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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
WHSmith launches Deliveroo trial in latest on-demand partnership
WHSmith is partnering with Deliveroo on a super-fast delivery trial. The trial begins in Reading and will be rolled out to nine other stores next week.
Mulberry profits to be ahead of expectations
Mulberry expects its full-year figures to 2 Apr to show revenue and profit coming in moderately ahead of expectations after seeing “robust” sales in H2 and following a good H1.
Retail footfall boosted by last week’s good weather
Retail footfall rose by 7.8% last week as the warm weather got people out shopping with high streets seeing the biggest growth 9.8% followed by retail parks 5.8% and shopping centres 5.5%.
Boots IPO “not off the table” if takeover plans flop
Boots owners have said that an IPO is still on the cards for the health and beauty retailer if takeover plans fall through.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group and M&S among big names sizing up TM Lewin
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, Marks & Spencer, Charles Tyrwhitt and Crew Clothing are all circling TM Lewin after the retailer fell into administration this month for the second time in two years
Currys closes HQ in favour of WeWork flexible office space
Currys is set to close its west London head office after signing a deal with flexible office space group WeWork to give employees access to over 50 different WeWork spaces.
Amazon officially closes all 4-star shops permanently, just months after Westfield opening
Amazon has closed all its 68 4-star stores worldwide including the Westfield Shopping Centre it opened five months ago. Instead, it will focus its brick-and-mortar efforts on its grocery stores
Etsy sellers propose boycott of ‘pandemic profiteering’
Over 8,000 people have signed a petition urging Etsy to call off plans to raise fees for sellers on its platform, with some merchants also threatening to go on strike.
Amazon loses interest in acquiring new Prime members
Amazon has switched its focus from acquiring new Prime users to focus on retaining on retaining them instead, according to analysts.
Ted Baker rejects two takeover proposals from Sycamore
Ted Baker has confirmed that it has received and rejected two takeover proposals from private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why you need to embrace social compliance in your supply chain
You may be thinking that you run a fairly stable supply chain and understand your suppliers well, and that the issues of forced labour are very unlikely to happen but you may want to re-think this.
Why email is crucial to successful marketing
Email marketing in 2022 is more important, more integrated and more mature than ever, but email marketing teams still need to be faster, more efficient and better at personalisation.
When should brands utilise live chat and why?
While chat bots might solve 90% of interactions, live chat will be necessary for the not-so-easily answered questions. So how can companies make the most of their labour costs for these edge cases?
Why the Metaverse Fashion Week was good for accessibility
The first-ever Metaverse Fashion Week is over and in marked a departure for the fashion industry away from exclusivity and in the direction of accessibility.
Kate Moss becomes guest avatar on Drest
Supermodel Kate Moss has entered the metaverse as a supermodel avatar on the luxury fashion styling game Drest.
Selfridges launches world-first metaverse department store
Selfridges has announced the opening of a virtual department store in the virtual world of Decentraland, as part of Metaverse Fashion Week.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Very Group names new COO, ops director steps up
The Very Group has announced that operations director Sean Hallows is being promoted to the role of chief operating officer, joining the executive team and reporting to CEO Henry Birch.
BRAND NEWS
Nautica re-enters UK market with online launch this week
The Nautica brand and youth brand Nautica Competition have made a UK comeback online - on its own website and on ASOS - “with a fresh new look and reimagined nautical style.”
Marks & Spencer rolls out Jaeger to more stores and overseas
Marks & Spencer is to roll out Jaeger, the fashion brand it acquired out of administration last year and relaunched, to more UK shops and international markets.
Ego launches collection with Love Island’s Millie Court
Womenswear and footwear label Ego is teaming up with Love Island’s Millie Court to launch a new collection of shoes and bags for spring.
Lush launches first ever 24 hour pop up in London
Lush has opened the doors its first ever 24 hour, automated retail experience at Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross, London.
AND FINALLY
Online shoppers warned to take care before they ‘drink and click’
The CMA is warning online shoppers to take care before they 'drink and click', with more than half of late-night shoppers drinking alcohol.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending March 25th 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
River Island has new Dresses to go range featuring Chloe Lewis
Monsoon has new womenswear campaign images
New Look has new men’s and women’s summer outfits
Daisy Park has new beauty bags
Oliver Bonas has summer wear
Fatface has new athleisurewear ranges
Pink House Mustique has new outfits for the summer
Barbour has new summer outdoor wear for humans and dogs
Shoe Zone has its SS22 ranges of shoes and bags
Joe Browns has its summer ranges
Matalan has SS22 outfits for men and women
M&Co has new summer and family ranges
River Island has new summer outfits for the beach
George at Asda has new womenswear and SSFenomenal festival images
John Lewis has new summer womenswear, shoes bags
Primark has new gifts, beauty products swimwear and activewear baby and toddler clothing and leisurewear
Aspiga has new SS22 ranges
Dune London has new summer shoes and bags
From My Mothers Garden has new SS22 ranges
Cocoove has new outfits
Pretty Little Thing has new Molly Mae ranges
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Dancing Leopard Cotton Traders Regatta F&F Marks & Spencer Lipsy Sonder Studio Very TKMaxx Hope Fashion Freemans Feelunique Dune London Mens Crew Clothing Tu Clothing Radley Seol + Gold Cath Kidston
Home and food
Abstract House has new canvases
Oak Furnitureland has new sofa ranges
Very has new Occasions homeware
The Range has new homeware and things for the garden
Daisy Park has new homeware and some rather rude soaps
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods and things for outdoor summer entertaining Easter
Nest has new outdoor lighting, home ranges and prints
Oliver Bonas has new homeware
Parker Knoll has new furniture ranges including a USB ready sofas
Joe Browns new homeware ranges for the summer
John Lewis and Partnership has added new outdoor garden furniture
Furniture Village has new outdoor furniture and sofa ranges
Wilko has new Easter, DIY, storage, garden and home wear
Homesense has new Easter gifts
Easter gifts
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 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
Cuckooland Paperchase Soho House Retail Sofology National Trust Shop Primark Very Avalana Cult Furniture LuxDeco DFS Habitat Collins & Hayes B&M Dunelm Baa Stool Homesense Fritz Fryer Avalana Designers Guild Marks & Spencer
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April Diary
How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars
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
1st – April Fool’s Day
2nd - Start of Ramadan
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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