Back to PRShots News Main Image: Pretty Little Thing
The latest retail news from Zara, Clarks, Joe Browns, Dobbies, Holland & Barrett, Manolo Blahnik, Birkenstock plus articles on why inclusivity is a must have, how to sell pre-loved brands, why poor payment experiences are putting off online shoppers and much more.
Brand Requests is now live!! You can now get your editorial requests in front of all of the PRShots brands in a minute (John Lewis, Hotter, Next, M&S, Primark, Sainsbury, DFS, Oliver Bonas, Nest etc). Just click along to Brand Requests tell them what you need, eg pics for a feature, AW22 previews etc say what your deadline is and how you want to be contacted and it'll instantly appear to our brands.
To see the latest news go to our Twitter account @prshotsr
#retail #retailnews #fashionnews #retailbrandnews #ukretail #retailstrategy #retailbrandstrategy #sustainablefashion #businessnews
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Zara owner Inditex posts sales and profits surge
Zara parent company Inditex saw 36% sales growth last year to €27.7bn, bringing sales back to pre-pandemic levels, with growth coming from online which now makes up 25% of sales.
BRC calls for reform on the Apprenticeship Levy
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is urging the government to introduce much-needed flexibility to the apprenticeship levy, which it says could create 8,000 new retail apprenticeships.
Vestiaire Collective acquires US resale platform Tradesy
European resale platform Vestiaire Collective has acquired US fashion resale competitor Tradesy in the hope the new joint platform will “significantly” increase their size and reach.
UK leads mobile shopping surge with 7 in 10 consumers shopping more often
Data from Klarna shows the UK is leading the surge in mobile shopping in Europe, with 67% of consumers shopping more on mobiles and apps than two years ago.
UK weekly footfall shows retail still not back to normal
The latest footfall figures from the Ipsos Retail Traffic Index showed that the week to March 13’s non-food footfall was down 18.8% compared to the same week in 2019.
Amazon's US clothing market-share grows to 14.6%
US clothing and accessory sales at Amazon now surpasses Walmart, with a total market share of clothing at 14.6% and US sales of apparel and footwear exceeds $41bn, 20-25% more than Walmart.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
If fashion brands aren’t inclusive, are they out?
Exclusion is out and inclusion is in. We look at how fashion brands are scrapping outdated trends to create products and advertising campaigns that embrace realism.
How to sell pre-loved items within an omnichannel strategy
Although the pre-owned market has become more and more popular with customers, its implementation still requires some organisation
Why poor payment experiences are driving shoppers away from online
As the shift to digital accelerates, online merchants that fail to offer a strong payments experience face significant risk of losing customers to those that get it right, according to research.
How Burberry is supercharging its consumer expectations
How Burberry has rapidly adapted to the new covid-led consumer trends and made an impressive job of knitting together the old and the new to create a proper technology-led omni-channel offering.
How Primark, Morrisons and Hotel Chocolat are serving up food and beverage innovations
Many retailers are looking to in-store dining to bolster footfall and drive both store and online sales. But what are the challenges and opportunities presented by in-store dining in a post-pandemic world?
How online shopping has changed with SCA
The new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements, a set of rules will change how shoppers buy as identity confirmation changes when making online purchases.
If there was one example of the demise of formalwear and the rise of more casual clothing, it's the fact that the formal suit is no longer being included in the UK's Consumer Prices Index list.
How Hugo Boss is gaining “competitive advantage” from European sourcing
Hugo Boss generates most of its sales in Europe and, while it has been hit by sourcing and shipping problems, it recently underlined how its “Europe-based” production is a key competitive advantage.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Clarks appoints new chief executive
Footwear specialist Clarks has named Jonathan Ram as chief executive as it seeks to rekindle success and moves to a new phase for the business.
BRAND NEWS
Joe Browns launches Sloe Joes loungewear
The Joe Browns fashion and homeware retailer has launched a new loungewear and pyjama collection following a small trial last year.
Dobbies teams up with Elho on plant pot recycling bins
The Dobbies garden centre chain has teamed up with sustainable plant pot designer Elho to give gardeners an easy way of recycling their used plastic plant pots and trays.
Holland & Barrett introduces new “inclusive” badges for staff
Holland & Barrett has introduced new badges that feature information about staff members in an effort to improve communication with shoppers.
Manolo Blahnik and Birkenstock unveil shoe collaboration
Luxury footwear label Manolo Blahnik is teaming up with Birkenstock on a capsule collection to fuse its characteristic embellishments with the everyday comfort of the German brand.
Marvel launches collection in collaboration with The Prince’s Trust
Disney’s Marvel brand has teamed up with aspiring designers aged 18 to 30 to create a collection inspired by The Avengers movie franchise in collaboration with youth charity The Prince’s Trust.
AND FINALLY
Over half of Brits happy to return to work – but all five days is history
After two years of homeworking due to Covid-19, UK office workers are heading back to their desks – but the overwhelming majority are not doing a full five-day week in the office.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending March 11th 2022?
1/ SS22
2/ Easter
3/ Garden
4/ Floral
5/ Mothers Day
6/ Outdoor
7/ Blazer
8/ Corset
9/ Sunglasses
10/ Picnic
COLLABORATIONS ON PRSHOTS
Our PRShots brands are looking for media and influencers who want to work with them on collaborations. Register for free at PRShots new collabs service to find out more https://collabs.prshots.com/
NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Bryony Bel was born out of a desire for aspirational, contemporary and wearable jewellery without the designer price tag. With over 15 years industry experience at a number of jewellery brands, they bring a curated edit of contemporary and affordable sterling silver and 18kt gold vermeil jewellery.
Gold Collagen was started by Tony Sanguinetti whilst on a trip to Japan where he noticed that taking collagen drinks to supplement their diet was key to Japanese women’s youthful appearance and their daily beauty regimes.
DoTerra was founded in 2008, after the health-care and business professional founders discovered the benefits of natural essential oils and decided to bring those benefits to wider audience – doTERRA is the Latin for “Gift of the Earth.”
V.Gan started in 2018 with the aim of providing animal-friendly fashion and has quickly established ourselves as one of the most progressive in the vegan community and is available worldwide.
The Jacket Bar was born in the streets of Notting Hill by two long-time friends Diane and Sara, who shared a passion for iconic vintage pieces from the early ‘90s with the retro look and style of the era.
Delightfull is a Portuguese interiors business with offices in the UK that specialises in high-end furniture and lighting solutions. Their products are handmade and combine a long heritage of skilled crafts and have an eye for the emerging needs of the future.
Designer Angelika Józefczyk was inspired by the expression of artists like William Morris, Gustav Klimt, and the architecture of Antonio Gaudi. The collection uses embroidered and patterned soft fabrics like chiffon, satin and crepe.
The MorphBag by GSK is an award-winning London-based luxury vegan handbag brand. Designed by Italian born award-winning luxury handbag designer Giovanna Sessi-Knott the sustainable bags have a timeless and versatile design and come in three colour-coordinated options.
Night Store combines a girl’s night glamour and dreamy levels of comfort, all pieces are designed with a relaxed fit. Best served with a glass of your favourite on a chilled night in or catching up with friends.
HELP WITH YOUR IMAGE SEARCHES
The latest images on PRShots are found here https://www.prshots.com/whatsnew why not bookmark the page for a regular feed of the latest images on PRShots!! You can select the latest images from the last 24hours, week, or month.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing and accessories
Primark has new gifts for Mother’s Day, beauty products swimwear and activewear baby and toddler clothing and leisurewear
Aspiga has new SS22 ranges
George at Asda has new Fenomenal festival images
Dune London has new summer shoes and bags
From My Mothers Garden has new SS22 ranges
Cocoove has new outfits
Pretty Little Thing has new Molly Mae ranges
M&Co has new summer and family ranges
Dancing Leopard has new ranges
Monsoon has new kids and women’s summer wear
Cotton Traders has new campaign images
Regatta has new outdoor ranges for women and children
F&F has new leisurewear and spring clothing
Marks & Spencer has new Mother’s Day outfits
Matalan has SS22 outfits for men and women and Mother’s day ranges
Lipsy has new Friends Like These SS22 outfits
Sonder Studio has a new range of statement pieces
Very has new accessories, shoes and clothing ranges
New Look has women and kids SS22 ranges
TKMaxx has new spring summer ranges
Hope Fashion has new dresses
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Barbour Freemans Feelunique Dune London Mens Oliver Bonas River Island Pink House Mustique Fatface Crew Clothing Tu Clothing Radley Seol + Gold Cath Kidston
Home and food
Furniture Village has new outdoor furniture and sofa ranges
Wilko has new Easter, DIY, storage, garden and home wear
Homesense has new Easter gifts
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods and things for outdoor summer entertaining Easter and Mother’s Day
Daisy Park has new homeware and some rather rude soaps
Cuckooland has new climbing frames, kids beds, furniture and BBQs
Paperchase has new fun things for the kids
Soho House Retail has new homeware and furniture
Sofology has new bed and lounge furniture ranges available
Abstract House has new canvases
National Trust Shop has new summer ranges
Nest has new home ranges and prints
Primark has new homeware and Goosey Gander nursery furniture
Very has new home and kitchenware
Avalana has new home ranges
Cult Furniture has new home furniture
LuxDeco has new SpringRetreat furniture ranges
DFS launched new furniture ranges including a vegan range
Easter gifts
Fatface has new Easter ranges
Lights4fun has new Easter lights
George Home has new home and garden ware and Easter gifts
Next Easter gifts and decorations
Hotel Chocolat has new Easter and Mother’s Day gifts
Getting Personal has new Easter chocolates
John Lewis & Partners has added its Easter images
TK Maxx has new Easter gifts
Biscuiteers Baking has new Easter biscuits
Cambridge Imprint has new Easter cards
Cartwright & Butler has new Easter food and chocolates
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
Habitat Parker Knoll Collins & Hayes Oliver Bonas B&M Dunelm Baa Stool Homesense Fritz Fryer The Range Very Avalana Designers Guild Marks & Spencer
Looking for inspiration??
Our trends lightboxes section has lots of ideas for features and themes but If you can't find something or you need help then email us at support@prshots.com, and we'll see if we can help
March Diary
How to get your brand on the March Editorial Calendars
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 Mothers’ Day. If you have any relevant gifts, cards etc then get them uploaded and get Mother’s Day in your keywords and on anything appropriate. Also, if you have anything green then add that for St Patrick’s day in the middle of the month.
Plus, as we’re now definitely in Spring, so carry on adding those spring summer related images and adding keywords relating to summer outfits, swimwear, the garden, garden parties and Barbecues (don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc).
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 Foundations 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.
Other events include;
British Science Week (11th-20th)
March - Days
17th – St Patrick’s Day
18th – Global Recycling Day
18th – Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
28th – Holi Hindu Festival
20th – First Day of Spring
21st – International Day of Forests
22nd – World Water Day
22nd -23rd - The London Textile Fair - Business Design Centre in Islington, North London
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
27th - Mother’s Day UK
27th – The Oscars
27th – British Summertime Begins
Do you have any news on your brand that you want us to feature, or have a new appointee or a new event that you would like us to feature? Get in touch at news@prshots.com We don't charge, so get emailing now!!!
Bookmark our PRShots news section https://www.prshots.com/pressnews and keep up to date with the PRShots daily guide to some of the latest news and trends in the retail, home and marketing sectors.
Related articles
