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PRShots Digest brings you the latest retail news from David Koma, Ted Baker, Hermes, Burberry, Superdry, Sainsbury’s, LDO and WHSmith, Loop Generation, Crew Clothing, Karen Millen, and The North Face. Plus, 42 web tactics for better traffic and sales, the best time to post on social media, how brands can own the resale revolution, and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
UK consumer confidence edges up
The latest GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose two points to -19, up from the -21 points in both March and February. While its major purchase index also strengthened, up 2 points at -25.
Ted Baker European arm faces administration
Ted Baker’s European arm is at risk of entering administration, putting 149 roles at risk of redundancy.
Shoplifting in England and Wales hits highest level in 20 years
Shoplifting offences recorded by police across England and Wales reached their highest level on record last year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Hermes defies luxury slowdown with sales jump in china
Hermes sales jumped 17% to €3.8bn in Q1 with revenue in its key Asia Pacific market, excluding Japan, growing 14% to €1.92bn.
Burberry faces a potential takeover threat, city analysts have cautioned, following a 20% decline in the luxury fashion retailer’s share price since the beginning of the year.
Marketing budgets slashed as retailers rein in costs
Autumn/winter 24 marketing campaigns are being delayed or reconsidered as fashion retailers cut costs to counter the continuing harsh economic climate.
London Designer Outlet posts record-breaking sales
London Designer Outlet (LDO), located at Wembley Park, has recorded its strongest first quarter ever as sales surpassed £20m for the first time.
Former Matches CEO: ‘Administration was unnecessary’
Former Matches Fashion boss Nick Beighton has branded the company’s administration as “unnecessary”, believing there was still a chance to turn around the platform.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
42 web tactics for better traffic and sales
Businesses looking for more traffic and sales turn to marketing. This checklist of potent marketing tactics is a starting point for success.
The best time to post on social media
When is the best time to post on social media? With a few exceptions, early morning weekdays are your best bet.
How brands can own the resale revolution
From resale to refurbs, Vogue Business and GXO examine how logistics can play a role in regenerating luxury past its point of sale. Sustainability and shoppers stand to benefit.
Why is Burberry a possible takeover target?
Burberry’s falling share price puts it in the sights of deep-pocketed groups seeking likely takeover targets, an analyst said this week.
Why Superdry and other big fashion names are quitting the stock market
Many public fashion companies have opted to delist in an effort to revive their fortunes. What does this trend mean and will it deliver the positive results the brands hope for?
How Sainsbury’s is sharpening fashion and general merchandise amid ongoing food focus
As Sainsbury’s works on its ongoing food-focused strategy, Retail Week explores where fashion and general merchandise fit in and how they will benefit
BRAND NEWS
David Koma launches new swimwear brand
London-based fashion designer David Koma has launched a new direct-to-consumer swimwear and lifestyle brand, Let’s Swim.
WHSmith rolls out store-in-store tie-up with Toys R Us
WHSmith is to extend its partnership with Toys R Us to 30 more branches following the success of the store-in-store in nine of its outlets.
Loop Generation opens new pre-loved store
Loop Generation, the premium platform for pre-loved designer fashion, has opened a new store in the heart of London’s Chelsea.
Crew Clothing announces extended partnership with the LTA
British coastal lifestyle brand, Crew Clothing, today announced the extension of its esteemed partnership with the LTA.
Karen Millen taps Nicole Ari Parker for The Icons Vol.6 collection
London-based fashion brand Karen Millen has tapped American actress and philanthropist Nicole Ari Parker as the face of The Icons Vol.6 collection.
The North Face launches Renewed resale
The North Face is launching its renewal and repair service ‘North Face Renewed’ online and in its Regent Street store.
eBay launches livestream shopping
eBay UK is to host its first livestream shopping event next week, hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan and the website's pre-loved style director, Amy Bannerman
AND FINALLY
Snif's pizza perfume, you can eat your slice & wear it too
Snif, the fragrance brand that went viral for its croissant-scented perfume, has now come up with a fragrance that’s inspired by a slice of pizza and a can of Coke.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 19th 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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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Bonmarché has a new high summer ranges, denim and Mollie Mom collection, new summer wear modelled by TV’s Lorraine Kelly plus a new David Emmanuel collaboration.
PrettyLittleThing has a Laura Celia and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Lipsy Fable England Scamp & Dude Marks & Spencer Radley Fatface Busby & Fox Rebecca Rhoades
Home, garden and food
Cult Furniture has new furniture for outdoors, Madelyn and Aubery Garden ranges, plus ‘70s revival furniture, side tables, lighting solutions and dining chairs.
Cambridge Imprint has portfolios, letter trays, gift boxes, box files, exercise books, wrapping paper, large notebooks, tea towels, waste bins, and slimline list books and more.
Treats by Mars has new Twix, Malteser, Bounty and Skittles ice cream kits and treats.
John Lewis has new kitchenware, drinkware, outdoor living ranges including furniture, soft furnishing, plus 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.
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.
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 – 49
Days until Father’s Day – 51
Days until Paris Olympics - 91
Days until Halloween – 188
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 (24th – 28th)
MS Awareness Week (24th – 30th)
Small Business Week (Apr 28th – May 4th)
April - Days
28th – Maundy Thursday
29th - International Dance Day
30th – 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 (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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