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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
M&S boss calls on government to ease ‘burden’ on retail ahead of Budget
Marks & Spencer CEO Stuart Machin has urged the government to reduce the burden on retailers in the budget with a review of legislation and its implementation.
Body Shop and Aesop owner Natura highlights sales progress
Body Shop and Aesop owner Natura Q4 net revenues were up 3% to £1.63bn driven by double-digit growth at Natura &Co Latam and Aesop but the group saw a loss for the quarter of £139.52m.
Virgin Wines profits wiped as Christmas trading impacted by operational issues
Virgin Wines profits for the half to Dec 31 saw profit before tax of just £0.1m, down from £3.2m, as the cost-of-living crisis exacerbated “certain internal and operational challenges”.
23 million returned garments destroyed last year
The British Fashion Council’s Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) shows 23m returned garments were sent to landfill or incinerated last year in the UK, generating 750,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
Retail jobs decline as companies cut costs
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the number of retail jobs dropped by 14,000 year on year to 3.1m in the Q4 of 2022
Google update reduces fashion brand visibility
Fashion businesses have experienced one of the biggest drops in visibility on Google following its Helpful Content and the Spam Link December updates.
Sainsbury’s splashes out £400+m on supermarket freeholds
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has bought the freeholds of 26 supermarkets for £431.5m from Supermarket Income REIT (SIR).
Dune hires KPMG as it seeks new investors
Dune has appointed KPMG to find new investors in the business to help it grow its omnichannel model with 25 new stores and more digital capabilities planned over the next three years
Esprit has issued a profit warning with preliminary figures showing 2022 sales down 15% to £744.13m and a potential loss of £73.87m for FY22.
Bimba y Lola increased sales by 4.3% in 2022 to €225m
Spanish fashion and accessories company Bimba y Lola FY22 sales were up 4.3% to €225m thanks to international growth of 22%, from in-store sales in 26 countries and online sales in 48 countries.
Allbirds names former Gymshark and Adidas exec as new finance boss
Allbirds has named Gymshark's former vice president of finance and insights, Annie Mitchell as its new chief financial officer.
Footfall figures suffer due to unpredictable and extreme weather
Springboard figures show the severe weather hit the high street hard with footfall down 10.1%, it also hit more sheltered options shopping centres were down 5.1% and retail parks down 2.5%
Lush moves its ad spend to its app, stores and smaller tech networks
Lush chief digital officer Jack Constantine says the retailer will cut the “millions” it spends on Google ads, cut platform investment by a third, and redirect the money towards its app and into stores.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
What retail can learn from the renaissance of bookstores
The book store has had something of a renaissance in recent years as it has become recognised as part of high street communities up and down the country and overseas too.
A marketer’s guide to in-game advertising
With the right strategy, in-game advertising can be a powerful tool for reaching and engaging with today's gaming audiences.
The best social media management tools
There's no shortage of sophisticated and affordable social media management tools. Our all-new update is a rundown of leading providers - describing features, integrated platforms, and more.
Effective ways to improve customers’ digital experience
Digital empathy offers customers more control and can vastly improve customer experience by emphasising four key principles.
How to add music to Instagram posts
Want to make sure your content really stands out? Learn how to add music to your Instagram post and get ready for the likes to roll in.
Influencers can help people switch to sustainable living
Three quarters (75%) of people are more likely to take up behaviours to help save the planet after watching social media content about sustainability.
Meta is set to wind down its non-fungible token (NFT) business and switch to other ways to support creators, people and businesses.
Meta rumoured to be launching a Twitter competitor codenamed ‘P92’
Meta is rumoured to be launching a Twitter competitor app described as a “decentralised social network for sharing updates” interoperable with Mastodon and codenamed ‘P92’.
Bots are purchasing limited edition products to re-sell at a higher price
The hype and demand around new trainer drops and limited edition products is showing no signs of slowing down. But it looks like its Bots that are buying them to resell and make quick profits.
BRAND NEWS
Sephora and TikTok launch program to connect rising beauty brands and content creators
Sephora, TikTok and the Digitas are collaborating on the Sephora x TikTok Incubator Program to connects industry-related creators with beauty brands from Sephora’s Accelerate program.
John Lewis to trial ‘multi-sensory experience’ at concept store
John Lewis is trialling a “multi-sensory experience” store, with tests on the new concepts in Oxford Street, Milton Keynes and Liverpool stores this spring and launching at its store in Horsham.
Mamas & Papas partners with Kit & Kin
High street nursery brand Mamas & Papas has begun offering the Kit & Kin eco range in its standalone stores and online
Waitrose to invest £1m in farmers
Waitrose is set to invest £1m over the next few years to help suppliers in Africa and South America, as farms are increasingly being impacted by climate change.
AND FINALLY
Poundland open store in posh East Dulwich
A new Poundland store set to open later this month in upmarket East Dulwich, as the retailer tries to quell residents “reverse gentrification” concerns.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending March 10th 2023?
1/ Easter
2/ Mother’s Day
3/ Coronation
4/ Garden
5/ SS23
6/ Dress
7/ Lantern
8/ Denim
9/ Cushion
10/ Gingham
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Mission C founder Qes discovered that CBD oil helped his Grandad - who was living with dementia - feel calm and contented, he knew it could help others too. So he created a natural and accessible remedy for people looking to improve their quality of life.
Lavender Hill creates luxurious staples, using natural sources, with extra emphasis placed on how the clothes feel, giving every item the softest touch imaginable and that every piece feels soft and comforting next to your skin.
Jessica Russell Flint is British designer who creates vibrant, entirely unique hand illustrated prints, with luxury products ranging across accessories, clothing, sleepwear and homeware.
&Sons is all about vintage-inspired clothing for the modern-day Pioneer. Timeless garments for the modern man, designed by and for craftspeople, artisan makers and creative pioneers in their chosen fields of endeavour.
Damsons aim is to cater to real women who face the challenges of life with open arms. Their latest collection is influenced by vintage workwear and iconic styles, delicately transformed into contemporary feminine silhouettes.
Tweedmill is a family run business established in 1971 that creates beautiful British made blankets, picnic rugs, home accessories and more and are stocked in more than 4000 retailers UK wide.
Curvy Kate lingerie and swimwear is designed to make women feel fabulous about their curves. With sizes from D to K cups Curvy Kate lingerie and swimwear ethos is to “Fit, lift, shape and comfort.”
Imp & Maker founded by entrepreneur Sarah Louise Fairburn to bring together food, drinks & gifts from established, emerging and exciting new names in the food & drink world for both home and corporate gifting.
Scamp & Dude was created by Jo Tutchener-Sharp, founder and previous MD of Beauty Seen PR and is famous for their signature leopard and lightning bolt print and vibrant designs, which features in their mens, womens, kids and baby ranges.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Primark has new shoes, beachwear, plus new women and mens summer clothing, makeup and kids clothing and accessories
Fatface has new mens, womens and kids ranges
Barbour has new Modern Heritage mens, womens and kids ranges
Peacocks has new womenswear ranges
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes
Monsoon has a new SS23 childrenswear, womenswear, shoes, bags, jewellery, and accessories
Cotton Traders has new summer wear imagery
Dune London has new bags and kids shoe ranges for the summer
Threadbare has new mens and womens ranges
Oliver Bonas has new dresses, bags, jewellery, shoes and accessories
New Look has new swimwear and summer clothing drops
River Island has new swimwear and accessories, spring and summer clothing, plus wedding outfits for him and her
National Trust Shop has new scarves, hats, bags and accessories
PrettyLittleThing has PrettyLittleThing and Teyana Taylor Designer of the Year and new ranges and collabs
The Morphbag by JSK has new PETA certified vegan bag ranges
Dune London Men’s has new SS23 shoes and accessories ranges
Marks & Spencer has new M&S Collection bags, sunglasses, shoes and hats for the summer, a new denim collection, and lingerie from its “Love your Boobs” campaign
Radley has new ranges but check the embargo
NoLoGo has new ranges for spring and summer
Dancing Leopard has new womenswear ranges
Crew Clothing has new menswear and womenswear, accessories, and shoes
Very has V by Very swimwear and dresses plus Everyday womenswear ranges, handbags, shoes and accessories
Matalan launches the Papaya Curve range of clothes as well as new shoes and bags
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
Bryony Bel Lipsy Tu Clothing Regatta Teva Office TU Clothing Cath Kidston Joe Browns Aspiga From my mother’s garden TK Maxx Night Store John Lewis
Home and food
National Trust shop has new plant collections, Easter gifts and summer items for outdoor living
B&M has new animal gifts
Ivyline has a new grow your own range of garden pots, planters, hanging baskets and more
Oliver Bonas has new home ranges
Dobbies Garden Centres has new pet ranges, things for the home, and patio furniture.
Sofology has a new Sapporo, Hetty and Fellini ranges and a new corner sofa bed
Dunelm has new camping and outdoor ranges homeware and Easter gifts and decorations
Wilko has new Mothers Day gifts and home items
Cult Furniture has new interiors items as well as tables and chairs
Biscuiteers Baking has new coronation goodies as well as Smiley 50th birthday ranges plus Easter, Mother’s and Father’s Day
Fritz Fryer has new lighting solutions
Next launches outdoor dining ranges, Easter collections as well as a new Tahiti, Stockholm, Arches, Valencia and Medley interiors collections
Branch Jewellery has new ranges
The Range has new Mother’s Day presents, Easter homeware and decorations, plus kitchen and homeware to keep you organised in 2023
Primark has new bright homeware for the kitchen and bathroom and for Easter events
GettingPersonal has new unique personalised Mother’s Day gifts
Nest Has outdoor living furniture and interior ideas
Furniture Village has new outdoor furniture for the garden and patio
Cardfactory has new Mother’s Day gifts
Cartwright & Butler has new Easter and Mother’s Day hampers and gift boxes
Cuckooland has new furniture
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Homesense Cutter & Squidge Fatface George Home Daisy Park Very Primark Home Cath Kidston TK Maxx Hotel Chocolat John Lewis Marks & Spencer Cambridge Imprint Designers Guild Matalan NoLoGo Avalana
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Alert
Days until Mother’s Day – 5
Days until Easter – 26
Days until Eid al-Fitr – 38
Days until The Coronation - 53
Days until Halloween – 231
Days until Singles Day - 242
Days until Black Friday – 255
Days until Christmas Day – 286
How to get your brand on the March Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media
March is mostly about preparing for the big Easter holidays in April so make sure you are starting to include relevant Easter keywords, plus it’s also the time people make their first big getaway abroad so any keywords and clothes for warmer climes, loungewear, going out wear, swimsuits, bikinis etc should be added.
At the end of the month there’s Mother’s Day so try and get Mother, gifts, or Mother’s Day into your keywords for anything that seems appropriate. Also, if you have anything green then add the Keyword St Patricks Day.
Plus, as we’re now definitely in Spring, carry on adding those spring and summer-related images and adding keywords relating to the summer like swimwear, outdoor living, garden, garden parties and Barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc).
We’re also starting to get ready for the bridal season – the peak is May to October – so If you have bridal wear or anything appropriate to weddings then start to upload it, and label it with the keyword wedding.
Lastly, it’s Oscar month so why not upload some smart suits and dresses and create an Oscar section for an evening watching the Oscars.
If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.
March Diary - Weeks/Months
In the UK it’s National Bed Month - Introduced by The Sleep Council and The National Bed Federation, it aims to raise awareness of the importance of sleep so push anything sleep-related. it’s also the British Heart Foundation Dechox month which encourages people to give up chocolate – cakes and biscuits - for the month! So, any chocolate, biscuit or cake alternatives should be pushed.
Interesting Stat: National No-Smoking day was originally on Ash Wednesday when it was started in 1984. It was moved to the second Wednesday in March as, while it’s less easy to remember, the date doesn’t move around the calendar quite so much as Ash Wednesday does.
Other events include;
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
British Science Week (10th-19th)
World Autism Awareness Week (Mar 27th – Apr 2nd)
Ideal Home Show (Mar 17th – Apr 2nd)
London Bridal Fashion Week (19th-21st)
National Fragrance Week (20th-26th)
March - Days
15th – Spring Budget Day
17th – St Patrick’s Day
17th – World Sleep Day
17th - Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
18th – Global Recycling Day
19th - Mother’s Day UK
20th – First Day of Spring
21st – International Day of Forests
21st – World Poetry Day
22nd – World Water Day
22nd - Start of Ramadan
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
26th – British Summertime Begins
26th – Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
31st – Wear a Hat Day (Brain Tumour Research)
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