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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Really Wild Clothing, The Body Shop, Sports Direct, New Look, B&M, Lush, Ben Sherman, George, Morrisons, Naf Naf, and M&S. Plus, a guide to social media monitoring, using marketing automation to drive leads, AI tools to convert text to video and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Landsec sees rental return

Retail landlord Landsec said net income growth was up 6.9%, boosted by rising occupancy and positive rental uplifts in London, as retail brands focused on “fewer, bigger, better stores.”

Asda sales boosted as George ‘outperformed’ the market

Asda Q1 to 31 Mar sales excluding fuel were up 6.6% to £5.3bn with George at Asda sales up by 3% to £293m outperforming the fashion and homewares markets.

British Land sells stake in Meadowhall shopping centre for £360m

British Land has sold its 50% stake in Sheffield’s Meadowhall for £360m, as it continues to focus on retail parks and reduce its exposure to more traditional shopping centres.

French conglomerate sues Morrisons over £2.5bn petrol forecourts deal

French giant Bouygues is taking legal action against Morrisons over its £2.5bn petrol forecourts deal over the rights to operate electric vehicle chargers.

Victorian Plumbing acquires Victoria Plum for £22.5m

Victorian Plumbing has acquired online-only UK bathroom retailer Victoria Plum (which recently went through administration) for £22.5m.

Naf Naf has three takeover bids on the table

Naf Naf in receivership since Sept 2023, has received three takeover bids to acquire all or part of its assets but there is still uncertainty, according to the unions involved.

Nadja Swarovski announced as the new majority shareholder of Really Wild Clothing

Nadja Swarovski, who worked at her family firm Swarovski for 26 years is now the new majority owner of Really Wild Clothing, along with her husband, Rupert Adams.

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct loses bid to appeal Newcastle United kit row

The Court of Appeal has rejected Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct permission to appeal a decision over Newcastle United 2024/25 season kit.

The Body Shop administrators to launch auction for the chain

The Body Shop administrators FRP Advisory are set to launch an auction of the chain after plans for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) failed.

Marks & Spencer set to ring up profits leap after impressive year

Marks & Spencer is expected to reveal a jump in annual profits on Wednesday when it reports back after a bumper year.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

A guide to social media monitoring

Hootsuite teaches you how to use social media monitoring to track what people are saying about your brand on social and turn your insights into a strong strategy.

Using marketing automation to drive leads

Marketing automations can help you streamline processes, increase productivity and, yes, capture more leads.

Why influencers can be the best source of feedback

As influencers become more entwined with our shopping habits, it’s important to consider how they’ll factor into our post-purchase experience as well.

6 tips for crafting AI prompts for image generators

Master the skill of writing prompts to generate striking images and elevate your marketing projects.

23 free tools to test your website

This all-new update from PracticalEcommerce includes tools to evaluate page speed, security, accessibility, regulatory compliance, code, and more.

Build a social media style guide

Hootsuites article teaches you how to build a consistent brand voice on social media with a custom social media style guide

AI tools to convert articles into videos

New AI tools can repurpose text into video — suitable for TikToks, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and more.

Dolce & Gabbana metaverse fashion offering leaves shopper fuming

Dolce & Gabbana USA was sued by a customer who says the NFTs he spent $6,000 on that came with outfits to wear in the metaverse lost 97% of their value because of late delivery.

Amazon faces investor pressure over AI risks

Amazon has faced calls from investor fund manager Abrdn to step up monitoring its use of AI ahead of the retail and tech giant’s AGM this week.

M&S forced to apologise after website and app go down

Marks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to apologise to customers after its website and app both went down at the weekend.

BRAND NEWS

New Look to invest £3.3m in Manchester stores over 12 months

New Look is investing a total of £3.3m into upgrading and improving its store estate across Greater Manchester.

Lush introduces new campaign and product spotlighting human rights issues

From 16 May to 2 June, Lush will be running an education campaign to showcase legislation that impacts our human rights.

Ben Sherman launches Team GB collection ahead of Olympic Games

Ben Sherman is has launched the Team GB collection for the opening and closing ceremonies at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

B&M to open in ex-Wilko Manchester Arndale store

B&M is set to open a new 30,000sq ft store in Manchester’s Arndale centre later this year, the store will be in a unit previously occupied by Wilko.

AND FINALLY

From Gucci to Jacquemus, luxury labels turn to tennis looks

After focusing on ski wear collections, luxury labels are turning to the world of tennis. The polo and short pleated skirt look, sporty-chic with a preppy feel are all seeing a resurgence on the catwalks.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 17^th 2024?

1/ SS24

2/ Garden

3/ Dress

4/ Shorts

5/ Home

6/ Bedroom

7/ Denim

8/ Hat

9/ Sunglasses  

10/ Outdoor

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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

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.

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

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

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

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

Very has a new summer co-ordinates, occasionwear, V by Very curve and Everyday ranges, a Michelle Keegan collaboration, V by Very summer dress and festival ranges, plus Wimbledon-inspired ranges and Father’s Day presents.

George at Asda has beachwear and high summer wear.

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.

Matalan has new summer 2024 womenswear for the holidays and the beach.

Peachaus has new lingerie and sleepwear ranges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fielding & Nicholson launches new menswear occasionwear outfits. 

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Home, garden and food

Nest has new summer furniture ranges for inside and out.

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

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

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.

Arran Sense of Scotland has new home fragrance ranges, bodycare and handcreams.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 – 25

Days until Father’s Day – 27

Days until Paris Olympics - 67

Days until Halloween – 164

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

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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