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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

H&M sales rise despite fresh wave of Covid-19 disruption

H&M’s net sales increased 23% in the quarter to Feb 28 to SEK49.2bn (£4bn) and saw a profit before tax of SEK282m (£23m) after making a loss of SEK1.39bn (£114m) a year earlier.

Cities struggle as footfall lags behind pre-pandemic levels

Cities are struggling to return to pre-covid levels of footfall with London’s Oxford Street down 46% and main shopping streets in Manchester down 38%, Newcastle down 37% and Glasgow down 25%.

Businesses suffered losses of 2.4 billion due to cybercrime over the past year

Businesses have seen over £2.4bn in losses due to phishing and social engineering cybercrime in the past year, according to data from the National Fraud Intelligence.

EU unveils 'sustainable' fashion push

The EU on Wednesday announced proposals to crack down on "fast fashion" by making clothing easier to repair and more durable as part of a push to bolster environmental standards.

Shoppers to spend almost $6 trillion online by 2026

Shoppers are expected to spend nearly $6 trillion via e-commerce purchases by 2026, according to research from Ascential in its Future of the Digital Shelf Report.

Amazon plans to deliver 500 million packages a year via drones

Amazon is hoping to deliver 500 million packages a year via its drone delivery program Prime Air, leaked documents reveal.

Mother’s Day ecommerce revenues jump 54%

UK eCommerce retailers saw online revenues bloom in the lead up to this year’s Mother’s Day, up 54% year-on-year (YOY) and up two-fold on pre-pandemic levels,

BNPL has consumers confused

While BNPL is growing in popularity with 31% of consumers having used the service, there are still several misconceptions and a prevalent lack of understanding around how BNPL companies operate

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How can your digital advertising succeed without cookies?

As the future of cookies and IDs relies on the decisions made by the big players of the tech world, the industry will need to find future-proof solutions that are independent from these moves.

Where fashion resale is headed in the next two years

Brands, retailers and third-party marketplaces are collaborating to scale circular fashion, working towards in-store resale, mass digitalisation and low-carbon local buying.

How to solve the polyester problem

Fashion brands are ramping up their use of recycled polyester, but the race is on to develop the technology and find alternatives to meet the rapidly growing demand.

Five retail technologies that will shape the sector in 2022

Retail is changing, rapidly. Charged Retail takes a closer look at the five retail technologies that will change the sector this year.

How to make returns in the metaverse

As more fashion brands dip their toes into the metaverse, Drapers explores its applications for the mass market.

How Lego continues to build a toy empire brick by brick

Lego celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and with over $8bn in sales and IP deals that leverage pop culture, it shows no signs of slowing down.

4 ways brands can succeed in the metaverse

As the metaverse continues to mature, brands need to shape the way that they appear in VR, pushing the boundaries of creative freedom while staying true to brand purpose and their core audiences.

How to build engagement and trust in the attention economy

On average, we are exposed to between 6,000 and 10,000 advertisements every day, which means the vast majority of ads we see are simply ignored or forgotten about within seconds.

BRAND NEWS

IKEA to launch 24-hour delivery in London

IKEA is to launch 24-hour delivery in London with the launch of a new Dartford fulfilment centre and more small format stores but will be closing the Tottenham superstore in North London.

Vuori expands internationally into seven new markets

US activewear brand Vuori has launched into the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia and Canada, marking the company's international debut.

H&M drops second streetwear collection featuring Keith Haring prints

H&M has dropped a second streetwear collection featuring artworks by Keith Haring following a successful launch last year.

Amazon stops packaging products in single-use plastic bags

Amazon has wiped out all single-use plastic delivery bags across its own UK distribution network as it ramps up its sustainability drive.

AND FINALLY

Landsec launches competition for start-ups to open in its retail destinations

Landsec has launched a new competition to offer disruptive brands and start-ups the opportunity to win a pop-up space at one of its retail destinations.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending March 25^th 2022?

1/ SS22

2/ Easter

3/ Garden

4/ Jubilee   

5/ Gingham

6/ Sunglasses

7/ Denim

8/ Storage

9/ Spring   

10/ Bridgerton

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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

Dune London has new summer shoes and bags

M&Co  has new summer beachwear, Kylie ranges, kids and adult ranges

Sonder Studio has new clothing ranges

Shoe Zone has its SS22 ranges of shoes and bags for kids and adults

New Look has new men’s and women’s summer outfits

Seol + Gold has new chains, necklaces and earrings

River Island has new Dresses to go range featuring Chloe Lewis

George at Asda has new womenswear  

Pretty Little Thing has new summer animal print going out outfits

Primark has beauty products swimwear and activewear baby and toddler clothing and leisurewear

Pink House Mustique has new outfits for the summer

Feelunique has new makeup ranges

Barbour has new summer outdoor wear for humans and dogs

Very has new summer clothing

Monsoon has new womenswear campaign images

Lipsy has new summer floral print dresses and tops

Daisy Park has new beauty bags

Oliver Bonas has summer wear

See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from

Fatface Joe Browns Matalan John Lewis  Aspiga From My Mothers Garden Cocoove Dancing Leopard Cotton Traders Regatta F&F Marks & Spencer TKMaxx Hope Fashion Freemans Dune London Mens Crew Clothing Tu Clothing Radley Cath Kidston

Home and food

Sofology  has new ranges

The Range has new homeware and things for the garden and Jubilee wear

M&Co  has new homeware

Cult Furniture  has new kitchen and bedroom seating

Next has new Beach Retreat homeware available in June

Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods and things for outdoor summer entertaining Easter 

Nest has new outdoor lighting, home ranges and prints

Paperchase has a new Mr Men range

Parker Knoll has new furniture ranges including a USB ready sofas

Wilko has new DIY, storage, garden and home wear

Abstract House has new canvases

Cuckooland has new modular sofas

Oak Furnitureland has new sofa ranges

Very has new Occasions homeware

Easter gifts

Wilko has new Easter decorations

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 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

Daisy Park Oliver Bonas Joe Browns John Lewis and Partnership Furniture Village Homesense Soho House Retail National Trust Shop

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April Diary

How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars   

June sees the start of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 4-day weekend holiday, so start to get anything related to the Jubilee up now and get the keywords Platinum Jubilee on anything relevant. 

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 29^th – Apr 4^th)

Discover National Parks Fortnight (Apr 4^th – Apr 19^th)

International Dark-Sky Week (Apr 5^th – Apr 12^th)

Community Garden Week (Apr 5^th – Apr 11^th)

English Tourism Week (Apr 18^th – Apr 24^th)

The Big Peddle (Apr 19^th – Apr 30^th)

National Stationery Week (Apr 20^th – Apr 25^th)

MS Awareness Week (Apr 20^th – Apr 25^th)

Allergy Awareness Week (Apr 20^th – Apr 25^th)

National Gardening Week (Apr 27^th – May 3^rd)

April - Days

1^st – April Fool’s Day

2^nd - Start of Ramadan

7th – World Health Day / National Beer Day (US)

14th – Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year)

14^th – Maundy Thursday 

15^th – Good Friday

15^th – National Beer Day (UK)

15^th – Passover Begins

17^th – Easter Sunday

18^th – Easter Monday

15^th-17^th – Coachella Weekend One

21^st - National Tea Day

22nd – Earth Day

22^nd-14^th – Coachella Weekend Two

23^rd – Passover Ends

23rd – St George’s Day

23^rd - National Asparagus Day

23^rd – Shakespeare Day

24^th - National Skipping Day

24^th – Fashion Revolution Day

25^th – World Malaria Day

27^th – Stop food waste Day

29^th - International dance Day

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