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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Hotter Shoes owner makes debut on AIM
Hotter Shoes owner the Unbound Group has made its debut on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
Joules issues profit warning amid supply chain challenges
Joules revenues for the nine weeks to 30 Jan were up 31% on 2021 and up 19% on 2020 however, they warned pre-tax profit was below expectations, and January revenues were weaker than expected.
Peloton saw its clothing sales leap to over $100m last year
Peloton’s clothing sales for 2021 rose to over $100m, however, expects its fitness sales to slow in 2022 due to sliding demand.
Inter Parfums posts record fourth quarter
Inter Parfums saw its net sales rise in its Q4 by 15% over 2020 to a record $210.8m with sales up 19% on pre-pandemic levels, bringing full-year sales up by 63% on 2020 to $879.6m and by 23% on 2019.
Tesco closes Jack’s stores and cuts counters putting 130 jobs at risk
Tesco has said it will be axing its short-lived Jack’s store format and cutting hundreds of counters, putting 130 jobs across the business at risk.
Sustainability and Brexit legislation key delivery concerns for consumers
The environmental impact of deliveries is a top consumer concern with 44% of online shoppers changing their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
What fashion designers need to know to create for the metaverse?
What skills should a designer develop to create for the metaverse? Is traditional fashion design training becoming obsolete?
Why the fashion industry must invest in regenerative agriculture
A landmark report from global non-profit Textile Exchange has highlighted that a transition to regenerative agriculture is fundamental to the long-term health of the fashion and textile industry.
What clothes shoppers are looking for in fashion in 2022
The Boohoo 2022 trend report, says TikTok is the new fashion bible, and reveals clothes shoppers are currently looking for corsets – thanks to Bridgerton - bandanas, cargo pants and wide-leg jeans.
Why the pandemic has destroyed customer loyalty
A new report ‘The Loyalty Paradox’ shows brand loyalty became a thing of the past last year with over a quarter (27.4%) of UK and US consumers showing no ‘brand loyalty’ at all across any sectors.
Pinterest adds new home AR feature
Pinterest has added a new feature to its platform, allowing users to see how furniture will look in their own homes, using augmented reality (AR).
Asda trials digital ID at self-checkout
Asda has announced it is trialling automated age verification software from Yoti on its self-checkout till points, becoming the first grocer to do so.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Asos executive retail director of womenswear, Nick Loveday, is to leave the online retail giant at the end of April. His exit is part of an organisational restructure that Asos outlined in November
BRAND NEWS
Hunter unveils collaboration with TV show Killing Eve
Award-winning TV series Killing Eve is launching its own footwear collection in collaboration with Hunter, inspired by the “spirit of the show and its iconic style moments”.
Hurr enters resale with 'Keep It Forever' option
Clothing rental pioneer Hurr has moved into the resale market with the company saying it’s “further expanding the fashion lifecycle for [its] community”.
New Look pledges to be climate positive by 2040
New Look has updated its Sustainability Strategy and is now committing to being climate positive by 2040 and halving greenhouse gas emissions from products by 2030.
Timberland launches new digital experience, TimbsTrails
Timberland has launched a new immersive digital experience that takes fans on a journey through the brand’s history.
AND FINALLY
UK's High Court shuts down fake Amazon reviews ring
A fake Amazon review ring run from Germany has been shut down following a legal challenge in the British courts.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending January 28th 2022?
1/ Valentine
2/ SS22
3/ Easter
4/ Bathroom
5/ Garden
6/ Cushions
7/ Bedroom
8/ Heart
9/ Pastel
10/ Embroidery
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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.
Delightfull is a Portuguese interiors business with offices in the UK that specialises in high-end furniture and lighting solutions. Their products are handmade and combine a long heritage of skilled crafts and have an eye for the emerging needs of the future.
Designer Angelika Józefczyk was inspired by the expression of artists like William Morris, Gustav Klimt, and the architecture of Antonio Gaudi. The collection uses embroidered and patterned soft fabrics like chiffon, satin and crepe.
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.
Night Store combines a girl’s night glamour and dreamy levels of comfort, all pieces are designed with a relaxed fit. Best served with a glass of your favourite on a chilled night in or catching up with friends.
Under the Make it British umbrella we have a selection of innovative small businesses producing beautiful clothes, accessories and jewellery and they’re all designed and made in the UK.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing and accessories
Dune London has new bags and shoes
Fatface has new kids and adults clothing
Very has gifts for her
Sonder Studio has new clothing
From My Mothers Garden has new kimonos
River Island has new summery SS22 outfits
Joe Browns has new SS22 men and womenswear and accessories
Matalan has new SS22 ranges and athleisure wear
George at Asda has new women’s ranges, maternity wear and lingerie
M&Co has new SS22 campaign imagery and a Kylie range
Cocoove has new SS22 ranges
Barbour has new mens and womenswear
Tu Clothing has SS22 womenswear
New Look has new SS22 clothing ranges
Lipsy has new lingerie and womenswear
Primark has Disney gifts, makeup, accessories and new outfits for men and women
Hope Fashion has new ranges
Feelunique has new campaign images
Aspiga has new SS22 clothing
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Pretty Little Thing Hotter Marks & Spencer Oliver Bonas Pink House Mustique Kaleidoscope Freemans Nologo John Lewis F&F Radley
Home
Biscuiteers Baking has new treats for mother’s day
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods and things for outdoor summer entertaining
Fritz Fryer has new lighting
National Trust Shop has new books, gifts for easter and SS22 collections
Next has garden and outdoors furniture plus gifts for valentines, Easter and homeware
Nest has new home ranges for indoors and outdoors
Homesense has new home ranges
Fatface has new home ranges
George Home has new Easter gifts for adults, kids and pets
Cartwright & Butler has new hampers (including vegan and gluten free) and Valentines gifts
Baa Stool has a new range of accessories
Abstract House has new canvases
Furniture Village has new furniture, homeware and lighting
B&M has new home accessories
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
Cult Furniture Habitat The Range Very Oliver Bonas TKMaxx Avalana John Lewis Paperchase Primark Designers Guild Marks & Spencer
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February Diary
How to get your brand on the February Editorial Calendars
Aside from continuing to keep an eye on those SS21 drops the first half of the month is preparing for Valentine’s day issues and the second half is about getting ready for Easter. For Valentine’s day make sure everything has some of the keywords the media will be looking for eg gifts, pink, red, lingerie etc.
As we’re coming out of winter it’s time to start putting up images for the spring and summer. So anything related to getting out of the house – Pandemic allowing - so uploading 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).
February Diary - Weeks/Months
In the UK February is LGBT+ history month and in the US this is Black History Month. It’s a great month for food, we have Chinese New Year, Pancake day and national Pizza Day.
Additionally, it’s also Bread Week (19th-27th), Fairtrade Fortnight (Feb 21st – Mar 6th) and it’s National Bird Feeding Month in the US
February - Days
1st – Chinese New Year – (it’s the year of the Tiger)
1st – World Hijab Day
1st – Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
2nd – Groundhog Day Again
5th – Rugby 6 Nations starts
6th – Yorkshire Pudding Day
6th – Queens Platinum Jubilee
9th – National Pizza Day (US)
13th – NFL Super Bowl
14th – Valentine’s Day
17th - Random Acts of Kindness Day (US)
26th - National Wear Red Day (Support for Heart disease)
28th – Maha Shivaratri
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