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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Yoox Net-a-porter, Superdry, Tesco, Ikea, In the Style, John Lewis, Crew Clothing, Perfume Shop, End Clothing, Waitrose, William Hunt, Currys, Clintons, and M&S. Plus, tips to build customer loyalty with email, tips and best practices for social media security, the future of retail and its stores and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Yoox Net-a-Porter shuts down China operations

Yoox Net-a-Porter is shutting its China operations, which are under a joint venture with Chinese online group Alibaba.

Superdry shareholders approve CEO’s survival plan to avoid administration

Superdry has avoided insolvency after shareholders voted to approve a £10m lifeline underwritten by chief executive Julian Dunkerton.

Tesco trading update shows clothing remains strong

Tesco update for Q1 for the 13 weeks to 25 May saw retail sales rise 3.4% with non-food sales up +0.7%, driven by strong growth in clothing.

Ikea eyes US production to combat Red Sea problems

Ikea is considering setting up production across the US and the Americas as it looks to limit the impact of the ongoing shipping disruption in the Red Sea.

Currys chief people officer urges government to reform apprenticeship levy

Currys chief people, communications and sustainability officer Paula Coughlan calls on the next government to overhaul the apprenticeship levy to offer more opportunities and skills training.

Clintons axes stores and hundreds of staff as it slips back into the red

Clintons results for the year ending May 27 2023 show sales down 25% to £96m from £130m, and it made a pre-tax loss of £5.4m, down significantly from its pre-tax profit of £7.6m in 2022.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Tips to build customer loyalty with email

Build lasting customer loyalty through email marketing with key tactics like personalisation, segmentation and consistent engagement.

Risks and best practices for social media security

Hootsuite looks at the most common social media security risks and the best practices that will help you protect your accounts.

The future of retail and its stores

In an eminently online moment, in which we can scroll to buy a T-shirt or some training shoes without leaving the sofa, what is the role of traditional stores?

Why UK designers are decamping to Milan

London’s fashion creatives are moving to Milan with Brexit playing a key role, as while London remains a creative hub, it makes more commercial sense for them to be in Milan.  

The Perfume Shop enhances bottle recycling scheme

The Perfume Shop has introduced upgraded recycling units across all stores, aiming to significantly increase the recycling rate and environmental impact of its bottle recycling scheme.

Crew Clothing partners with tech platform to bolster operations

Fashion retailer Crew Clothing has rolled out a new tech feature to improve operations in its 105 stores in partnership with cloud management solutions company Cegid.

Poshmark launches new virtual shopping experience

Fashion resale platform Poshmark has launched 'Posh Party Live' a feature that allows shoppers to explore and purchase items in a party’s theme while boosting the sellers visibility and sales.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Morrisons chief customer officer exits after just 3 months

Darren Blackhurst has quit his post as Morrisons interim chief customer and marketing officer after just three months in the job.

Marks & Spencer appoints Ikea exec to senior stores role

M&S has appointed Ikea’s UK and Ireland country deputy retail manager Marsha Smith as stores director of the West division.

Former Tesco exec heads for big role at B&Q owner

A former-Tesco exec Bhavesh Mistry is set to join the leadership team at Kingfisher, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, following the resignation of its chief financial officer Bernard Bot.

End Clothing chief buying officer exits

Luxury retailer End Clothing has named an interim replacement to chief buying and merchandising officer Lea Cranfield, who will exit the business in August.

BRAND NEWS

Waitrose relaunches premium No.1 range

Waitrose is relaunching its No.1 range with the addition of nearly 200 new and improved products and over the coming months, Waitrose will be introducing more than 130 new items.

William Hunt Savile Row expands with new products

William Hunt is expanding into new categories including underwear, sleepwear, loungewear and footwear and is expanding its licensing through a partnership with Three60 Brands.

Debenhams relaunches ‘Designers at Debenhams’

Debenhams has brought back its ‘Designers at Debenhams’ programme as it continues to grow its fashion offering.

Aldi to revamp over 100 stores across the UK

Aldi is set to upgrade more than 100 of its stores across the country, with the first round of revamps happening over the summer.

In The Style launches collection with Tesco’s F&F

In The Style has partnered with Tesco’s in-house label F&F to launch a new 22-piece in-store collection.

Quiz relaunches online at Debenhams

Fashion retailer Quiz has relaunched online at Debenhams, as the department store continues ramping up efforts to introduce new brands to its marketplace.

John Lewis TV sales skyrocket ahead of 2024 Euros

John Lewis has seen demand for its TVs grow 47% compared to 2023, with sales of 65” TVs more than doubling ahead of the 2024 UEFA European football championship, which start tomorrow.

New members-only shopping destination Mile launches

The team behind Heat has launched an invite-only subscription platform Mile, offering members access to curated fashion from "sought-after" luxury brands at low prices.

AND FINALLY x2

A look at Anya Hindmarch’s quirky fashion legacy

Fashion designer Anya Hindmarch has been made a dame in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to fashion and business.

Vivienne Westwood's wardrobe set for charity auction

An auction of the late fashion designer and political activist Vivienne Westwood’s personal clothing is going on sale at Christie’s, with proceeds donated to causes supported by the "queen of punk".

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 14^th 2024?

1/ SS24

2/ Garden

3/ AW24

4/ Christmas

5/ Bikini

6/ Picnic

7/ Cushion

8/ Summer

9/ Bag  

10/ Denim

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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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

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

Fable England has new SS24 ranges including a new bag and scarf collection, new jewellery ranges, the Whispering Sands sleepwear collection.

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.

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

Primark has a new Rita Ora collaboration of festival wear range including jewellery, shoes, boots and clothing, a new Pride range, a Bridgerton-inspired clothing range, plus new bags, shirt and shorts sets, summer sandals, espadrilles, and mules, men's and women's clothing.

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.

Celtic & Co have new AW24 clothing with jumpers and coats for the winter months for him and her plus summer womenswear ranges.

Bonmarché has a new Lorraine Kelly Autumne 2024 range, a high summer collection and a second David Emmanuel collaboration, a new Autonomy high summer ranges, denim and Mollie Mom collection.

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

Very has new under £50 ranges of clothing, plus new beachwear, sunglasses and summer co-ords, 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.

Marks & Spencer has a new Sienna Miller collaboration, new B by Boutique 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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, luggage for summer holidays, travel cosmetics and towels for the beach.

Hobbycraft has new wreath floral faux foliage autumn ideas, 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.

Matalan has new Halloween ideas, 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.

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.

The Gluttonous Gardener has new plant ranges.

John Lewis has new Anyday outdoor living furniture and accessories ranges plus kitchenware, drinkware, outdoor living ranges including furniture, soft furnishing.

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.

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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Paris Olympics - 39

Days until Halloween – 136

Days until Black Friday – 165

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, Royal Ascot (18^th-22^nd) and the Glastonbury festival (26^th-30^th).  

It’s also.

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

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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