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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Shein, Very, Superdry, White Stuff, Hugo Boss, Guess, Zara, Kappa, Too Hot, True Religion, Carhartt, Emma, Lucy & Yak and M&S. Plus, time-saving social media automation tools, how to track social media KPIs, what’s next for Calvin Klein and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Shein to submit a prospectus for London float
Shein is expected to issue a prospectus for its much-anticipated float on the London Stock Exchange, which is expected to value the fast-fashion giant at around £50bn.
M&S should have already overtaken Waitrose, says CEO
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin says the retailer should have already “overtaken” Waitrose in the wake of its latest financial results.
Barclay family told Very Group price too high
Very Group owner the Barclay brothers have been told to “lower their expectations” on their hunt for a buyer for the retailer.
Superdry wins reprieve as M&G drops challenge to rescue plan
The struggling fashion chain has been boosted by news that the landlord of its flagship store will not formally seek to block a restructuring proposal.
White Stuff expands partnership with Marks & Spencer
Women's, men's and children's wear retailer White Stuff is set to launch in 10 additional Marks & Spencer stores across the UK this year, including Southampton, Watford and Sheffield.
Total footfall slipped 3.6% from the year prior, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) blamed a “broken business rates system and outdated planning laws” for the decline.
Frasers Group tops up Hugo Boss stake to £305m
Frasers Group has increased its financial exposure in Hugo Boss, bringing its total shares in the company to £305m.
Amazon Fresh ditches grocery delivery across 5 UK cities
Amazon Fresh is set to scrap its direct grocery delivery service across five UK cities (Portsmouth, Glasgow, Sheffield, Leeds and Newcastle) at the start of June.
Guess Q1 sales lift on strong US wholesale, overseas sales
Guess Q1 revenues rose 4% to $591.9m, on the back of surging wholesale revenues and growth in Asia, offsetting declines in the footwear firm's Americas retail channel.
Tourist tax puts us at a competitive disadvantage, says Gatwick boss
The UK's tourist tax is putting Gatwick at a "competitive disadvantage" to rival European hubs, according to its chief executive.
London Menswear shows get a new format
The British Fashion Council is testing a new format meant to showcase the many faces of menswear, from runway fashion and street style to Savile Row tailoring.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
8 time-saving social media automation tools
Social media automation uses tools or software to manage repetitive tasks, like posting content or producing reports, without manual labour.
How to identify and track the right social media KPIs
Setting smart social media KPIs will help your team focus on the metrics that really matter and track performance over time.
Is it all bad for independent British brands?
If Covid plus business rates plus VAT equals death to the independent UK brand, can anything be done to save them?
Last week, Calvin Klein announced Veronica Leoni as the new creative director for its mainline collection. FashionUnited looks at what’s next for this iconic label.
UK-based athleisurewear brand Gymshark has become a juggernaut at the activewear end of the sports goods industry.
Zara expands live shopping to the UK
Zara is to expand its live shopping broadcasts to the UK between August and October this year, following a successful trial in China.
Evri invests £1mn into AI strategy
Evri is working towards smarter use of data, enhancing parcel security and optimising workforce productivity, with further investment in artificial intelligence (AI).
TikTok pauses e-commerce push into Europe to focus on US
The move to reduce effort in Europe reflects ByteDance’s objective of entrenching itself in the US as a way to prove its value to domestic merchants and consumers.
Tesco, M&S and Primark hesitant to make some green claims over greenwashing action
Big retail brands including Tesco and Primark are hesitant to make some green claims despite the majority embracing sustainable practices over fears of being hit with greenwashing action.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Frasers Group hires city regulator’s ex-boss Sir Jon Thompson for board role
Frasers Group has hired the city regulator’s former boss Sir Jon Thompson as a non-executive director, saying the appointment reaffirms its commitment to elevating its board.
BRAND NEWS
Kappa works with London-based Too Hot founder Ollie Evans in year of football
Italian sportswear brand Kappa is collaborating with creative London agency Too Hot “to throw open its archive of pro football kits”.
True Religion launches first shapewear collection
True Religion announced the launch of its first-ever shapewear collection 'True Booty Perfector', which is designed to enhance and lift the wearer’s natural curves.
Carhartt to open enlarged flagship in London's Soho
Workwear-inspired lifestyle and fashion brand Carhartt has signed up for a new Soho, London flagship store on 33-35 Brewer Street.
Emma opens first UK standalone store at Westfield London
Sleep brand Emma has opened its first UK standalone store at the Westfield London shopping centre in White City.
Lucy & Yak to open ninth UK store
Lucy & Yak, the socially and environmentally conscious fashion brand, is to open its ninth UK store in Exeter.
AND FINALLY
Tesco lasering avocados with product information in test to ditch stickers
Tesco is using lasers to etch product information on some of its avocados to avoid using barcoded stickers, in a trial it says will reduce plastic waste.
Are portable speakers the new luxury bags?
Summer is here and Fendi's newly released line of portable Mania speakers made in collaboration with Devialet is set to make your "speakers go hammer" like Soulja Boy at a house party in 2010.
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2/ Garden
3/ Denim
4/ Sandals
5/ Father’s Day
6/ Home
7/ Shoes
8/ Sunglasses
9/ Lamps
10/ Kitchen
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Dune London has new high summer bags and accessories.
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.
Celtic & Co have new AW24 clothing plus summer womenswear ranges.
Iolla has new ranges of sunglasses and contemporary glasses for men and women.
Very has a new Tara Maynard collaboration, V by Very curve and Everyday ranges, summer co-ordinates, occasionwear, a Michelle Keegan collaboration, V by Very summer dress and festival ranges, plus Wimbledon-inspired ranges and Father’s Day presents.
Primark has a new Pride range, 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.
Accessorize has a new festival edit of jewellery and accessories.
PrettyLittleThing has a new beach outfits, and For the dreamers Festival range, a new menswear range using Joe Baggs as it’s first ambassador, plus womenswear ranges including Endless Summer and Laura Celia.
Roman Originals has new SS24 womenswear and new Petite, Dusk, Ariella ranges and new spring womenswear ranges including big-pattern dresses, denim and linen.
F&F has a new summer range of womenswear.
Fatface has a new Marine Conservation Society and Judes Trevose collaboration, high summer clothing ranges for men, women and kids plus an accessory range including big summer hats, beach bags, sandals, sunglasses and purses.
Barbour has new ranges for him and her.
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.
Marks & Spencer has a new menswear range, Euro 2024 ranges, a 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.
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.
Matalan has new adult and kids clothing for the Euros summer 2024 womenswear for the holidays and the beach.
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.
TK Maxx has new summer accessories including sunglasses, hats and beach bags, plus men and womenswear.
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.
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.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
Shoe Zone Rebecca Rhoades Monsoon Fielding & Nicholson Curvy Kate
Home, garden and food
Oliver Bonas has new AW24 ranges, plus jewellery boxes, ring holders and trinket pots, plus homeware including wall art, vases and more, plus bright summer kitchenware, travel edits and wellness goods.
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.
Dunelm has its Elements and Churchgate AW24 ranges for the home, a Made to Measure William Morris range and Cosy Sleep and Autumn Glow ranges.
National Trust shop has new summer guides and Chelsea inspired ranges.
Cult Furniture has a new Boucle and Eco Edit range for indoors, furniture for outdoors, Madelyn and Aubery Garden ranges, plus ‘70s revival furniture, side tables, lighting solutions and dining chairs.
Marks & Spencer has new gifts for Father’s Day, luggage for summer holidays, travel cosmetics and towels for the beach.
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.
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.
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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Cardfactory Next Rebel Walls Very Joe Browns B&M
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until UEFA European Championship – 11
Days until Father’s Day – 13
Days until Paris Olympics - 53
Days until Halloween – 150
Days until Black Friday - 179
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.
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
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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