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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Chanel, Urban Outfitters, THG, Frasers Group, Celine, Asket, JD Sports, Clarks, Co-op, Very, Lidl and M&S. Plus, the Facebook trends to shape your strategy, how often to post on social, how Gymshark is using TikTok and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

UK inflation falls by less than expected to 2.3%

UK inflation fell to 2.3% in April – its lowest level for almost three years – a smaller than expected decline, denting hopes of a return to the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Marks & Spencer reshaping strategy pays off

Marks & Spencer sales for FY23 to Mar 30 show growth of 9.4% to £13bn, while profit before tax increased to £672.5m, up from £475.7m in April 2023.

Chanel sales jump as label reaps benefits of price hikes

Chanel sales rose 16% to $19.7bn with an operating profit of $6.4bn for FY23. With the Asia-Pacific region, which represents more than half of total revenue, leading the growth for the luxury brand.

The Very Group had a resilient performance

The Very Group revenue fell from £1.680bn to £1.667bn for the 39 weeks to Mar 30  and made a pre-tax loss of £2.1m down from a profit of £11.7m in the previous period.

Urban Outfitters Q1 beat Wall Street estimates

Urban Outfitters' Q1 sales grew 4.6% in the company’s retail segment, outpacing the average analyst estimate. Revenue was up 7.8% to $1.2bn, which was in line with estimates.

THG activist shareholder Kelso to vote against chairman

THG’s activist shareholder Kelso is to vote against the reappointment of Lord Charles Allen as chair in the latest drive to address the group’s weak share price.

Lidl hits record market share, as Asda nosedives

Kantar’s data for the quarter to 12 May shows Lidl sales grew 9.4% fuelled by its in-store bakery options and its loyalty scheme, Lidl Plus, which helped boost volume sales.

Mike Ashley's Frasers looking to acquire Doncaster Mall

As well as a 50% stake in Exeter’s Princesshay, Frasers Group is also looking at a 100% purchase of Frenchgate, the 768,000 sq ft shopping centre in Doncaster.

Cazoo formally enters administration

Online car retailer Cazoo has collapsed into administration and has appointed David Soden and Matthew Mawhinney of Teneo Financial Advisory as joint administrators.

Superdry prepares for emergency sale

Superdry is preparing to run an emergency four-week sale process if creditors reject chief executive Julian Dunkerton’s restructuring plan.

The Vampire’s Wife ceases trading

Women's occasionwear brand The Vampire's Wife, founded by former model Susie Cave, has ceased trading with immediate effect, citing wholesale market difficulties.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

The top Facebook trends to shape your strategy

Hootsuite reveals the Facebook trends that will transform your brand’s social media strategy from the Metaverse to AI ad targeting, and more.

How often should you post on social media?

The answer to “how often to post to social media” varies by platform. But it will also require some testing on your own accounts.

How are shippers and carriers implementing AI?

Shippers, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) alike have been slowly adopting AI for almost a decade, including a new meteoric rise in the use of generative AI.

Oh Polly to begin charging 'serial refunders'

Fast fashion retailer Oh Polly is starting a new return fee policy based on a consumer’s rate of returns, with return fees of £2.99-8.99 per order, in an attempt to stop serial refunding.

How Gymshark and Cult Beauty are cashing in on the TikTok opportunity

An exclusive survey for Retail Week of more than 1,000 online shoppers reveals what’s really making them part with their cash. 

Co-op unveils ‘ambitious’ new sustainability targets

Co-op has unveiled “ambitious” new sustainability targets including reducing carbon emissions across its supply chain, a reduction in food waste of 650 tonnes per year and net zero by 2035.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Clarks UK loses managing director and chief product officer

Clarks' UK and Ireland managing director Bob Neville and chief product officer Victoria Jones have left the company following CEO Jonathan Ram's departure.

BRAND NEWS

JD Sports loyalty app approaches one million users

Sports and fashion retailer JD Sports has amassed almost one million members of its JD Status loyalty programme, only eight months after introducing it.

M&S unveils ‘multi-sensorial’ summer takeover at Oxford Circus station

M&S has unveiled a new “multi-sensorial” takeover of London’s Oxford Circus Tube station using scent, as part of its recently launched summer 2024 campaign.

Tesco wraps London Wembley store in PepsiCo branding

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League Tesco has wrapped its entire London Wembley store in UEFA sponsor PepsiCo branded advertising as it ramps up its retail media offering.

AND FINALLY x2

Celine Releases 1960s Inspired-Menswear Video

The “Symphonie Fantastique” video is the first menswear collection to be shown by the fashion house since a video released last November.

Slow fashion label Asket gets rid of product images

In a bold move slow fashion label Asket has decided to remove all of its product images from the t-shirt section of its website because “you already know what it looks like”.

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.

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

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.

Primark has a new 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.

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

Matalan has new adult and kids clothing for the Euros summer 2024 womenswear for the holidays and the beach.

Celtic & Co have new summer womenswear ranges.

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.

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 its 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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ivyline has new Kew-inspired water features, plus stoneware and glazed plant pots for the garden and indoors.

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 – 23

Days until Father’s Day – 25

Days until Paris Olympics - 65

Days until Halloween – 162

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:

Cannes Film Festival (14^th – 25^th)

National Vegetarian Week (16^th – 22^nd)

National Doughnut Week (18^th – 26^th)

Sandwich Week (19^th – 25^th)

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

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

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 (13th May – 13th Jun), Royal Ascot (18th-22nd) and the Glastonbury festival (26th-30th).  

It’s also.

The Derby (31st  May - 1st Jun)

Diabetes Awareness Week (9th-15th)

Men’s Health Week (10th-16th)

Graduate Fashion Week (10th-13th)

Eid al-Adha - 16th-20th 

National Picnic Week (17th-25th).

Tour De France (29th Jun – 21st Jul)

June - Days

1^st - Global Parents Day

1^st – Picnic-related searches peak

1^st - UEFA Champions League Final

3^rd – World Bicycle Day

3^rd – World Cider Day

5^th – World Environment Day

5^th – Global Running Day

6^th – D-Day

6^th – National Fish and Chips Day

8^th – World Oceans Day

8^th – World Gin Day

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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