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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Primark launches new customer-facing website

Primark has relaunched its online site and offers full details of fashion, home and beauty ranges and allows shoppers to check store stock levels before they visit.

Footfall almost returns to pre-Omicron levels

Footfall for March rose 5.4% and has almost returned to Nov 2021 levels, however footfall on the high street is still 17.4% down on 2019 levels, shopping centres down 21.3%, retail parks down 4.2%.

Levi results top estimates

Levi Q1 revenue rose 21.8% to $1.59bn thanks to price increases and strong double-digit growth in all markets for its jeans, tops and jackets as more people venture out and attend social events.

Gymshark restructures international business

Gymshark has launched a restructure of its international business which will see the brand move responsibility for territories to local experts rather than the current global teams

Sosandar full year performance to beat market expectations

Sosandar saw a 2nd consecutive EBITDA positive period following a strong Q4 and expects revenue and EBITDA for the year to rise by 138% to over £29m and EBITDA loss reduced by over 80%.

Fewer than 20% of global retailers on track to meet sustainability targets

A survey of 37 big global retailers found that fewer than 20% would reduce emissions by enough to meet targets for limiting the rise in global temperature to 1.5 degrees as set by the Paris Agreement

Farfetch invests up to $200m in Neiman Marcus in ‘pivotal point’ for US luxury market

Farfetch will snap up a minority stake in US department store chain Neiman Marcus as part of a strategic partnership between the two luxury retail firms.

Shein hits $100bn valuation following fundraising

Chinese fast fashion giant Shein has been valued at more than $100bn in its new fundraising round, surpassing the market capitalisation of Inditex and H&M combined.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Can fashion supply chains ever be crisis-proof?

Now more than ever fashion retailers and their supply chains must be equipped for an increasingly volatile trading environment. But is it possible for them to be crisis-proofed?

Has the bubble burst for Facebook?

Has the bubble burst for Facebook after it revealed it had lost users for the first time in its history and as younger users turn to competitors like TikTok.

The rise and fall of Amazon’s 4-star stores

Amazon has closed its 4-star, Books, and Pop-Up stores to focus more on its other stores but why made Amazon make the decision and what are the consequences for the brand.

What shoppers really want from social commerce

Shopping via social media is now available across all the major social media platforms, but what is it that shoppers are looking for and how can you take advantage of this trend.

BRAND NEWS

Waitrose expands nationwide partnership with Deliveroo

Waitrose is expanding its partnership with Deliveroo by adding more than 70 new Waitrose locations by the summer

Mango to enter US homeware market

Mango is entering the United States homeware market, the first time its Home collection will be on sale outside of Europe

Sosandar extends Next tie-up and partners with Very after ‘milestone year’

Sosandar revealed it has extended its relationship with Next, with Sosandar products to be sold through Next’s ‘Platform Plus’ and has commenced a wholesale agreement with The Very Group.

Boots unveils its biggest ever marketing campaign for Advantage Card

Boots has announced its biggest ever marketing campaign for its Boots Advantage card, making it easier for customers to access big savings.

Ikea and H&M create ‘ideas factory’ to promote London designers

Ikea and H&M have teamed up to create Atelier 100 an “ideas factory” on the high street that aims to search for designers and small manufacturers in London in an effort to mentor and promote them.

Karen Millen launches Icons series with Helena Christensen

​Karen Millen is betting heavily on the enduring appeal of Helena Christensen as it launches an edit in a collaboration with the 1990s supermodel.

AND FINALLY

Selfridges unveils experiential pop-up featuring 3D printing robots

Selfridges has launched an experimental pop-up store at its Oxford Street location called Supermarket, featuring 3D printing robots.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending April 2^nd 2022?

1/ SS22

2/ Easter

3/ Jubilee

4/ Garden   

5/ Bathroom

6/ Kitchen

7/ Sofa

8/ Summer

9/ Picnic   

10/ Bridgerton

COLLABORATIONS ON PRSHOTS

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

NoLoGo was founded by designer Tina Malhamé who has worked with Sir Terence Conran, Next, Monsoon, Laura Ashley, Anokhi, Per Una and more. NoLoGo-Chic produces beautiful clothing, each carefully designed and sourced, with its own unique detailing, in gorgeous natural fabrics.

Bonmarché returns to PRShots with its Spring Summer 2022 range if women’s clothing. The range features long, midi and short dresses as well as jackets, swimsuits, shirts and t-shirts

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

Monsoon has new womenswear and kids ranges

Pink House Mustique has new outfits for the summer

F&F  has new kids ranges including Batman, Hello Kitty and Minnie mouse

Dune London has new summer shoes and bags

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

George at Asda has new womenswear and accessories

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

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

Feelunique has new makeup ranges

Barbour has new summer outdoor wear for humans and dogs

Very has new summer clothing

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 TKMaxx Hope Fashion Dune London Mens Crew Clothing Tu Clothing Radley Cath Kidston

Home and food

Nest has new outdoor lighting, home ranges and prints

Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories and outdoor and Easter ranges 

Cult Furniture  has new kitchen and bedroom seating

Abstract House has new canvases

Parker Knoll has new furniture ranges

Oliver Bonas has new homeware and decorations

Wilko has new DIY, storage, garden and home wear

Sofology  has new ranges

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

M&Co  has new homeware

Next has new Beach Retreat homeware available in June

Paperchase has a new Mr Men range

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;

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

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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