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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Lidl, Adidas, Gymshark, Card Factory, Flying Tiger, Ocado, Puig, L’Occitane, Shein, Very, Habitat, John Lewis and Waitrose. Plus, how microlearning is transforming retail, how to advertise on Facebook, the best time to post on social media and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Shop price inflation shows ‘signs of normalising’
Shop price inflation fell to 0.8% in April, its lowest level since Dec 2021. Down from 1.3% in March and below the three-month average of 1.4%, according to BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index.
Lidl sets sights on “hundreds” of new UK store openings
Lidl is celebrating 30 years since opening its first UK store by announcing plans to open “hundreds” of new UK stores and creating thousands of jobs across the country.
Adidas' Q1 results impacted by sales decline in North America
Adidas Q1 sales were up 4% to €5.45bn - With parts of the remaining Yeezy inventory generating sales of around €150m - it now expects an operating profit of €700m this year.
Card Factory sales and profits climb
Card Factory reported sales were up 0.3% in the year, with adjusted pre-tax profits up 27% to £13.2m as stores traded well.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen reports ‘record sales’
Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen saw a 4.5% year-on-year growth in revenue to DKK4.97bn (£568m), as well as seeing its “best quarter ever” for Halloween and Christmas sales in Q4 2023.
Ocado pay policy opposed by 19% of votes cast at annual meeting
Some 19% of votes cast at Ocado's annual shareholder meeting opposed the group's proposed new pay policy that could see boss Tim Steiner pick up a bonus share award of up to £15m.
Puig set to price IPO at top of range
Spanish beauty group Puig – parent of Paco Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury - is on track to price its initial public (IPO) offering at the top of its targeted range, valuing the business at around €14bn.
L’Occitane set to go private in £1.4bn deal
L’Occitane International chair Reinold Geiger is set to take the Hong Kong-listed skincare firm private in a HK$13.91bn (£1.4bn) deal.
Frasers Group buys back Matches IP assets
Frasers Group has purchased parts of Matches out of administration and does not include its £80m of stock or its 250 remaining employees in a deal with administrators Teneo.
Fast-fashion giant Shein wants to sell skincare, toothpaste and toys, too
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is said to be negotiating with big household brands like Colgate-Palmolive and toymaker Hasbro as it tries to sell more household names on its platform.
Barclay family’s Abu Dhabi backers eyes Very Group sale
The Gulf-based backers behind the Barclay family is plotting a sale of Very Group in a move that will see the family lose control of the last pillar of their corporate empire.
The Body Shop owner Aurelius paid £3.5m for retailer
Aurelius the private equity owner of The Body Shop paid £3.5m upfront for the chain before it collapsed into administration in February.
Getir to quit Britain and other European markets
Getir has confirmed plans to exit the UK, Germany and Netherlands, as part of a restructuring plan which will see it solely operate in its home market of Turkey.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group launches fresh £80m share buyback scheme
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has launched a further share buyback scheme to repurchase ordinary shares up to a maximum of £80m, making a total of £160m in share buybacks since February.
'Vitality Rankings' show retail flagships' bounce-back
Newmark’s Vitality Rankings report shows retail is bouncing back to health with Cambridge city centre one of the locations leading the charge.
UK e-tailers take up to five days to deliver
Following recent delivery and parcel disruptions affecting consumers up and down the UK, research from Shipup shows the average e-tail order delivery time is now 4.5 days, or 107 hours.
IAB Europe launches Retail media measurement standards
IAB Europe has published Retail Media Measurement Standards for Europe to provide media buyers with a framework for consistent metrics to compare their retail media investment.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
4 ways microlearning is transforming retail
Retailers looking to engage their staff and drive retention, boost sales and improve customer experiences need to be using microlearning.
Whether you’re a pro Facebook marketer or a relative newcomer, knowing how to advertise on Facebook is a skill that’ll always come in handy. Here’s Hootsuite’s latest guide.
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.
15 Apps for live streaming video
PracticalEcommerce new guide features apps from social networks and live-streaming platforms to produce and broadcast solo or multi-source video.
3 ways brands can build consumer trust
Digital marketers are facing an increasingly regulated environment when it comes to reaching the right customer at the right time as consumers get tough on their personal data privacy.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Gymshark names Adidas exec as its first wholesale and retail boss
Gymshark has appointed Hannah Mercer to the newly created role of general manager, wholesale and retail. Mercer joins from Adidas where she was global vice president.
BRAND NEWS
Waitrose launches an exclusive range of Ottolenghi products
Waitrose has launched an exclusive range of Ottolenghi products in its shops and online developed for the supermarket by chef Yotam Ottolenghi and his Test Kitchen team.
M&Co relaunches loyalty scheme
Scottish retailer M&Co's loyalty scheme M&Co Club will be relaunched at the start of May.
John Lewis launches ‘best ever’ discounts and prizes for Members’ Week
John Lewis is ramping up its Members’ Week with loyalty card members set to benefit from what it called “the best ever line-up of treats and events” between 1-7 May.
Tesco unveils ‘hyper-personalised’ Clubcard challenges for shoppers
Tesco is launching a new “hyper-personalised” Clubcard promotion built with AI technology business Eagle Eye that gamifies the shopping experience with individual challenges.
Habitat has brought out a new 60th birthday collection of its classic designs for the home, including towels, vases and the iconic chicken brick. To download more images see the Habitat media centre.
Trainer brand On names FKA Twigs as creative partner
Swiss trainer brand On has signed artist FKA Twigs as its new creative partner to help design a new clothing and footwear collection and will serve as the face of the launch in August.
AND FINALLY x2
How even the smallest seller in India has moved to digital retailing
More digital transactions are completed in India than any other country, according to the government. In 2023, the number of UPI transactions topped 100 billion.
Airei sells burnt Asics trainers (literally)
AIREI's newest ASICS collaboration involves the GEL-QUANTUM KINETIC sneaker and fire, you buy the trainer unburnt then you set its special coating alight, yes, you set fire to your new trainers.
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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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Roman Originals has a new Petite, Dusk, Ariella ranges and new spring womenswear ranges including big-pattern dresses, denim and linen.
Monsoon has new womenswear ranges including blouses, midi and maxi dresses with this seasons must-have big pattern prints.
Fielding & Nicholson launches new menswear occasionwear outfits.
Bonmarché has a new Autonomy high summer ranges, denim and Mollie Mom collection, new summer wear modelled by TV’s Lorraine Kelly plus a new David Emmanuel collaboration.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 – 45
Days until Father’s Day – 47
Days until Paris Olympics - 87
Days until Halloween – 184
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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