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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Wickes’ profits surge in ‘year of excellent growth’
Wickes sales for 2021 were up 14% to £1.53bn and it reported a 71.7% increase in adjusted profit before tax to £85m and has said it is well-positioned for further growth.
Retail sales rise in February but online share falls back
Retail sales volumes fell by 0.3% in February, and e-commerce sales fell 4.8% to 27.8% in February - the lowest since March 2020 - as shoppers continued to return to the high streets.
Boots takeover talks continue as Apollo lines up banks
The Boots bidding process is down to just two bidders, Asda and private equity firm Apollo Global Management which is lining up banks to fund its potential £6bn takeover.
Crombie acquired by private investors
Crombie, which ceased trading in 2020, has been acquired by newly-formed company owned by private investors, for an undisclosed sum.
Frasers Group buy key Belfast retail park as part of wider elevation strategy
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is continuing its retail park strategy and has bought up Belfast’s Boucher Shopping Park for an un-disclosed sum.
Grosvenor creates super-fast and cheaper leasing process for central London
Speed-to-market isn’t just for retailers. Commercial property giant Grosvenor has now got in on the act, launching its ‘Simplified Lease’ for some of its central London locations.
‘Wall of worry’ hits consumer confidence
The cost of living crisis, the war in Ukraine and rising Covid cases have led to a five-point dip in GfK's Consumer Confidence Index for March and the major purchase index fell by nine points.
Fashion’s sustainability standards face criticism amid regulatory push
The certifications and standards widely used to lend credibility to big brands’ sustainability claims are coming under fire, as environmental campaigners seek to influence new policy initiatives.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Next boss Wolfson on the stores resurgence, and the return of pre-pandemic habits
Fashion and home giant Next has trimmed profit expectations but - to the surprise of some - delivered better than expected trading performance at its UK stores business.
How New Look strengthened its omnichannel offering
New Look has responded to ongoing customer demand for frictionless commerce by strengthening and streamlining its omnichannel offering across the high street and online
3D advertising comes to Facebook and Instagram
Facebook and Instagram have introduced three-dimensional (3D) ads for clothing, footwear and accessories to the platforms using tech developed in collaboration with Vntana.
Five content marketing trends to watch out for in 2022
By focusing on these five content marketing trends, marketers should be able to rise above the rest of the crowd.
Will the metaverse revolutionise customer experiences?
If there’s one thing that the industry is banking on revolutionising customer experience in the near future, it’s the so-called metaverse.
Pangaia partners with Snapchat to launch “virtual try-on”
Pangaia has partnered with instant messaging app Snapchat to debut a virtual try on (VTO) augmented reality (AR) campaign for its new innovative “grape leather” sneaker range.
Why OnBuy is the biggest online marketplace you’ve never heard of
Six-year-old business OnBuy currently claims around 11,000 brands and retailers, ranging from Lego and Samsung to AO and Sports Direct and is adding 500-600 new retailers a month.
Does WFH mean RIP for the suit?
The working from home revolution may be providing employees with more freedom but it’s hammering a vast array of sectors from transport to casual dining and the suit.
BRAND NEWS
Julian Charles eyes UK expansion
Bedding brand Julian Charles is to open up to 30 stores and concessions across the country over the next 18 months following a successful turnaround strategy.
Monki debuts on About You platform
H&M Group’s youth-focused Monki brand has launched on European fashion and lifestyle platform About You, which is currently active in 26 European markets particularly Central and Eastern Europe.
YNAP’s The Outnet launches menswear
YNAP the off-price luxury e-tailer owned by Yoox-Net-a-Porter launches its luxury menswear outlet site next week, as luxury brands seek new ways to use past season men’s inventory.
FatFace teams up with bike brand Raleigh for new collection
FatFace has teamed up with the British bike manufacturer Raleigh to create a new cycling-themed collection. To see more pictures of the range see the FatFace media centre on PRShots
Puma turns old football jerseys into new
Puma is piloting a new circular production process Re:Jersey which takes old football kits to produce new ones using 75% repurposed kit and 25% from Seaqual marine plastic.
Matalan unveils spring advertising campaign
Matalan has launched a new spring campaign that showcases its own brand ranges across womenswear, menswear, kidswear and home. To see the range see PRShots Matalan mediacentre
AND FINALLY x2
Vogue puts Queen Elizabeth on cover to mark Platinum Jubilee
In tribute to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, Vogue UK is using a picture of the young Queen Elizabeth for its April 2022 cover.
David Beckham enters metaverse, becoming global ambassador for DigitalBits blockchain
David Beckham has made his first foray into the metaverse, becoming a global brand ambassador for the DigitalBits blockchain.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending March 18th 2022?
1/ Easter
2/ SS22
3/ Garden
4/ Mothers Day
5/ Garden Furniture
6/ Sofa
7/ Orange
8/ Outdoor
9/ Blazer
10/ Bag
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Noughty is a British-born, cruelty-free, vegan and naturals brand on a mission to exceed the performance of premium conventional hair and body care with natural alternatives that won’t cost the earth - literally.
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.
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.
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.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing and accessories
Monsoon has new womenswear campaign images
New Look has new men’s and women’s summer outfits
Daisy Park has new beauty bags
Oliver Bonas has summer wear
Fatface has new athleisurewear ranges
Pink House Mustique has new outfits for the summer
Barbour has new summer outdoor wear for humans and dogs
Shoe Zone has its SS22 ranges of shoes and bags
Joe Browns has it summer ranges
Matalan has SS22 outfits for men and women and Mother’s day ranges
M&Co has new summer and family ranges
River Island has new summer outfits for the beach
George at Asda has new womenswear and SSFenomenal festival images
John Lewis has new summer womenswear, shoes bags
Primark has new gifts for Mother’s Day, beauty products swimwear and activewear baby and toddler clothing and leisurewear
Aspiga has new SS22 ranges
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
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Dancing Leopard Cotton Traders Regatta F&F Marks & Spencer Lipsy Sonder Studio Very TKMaxx Hope Fashion Freemans Feelunique Dune London Mens Crew Clothing Tu Clothing Radley Seol + Gold Cath Kidston
Home and food
Abstract House has new canvases
Oak Furnitureland has new sofa ranges
Very has new Occasions homeware
The Range has new homeware and things for the garden
Daisy Park has new homeware and some rather rude soaps
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods and things for outdoor summer entertaining Easter and Mother’s Day
Nest has new outdoor lighting, home ranges and prints
Oliver Bonas has new homeware
Parker Knoll has new furniture ranges including a USB ready sofas
Joe Browns new homeware ranges for the summer
John Lewis and Partnership has added new outdoor garden furniture
Furniture Village has new outdoor furniture and sofa ranges
Wilko has new Easter, DIY, storage, garden and home wear
Homesense has new Easter gifts
Easter gifts
Cambridge Imprint has new Easter printing ranges and cards
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
Cartwright & Butler has new Easter food and chocolates
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
Cuckooland Paperchase Soho House Retail Sofology National Trust Shop Primark Very Avalana Cult Furniture LuxDeco DFS Habitat Collins & Hayes B&M Dunelm Baa Stool Homesense Fritz Fryer Avalana Designers Guild Marks & Spencer
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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
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
27th - Mother’s Day UK
27th – The Oscars
27th – British Summertime Begins
How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars
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).
People are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so carry on adding those spring summer related images and adding keywords relating to summer outfits, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties and Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings (gaths).
While some people are looking to holidays abroad some are also trimming their budgets thanks to the rising costs of gas and electricity etc. and are looking closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation” “holistay” “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like cardigans for the colder UK evenings.
April Diary - Weeks/Months
As well as Easter there are lots of other big events in April. April is World Stress awareness month and National Pet Month in the UK, so if you have anything to relieve stress (massage products, recliners, diffusers, pillows, garden swings etc) and anything for pets (dog coats, cat collars, dog beds will also be looked for etc) then add them and get all the relevant keywords added.
Other events include;
World Autism Awareness Week (Mar 29th – Apr 4th)
Discover National Parks Fortnight (Apr 4th – Apr 19th)
International Dark-Sky Week (Apr 5th – Apr 12th)
Community Garden Week (Apr 5th – Apr 11th)
English Tourism Week (Apr 18th – Apr 24th)
The Big Peddle (Apr 19th – Apr 30th)
National Stationery Week (Apr 20th – Apr 25th)
MS Awareness Week (Apr 20th – Apr 25th)
Allergy Awareness Week (Apr 20th – Apr 25th)
National Gardening Week (Apr 27th – May 3rd)
April - Days
1st – April Fool’s Day
2nd - Start of Ramadan
7th – World Health Day / National Beer Day (US)
14th – Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year)
14th – Maundy Thursday
15th – Good Friday
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
15th – Passover Begins
17th – Easter Sunday
18th – Easter Monday
15th-17th – Coachella Weekend One
21st - National Tea Day
22nd – Earth Day
22nd-14th – Coachella Weekend Two
23rd – Passover Ends
23rd – St George’s Day
23rd - National Asparagus Day
23rd – Shakespeare Day
24th - National Skipping Day
24th – Fashion Revolution Day
25th – World Malaria Day
27th – Stop food waste Day
29th - International dance Day
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