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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from eBay, White Company, Pandora, Lounge, Hugo Boss, JD Sports, B&Q, Holland & Barrett and Aldi. Plus, how to get more views on TikTok, why abandoned carts are an opportunity, 13 website usability testing tools and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
eBay’s Q1 revenue was up 2% to $2.6bn on a Gross merchandise volume (GMV) up 1% to $18.6bn with a net income of $439m after a “strong start to 2024”.
Charles Tyrwhitt’s sales success sees The White Company owner pass £500m
Sales for Bectin (parent of White Company and Charles Tyrwhitt) grew to £558.5m from £463.6m in the year to Aug 2023 but pre-tax profits fell from £63.6m to £48.9m.
Pandora ups guidance as margin hits record high
Pandora has upped its revenue guidance as its gross margin hits record levels and its plan to “restage” the brand begins bearing fruit.
Etsy misses first-quarter sales, profit estimates
Etsy Q1 saw revenues of $646m with net income for the quarter of $63m, down from last year's $74.5m due to the “challenging environment” for consumers.
Lounge Underwear’s FY sales were up 6% to almost £68m, however pre-tax profit fell 33% to £5.5m as it branched into physical retail, opening four UK stores over the past year.
Sales and profit up at Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss has reported a 5% rise in group revenues in Q1 to €1bn (£867m) with sales growth across all regions and all channels.
Retail bosses lose hope government will scrap tourist tax
Retail bosses have raised concerns that the reinstatement of tax-free shopping for international visitors is looking more unlikely.
JD Sports staff told to return to office at least four days a week
JD Sports has requested all head office employees based around the world return to the office at least four days a week.
Adidas delays product launches to maintain exclusivity
Adidas revealed it is delaying some of its product launches to maintain the brand’s appeal as it reported better than expected quarterly sales.
Ocado, Lidl and M&S are UK's fastest growing grocers
Ocado, Lidl and Marks & Spencer were Britain's fastest growing grocers over the last quarter, industry data from NIQ shows.
More than half of UK consumers opt for lockers for online delivery
More than half of UK consumers are now using delivery lockers for online purchases, as convenience and sustainability top the list of incentives for the service.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How to get more views on TikTok
Wondering how to get more views on TikTok? These top tips from Hootsuite for making engaging content will have your audience coming back for more.
Why abandoned carts are an opportunity
What if shopping cart abandonment is normal, and the opportunity rests in treating folks who abandon as warm leads?
13 website usability testing tools
For merchants, elevating a site's user experience means more conversions. Usability testing platforms can identify pain points, collect feedback, more.
How to boost your reach on LinkedIn
Follow this Hootsuite guide to master the basics of LinkedIn SEO and make sure your page, profile and posts show up in relevant searches.
A guide to TikTok influencer marketing
Some TikTok influencers make thousands daily with sponsored posts and featured content. They’re also inspiring their community.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Meg Lustman to join ProCook as a non-executive director
Kitchenware brand ProCook has appointed Meg Lustman, the former chief executive of Hobbs, as a non-executive director.
BRAND NEWS
B&Q launches plastic plant pot recycling stations
B&Q is introducing plastic plant pot recycling stations at more than 100 of its stores across the UK this year as part of its commitment to help shoppers make more sustainable choices.
Holland & Barrett to expand takeaway coffee trial this summer
Holland & Barrett is set to extend its cafe concessions trial with a second site opening in London this summer.
Aldi calls on the public to identify new UK store locations
Aldi has launched a new nationwide initiative to pinpoint prime locations for new store openings and is calling on the public to help.
AND FINALLY
Is Skims enabling Meta to 'spy' on its users?
In a complaint filed in California this week, two users allege Skims is allowing Meta Platforms to collect information from visitors to its e-commerce site as they search for products.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 26th 2024?
1/ SS24
2/ Garden
3/ Denim
4/ Dress
5/Picnic
6/ Home
7/ Blue
8/ Floral
9/ Swimsuit
10/ Sunglasses
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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.
Iolla designs high-quality eyewear. All their glasses and sunglasses are handmade and designed to last, using the highest-quality components and materials.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
PrettyLittleThing has a new Endless Summer range, Laura Celia and GK Barry edit, a Emilly Miller maternity range and new occasion wear, a Destination Swim range of bikinis and beachwear.
Bonmarché has more summer wear modelled by TV’s Lorraine Kelly, a new Autonomy high summer ranges, denim and Mollie Mom collection, plus a new David Emmanuel collaboration.
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.
Monsoon has new swimwear and womenswear ranges including blouses, midi and maxi dresses with this seasons must-have big pattern prints.
Fable England has a new Whispering Sands sleepwear collection and Meadow Creatures bag collection.
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.
Scamp & Dude has new Summer women's wear ranges.
Roman Originals has a new Petite, Dusk, Ariella ranges and new spring womenswear ranges including big-pattern dresses, denim and linen.
Fielding & Nicholson launches new menswear occasionwear outfits.
Primark has a new Stacey Solomon collaboration, a new Edit range, swimwear range, new DTR Kem collaborations, PS new cosmetic ranges, kids beachwear plus a new extensive collaboration.
Betty & Biddy has new jewellery ranges, including earrings and necklaces.
Matalan has holiday outfits and accessories for the beach for the whole family, Barbie 2024 collaborations, new beachwear, bags, shoes and sandals, and SS24 womenswear lookbook images.
Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, a new occasion wear, V by Very summer dress and festival ranges, Wimbledon-inspired ranges, women’s festival, beachwear and summer holidays outfits, and Father’s Day presents.
Curvy Kate celebrates National Lingerie day.
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.
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.
Barbour has new mens clothing and accessories, boots and women's midi and maxi dresses, plus men’s outdoor wear and casuals.
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.
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
Peachaus Shoe Zone Accessorize Dune London Mens Lipsy Marks & Spencer Radley Fatface Busby & Fox Rebecca Rhoades
Home, garden and food
Dobbies Garden Centres has outdoor garden accessories, 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.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new interesting plants that make ideal Father’s Day gifts.
Arran Sense of Scotland has new home fragrance ranges.
Cambridge Imprint has 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 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.
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.
Sandberg Wallpaper has new big pattern ranges for the kitchen, lounge and bedroom.
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.
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.
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
Fritz Fryer Marks & Spencer Cardfactory Designers Guild National Trust shop Next Rebel Walls Very Joe Browns B&M
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until UEFA European Championship – 43
Days until Father’s Day – 45
Days until Paris Olympics - 85
Days until Halloween – 182
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:
Small Business Week – (Apr 28th – May 4th)
Dementia UK Time for a Cuppa Week (1st-8th)
National Gardening Week (1st -7th)
National Vegetarian Week (16th – 22nd)
National Stationery Week (15th –21st)
Cannes Film Festival (14th – 25th)
National Doughnut Week (18th – 26th)
Sandwich Week (19th – 25th) (4th week of May)
Chelsea Flower Show (21st – 25th)
National Barbeque Week (May 27th – June 2nd)
The Derby (31st May - 1st Jun)
May - Days
2nd – World Password Day
3rd – World Press Freedom Day
4th – Star Wars Day
4th – Firefighters Memorial Day
5th –Cinco de Mayo (US Holiday)
6th – May Day
8th – VE day
9th – Europe Day
9th – Ascension Day
10th – Searches of Prom dresses peak
11th- World Fairtrade Day
11th – Eurovision Final in Malmö Sweden
12th – International Nurses Day
12th – Mother’s Day
12th – Women’s FA Cup Final
13th – World Cocktail Day
13-14th –Yom HaAtzmaut
15th – International Day of Families
15th - Father’s Day gift searches rise / BBQ searches rise
18th – World Whisky Day
20th – World Bee Day
20th – Whit Monday / Pentecost
21st – International Tea Day
22nd – World Goth Day
22nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)
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
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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