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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Shein, Temu, On, Guess, Quiz, Boots, Missoma, Poundland, Dr Martens, Sainsbury’s and M&S. Plus, why communities matter for growth, the five most influential female leaders, how to run a social media audit and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Shein raises prices ahead of planned IPO

Shein has raised prices by over a third on some core products, in a move likely to boost revenues ahead of its planned IPO.

Poundland rolls out new rewards scheme

Poundland is to launch its reward scheme “Poundland Perks” in Scotland after successfully trialling the scheme in NI  and IoW last year, with a wider UK rollout set to happen at a later date this year.

The European branch of Scotch & Soda has gone bankrupt again

Scotch & Soda has been declared bankrupt again. A restart is being worked on and is expected in the next two weeks. The 92 stores across Europe and the website will remain open.

Dr Martens bosses miss out on bonuses after ‘disappointing year’

Dr Martens had a “disappointing year” and executive bonus pay performance targets have not met the minimum required threshold and as a result, no bonuses will be paid out to directors.

Britons are holiday-focused and the trend is boosting retail

A new survey on UK travel trends shows Britons planning on taking longer holidays and shows that this is benefiting the retail sector and fashion/accessories too.

Temu lures more repeat customers than eBay

Less than two years after its US debut, Chinese e-commerce brand Temu is attracting more repeat shoppers than eBay.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Why brand communities matter for growth

Communities can help your bottom line, but engaging with your community should be more than responding to comments. Here are some simple yet effective ways to engage online and offline.

Five of UK’s most influential female retail leaders

Retail Week’s Retail 100 index has recognised 28 women among the country’s top c-suite bosses driving profits, people and purpose in 2024.

How to run a social media audit

A social media audit is the best way to review and improve any social marketing strategy. Hootsuite has a free checklist and template to make the process easy.

What retailers are spending their money on

The ring of the tills might be what drives retail, but to keep customers spending retailers need to invest in improvements. Retail Week looks at what some of the biggest retailers are spending on.

A guide to Twitter ads

New to X (Twitter) ads? This complete guide from Hootsuite covers all the specs you need to know for 2024, plus how to start your first campaign.

Liverpool One enhances customer experience with 'digital human'

Shopping mall Liverpool One has introduced an AI-powered digital assistant called ‘Liv’ to its guest services team “to support customers and staff” and to collect data on visitors.

Kingfisher unveils new decarbonisation targets ‘to help tackle climate change’

Kingfisher has rolled out new decarbonisation targets for vendors, as the French retail giant looks to “help tackle climate change” and drive down its Scope 3 emissions.

On introduces warehouse drones

On is working to improve order fulfilment, for both its retail operations and ecommerce offering, by leveraging fleets of fully autonomous drones in its warehouses.

BRAND NEWS

Missoma to open first store outside London

Contemporary demi-fine jewellery brand Missoma will open its second permanent store this summer in Leeds.

Guess Jeans taps Trent Alexander Arnold as brand ambassador

Guess Jeans has tapped Liverpool FC and England player Trent Alexander-Arnold as the newest face of its Summer 2024 collection.

Boots to add 25 new beauty brands in store

Boots is set to add 25 beauty brands across all its stores before the end of summer as it strengthens its hold on the beauty market in the UK.

Quiz launches new Manchester flagship

Quiz has opened a new larger flagship store in the Trafford Centre, Manchester, and takes Quiz’s total number of UK stand-alone shops to 68.

Argos to sell four TVs per minute during summer of sport

Argos is expecting to sell more than 180,000 televisions during the 2024 UEFA European football championship.

M&S freezes school uniform prices for fourth year in a row

M&S has frozen the prices of its school uniform for the fourth year in a row, as it confirms the return of its 20% off school uniform early bird offer this July.

Sainsbury’s rolls out Nectar scheme to EV charging points

Sainsbury’s has expanded its Nectar programme to include its ultra-fast EV charging service, making it the first of its kind in the UK to offer a national loyalty scheme.

SpongeBob SquarePants lands in Primark

Primark has expanded its partnership with Paramount to celebrate 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants.

AND FINALLY

Football fever set to boost consumer spending

Football fever is set to boost consumer spending across all retail sectors, with grocery and electronics likely to be the big winners, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 7^th 2024?

1/ SS24

2/ Garden

3/ Tropical

4/ Beach

5/ Bathroom

6/ Swimsuit

7/ Denim

8/ Sandals

9/ Candle  

10/ Linen

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.

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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Clothing, beauty and accessories

George at Asda has a new back to school ranges, plus new kids and womenswear collaboration with Billie Faiers.

Marks & Spencer has new B by Boutique ranges, Father’s Day clothing and gift ranges, plus new menswear range, Euro 2024 ranges, a FA collection featuring Gareth Southgate, Marcus Rashford and Conor Gallagher, lingerie collections, beachwear and holiday wear plus summer clothing from its current “Pump it Up” campaign.

Matalan has new adult and kids clothing for the Euros summer 2024, a NSPCC Bing kidswear collaboration, and womenswear for the holidays and the beach.

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

River Island has new collection of dresses, shoes, bags and jewellery for The Races, high summer ranges, 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.

Monsoon has new womenswear maxi and midi dress ranges for summer.

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

Roman Originals has new SS24 womenswear and new Petite, Dusk, Ariella ranges and new spring womenswear ranges including big-pattern dresses, denim and linen.

Very has new beachwear, sunglasses and summer co-ords, Fathers Day collections, new Tara Maynard collaboration,  V by Very curve and Everyday ranges, summer co-ordinates, occasionwear, a Michelle Keegan collaboration, V by Very summer dress and festival ranges, plus Wimbledon-inspired ranges.

Fable England has a new Morning Song bag and scarf collection, new jewellery ranges, the Whispering Sands sleepwear collection and Meadow Creatures bag collection.

Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp Edit, new lingerie and swimsuit collaboration with model Caprice, football PJs for the UEFA Championships Summer 2024 and a range of beach and holiday wear.

Barbour has new ranges for him and her.

F&F has new summer range of womenswear including beachwear, lots of denim, metallics and a new collaboration with In The Style of new metallic looks, plus new kidswear.

Dune London has new high summer bags and accessories.

Deichmann UK has summer sandals, trainers, slip-ons, shoes, handbags and beach bags. 

PrettyLittleThing has PLT label summer outfits, new beach outfits, and For the dreamers Festival range, a new menswear range using Joe Baggs as it’s first ambassador, plus womenswear ranges including Endless Summer and Laura Celia.

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.

Celtic & Co have new AW24 clothing plus summer womenswear ranges.

Primark has a new Pride range, Bridgerton inspired clothing range, plus new bags, shirt and shorts sets, summer sandals, espadrilles, and mules, men's and women's clothing, and PS skin care ranges for the summer sun.

Accessorize has a new festival edit of jewellery and accessories.

Fatface has a new Marine Conservation Society and Judes Trevose collaboration, high summer clothing ranges for men, women and kids plus an accessory range including big summer hats, beach bags, sandals, sunglasses and purses.

Tu Clothing has its spring summer holiday and beachwear ranges, including big floral patterns, denim and animal prints.

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.

Bonmarché has a high summer collection and 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.

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

TK Maxx has new summer accessories including sunglasses, hats and beach bags, plus men and womenswear. 

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Teenage Cancer Trust Joe Browns John Lewis Lola Starr Shoe Zone Rebecca Rhoades Fielding & Nicholson Curvy Kate

Home, garden and food

Next has its new Woodland Walk Autumn 2024 range of furniture, lighting, soft furnishings for the living, dining room and bedroom.

Cambridge Imprint has notebooks, exercise books, trays, memo books and planners, portfolios, letter trays, gift boxes, box files, exercise books, wrapping paper and much more.

Dunelm has new sofa and chair ranges, plus lots of gifts for the home, its Elements and Churchgate AW24 ranges for the home, a Made to Measure William Morris range and Cosy Sleep and Autumn Glow ranges.

Arran Sense of Scotland has new After the Rain Lifestyle ranges, new home fragrance ranges, bodycare and handcreams.

Marks & Spencer has new summer resort picnic ranges, beauty ranges, gifts for Father’s Day, luggage for summer holidays, travel cosmetics and towels for the beach.

Hobbycraft has new wreath floral faux foliage autumn ideas, Father’s Day projects and gifts, Country Cottage knitwear and how to make bracelet advice kits. 

Cult Furniture has new Bourton office furniture, Boucle and Eco Edit range for indoors, furniture for outdoors, Madelyn and Aubery Garden ranges, plus ‘70s revival furniture, side tables, lighting solutions and dining chairs.

Dobbies Garden Centres has a new playhouses and garden toys, Halloween ranges, a Sintra Cookshop range, outdoor garden accessories, barbeque tools,  garden tools, plus accessories for outdoor picnics and BBQs, Father’s Day presents.

Matalan has new Halloween ideas, presents for Father’s Day, new homeware (indoors and out) ranges including cushions, kitchenware, bowls, baskets, planters and gift ideas for the summer.

Oliver Bonas has new AW24 ranges, plus jewellery boxes, ring holders and trinket pots, plus homeware including wall art, vases and more, plus bright summer kitchenware, travel edits and wellness goods.

National Trust shop has new summer guides and Chelsea inspired ranges.

Designers Guild has new AW24 pottery Studio fabric and wallpaper available in July.

Primark Home has a new Bridgerton range of plates and saucers, plus lots of decorative items for the home and accessories for picnics and BBQs.

Sofology has new sofas and armchairs for lounges of all sizes from small to very large in fabrics and leather.

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

Nest has new summer furniture ranges for inside and out.

Fritz Fryer has new lighting ranges for the home including bathrooms and kitchens.

TK Maxx has new things for a summer of barbeques, plus homeware and gifts. 

Cutter & Squidge has new foodie gift ideas for Father’s Day.

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.

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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Ivyline George Home Cardfactory Rebel Walls Very Joe Browns B&M

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PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until UEFA European Championship – 1

Days until Father’s Day – 3

Days until Paris Olympics - 43

Days until Halloween – 140

Days until Black Friday – 169

How to get your brand on the June Editorial Calendars   

Summer is here - and hopefully, the weather will improve – and the media will be starting to ramp up their summer holiday features. For fashion, add summer clothing, swimwear, beachwear, sandals, garden party outfits etc, plus any accessories, like suitcases, travel bags, travel accessories etc.

For home, push anything related to the outside, including garden furniture, anything for a garden party, a picnic, or a barbecue. Don’t forget to add all of the other spellings, such as BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc. Also, add general keywords like beach, holiday, travel, and vacation.

We’re also at the start of the festival season, so upload any items related to festivals and make sure you add the keyword festival or Glastonbury or any of the other big festivals, Isle of Wight, British Summer Time, Boardmasters, Reading/Leeds, to your keyword lists.

Also, look at any sports-related items, as this month sees the start of football’s Euro 2024 competition. Plus, look at anything tennis-related for Wimbledon, which is coming up in early July, and the Olympics, which start at the end of July.

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

June Diary - Weeks/Months

June is LGBTQ Pride Month, Men’s Health Month, National Smile Month (13^th May – 13^th Jun), Royal Ascot (18^th-22^nd) and the Glastonbury festival (26^th-30^th).  

It’s also.

Diabetes Awareness Week (9^th-15^th)

Men’s Health Week (10^th-16^th)

Graduate Fashion Week (10^th-13^th)

Eid al-Adha – (16^th-20^th) 

National Picnic Week (17^th-25^th).

Tour De France (29^th Jun – 21^st Jul)

June - Days

14^th – International Bath Day

14^th – Father’s Day searches peak

14^th – Euro 2024 opening game

15^th – Four years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops

15^th – National Beer Day (UK)

15^th – King Charles III Official Birthday

15^th – Isle of Wight Round The Island Race

16^th – Father’s Day

16^th-20^th - Eid al-Adha

18^th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day

18^th – International Picnic Day

19^th – Juneteenth 

20^th – Summer Solstice/Longest Day (The end of Spring)

21^st – International Yoga Day

21^st – Take your dog to work Day 

22^nd – World Rainforest Day

22^nd – Windrush Day

24^th – Midsummer’s Day

25^th – 6 months until Christmas Day

26^th – First Day of Glastonbury Festival

29^th – Wimbledon Searches Rise

29^th - Tour De France Starts 

29^th - Pride London parade 

30^th – International Asteroid Day

30^th – Last Day of Glastonbury Festival

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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