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PRShots Digest brings you the latest retail news from Warpaint London, Kering, Valentino, Thomas Sabo, Mango, Clarks, Cotswold Co, B&Q, John Smedley, Carpetright, Primark, John Lewis, and TK Maxx. Plus, predictive analytics explained how the Threads algorithm works, preparing for Black Friday success and more.

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Warpaint London expands into Superdrug and Boots as revenue leaps 40%

Warpaint London sales were up 40% for the year ended 31st Dec with profit before tax up 136% to £18.1m, helped by the launch of its products in New Look and Superdrug stores.

Getir shareholders to pay for Europe withdrawal under cash injection

Getir shareholders have drawn up provisional plans to inject tens of millions of pounds to cover its withdrawal expenses from the UK and European markets.

Kering issues profit warning as Gucci sales drop

Gucci and Alexander McQueen parent company Kering, said it expects operating profit to drop by 40 to 45% as Gucci dragged first quarter sales down.

Valentino sees sales fall in 2023

Luxury label Valentino sales were down 5% to €1.349bn from €1.419bn, with gross operating profit (EBITDA) down by 7% to €314m.

Thomas Sabo's UK results show tough times for the business

The UK arm of German jeweller Thomas Sabo's results for the year to Jun 23 saw sales fall to £11.3m from £11.6m, with operating profit before tax down from £1.36m to just under £185,000.

Carpetright unable to trade after cyber attack

Carpetright has been unable to trade online or in-store for almost a week following a malware cyber attack on the flooring specialist’s head offic.

TK Maxx the most popular value website for bargain hunters

Retail Week figures show TK Maxx was the most-visited value retail website over the past two years.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Predictive analytics explained

The importance of predictive analytics in marketing continues to grow as brands try to get ahead (and stay ahead) of the customer.

How the Threads algorithm works

The Threads algorithm controls what you see (and don’t see) on your For You tab. Here’s how to make it work for you.

How John Smedley is bringing Made in UK back to life

Knitwear brand John Smedley is stocked in 47 countries around the world. Now, the company is investing £4.5m to revive its third-party manufacturing arm in response to growing demand.

Preparing for Black Friday success

November may seem a long way off but, as one of the busiest shopping days of the year, retailers can’t begin preparing for Black Friday soon enough.

Is Aldi and Lidl’s UK expansion slowing down?

The seemingly unstoppable march of Aldi and Lidl continued last year, and was driven by one major thing: new stores.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Primark names new executives on strategic advisory board

Martin Brok, Sona Chawla and Christophe Roussel have joined Primark’s strategic advisory board, chaired by outgoing finance director John Bason and led by chief executive Paul Marchant.

John Lewis Partnership finance boss Bérangère Michel stands down

John Lewis executive finance director Bérangère Michel will step down from her post in the autumn after deciding “to pursue her future career options outside of the partnership”.

BRAND NEWS

Clarks celebrates iconic style with inaugural Wallabee Day on April 26th

Clarks are excited to announce the first-ever Wallabee Day to take place every year on 26th April, encouraging its global community of wearers to share their love of the iconic shoe.

Hellmann's Canada unveils sneakers made from food waste

Mayonnaise brand Hellmann's Canada is shining a spotlight on food waste with the launch of a new limited-edition sneaker made in collaboration with Italian-based sustainable fashion brand ID.Eight.

Mango launches collaboration with Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham has launched her collaboration with Mango. The collection includes clothes, lingerie, knitwear, jewellery and accessories inspired by the 1969 film La Piscine.

JD Sports unveils its biggest-ever store in Westfield Stratford City

JD Sports has unveiled its biggest store to date as it reopened its extended flagship in London’s Westfield Stratford City which now covers 27,915 sq ft.

Cotswold Co expands home delivery in Northern Ireland

The Cotswold Company is expanding its online offer in Northern Ireland following a trial last summer.

B&Q launches energy saving hubs in Manchester stores

B&Q has opened two in-store Energy Saving Hubs in Manchester to provide support for customers looking to make their homes more energy efficient.

AND FINALLY

One legged tights! Why didn’t anyone think of this before?

Fashion Scholarship Fund winner Olivia Meyer is currently basking in the glory of awards and accolades, even a mention in the New York Times for her concept: The single leg tights.

Colombian designer jailed 18 months over reptile handbags

A celebrity fashion designer was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison for smuggling handbags made from the skin of protected reptiles into the United States.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 19^th 2024?

1/ SS24

2/ Garden

3/ Denim

4/ Blue

5/ Sandals

6/ Living Room

7/ Bags

8/ Sunglasses

9/ Cushion  

10/ Dresses

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

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.

Iolla designs high-quality eyewear. All their glasses and sunglasses are handmade and designed to last, using the highest-quality components and materials.

Peachaus was started when the founders were in Australia and wondered why it was so hard to find ethical and sustainable underwear and lifestyle products that are also gorgeous, delicate, supportive, and comfy.

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Clothing, beauty and accessories

John Lewis has new summer wear for all the family for the beach and for the holidays plus outfits for the office and occasion wear for adults and kids and gifts for Father’s Day.

PrettyLittleThing has a GK Barry edit, a Emilly Miller maternity range and new occasion wear, a Destination Swim range of bikinis and beachwear, plus new in leopard print ranges of occasion wear and outfits for a night out.

TK Maxx has new men’s and womens wear, shoes, hats, sunglasses, watches, and accessories plus kids ranges of trainers to summer dresses.

Neem London has new shirts and jackets and recycled ranges for the summer.

Dune London has a new flats, bags, sandals, wedges and accessories. Plus SS24 Dressy ranges, shoes (stilettoes to flats), bags (clutches to shoppers), sunglasses, accessories, boots (bikers to cowboy to riding).

George at Asda has new kids outfits for the beach and holidays, womenswear, and menswear for the summer including beachwear evening and day wear plus lingerie, bags and accessories.

Bonmarché has a new denim and Mollie Mom collection, new summer wear modelled by TV’s Lorraine Kelly plus a new David Emmanuel collaboration, new swimwear and beachwear, womenswear, bags, scarves and accessories.

Primark has new DTR Kem collaborations, PS new cosmetic ranges, kids beachwear plus a new extensive collaboration with Pau (Paula Echevarria), including clothing, jewellery and shoes.

Very has new occasion wear,  V by Very summer dress and festival ranges, Wimbledon inspired ranges, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, women’s festival, beachwear and summer holidays outfits, and Father’s Day presents.

F&F has new collaborations with Kate Ferdinand and RISE by Zara McDermott, plus new swimwear and clothes for the beach and the summer, retro band t-shirts

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

River Island has a new 90s collection, a RI Studio range, Boho range, plus this summer’s fashion items including midi and maxi dresses and big florals, sandals, bags, leopard print, pumps, waistcoats and jewellery.

Barbour has new mens clothing and accessories, boots and women's midi and maxi dresses, plus men’s outdoor wear and casuals.

Matalan has holiday outfits for the beach for the whole family, Barbie 2024 collaborations, new beachwear, bags, shoes and sandals, and SS24 womenswear lookbook images.

Monsoon has new womenswear 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.

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

Regatta has a new outdoor wear collaboration with Giovanna.

Oliver Bonas has a new May/June drops for the summer including dresses (midi and mini), bags, jackets, hats, jewellery, sunglasses, flats, training shoes and sandals.

Celtic & Co has new womenswear ranges.

Tu Clothing has new big-print summer Scion collaboration outfits for all the family.

Cotton Traders has new summer clothing ranges for the beach and holidays with maxi dresses and big patterns featuring TV’s Jasmin Harman, plus menswear modelled by TV’s Will Mellor.

Threadbare has womenswear including maxi and midi dresses in big patterns and miniskirts in denim.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Shoe Zone Accessorize Dune London Mens Curvy Kate Lipsy Fable England Scamp & Dude Marks & Spencer Radley Fatface Busby & Fox Rebecca Rhoades

Home, garden and food

Cambridge Imprint has exercise books, wrapping paper, large notebooks, tea towels, waste bins, slimline list books, birthday decorations and cards, tissue boxes and more.

John Lewis has new ideas for Father’s Day presents.

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. 

Cult Furniture has new furniture for outdoors,  Madelyn and Aubery Garden ranges, plus ‘70s revival furniture, side tables, lighting solutions and dining chairs.

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

Dobbies Garden Centres has 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.

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.

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.

Habitat has a new Scandi-inspired homeware collaboration with Scion including kitchenware, cushions, accessories and fabrics. 

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

Oliver Bonas has bright summer kitchenware, travel edits and wellness goods and garden tables and chairs and hammocks.

Treats by Mars has new Malteser, Bounty and Skittles treats.

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.

See additional new home images from

The Gluttonous Gardener Fritz Fryer Marks & Spencer Cardfactory Designers Guild National Trust shop Next Rebel Walls Very Arran Sense of Scotland Joe Browns B&M

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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until UEFA European Championship – 51

Days until Father’s Day – 53

Days until Paris Olympics - 93

Days until Halloween – 190

How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars   

We’re now definitely in Spring, and people are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so add any spring-summer-related images you have and add in keywords relating to summer outfits and summer events, e.g. festivals, Glastonbury, Coachella this month in the US, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings and for the young ‘gaths’. 

While some people are looking to holidays abroad, some are still trimming their budgets thanks to the continued cost-of-living crisis, and are looking closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like cardigans for the colder UK evenings.

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

April Diary - Weeks/Months

There are lots of other big events in April. April is World Stress Awareness Month and National Pet Month in the UK, so if you have anything to relieve stress (massage products, recliners, diffusers, pillows, garden swings, etc) and anything for pets (dog coats, cat collars, dog beds will also be looked for etc) then add them and get all the relevant keywords added.  It’s also National Garden Month, so anything gardening-related should be tagged with National Garden Month.

Other events include;

Allergy Awareness Week (24^th – 28^th)

MS Awareness Week (24^th – 30^th)

Small Business Week (Apr 28th – May 4th)

April - Days

24^th - National Skipping Day

24^th – Gardening searches peak

24^th – Fashion Revolution Day

24^th – Stop Food Waste Day

25^th – Staycation searches peak

25^th – World Malaria Day

25^th – National Lingerie Day

28^th – Maundy Thursday 

29^th - International Dance Day

30^th – Passover Ends

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). 

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:

Small Business Week – (Apr 28^th – May 4^th)

Dementia UK Time for a Cuppa Week (1^st-8^th)

National Gardening Week (1^st -7^th)

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

2^nd – World Password Day 

3^rd – World Press Freedom Day

4^th – Star Wars Day

4^th – Firefighters Memorial Day

5^th –Cinco de Mayo (US Holiday)

6^th – May Day 

8^th – VE day

9^th – Europe Day

9^th – Ascension Day 

10^th – Searches of Prom dresses peak

11^th- World Fairtrade Day

11^th – Eurovision Final in Malmö Sweden

12^th – International Nurses Day

12^th – Mother’s Day 

12^th – Women’s FA Cup Final

13^th – World Cocktail Day

13-14^th –Yom HaAtzmaut 

15^th – International Day of Families

15^th - Father’s Day gift searches rise / BBQ searches rise

18^th – World Whisky Day 

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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