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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Mango sales soar in first half of 2022
Mango H1 2022 turnover was up 24.8% at €1.2bn beating pre-covid 2019 figures and is growing its stores with 61 new stores since December and plans to add 92 more by year-end a total of 2,600+.
Crew Clothing enjoys strong trading in 2021
Crew Clothing saw 2021 turnover grow 40% to £82.7m – up 22% on 2019 - with EBITDA up 80% to £16m - up 64% on 2019 - with growth from 10 new stores and continued e-commerce strength.
Hugo Boss saw the strongest Q2 in company history with sales up 34% to €878m – up 29% on 2019 - profit hit €100m – up from €42m - with growth mainly from strong demand in Europe and the Americas.
Poundland owner Pepco’s sales soar as it increases store expansion plans
Pepco Group – parent of Poundland - Q3 revenues were up 17.1% to €1.2bn year-on-year with sales up 4.9% and the has upped its store expansion goals for the year to drive further growth.
Dr Martens sales rise driven by wholesale and retail recovery
Dr Martens has recorded strong sales in the first quarter as its business continued to recover in all areas post-pandemic.
Swatch sees H1 profits rise 18.5%
Swatch Group posted H1 revenue of 3.61bn Swiss francs ($3.68bn) up 7.4 % and saw profits grow 18.5% to 320m Swiss francs ($327m) and is seeing continued demand for its MoonSwatch.
Fashion Revolution’s Fashion Transparency Index finds OVS, H&M, The North Face and Timberland doing well, but many retailers are not doing enough to tackle the climate crisis and social inequality.
European consumers increasingly react to the stress of rising prices
McKinsey’s latest Consumer Pulse survey shows Europeans have a negative view of the economy and prospects for recovery and are reflecting this worry in their purchasing decisions.
Amazon offers EU concessions to end anti-trust investigation
Amazon has said it will refrain from using sellers' data for its own retail business and offer concessions to end an investigation an antitrust investigation, according to EU regulators.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Can selfies hold the key to cutting returns in fashion?
Nearly two-thirds (61%) of consumers think fashion retailers can cut return rates by adding more post-purchase photos and videos from customers to help them see how clothes look on ‘real’ people.
Five top tips to reaching a global audience
SMS marketing is the answer if you want to reach a global audience with 44% of consumers preferring SMS to other channels because it’s immediate and convenient.
By linking content and commerce, brands can better serve their customers through more relevant offers and incentives, all in a privacy-protected way.
How to stop losing sales to customer indecision
Sales people should focus on customer indecision and to gain sales, and apply a new framework to situations where indecision is the biggest blocker.
The sectors that will win and lose this Christmas
The cost-of-living crisis is set to bite this festive season, with health and beauty the only sector to see volume growth, Retail Week’s latest report reveals
Why out-of-stock items, shipping speed and cost provoke customer disloyalty
More than 45% of consumers across all age groups claim that out-of-stock messages will send them to another brand, with the percentage rising to 53% among Gen Z shoppers.
How the shift online has changed the way shoppers buy goods
Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysis looks at how online shopping has changed and finds the shift online is more marked in categories from clothing to household appliances
How positive fashion product reviews can more than double online searches
Positive reviews on fashion products can increase online search results with items receiving four and five-star reviews showing an average search growth of 34% in the last three months.
How marketers can adapt to a post-cookie world
Marketing Beat takes a closer look at what the end of third-party cookies will mean for the industry, and how it can adapt to these changes.
How 50 retail leaders are investing in customer experience technology
Retailers are investing in cutting-edge customer experience technologies to drive demand and be front of mind for consumer spend.
4 top tips on how your brand can enter metaverse
The metaverse is uncharted territory, and various strategies will be needed to maximize the impact of branded campaigns. Here are 4 top tips for brands looking to enter the metaverse.
What effect will virtual influencers have?
Virtual influencers are taking the metaverse by storm but is there a trade-off between creativity and authenticity?
Amazon Fashion launches first-ever Twitch campaign
Amazon Fashion Europe is partnering with Twitch to showcase its best summer styles and brands, including Tommy Hilfiger and Reebok.
BRAND NEWS
Adidas, ASOS and Maude Apatow team up for new Originals drop and campaign
ASOS has teamed up with Adidas and American actress Maude Apatow for the launch of the new Adidas Originals drop, billed as "the ultimate capsule wardrobe for timeless summer style”.
JD Sports goes on summer expansion spree
JD Sports’ outdoor division - which includes Go Outdoors, Blacks and Millets - is to open more than 12 new stores this summer
Laura Whitmore launches pre-loved fashion edit on eBay
Love island TV presenter Laura Whitmore has coupled up with eBay UK to cherry-pick her own pre-loved fashion collection.
Australia’s Ksubi to open first UK store
Streetwear brand Ksubi is set to make its standalone retail debut in the UK, with plans to open its first store in London’s Carnaby Street.
Primark launches new skincare range with Fairtrade partnership
Primark has launched a new sustainability-focused partnership with Fairtrade as it seeks to support the livelihoods of people across supply chains.
The Fragrance Shop to open more than 100 stores over the next three years
The Fragrance Shop is to open more than 100 new stores over the next three years – it currently has 220 stores - with new locations in prime town-centre locations, retail parks and outlet centres
Jean-Paul Gaultier teams up with soccer player Karim Benzema
Puig Group owned Jean-Paul Gaultier label is launching an eyewear collection designed in collaboration with Real Madrid player Karim Benzema.
AND FINALLY x2
Ananas Anam to launch pineapple yarn and establish supply chain in Spain
Ananas Anam is preparing a Series B financing round for the 2023 launch of its first pineapple-based yarns and is planning to establish a supply chain in Spain for its Pinatex material.
”Ice(land) Ice(land) Baby” Iceland creates in-store ‘chill out zone’ as UK heatwave takes hold
A London branch of Iceland has responded to the heatwave by creating a customer ‘chill-out zone’ in the freezer aisle to help shoppers cope with the soaring temperatures across the UK.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending July 8th 2022?
1/ AW22
2/ SS22
3/ Christmas
4/ Halloween
5/ Gingham
6/ Tropical
7/ Dress
8/ Denim
9/ Jewellery
10/ Blazer
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Wild Clouds started because they wanted more from their clothing. More sustainability, more longevity, more versatility, more comfort, and they wanted them to be affordable. They’re committed to slow fashion, making seasonless clothing locally in London, using the most sustainable materials they can find.
Threadbare is a proud family-owned British brand bringing great quality up-to-date fashion trends for men, women, children and dogs at affordable prices. Elevated, everyday, essentials
Ivyline creates contemporary accessories for the home and garden. Founded in 1976 the UK team works on everything from initial design to eventual dispatch. It’s ethical product range comprises everything from fire pits and candles to planters, plant pots and everything in between.
Sarvin is a Persian influenced brand, delivering ethically conscious womenswear with distinctive, high-quality garments handpicked from the finest fabrics and materials designed with the majority of the clothes made in the UK.
Chi Chi started in 1982 as a creative family-run design house offering bespoke couture with inclusive sizing and shapes that embody the belief that fashion is for everyone, irrespective of our differences. The brand has now expanded and has moved from couture to the mass market.
Teva produced the original sport sandal on the shores of the Grand Canyon back in 1984. Born out of necessity to prevent sandals from floating downstream, a resourceful river guide strapped two Velcro watchbands to a pair of old flip-flops. And just like that, Teva was born.
Chinakwe is a contemporary, Afro Lux, art and lifestyle brand. Founded by artist, stylist and designer, Caroline Chinakwe and is rooted in the artist’s African heritage and European upbringing and embodies bold colours to depict her cultural influences.
Cutter & Squidge is a family-run, all-natural bakery created by two food-obsessed sisters. Playfulness is their passion, they love to create exciting, experimental flavours and artisan designs. Their bakes and gifts are lovingly handcrafted to taste delicious and look exquisite on any occasion.
Peacocks was founded by Albert Frank Peacock in Warrington, in 1884 with the principle of value for money and that still holds today with its good value clothing ranges for men, women and children. The latest Weekend range features brand ambassador Louise Redknapp.
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
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Roman Originals has more new SS22 outfits
Sonder Studio has new AW22 ranges
Barbour has Women’s sport ranges
New Look has new women’s ranges
NoLoGo has new big colour ranges
F&F has new denim and neon ranges
Primark has new beauty ranges
Dune London has launched its new kids shoes collection and July drops
Dancing Leopard wrap dresses
M&Co has new summer clothes and accessories for kids and adults
George at Asda has new womenswear
Aspiga has AW22 ranges
River Island has accessories and new summer clothing imagery
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Shoe Zone Pink House Mustique Freemans Matalan Lemuel MC Cotton Traders PrettyLittleThing Very Joe Browns Seol + Gold From My Mothers Garden Cocoove Cath Kidston Monsoon Hotter Barbour Lipsy Feel Unique Radley NoLoGo Crew Clothing Fatface Hope Fashion TK Maxx Dune London Mens Marks & Spencer Wilko Oliver Bonas
Home and food
Abstract House has new frames and canvasses for all tastes
National Trust Shop has new AW22 gifts and Christmas decorations
Dunelm has new Christmas ranges
Matalan has new Christmas Homestore images
Furniture Village has new Christmas imagery
Fritz Fryer has new lamps and chandeliers
Daisy Park has new decorations and light for outside and in
Wilko has new outdoor summer wares and holiday essentials
Designers Guild has new AW22 ranges
Cambridge Imprint makes very newsworthy card
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories and Christmas decorations
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
George Home Cult Furniture The Range Homesense Cuckooland Marks & Spencer Parker Knoll Hotel Chocolat Primark Cambridge Imprint Nest TK Maxx Cartwright & Butler Very George Home Oliver Bonas Lights4fun Cath Kidston Oak Furnitureland DFS NoLoGo National Trust Shop M&Co Pink House Mustique Sofology Joe Browns Next Paperchase Fatface Next
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How to make your products attractive to the media in July
Summer is here so keep on adding anything summery to your keywords and descriptions eg summer clothing, swimwear, and push anything to do with outside so garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue, and don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnic.
As we’re now free to go where we like and the festivals are back up and running the mags and websites influencers are all looking for festival wear, beachwear (bikinis, shorts, trunks etc are all being searched for), and the latest trends in summer clothing with gingham, ditzy, Y2K and retro all seeing more traffic
But not everyone is going abroad, the cost-of-living crisis is cutting the money in everyone’s wallets so shoppers are looking at holidays closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation” “holistay” “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like raincoats, coats, hoodies, and cardigans and if you have them then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good.
July Diary - Weeks/Months
July is Independent retailer month, and National Ice Cream month in the US, the start of the Commonwealth games in Birmingham (28th Jul - 8th Aug), plus the UEFA Women’s Euros (6th-31st July), and Cowes Week (30th Jul - 5th Aug).
July - Days
17th – National Ice Cream Day (US Third sundae in July 😉)
18th - Nelson Mandela International day
22nd – Start of the school holidays
24th – National Tequila Day (US)
24th – National Parents Day (US 4th Sunday in July)
25th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)
28th – Commonwealth games Birmingham opening ceremony
29th - Muharram/Islamic New Year
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