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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from L’Occitane, Shein, Vinted, Monsoon, Carl Friedrik, Lounge, Purified, N Brown, Harvey Nichols, Ocado, Superdry, Wilko, Waitrose and Very. Plus, how AI can improve keyword search, 8-step guide to social media content planning, the fastest-growing fashion businesses and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Billionaire Geiger is said to near $7bn L’Occitane buyout
L’Occitane’s billionaire owner Reinold Geiger is close to making an offer to take the skin-care company private, in a deal that could value the firm at about $7bn.
Shein set to boost FTSE 100 with London IPO
Online fashion retailer Shein has confirmed it will float its shares in London with a prospective valuation of £60bn and potentially launching next month.
GMB launches legal action against ‘anti-union’ Amazon
GMB Union has launched legal action against Amazon, claiming the ecommerce giant is carrying out an “anti-union campaign” in the UK.
Vinted’s sales grew 61% in 2023 to €596.3m with an adjusted EBITDA of €76.6m, and a net profit of €17.8m up from a net loss of €20.4m in 2022.
Sales dip at Monsoon Accessorize but challenges ‘easing’
Sales at Monsoon, Accessorize and East owner Adena Brands fell 4% to £248m for FY23 to 26 Aug 2023, blaming the dip on a new franchise partner in Saudi Arabia and dampened kidswear sales.
Harvey Nichols owner lends further £25m to chain
Harvey Nichols owner Sir Dickson Poon has committed to lending the retailer £32.5m in a bid to veer it away from financial difficulty. Bringing his total lending up to £106m.
Ocado shareholder revolt over £15m CEO pay looms
Shareholder advisory group Glass Lewis has called on Ocado investors to vote against a potential bonus worth up to £14.8m for chief executive Tim Steiner.
Superdry landlord seeks challenge on rescue plan
M&G, the landlords of Superdry’s Oxford Street flagship store, are considering a challenge to the retailer’s rescue plan, which is set to impose steep reductions on landlords.
Moonpig tumbles after hefty share sale
Moonpig had its worst day of trading in three years as investors, led by private equity firm Exponent, sold 25m shares on Thursday at 160p each - more than 10% below Wednesday’s closing.
Carl Friedrik secures £1m investment as it looks to venture into retail
London-based luxury travel goods brand Carl Friedrik has closed its first round of investment, raising £1m through a customer-led angel round.
UK retail sales see sharp fall in April
CBI’s regular monthly survey of retailers has shown retail sales falling “sharply” in April. CBI said the earlier timing of Easter (at the very end of March) this year likely played a role in April’s decline.
EU toughens safety rules on Chinese fashion retailer Shein
The EU has added Shein to its list of online platforms with over 45m users. It now faces stricter rules, and requires Shein to do more to regulate content and remove counterfeit products.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How AI can improve keyword research
Traditional keyword tools expand on an existing core term but with new AI tools you can discover new terms to help your improve your SEO.
The 8 step guide to social media content planning
Content planning is more than scheduling. Run your accounts like a well-oiled machine with a strategic social media content plan.
The fastest-growing fashion businesses
Womenswear brands Live Unlimited and Sosandar as well as formalwear brand Moss have been named fastest-growing UK fashion businesses by consulting and executive search business Oresa.
How Gen Z really feels about the algorithm
Vogue Business’s Madeleine Schulz talks with savvy shoppers Tora Northman and Tariro Makoni about navigating discovery and trends in the age of social media algorithms.
How Sainsbury’s is sharpening its fashion and general merchandise
As Sainsbury’s plans to expand its fresh food offering in more stores amid its ongoing food-focused strategy, Retail Week explores where fashion and general merchandise fit in.
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.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
N Brown has announced that Ron McMillan will be retiring as chair and stepping down from the board, with CEO Steve Johnson taking on chair responsibilities on an interim basis.
BRAND NEWS
Wilko launches first-ever kitchen collection
Wilko has launched its own collection of affordable and self-assembly kitchens. The new range consists of six styles and can be designed using an online portal.
Very drops Michelle Keegan’s 40th collection
Soap star Michelle Keegan has launched her 40th fashion collection of "dreamy summer styles" with online retailer Very. See the full range here
Lounge accelerates expansion with debut international store
Underwear retailer Lounge is set to open its debut international store in Germany and continue its UK store rollout with a new opening in Cardiff as it accelerates its bricks-and-mortar expansion
Purified launches zero plastic shoe
Purified has launched a trainer called ABACA and it’s being hailed as the first-ever zero-plastic, bio-neutral shoe that claims to “enrich soil “ at the end of its life.
AND FINALLY x2
Rolls-Royce is growing its factory so it can build cars more slowly
Rolls-Royce is expanding its factory in Chichester, but it’s not expanding so it can build more cars; instead, it plans to use the added space to build more expensive cars.
The wonky Waitrose billboard fenced off by London council
Concerned public contact council over safety fears after retailer erected askew billboard in Wandsworth.
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
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
Primark has a new Edit and a new swimwear range, new DTR Kem collaborations, PS new cosmetic ranges, kids beachwear plus a new extensive collaboration with Pau (Paula Echevarria), including clothing, jewellery and shoes.
Monsoon has new womenswear ranges.
Betty & Biddy has new jewellery ranges, including earrings and necklaces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Primark Home has lots of decorative items for the home and accessories for picnics and BBQs.
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 – 46
Days until Father’s Day – 48
Days until Paris Olympics - 88
Days until Halloween – 185
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;
MS Awareness Week (24th – 30th)
Small Business Week (Apr 28th – May 4th)
April - Days
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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