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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

UK consumers expect companies to be green

​UK consumers are more likely to shop with and trust firms that are proactive on climate change/environmental issues, new research shows.

UK retail sales rise, fashion soars as life returns to normal

​BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker (HSST) for March saw the 13th consecutive month of retail sales growth, with year-on-year total like-for-like sales (in-store and online) up 60.9%.

Frasers Group increases its stake in Hugo Boss, reflecting “belief in the brand”

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has increased its shares in Hugo Boss, it now owns 2.1% of common stock and 23.2% of Hugo Boss’s total share capital, reflecting its “belief in the brand”.

TM Lewin lender PETRA to rescue brand from administration

TM Lewin’s main lender PETRA Group has struck a deal to acquire the retailer after it fell into administration for the second time in less than two years.

Home Bargains creates over 2,000 jobs as sales surpass £3bn

Home Bargains sales rose to £3.3bn from £2.7bn in the year to June 30, pre-tax profits were up from £262.7m to £396.7m and added 27 new stores and 2,000 new employees.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Four major trends shaping retail

President and CEO of Levi Chip Bergh shared four major trends shaping today’s retail landscape, as part of a keynote interview at the World Retail Congress in Rome.

The four consumer personas driving spend in 2022 and beyond

Four distinct consumer groups have emerged from the pandemic and they will influence spending for years to come. Retail Week’s new report, reveals who they are.

How did Shein become the world’s biggest fashion retailer?

It has been a dramatic rise to dominance for Shein, from a launch in 2008 to a $100bn valuation this week, how exactly did Shein become the biggest fashion retailer in the world?

Google launches Retail Search for ecommerce sites

Google has launched a new feature which aims to help ecommerce sites visibility on the search engine and help shoppers find more relevant results.

BRAND NEWS

Scotch & Soda plans global expansion

Dutch fashion label Scotch & Soda will be growing internationally opening 20 retail stores over the next six months with two flagships in Milan and London.

M&S welcomes eco-conscious Nobody’s Child into 10 stores

The responsible womenswear brand Nobody’s Child has now launched in 10 Marks & Spencer stores across the UK.

Stella McCartney’s Latest Sustainable Collection with Disney

Stella McCartney is continuing her Disney collab and has just unveiled a new collection linked to 82-year-old movie Fantasia.

M&S is launching a new bi-monthly food magazine

Marks & Spencer has revealed it is launching a new bi-monthly food magazine designed to provide the ultimate recipe and product inspiration for its 30 million customers across the UK.

AND FINALLY

Amazon’s drone delivery will cost the company $63 per drop

Amazon's long-awaited drone delivery service, Prime Air, will cost a huge $63 per package in 2025, according to internal projections viewed by Business Insider.

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

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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

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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