear modelled by TV’s Lorraine Kelly plus a new David Emmanuel collaboration, new swimwear and beachwear, womenswear, bags, scarves and accessories.
Oliver Bonas has a new drops for the summer including dresses (midi and mini), bags, jackets, hats, jewellery, sunglasses, flats, training shoes and sandals.
Cotton Traders has new summer clothing ranges for the beach and holidays with maxi dresses and big patterns featuring TV’s Jasmin Harman, plus menswear modelled by TV’s Will Mellor.
Betty & Biddy has new jewellery ranges, including earrings and necklaces.
George at Asda has new womenswear, and menswear for the summer including beachwear evening and day wear plus lingerie, bags and accessories.
River Island has a new RI Studio range, Boho range, plus this summer’s fashion items including midi and maxi dresses, big florals, sandals, silver and weave bags, leopard print, pumps, waistcoats, floaty summer wear and jewellery.
Threadbare has womenswear including maxi and midi dresses in big patterns and miniskirts in denim.
Dune London has a new bags, sandals, wedges and accessories. Plus SS24 Dressy ranges, shoes (stilettoes to flats), bags (clutches to shoppers), sunglasses, accessories, boots (bikers to cowboy to riding).
TK Maxx has new womenswear and accessories including shoes, bags and sunglasses, menswear including hats and shoes, plus kids shoes and clothing and beauty products.
Shoe Zone has spring and summer clogs, trainers and sandals for men, women and kids.
Accessorize has new beachwear, plus shoes, bags, accessories and jewellery ranges for SS24.
Dune London Mens has new training shoes, sandals for the summer plus new shoes, boots and sunglasses images.
Curvy Kate has new Wrapsody swimsuits and Peep Show, Mesmerise, Unveiled, Ornate, Opulence, Senses, Wild One, Wonderfully Purple, Latte and Black, Capri Blue, and Happy Boobs and Bum bra and pants ranges.
Lipsy has a new summer outfits including this summer’s must -haves, maxi dresses, big patterns and denim shorts, plus a V&A collaboration Love & Roses, and new big pattern dresses.
Fable England has a new collaboration with Catherine Rowe, new bags, hats, jewellery and accessories plus it’s new Whispering Sands collection.
Scamp & Dude has dresses and playsuits, a new Adult Activewear ranges, new SS24 womenswear, a jewellery collaboration with Rachel Jackson plus new adult and kids clothing ranges.
Marks & Spencer has new summer accessory ranges including sunglasses, hats, jewellery, bags, and belts plus boots and shoes.
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Roman Originals Radley Monsoon John Lewis Fatface Busby & Fox Rebecca Rhoades Style for Stroke X Fund Regatta National Trust shop
Home, garden and food
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.
Habitat has a new Scandi-inspired homeware collaboration with Scion including kitchenware, cushions, accessories and fabrics.
Ivyline has new Kew-inspired water features, plus stoneware and glazed plant pots for the garden and indoors.
Cult Furniture has new Madelyn and Aubery Garden ranges, plus ‘70s revival furniture, side tables, lighting solutions and dining chairs.
Dobbies Garden Centres has garden tools, plus accessories for outdoor picnics and BBQs, Father’s Day presents, plus rugs, outdoor cushions, plants, grow lights and outdoor seating ranges.
Oliver Bonas has bright summer kitchenware, travel edits and wellness goods and garden tables and chairs and hammocks.
Nest has new summer furniture ranges for inside and out.
Treats by Mars has new Malteser, Bounty and Skittles treats.
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.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new plant and rose ranges.
Fritz Fryer has new bathroom lighting, table lights and general lighting, from chandeliers to wall lights.
Cambridge Imprint has large notebooks, tea towels, waste bins, slimline list books, birthday decorations and cards, tissue boxes, new paper, trays, portfolio holders, postcard boxes, box files and more.
Hobbycraft has new Father’s Day projects and gifts, Country Cottage knitwear and how to make bracelet advice kits.
Marks & Spencer has new kitchenware, drinkware and furniture for the summer events inside and out.
Matalan has new SS24 ranges of homeware and new storage and bedding ranges.
Homesense has new homeware, pet accessories, kitchen accessories, outdoor dining ranges, and homeware for the kitchen, bedroom, conservatory and lounge for SS24.
Cardfactory has Father’s Day gifts.
Designers Guild has new washbags, rugs and outdoor collections as well as new paint colours.
National Trust shop has new garden accessory ranges.
Home Bargains has garden accessories and lighting, artificial plants & flowers, plus planters with integrated lighting and new ranges of homeware for the bedroom, lounge and garden.
Next has new Happy Brights and Natures Woodland furniture ranges, new kitchenware, drinkware, and general homeware plus new Self Minimalism and Roaming ranges of homeware.
TK Maxx has new kitchenware and homeware and things for the garden and conservatory’s.
Sandberg Wallpaper has sunflower patterns and equine big print wallpaper.
Rebel Walls has new big print wallpaper for the nursery, as well as living room, bedrooms and dining rooms.
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Very Arran Sense of Scotland Joe Browns Biscuiteers Baking B&M Sofology The Range John Lewis Daisy Park Cartwright & Butler
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until UEFA European Championship – 64
Days until Father’s Day – 66
Days until Paris Olympics - 106
Days until Halloween - 203
How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars
We’re now definitely in Spring, and people are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so add any spring-summer-related images you have and add in keywords relating to summer outfits and summer events, e.g. festivals, Glastonbury, Coachella this month in the US, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings and for the young ‘gaths’.
While some people are looking to holidays abroad, some are still trimming their budgets thanks to the continued cost-of-living crisis, and are looking closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like cardigans for the colder UK evenings.
If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.
April Diary - Weeks/Months
There are lots of other big events in April. April is World Stress Awareness Month and National Pet Month in the UK, so if you have anything to relieve stress (massage products, recliners, diffusers, pillows, garden swings, etc) and anything for pets (dog coats, cat collars, dog beds will also be looked for etc) then add them and get all the relevant keywords added. It’s also National Garden Month, so anything gardening-related should be tagged with National Garden Month.
Other events include;
Discover National Parks Fortnight (4th – 18th)
International Dark-Sky Week (15th – 22nd)
Allergy Awareness Week (24th – 28th)
MS Awareness Week (24th – 30th)
Small Business Week (Apr 28th – May 4th)
April - Days
12th-14th – Coachella Weekend One
13th – Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year)
13th – Grand National
14th - Olivier Theatre Awards
17th – Running searches peak ahead of the London Marathon
19th- 21st – Coachella Weekend Two
21st - National Tea Day
21st – London Marathon
22nd – Earth Day
22nd – Passover Begins
23rd – St George’s Day
23rd – Start of the Asparagus season
23rd – Shakespeare Day
24th - National Skipping Day
24th – Gardening searches peak
24th – Fashion Revolution Day
24th – Stop Food Waste Day
25th – Staycation searches peak
25th – World Malaria Day
25th – National Lingerie Day
28th – Maundy Thursday
29th - International Dance Day
30th – Passover Ends
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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