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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Ralph Lauren sees weak revenues in Q1
Ralph Lauren’s revenue for Q1 grew 1.9% to $1.57bn from $1.54bn last year, with the company's earnings up at $90.7m, up from $32.3m last year.
Morrisons braces for disruption as staff strike to protect their pensions
Morrisons has warned of disruptions as nearly 1,000 warehouse workers walk out of distribution centres in Gadbrook, Cheshire, and Wakefield, West Yorkshire in a dispute over pensions.
Ted Baker closes US stores and website
Ted Baker has shut down its North American-based stores and website amid the fashion brand’s fall into administration.
Retail sales tumble after April washout
Office for National Statistics (ONS) show sales volumes dropped 2.3% in April, following a fall of 0.2% the month before, as poor weather led to a reduction in footfall across most retailers.
UK consumer confidence inches up
The GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer grew by two points in May to -17, driven by the drop in inflation and the prospect of interest rate cuts, and follows a similar rise in April.
Pepco Group's strategic priorities deliver record revenues
Poundland owner Pepco Group H1 results to Mar 31 show group revenue up 11.1% to €3.2bn (£2.7bn) and shows that it is delivering on the strategic priorities it set out last year.
Boohoo hands top bosses bumper bonuses
The co-founders and chief executive of Boohoo received a £1m bonus despite the fast fashion giant’s losses swelling to almost £160m during its latest financial year.
Father's Day spend to lag Mother's day
GlobalData predicts UK shoppers will spend £695m on Father’s Day this year, which is slightly higher than a year ago but is half of the amount spent for Mother's Day in March.
Primark joins The Fashion ReModel circularity drive
Value fashion retail giant Primark its upping its eco credentials, becoming one of the early participants in Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s The Fashion ReModel initiative.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
M&S boss Stuart Machin on new beginnings
Marks & Spencer this week raised the curtain on strong annual results that beat expectations and is confident of more progress, Retail Week talks to Stuart Machin about the brand and the future.
How to use Facebook Automation
Facebook automations handle the tedious maintenance of your brand’s Facebook page more efficiently, so you can focus on the big picture stuff.
A guide to automating customer engagement
How to effectively automate customer touchpoints with personalised strategies and timely interactions to boost engagement and enhance relationships.
What does the general election mean for fashion?
TheIndustry.fashion speaks with fashion trade associations and think tanks to find out what the industry wants to see, whether the UK has a change of government or not.
Why Primark, Hotel Chocolat and Lush are flocking to the retail park format
As Primark opens in Teesside Park and Hotel Chocolat says all new stores in its pipeline will open on retail parks, Retail Gazette looks at why the format is thriving right now and what the future holds.
UK leads the way in re-commerce
eBay's fourth “Recommerce Report” survey finds 85% of UK respondents said they had purchased pre-owned goods in the past 12 months, outpacing the global trend.
BRAND NEWS
John Lewis expands rental to menswear
John Lewis has launched a menswear rental platform featuring Hugo Boss, Charles Tyrwhitt, and the new label Hay Life after making its first foray into rental with womenswear in 2022.
Kitri launches ‘try before you buy’ and concierge services
London-based womenswear brand Kitri has rolled out ‘try before you buy’ and concierge services in partnership with Harper Concierge.
Hugo Boss tech-based loyalty programme to debut first in UK
Hugo Boss has created a new loyalty scheme ‘Hugo Boss XP’, launching in the UK in June it extends the offers on the current membership scheme and is centred around the Hugo Boss customer app.
Wilko has brought frozen foods into its stores for the first time with freezers packed with Iceland products currently being trialled at its newly opened St Albans and Rotherham stores.
AND FINALLY x2
Lush to host permanent Poetry Pharmacy
Following a successful pop-up trial, Lush will make The Poetry Pharmacy a permanent part of its Oxford Street flagship. Allowing shoppers to buy poetry to help with their emotional ailments.
eBay opens Love Island shared wardrobe to public
eBay UK is inviting fans to browse the Love Island wardrobe, select a pre-loved item inspired by Villa fashion and have a style session with eBay’s Pre-Loved Style Director, Amy Bannerman.
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2/ Garden
3/ Dress
4/ Shorts
5/ Home
6/ Bedroom
7/ Denim
8/ Hat
9/ Sunglasses
10/ Outdoor
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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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Clothing, beauty and accessories
Marks & Spencer has a new menswear range and 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.
PrettyLittleThing has a new For the dreamers Festival range, a new menswear range using Joe Baggs as it’s first ambassador, plus womenswear ranges include Endless Summer, Laura Celia and GK Barry edit.
Scamp & Dude has new Summer women's wear ranges for holidays, the beach, the evening and for relaxing at home.
River Island has new 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.
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.
Peacocks has new football PJs for the UEFA Championships Summer 2024 and a range of beach and holiday 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.
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.
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.
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.
Shoe Zone has new kids' shoes, plimsols, trainers and school sports ranges.
Iolla has new ranges of sunglasses and contemporary glasses for men and women.
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
Marks & Spencer has new gifts for Father’s Day, luggage for summer holidays, travel cosmetics and towels for the beach.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 – 21
Days until Father’s Day – 23
Days until Paris Olympics - 63
Days until Halloween – 160
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:
Cannes Film Festival (14th – 25th)
National Doughnut Week (18th – 26th)
Sandwich Week (19th – 25th)
Chelsea Flower Show (21st – 25th)
National Barbeque Week (May 27th – June 2nd)
The Derby (31st May - 1st Jun)
May - Days
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
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
1st - Global Parents Day
1st – Picnic-related searches peak
1st - UEFA Champions League Final
3rd – World Bicycle Day
3rd – World Cider Day
5th – World Environment Day
5th – Global Running Day
6th – D-Day
6th – National Fish and Chips Day
8th – World Oceans Day
8th – World Gin Day
14th – International Bath Day
14th – Father’s Day searches peak
14th – Euro 2024 opening game
15th – Four years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
15th – King Charles III Official Birthday
15th – Isle of Wight Round The Island Race
16th – Father’s Day
16th-20th - Eid al-Adha
18th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
18th – International Picnic Day
19th – Juneteenth
20th – Summer Solstice/Longest Day (The end of Spring)
21st – International Yoga Day
21st – Take your dog to work Day
22nd – World Rainforest Day
22nd – Windrush Day
24th – Midsummer’s Day
25th – 6 months until Christmas Day
26th – First Day of Glastonbury Festival
29th – Wimbledon Searches Rise
29th - Tour De France Starts
29th - Pride London parade
30th – International Asteroid Day
30th – 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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