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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Jessops, Tesco, Asda, Castore, Made by Mitchell, Waitrose, Iceland, Nudea, Sephora and M&S. Plus 4 ways to improve email engagement, can Nike regain its stride, how to start marketing on YouTube and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Footfall remains low after ‘dismal’ summer start

Footfall fell year on year by -1.4% in all UK retail destinations in June, led by consumers taking earlier holidays to escape the poor weather.

Jessops faces insolvency after unpaid tax

Digital camera chain Jessops has been served with a winding-up petition by HMRC. It comes as accounts show a loss of £1.2m in the year to 1 October 2023 as sales dropped 7.5% to £19.97m.

Tesco staff to receive £30m pay out from shares

More than 20,000 Tesco staff are to share in a windfall profit of over £30m following the strong performance of its Save as You Earn (SAYE) colleague share schemes.

M&S commits to supporting city centres

Bosses at Marks & Spencer have said they will not "leave city centres" amid criticism from shareholders over moving some stores to out-of-town developments.

EU to consider closing off duty exemption that aids Shein, Temu

The European Union may impose import duties on cheap goods bought from online platforms outside the bloc, including Chinese retailers such as Temu, AliExpress and Shein.

Saks parent company acquires Neiman Marcus

Saks Fifth Avenue parent company Hudson’s Bay Co will buy Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65bn, with Amazon, private equity firm Apollo and Salesforce as additional investors in the deal.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

4 ways to increase email engagement

Here’s how segmentation, personalisation, automation and design can improve your email marketing results, regardless of your current ESP.

Why lower footfall doesn’t mean falling revenues

While footfall to high streets is falling there has been a much bigger growth in the amount spent as consumers swap regular shopping for a “big day out”.  

Can Nike regain its stride?

Nike has long dominated the sportswear market, fuelled by innovative products, global reach and out-of-the-box marketing. But in recent years its chokehold on the industry seems to be slowing.

Matalan’s three tips for building a stronger supply chain

At the Drapers Supply Chain Summit on 3 July, Matalan chief supply chain officer Phil Hackney shared how retailers can improve their supply chain capabilities.

How to start marketing on YouTube

Follow this 10-step Hootsuite guide to create a winning YouTube marketing strategy and take your YouTube presence to new heights in 2024.

UK shoppers choose comfort over fashion trends

More than three in five (62%) of UK shoppers are prioritising comfort when shopping for new clothes, compared to just 16% who choose clothing based on how fashionable it is.

Avon signs deal to bring AI into its supply chain

Avon International has partnered with software firm Blue Yonder to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into its supply chain.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Marks & Spencer raids Aldi to find new chief commercial officer

M&S has recruited Aldi’s MD for national IT, ecommerce and transformation Kara Greatorex to be CCO, and Morrisons commercial director for ambient and non-food Jon Downes.

George owner Asda makes key e-commerce appointment

Fashion brand George owner Asda has strengthened its digital ambitions by appointing David Devany as Vice-President for e-commerce. Devany was previously at Iceland.

BRAND NEWS

Castore launches regional flagship at Centre:mk

Castore premium sportswear and athleisure brand has opened a regional flagship store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes.

Made by Mitchell makes high street debut at Boots

Made by Mitchell has launched at Boots as the TikTok viral beauty brand brings its most popular products to the UK high street for the first time.

Waitrose announces launch of ZOE “first-to-market” food supplement in its stores

Waitrose will be stocking the ZOE science and nutrition company’s “first-to-market” daily whole food supplement in its stores from 17 July.

Iceland to partner with Mumsnet on new children’s range

Iceland and parenting website Mumsnet are to roll out a range of children’s products as part of a new collaboration.

Nudea launches into Nordstrom in the US

Nudea, the sustainable underwear brand, will launch in the US department store Nordstrom.

Sephora has launched a new loyalty programme in the UK

French cosmetics giant Sephora has launched a new loyalty programme to offer more exclusivity to customers as it “embarks on the next phase” in the UK.

AND FINALLY

Jeff Bezos to sell £4bn worth of shares

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to sell 25m Amazon shares worth £4bn, bringing the total he has offloaded this year to more than £10.5bn.

Amazon to wind down its Astro for Business security robot

Amazon.com will discontinue its security robot, Astro for Business, for small- and medium-sized businesses as it shifts its focus to household robots.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 28^th 2024?

1/ Garden

2/ SS24

3/ Christmas

4/ Sunglasses

5/ AW24

6/ Beach

7/ Dress

8/ Bathroom

9/ Sandals  

10/ Denim

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Twisted Loom is a furniture and homeware brand founded by award-winning designer-maker Charlotte Cochrane. It creates exceptional quality goods with a focus on sustainability and all items are made in-house, using materials sourced within a 50-mile radius of the Manchester studio.

Online Home Shop are passionate about home textiles and believe that gorgeous interiors don't need to cost the earth. The brand aims to bring you on-trend products for home and life, for a price that suits all budgets with everything from the latest bedding styles, soft towels, throws, curtains, rugs and best-selling hoodie blankets.

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. 

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Clothing, beauty and accessories

Matalan has new summer women's shoes and sandals, adult and kids clothing for the Euros summer 2024, an NSPCC Bing kidswear collaboration, and womenswear for the holidays and the beach.

Iolla has new ranges of sunglasses and contemporary glasses for men and women.

Roman Originals has new SS24 womenswear and new Petite, Dusk, Ariella ranges and new spring womenswear ranges including big-pattern dresses, denim and linen.

TK Maxx has new womenswear and menswear ranges of clothing, shoes and accessories for the beach and home.

River Island has new Western and FlackStock ranges of festival wear, a collection of dresses, shoes, bags and jewellery for The Races, high summer ranges, new festival ranges, 90s collection, a RI Studio range, Boho range.

John Lewis has new JLP womenswear lines, bags, shoes, boots and jewellery for AW24.

F&F has a new August F&F Edit, and a collaboration with In The Style and a new summer range of womenswear including beachwear, lots of denim, metallics and a new collaboration with In The Style of new metallic looks, plus new kidswear.

Marks & Spencer has new back-to-school collections, M&S Collection and Per Una womenswear and accessories, new menswear, kidswear, a Sienna Miller collaboration, new B by Boutique ranges, plus new menswear range, Euro 2024 ranges and a FA collection featuring Gareth Southgate, Marcus Rashford and Conor Gallagher.

Peachaus has new ranges of sleepwear and lingerie.

Accessorize has a new AW24 Rewild collections,  Sports range of bags, jewellery, sunglasses and more, plus a small accessories range, flip flops and a festival edit of jewellery and accessories.

Celtic & Co have new AW24 clothing with jumpers and coats for the winter months for him and her plus summer womenswear ranges.

Scamp & Dude has new Summer women's wear ranges and accessories for holidays, the beach, the evening and for relaxing at home.

PrettyLittleThing has PLT Sports ‘tenniscore’ and athleisure outfits and PLT label summer outfits, new beach outfits, and For the dreamers Festival range, a new menswear range using Joe Baggs as its first ambassador.

Betty & Biddy has new jewellery ranges for AW24.

Very has a new V by Very ranges , plus summer holidays range, under £50 ranges of clothing, plus new beachwear, sunglasses and summer co-ords, 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.

Oliver Bonas has new August clothing ranges with a Mediterranean and Nostalgia themes, new cosmetics ranges and new summer dresses (midi and mini), bags, jackets, hats, jewellery, sunglasses, flats, training shoes and sandals.

New Look has new summer 2024 womenswear dresses, trousers and tops.

Primark has new The Edit ranges, beauty ranges, a new Rita Ora collaboration of festival wear range including jewellery, shoes, boots and clothing, a new Pride range, a Bridgerton-inspired clothing range.

Peacocks has new Summer 2024 womenswear, Louise Redknapp Edit, new lingerie and swimsuit collaboration with model Caprice, football PJs for the UEFA Championships Summer 2024 and a range of beach and holiday wear.

George at Asda has a new SS24 womenswear, back to school ranges, plus new kids and womenswear collaboration with Billie Faiers.

Fielding & Nicholson has AW24 menswear.

Cotton Traders has new AW24 womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts, and bags, plus jumpers and shirts for men.

Bonmarché has a new Lorraine Kelly Autumne 2024 range, a high summer collection and a second David Emmanuel collaboration, a new Autonomy high summer ranges, denim and Mollie Mom collection.

Monsoon has new children, girls and womenswear plus maxi and midi dress ranges for summer.

Fable England has new SS24 ranges including a new bag and scarf collection, new jewellery ranges, the Whispering Sands sleepwear collection.

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Home, garden and food

Designers Guild has new Christian Lacroix AW24 Maison cushions, plus AW24 Pottery Studio fabric and wallpaper and accessories including cushions, rugs and throws.

TK Maxx has everything for summer holidays from luggage to beach towels.

Home Bargains has things for the home for the autumn and Halloween.

Cambridge Imprint has Giant scrapbooks, albums, pen pots, letter trays, pen boxes, notebooks, exercise books, trays, memo books and planners, portfolios, letter trays, gift boxes, box files, exercise books and much more.

Nest has new ranges of outdoor furniture as well as furniture ranges for inside.

Hobbycraft has new tie-die t-shirts, material, wreath floral faux foliage autumn ideas, Country Cottage knitwear and how-to-make bracelet advice kits. 

Ivyline  has new homeware items for the lounge, dining room and a range of new Christmas decorations.

Quorn Stone has a range of new tiles for the bathroom as well as paving cobbles and porcelain paving stones for the garden and tiles for the kitchen.

George Home has new AW24 Cosy Cottage, Modern Renaissance and Dark Nature ranges for the dining room, kitchen and lounge.

Oliver Bonas has new AW24 ranges and July and August high-summer homeware drops, 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.

The Gluttonous Gardener has new summer gifts, wedding gift roses and new plant ranges.

Dobbies Garden Centres has new autumn homewares, playhouses and garden toys, Halloween ranges, a Sintra Cookshop range, outdoor garden accessories, barbeque tools and garden tools.

Cutter & Squidge has new Wimbledon tennis-themed biscuits and foodie gift ideas.

Cult Furniture has new Bourton office furniture, 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 makeup ranges, summer resort picnic ranges, beauty ranges, luggage for summer holidays, travel cosmetics and towels for the beach.

Sofology has new sofas and armchairs for AW24 for lounges of all sizes from small to very large in fabrics and leather.

Next has its new Woodland Walk Autumn 2024 range of furniture, lighting, soft furnishings for the living, dining room and bedroom.

Dunelm has new sofa and chair ranges, plus lots of gifts for the home, its Elements and Churchgate AW24 ranges for the home, a Made to Measure William Morris range and Cosy Sleep and Autumn Glow ranges.

Arran Sense of Scotland has new After the Rain Lifestyle ranges, new home fragrance ranges, bodycare and handcreams.

Matalan has new Halloween ideas, new homeware (indoors and out) ranges including cushions, kitchenware, bowls, baskets, planters and gift ideas for the summer.

National Trust shop has new summer guides and Chelsea-inspired ranges.

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.

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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Paris Olympics - 22

Days until Halloween – 119

Days until Black Friday – 148

Days until Christmas – 174

How to get your brand on the July Media Calendars   

Summer is here! So keep on adding anything summer-related to your media centres eg summer clothing, swimwear, bikinis, shorts, beachwear, and sunglasses, plus things to keep you cool, like fans, sun hats and sun shades. Also, push anything to do with the outside, so garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue, and don’t forget to add all of the other spellings that people may search on eg BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnic.

The festival season is now in full-swing, and the media are all looking for festival wear and things to take to festivals (tents, fans, ice boxes, torches etc). We’re also getting ready to go on holiday so luggage, bags, bumbags, beach towels etc are all being searched for.

It’s also the Olympics so sport is going to be in the news and it’s going to make everyone want to get healthy so athleisure wear, running shoes, trainers, pumps are all going to start appearing in searches.    

Clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; florals, denim, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core, festival wear.

But not everyone is going abroad. The cost-of-living crisis is still cutting into everyone’s wallets, so shoppers are still looking at holidays closer to home. Add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like raincoats, coats, hoodies, and cardigans? If you stock them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good to add.

If you’re a PRShots brand user and you need more ideas, then take a look at the keywords that media are searching for on PRShots and try and add those in.

If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.

July Diary - Weeks/Months

July is Independent Retailer Month, Plastic-free Month, and National Ice Cream Month in the US.  The UEFA European Championships continues through July.  Weeks to celebrate this month include;

The Tour De France (29^th Jun – 21^st Jul)

Wimbledon fortnight (1^st-14^th)

Berlin Fashion Week (1^st – 4^th)

Alcohol Awareness Week (3^rd- 9^th)

Cowes Week (27^th Jul - 2^nd Aug).  

July - Days

4^th - US Independence Day

5^th – National Bikini Day

7^th – World Chocolate Day

7^th - British Grand Prix

7^th - Muharram/Islamic New Year

11^th – World Population Day

11-14^th - Goodwood Festival of Speed

12^th – Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)

13^th – Wimbledon Womens Final Day

14^th - Bastille Day (France)

14^th – UEFA European Football Championship Final

14^th – Wimbledon Mens Final Day

14^th- 16^th – Pure London JATC Exhibition Olympia

18^th - Nelson Mandela International Day

20^th-21^st - Northern Pride

21^st – Tour De France ends

21^st – National Ice Cream Day (US Third sundae in July 😉)

23^rd – Start of the school holidays  

24^th – National Tequila Day (US)

25^th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)

26^th – Paris Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony

28^th – National Parents Day (US)

29^th – National Lipstick Day

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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