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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
In The Style sold following strategic review
Online retailer In The Style valued at £105m when floated in 2021, is to be sold to private equity investor Baaj Capital for just £1.2m to avoid falling into administration.
February retail sales benefit from Valentine’s Day boost
BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor figures show retail sales in the UK up by 5.2% in February, the figure was slightly below the three-month average of 5.5%, but above the yearly average of 2.4%.
Harrods trades ahead of 2019 levels
Harrods is ahead of 2019 levels with pre-tax profits of £51m in the year to Jan 2022 and MD Michael Ward said he remained confident because “the rich get richer in a recession.”
Zalando grows customer base following success of loyalty programme
Zalando’s figures for FY22 saw GMV grow 3% to €14.8bn with revenue stable at €10.3bn compared with a year ago and EBIT of €184.6m with active customers up 6% to more than 51m last year.
Lego saw sales grow 17% in 2022 to $9.25bn and added 155 new stores bringing its total to more than 900, with 145 more stores planned for 2023 it expects sales to outpace the market this year.
Fashion to be hardest hit as 73% of consumers to cut back retail spending over 2023
Almost three quarters (73%) of UK consumers are planning to cut back on retail spending over 2023, with fashion set to be the retail category hardest hit.
Under Armour MD limbers up for UK expansion
After more than a decade of selling in Europe through retail partners, with EMEA sales of £186m Under Armour EMEA MD Kara Trent says it is time to start “owning the consumer experience”.
Shein’s US popularity tumbles as new Temu platform climbs the charts
Shein’s latest competitor is fellow Chinese platform Temu which launched in the US in September, with a highly effective social media marketing campaigns with #Temu having 400m views on TikTok.
Greggs sales and profits rise on back of ‘good strategic progress’
Greggs trading in 2022 saw sales up 23% to £1.5bn and pre-tax profits up 1.9% to £148.3m, with Greggs opening a record 186 new shops, and plans to increase its total estate from 2,328 to 3,000.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How retailers are using AR to elevate the customer experience
As footfall shows little signs of improving and e-commerce sales growth slows, retailers are turning to advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to improve their consumer offering
Is London retail set for a golden age?
The pandemic hit central London retail hard with its flagship shopping neighbourhoods were the biggest sufferers. But London is now bouncing back more strongly than ever expected.
Knowing ChatGPT's strengths and weaknesses can help you decide where and how to use the tool for marketing campaigns.
The 10 growth rules which matter most?
Ten rules should guide how companies select pathways to profitable growth, but each rule’s impact on performance varies considerably.
How to set up and measure CTV ad campaigns
Learn how connected TV advertising works, steps for setting up campaigns and tips for measuring its effectiveness.
How to automate DMs on Social Media
Automated DMs are pre-set responses sent to people who direct message you on social media, often used for frequently asked questions.
Connected packaging has grown by 27% in the past 12 months
Connecting with consumers by turning packaging into a digital experience by scanning, tapping or pointing a smartphone device is becoming increasingly popular, research has found.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Ted Baker chief customer officer and creative heads step down
Ted Baker’s chief customer officer Jason Beckley and global head of creative Anthony Cuthbertson have left the business.
BRAND NEWS
Ben Sherman eyes new UK flagships
British menswear label Ben Sherman is set to open new flagship stores in the UK this year after closing its all full-price sites during the pandemic,
Timberland celebrates five decades of its original boot
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Timberland’s yellow work boot and to celebrate its created 'Future73' a collective of six “future makers,” to redesign the iconic boot.
Claire’s opens new immersive store in Paris
Jewellery and accessories brand Claire’s has unveiled a new immersive concept store in Paris, the first designed in collaboration with the brand’s creative director in residence Nicola Formichetti.
Uniqlo unveils collaboration with Sofia Coppola
Uniqlo has launched a UT collection celebrating films of Sofia Coppola featuring memorable scenes and quotes from her films.
Stella McCartney launches limited edition white Frayme bag made from Mylo
Stella McCartney AW23 runway show showed producer Bolt Thread’s pioneering mycelium-based, vegan alternative to animal leather is available for purchase in a shade other than black.
Oysho opens its first point of sale in the UK
Inditex group brand Oysho is continuing to expand with its first store opening in London at Westfield London and features the brands sports and lifestyle clothing over two floors.
HERA launches first collections under new ownership
Cheltenham-based streetwear brand HERA is set to launch its first collection since former Gymshark Chairman Paul Richardson acquired the company.
QVC launches collection with TV personality Brenda Edwards
Video commerce retailer QVC UK has teamed up with TV personality Brenda Edwards to design her debut fashion and jewellery collection.
AND FINALLY x2
Toblerone to change design under ‘Swissness’ rules
Checks Date, nope not April 1st - Toblerone will replace the Matterhorn image with a 'generic summit' when some of the bar’s production moves out of Switzerland
Tesco Clubcard advert branded ‘horrifying’ and ‘creepy’ online
Tesco’s latest Clubcard loyalty scheme advertisement has been slammed online with viewers branding the campaign as ‘creepy’ and ‘horrifying’.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending March 3rd 2023?
1/ Easter
2/ Mother’s Day
3/ Garden
4/ Cushion
5/ Floral
6/ Candle
7/ Dress
8/ Orange
9/ Bathroom
10/ Spring
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
&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
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes
Oliver Bonas has new dresses, bags, jewellery, shoes and accessories
Primark has new makeup, denim ranges for women and summer clothing for men and women and kids clothing and accessories.
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
Threadbare has new menswear
Monsoon has a new SS23 womenswear, bags and accessories, kids swimwear and summer clothing and new eco fabric Lenzing clothes
The Morphbag by JSK has new PETA certified vegan bag ranges
Barbour has new Modern Heritage mens, womens and kids ranges
Dune London has new bags and kids shoe ranges for the summer
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
New Look has new swimwear and summer clothing drops
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
Peacocks has new womenswear
Matalan launches the Papaya Curve range of clothes as well as new shoes and bags
Bryony Bel has new jewellery ranges
Lipsy has new SS23 clothing including Friends Like These, Love & Roses, plus accessories and shoes for women and bridesmaid outfits
Tu Clothing has new SS23 clothing, shoes, bags and accessories
Regatta has new kids beach and summer wear
River Island has new summer clothing and wedding outfits for him and her
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
Teva Office TU Clothing Cotton Traders Fatface Cath Kidston Joe Browns Aspiga From my mother’s garden TK Maxx Night Store John Lewis
Home and food
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
Dobbies Garden Centres has new things for the home, edible planting, patio furniture, house plants, chimeneas, pizza ovens, firepits.
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
National Trust shop has new Easter gifts and summer items for outdoor living
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
B&M has their new Ocean Tide and Simply Home ranges for the bedroom, bathroom, dining room and lounge
Homesense has new SS23 home and garden items plus gifts for Easter and Mother’s day
Cutter & Squidge has Mother’s day and Easter hampers and goodies
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Fatface George Home Daisy Park Very Primark Home Oliver Bonas 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 – 12
Days until Easter – 33
Days until Eid al-Fitr – 45
Days until The Coronation - 60
Days until Halloween – 238
Days until Singles Day - 249
Days until Black Friday – 262
Days until Christmas Day – 293
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
Fairtrade Fortnight (Feb 27th – Mar 12th)
British Pie Week (6th-12th)
British Science Week (10th-19th)
Butchers Week (6th-12th)
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
7th – Holi Hindu Festival
8th – International Women’s Day
8th – No Smoking Day
12th – The Oscars
13th – Commonwealth Day
13th - Passover Ends
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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