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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Supreme, Miniso, Watches of Switzerland, Temu, Avon, Mallet, Boux Avenue, Roksanda, Waitrose and M&S. Plus, creating standout loyalty programmes, why you shouldn’t overlook email’s long tail, how TikTok is driving book sales and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
VF Corporation is mulling a sale of streetwear brand Supreme
VF Corporation is reportedly mulling a sale of its streetwear brand Supreme that it bought just four years ago.
Premier Foods hikes dividend as profit booms
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods sales for the FY23 to 30 Mar show a 15.1% rise and a 15.1% jump in adjusted profit.
Miniso posts growth driven by global store expansion
Miniso revenue for the quarter ending Mar 31 was up 26% to ¥3.7bn (£406m), which the retailer said was driven by a 19.3% increase store count, including new UK stores.
Watches of Switzerland UK sales impacted by ‘minimal return’ of tourist spending
Watches of Switzerland sales for the quarter to May saw a 4% rise in group revenue to £380m and expects adjusted EBITDA for the year to rise between just 0.2 – 0.6%.
Temu hit with legal action over ‘manipulative practices’
Temu is facing legal action from 17 companies accusing it of violating new EU laws with “manipulative practices” and a lack of transparency.
Royal Mail 'minded' to accept £3.5bn takeover proposal by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky
The owner of Royal Mail International Distribution Services (IDS) has said it is "minded" to accept a revised £3.5bn takeover bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
Mytheresa sees double-digit sales rise in Q3
Mytheresa Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for Q3 ending Mar 31 was up 14.7% to €252.2m from €219.8m and adjusted EBITDA nearly tripled to €9.2m from €3.2m in Q3 2023.
The Brand Group acquires Roksanda
London-based luxury womenswear brand Roksanda has been acquired by The Brand Group (TBG) for an undisclosed sum.
Avon International revenue declines
Natura & Co Q1 revenues were up 1.1% to £942m with an adjusted EBITDA of £105m as it continues to explore separating out its Avon International brand (where revenues fell 4.7% in the quarter).
Theo Paphitis targets first Boux Avenue profits
Theo Paphitis is targeting a first-ever profit for Boux Avenue despite its losses widening, thanks to an “encouraging” performance over Black Friday, Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
Britons spent £8.1bn online in April, but once again – for the six-month running – online growth reduced, this time to 1.5%, as a sharp rise in grocery prices suppressed discretionary spending.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Creating standout loyalty programmes
The best loyalty programmes create an “emotional connection” and are about more than “getting the customer to the next transaction”, find out how to get the most from your loyalty programme.
Why you shouldn’t’ overlook email’s long tail
When someone talks about “long tail” strategy, you probably think it begins and ends with search engine marketing. But it should be a part of your email campaign planning as well.
How to get verified on Instagram
Want to know how to get verified on Instagram? You can either follow the traditional application process or pay for Meta Verified.
How TikTok is driving a book-buying renaissance
Dubbed BookTok, #booktok is the largest community on TikTok, with over 243bn views under and it’s driving a renaissance in book reading as users share their excitement for their favourite novels.
eBay unveils new ‘click-to-resell’ feature
eBay has launched a new ‘resell on eBay’ feature, which uses Certilogo’s Secure by Design digital ID and allows users to list their clothing online with “just a few clicks of a button”.
M&S partners with recycling tech firm to track plastic packaging
M&S is collaborating with a recycling technology firm to track the journey of its drinks bottles, cartons, and other plastic packaging.
BRAND NEWS
Lidl revamps loyalty app with new weekly discounts
Lidl has revamped its Lidl Plus Offers loyalty scheme, introducing new weekly rotating discounts for members on a selection of products.
Waitrose to open first in-store Gail’s bakery next month
Waitrose is set to open its first in-store Gail’s Bakery next month and comes a year after it first introduced dedicated Gail’s bakery areas within 64 of its stores.
Mallet London founder mulls return
Mallet London founder Tommy Mallet is exploring a return to the footwear label he exited in October 2023.
AND FINALLY
Taylor Swift tour to boost UK economy and spur fashion sales
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will provide an almost-£1 billion boost to the UK economy and will spur fashion sales, according to a new report from Barclays.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
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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
Matalan has new summer 2024 womenswear for the holidays and the beach.
Peachaus has new lingerie and sleepwear ranges.
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.
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.
Scamp & Dude has new Summer women's wear ranges for holidays, the beach, the evening and for relaxing at home.
Teenage Cancer Trust has new t-shirts and prints for the up-and-coming shows at the Albert Hall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Home, garden and food
Arran Sense of Scotland has new home fragrance ranges, bodycare and handcreams.
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.
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.
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.
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 60th 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.
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 – 29
Days until Father’s Day – 31
Days until Paris Olympics - 71
Days until Halloween – 168
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 (13th May – 13th Jun), and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
It’s also:
National Vegetarian Week (16th – 22nd)
National Stationery Week (15th –21st)
Cannes Film Festival (14th – 25th)
National Doughnut Week (18th – 26th)
Sandwich Week (19th – 25th) (4th week of May)
Chelsea Flower Show (21st – 25th)
National Barbeque Week (May 27th – June 2nd)
The Derby (31st May - 1st Jun)
May - Days
18th – World Whisky Day
20th – World Bee Day
20th – Whit Monday / Pentecost
21st – International Tea Day
22nd – World Goth Day
22nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)
25th - Geek Pride Day
25th – National Wine Day (US)
25th - Men’s FA Cup Final
25th – Camping-related searches rise
25-26th – Lag B'Omer
27th – Spring Bank Holiday
27th – Memorial Day (US )
29th – National Biscuit Day
30th – 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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