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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Shein, Moncler, Foot Locker, Magnet, Wilko, Selfridges, Co-op, Uniqlo, Twinings, Clarks, Burberry, Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S. Plus, 5 personalised marketing tips, how content marketing can improve traffic,  what retail needs from a new government and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

‘Brand Britain’ needs a refresh

The Confederation of British Industry says the new government must prune the UK’s sprawling tax system and refresh “Brand Britain” if the country is to restore its status as a global hub for business.

BFC boss calls for tax-free shopping and investment in local designers

Chair of the British Fashion Council (BFC) David Pemsel, has outlined five “priorities” for any new government to develop in order to ensure economic and social growth of the fashion sector.

Shein launches a clothing resale platform in Europe

Ahead of its IPO Shein is extending its second-hand clothing resale platform “Shein Exchange” from the US to the UK, France and Germany.

Retailers hurry for Christmas stock amid escalating shipping costs

European retailers are placing Christmas stock orders early amid a surge in shipping costs and trade route disruption.

Tesco launches marketplace to become one-stop shop online

Tesco has launched an online marketplace allowing Tesco.com customers the ability to shop 9,000 additional products from 17 sellers including DIY, garden, homeware, pet care and toy ranges.

Retail sales ‘mildly recover’ in May

British Retail Consortium and KPMG figures for retail sales show growth of 0.7% in the four weeks to 25 May, compared to 3.9% in 2023 with non-food sales dropping 2.4% over the quarter.

Moncler revenues remain stable

Revenues for the UK arm of Moncler to 31 Dec 2023 grew 0.1% to £75.5m, but pre-tax profit fell from £3.6m in 2022 to £3.3m, but the brand grew its profit margins from 45% to 49%.

M&S bosses pocket almost £5m each after bumper year

M&S bosses Stuart Machin and Katie Bickerstaffe were paid just almost £5m each in total over its last financial year.

Sainsbury’s CEO sees fall in pay packet

Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts took home £4.91m in its last financial year, a 5.8% dip on last year’s payout.

Foot Locker sales down 2.7% in Q1

Foot Locker’s sales for Q1 ending May 4 were down 2.7% to $1.874bn with net profit falling 77.8% to $8m compared to Q1 2023, thanks to US sales down 1.4% and Asia-Pacific sales down 23.4%.

Clarks parent revenue rises but it swings to a 2023 loss

Revenue for Clarks in the year to 31 Dec 2023 grew to £994.5m from £980.3m, but due to a one-off cost of £52.8m, the brand made a loss of £20.3m, down from a profit of £54.5m in 2022.

Tea brand Twinings brews profit to nearly £100m

Associated British Foods owned Twinings results for the year to Aug 31 2023 show a pre-tax profit of £95m, up from £85.6m and revenues up from £221.5m to £226.7m.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

5 personalised marketing tips

Personalised marketing taps into core human desires. Here’s how to create tailored experiences that resonate with customers on a deeper level.

How content marketing can improve traffic

Content marketing is more than articles. Taking a broader view and using alternative content forms can overcome traffic losses.

What retail wants from the next government

With just a month until the general election, Retail Gazette asks a selection of the top retailers what they’re looking for from a new government.

Currys plans for the future

Currys CEO Alex Baldock has declared that the electricals retailer is unconcerned about cannibalisation as it expands into new areas such as refurbished products and repairs.

Why has Ocado crashed out of FTSE 100

Ocado is set to leave the FTSE 100 following a drop in its share price, piling further shareholder pressure on the business to consider ditching the London Stock Exchange for New York.

The new Asda gen-AI initiative helping board members make decisions

Asda has rubber-stamped a new generative AI platform providing data insights to its executive leadership.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Burberry’s Chief Marketing Officer to exit label

Rod Manley will leave his position of Chief Marketing Officer at the British luxury fashion house Burberry at the end of the year.

Lidl promotes ex-Tesco exec to marketing director

Lidl has promoted head of campaigns and media Joanna Gomer to its new marketing director. Gomer’s joined in 2016 from Tesco and originally led on its partnerships including its FA tie-up.

BRAND NEWS

Magnet to open first franchise store

Kitchen brand Magnet is to launch its first franchise store later this month as it looks to grow its presence across the UK.

Frasers Group to relaunch WIT Fitness

Frasers Group has brought back the co-founders of sports performance brand WIT Fitness, which it acquired in January, ahead of the brand's relaunch in summer.

Wilko to open cafés in more stores

Wilko is set to open Café Eight Nines in more of its stores as the discount chain - now owned by The Range - continues to add new features to improve the shopper experience.

Selfridges launches Harry Styles’ Pleasing pop-up for summer

Selfridges has launched a Harry Styles Pleasing pop-up in-store, following a successful residency at the department store’s Corner Shop last year.

Co-op launches first in-store Bonmarché shop

Co-op has unveiled a new partnership with Bonmarché, which sees the fashion retailer launching a shop inside the supermarket’s Louth store in Lincolnshire.

Uniqlo to open flagship in London’s Coal Drops Yard

Uniqlo is set to open in a new flagship store in the Coal Drops Yard development at King’s Cross this Autumn as it continues its expansion across London.

AND FINALLY x2

Boots billionaire’s holding plummets by £1.5bn

Boots tycoon Stefano Pessina has had more than £1.5bn shaved off his fortune as the health and beauty retailer’s owner Walgreens shares have dropped dramatically.

Are ‘snoafers’ the new It-shoe?

Younger consumers want to soft launch their hard-shoe era, which sees sports brands experimenting with more formal footwear styles.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending May 31^st 2024?

1/ SS24

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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Clothing, beauty and accessories

Monsoon has new womenswear maxi and midi dress ranges for summer.

F&F has a new summer range of womenswear with a new collaboration with In The Style of new metallic looks.

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.

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.

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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 60^th 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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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until UEFA European Championship – 10

Days until Father’s Day – 12

Days until Paris Olympics - 52

Days until Halloween – 149

Days until Black Friday – 178

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

5^th – World Environment Day

5^th – Global Running Day

6^th – D-Day

6^th – National Fish and Chips Day

8^th – World Oceans Day

8^th – World Gin Day

14^th – International Bath Day

14^th – Father’s Day searches peak

14^th – Euro 2024 opening game

15^th – Four years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops

15^th – National Beer Day (UK)

15^th – King Charles III Official Birthday

15^th – Isle of Wight Round The Island Race

16^th – Father’s Day

16^th-20^th - Eid al-Adha

18^th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day

18^th – International Picnic Day

19^th – Juneteenth 

20^th – Summer Solstice/Longest Day (The end of Spring)

21^st – International Yoga Day

21^st – Take your dog to work Day 

22^nd – World Rainforest Day

22^nd – Windrush Day

24^th – Midsummer’s Day

25^th – 6 months until Christmas Day

26^th – First Day of Glastonbury Festival

29^th – Wimbledon Searches Rise

29^th - Tour De France Starts 

29^th - Pride London parade 

30^th – International Asteroid Day

30^th – 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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