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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Ted Baker formally enters sale process
Ted Baker has entered into a sale process after receiving an improved offer from US private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
UK consumer confidence takes a pounding in March - PwC report
Consumer confidence in March plummeted almost 30 points to -20, the quickest rate of decline since 2008's global financial crisis.
Lush returns to profit, buys US business, and will invest in UK stores
Lush has bought out its US partner and has returned to a profit (£29m after a loss of £45m in the previous year) and is planning to invest in its UK stores.
Sofa Workshop falls into administration
Sofa Workshop which had 16 stores across the UK and operated online has gone into administration, impacting 77 jobs. The retailer said supply chain and transport costs led to trading losses.
Metaverse economy could reach $13 trillion by 2030
The metaverse economy including commerce, art, media, advertising, healthcare and social collaboration could be worth between $8-$13 trillion by 2030, according to a report from Citi.
Shein mulls fresh fundraising round at $100bn valuation
Chinese fast fashion operator Shein is mulling a fresh fundraising round that could value the business at close to $100bn (£76.2bn) after shelving IPO plans.
Klarna completes acquisition of PriceRunner
Klarna has announced the completion of its acquisition of PriceRunner, the leading comparison shopping service in the Nordic region with operations in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the UK.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
4 things you have to have to attract marketing talent
Whether you call it ‘the great resignation’ or not, it’s clear that we’re still in a moment where finding the right people is hard.
How to succeed in retail media
Improving lower-funnel performance is perhaps the biggest opportunity right now but with the reach that retail media offers there will be developments in the upper funnel.
How to use video to improve your social media engagement
If you are working with a social media then you should be using video content to help enhance your social media presence and skyrocket your engagement.
What e-commerce can learn from bricks and mortar
Over the past few years, as many UK consumers have spent more time at home—they’ve moved away from in-store shopping to buying more products online
Walgreens Boots Alliance to open 22 robot powered micro-fulfilment centres
Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced it plans to open 22 robot powered micro-fulfilment centres across the US to fill customers’ prescriptions.
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.
BRAND NEWS
Diptyque launches home care range
French fragrance specialist Diptyque has launched La Droguerie, its first line dedicated to home care products, a market segment that is undergoing significant change.
Next opens new department store in Watford
Next has opened its first department store-style location with a new store in the Atria centre in Watford which combines its clothing and homewares offers, plus beauty and Victoria’s Secret.
JD Sports creates over 100 jobs with new 12,000sq ft Leicester store
JD Sports continues its expansion with the opening of a new 12,000 square feet store in Leicester’s Fosse Park, where the store will create over 100 new jobs.
Marks & Spencer launches Spring campaign
M&S has launched the next phase of its Anything but Ordinary advertising campaign and looks to highlight “the style and trusted value” of its Spring own-brand products images are available here https://www.prshots.com/marksandspencer.
Secret Sales begins European rollout
UK-based discounted fashion marketplace Secret Sales has launched in the Netherlands and Belgium, as it embarks on the first phase of a European rollout.
AND FINALLY
M&S Marble Arch flagship demolition to be reconsidered by Mayor of London
The Mayor of London will reconsider the decision to approve Marks & Spencer’s planned demolition of its Marble Arch store following a major backlash.
Asda chairman slams government for “tin-eared” response to cost-of-living crisis
Asda chairman Lord Stuart Rose has slammed the government for a “tin-eared and slow” response to the UK’s cost-of-living crisis.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending April 2nd 2022?
1/ SS22
2/ Easter
3/ Jubilee
4/ Garden
5/ Bathroom
6/ Kitchen
7/ Sofa
8/ Summer
9/ Picnic
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 them 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
Primark has new lingerie beauty products swimwear and activewear baby and toddler clothing and leisurewear
George at Asda has new womenswear
Oliver Bonas has new summer clothing accessories and jewellery
Kaleidoscope has new summer ranges
Freemans has new womens clothing
Marks & Spencer has new kids ranges and lingerie
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
Pretty Little Thing has new summer animal print going out outfits
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
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 TKMaxx Hope Fashion Dune London Mens Crew Clothing Tu Clothing Radley Cath Kidston
Home and food
Oliver Bonas has new homeware
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 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 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
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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