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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Mytheresa, Zalando, Shein, PLBY, Tesco, Boohoo, Marks & Spencer, Dobbies, Very, N Brown and John Lewis. Plus, how to turn pain points into entry points, getting the most out of LinkedIn hashtags, getting the most from your brand values and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

HanesBrands Q1 sales decline

Champion parent HanesBrands Q1 sales were down 17% to $1.16bn, and expect the fall to continue into Q2. However, adjusted operating profit was up 32% to $84m.

Sir Paul Smith takes aim at tourist tax

Sir Paul Smith is the latest in a long list of business figures to criticise the government's scrapping of VAT-free shopping for international visitors.

Shein ramps up plans London £53bn IPO

Shein is reported to be accelerating its plans for a London Stock Exchange £53bn listing after facing regulatory hurdles in the US.

Mytheresa is considering going private

Mytheresa is working with investment bankers on two-fronts, a buyout that would take the company private, and a potential acquisition of rival Net-a-porter.

John Lewis, Tesco and M&S push for overhaul of ‘broken’ apprenticeship levy

Retailers including John Lewis, Tesco, and M&S are calling for a significant overhaul the Apprenticeship Levy, calling it as a “complete waste of money”.

Frasers Group ups shares in Boohoo

Frasers Group has upped its stake in etailer Boohoo from just over 22.08% to 23.1% amid rumours it may be acquiring British luxury brand Ted Baker.

Zalando maintains quarterly sales and improves profitability

Zalando’s Q1 sales were up 0.6% to €2.2bn with a profit before tax and interest of €28.3m, up from a loss of €700k in Q1 2023.

PLBY continues to narrow losses

PLBY Group said total revenue fell 20% to $28.3m in Q1, hit by two licensees terminations in China and the Playboy e-commerce business no longer being operated by the company.

N Brown named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024

N Brown Group, the inclusive fashion and homeware digital retail platform, has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How to turn 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.

Getting the most out of LinkedIn hashtags

Hashtags that work on other sites may not apply on LinkedIn. Hootsuite shows you how to build a LinkedIn hashtag strategy that will help you grow.

Are you getting the most value from your brand values?

Consumers care more than ever that the brands they buy are ethical. Jed Price of Media Bounty explains how to help the planet – while boosting business.

What went wrong at Matches

Matches founders Tom and Ruth Chapman, who started with a single store in 1987, discuss its demise and the opportunity for multibrand retailers going forward.

4 Google Ads scripts to free up time

Google Ads scripts are used for automating everyday tasks here are PracticalEcommerce’s top four scripts to improve your Google Ad strategy.

How Tesco is gamifying its clubcard

As Tesco Clubcard is about to turn 30, the retailer has announced a new addition to its scheme: gamified, personalised loyalty challenges.

UK secondhand fashion market worth almost £2.5bn last year

A new study claims that UK consumers spent £2.4bn on secondhand clothes and shoes last year with around half of them buying something pre-worn.

UK consumers want to shop green but can't afford to

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK consumers aim to shop in an environmentally-conscious way but 59% are put off by the higher cost.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Former chancellor appointed as The Very Group chair

The Very Group has confirmed former chancellor and MP Nadhim Zahawi as its new non-executive chair and board member.

John Lewis hires former Asos exec as fashion director

John Lewis has appointed former Asos head of buying Rachel Morgans to the role of fashion director. Additionally, she will oversee the retailer’s curation of in-house and third-party brands.

BRAND NEWS

Dobbies raise £1.39m for teenagers and young adults living with cancer 

Dobbies has made a donation of £110,000 for funds raised in the last year, to its National Charity Partner, Teenage Cancer Trust, taking its total raised over nearly a decade to £1.39m.

Superdrug reveals social media star as own-brand cosmetics ambassador

Superdrug has partnered with “social media sensation” Princess Andre who becomes the face for the retailer’s own-brand cosmetics range Studio London.

Marks & Spencer turns up the style and ‘pumps up the jam’ for latest TV ad

Marks & Spencer has launched another catchy TV campaign, this time set to the infectious soundtrack of Technotronic's feel good hit from 1989, 'Pump up the Jam'.

Ikea Oxford Street opening pushed back for second time

Ikea has pushed back the opening of its Oxford Street store for the second time. The new opening date for the store in the former TopShop flagship is Spring 2025

Manolo Blahnik launches A Splendid Manolo special edit

Manolo Blahnik is launching a new collection under the title ‘A Splendid Manolo’. The first shoe in the range is the ‘Sene’, a black satin boot with pink pom-poms that’s available from 13 May.

AND FINALLY

Designer clothing ranges expect to get a boost from Taylor Swift gigs

The upcoming Taylor Swift European mega-concert tour is expected to boost designer sales, and highlighs the lucrative links between fashion brands and pop stars.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 10^th 2024?

1/ SS24

2/ Garden

3/ Denim

4/ Cushion

5/ Bathroom

6/ Dress

7/ Bedroom

8/ Jewellery

9/ Sunglasses  

10/ Picnic

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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

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

Joe Browns has launched it summer womenswear ranges.

Oliver Bonas has new June/July/August clothing ranges with an Ibiza feel, new cosmetics ranges and new summer dresses (midi and mini), bags, jackets, hats, jewellery, sunglasses, flats, training shoes and sandals.

Very has a new occasionwear, 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.

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.

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.

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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Neem London Dune London George at Asda Barbour Regatta Celtic & Co Tu Clothing Cotton Traders Threadbare Peachaus Accessorize Dune London Mens

Home, garden and food

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.

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.

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

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.

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 – 32

Days until Father’s Day – 34

Days until Paris Olympics - 74

Days until Halloween – 171

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

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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