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The latest retail news from Boohoo, Sweaty Betty, Pandora, ThredUp, On, Furla, Burberry and articles on why brand loyalty is the first victim of the cost-of-living crisis, where next for influencer brands, 10 new consumer behaviours and more.

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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Boohoo makes investment in Revolution Beauty

Boohoo has made a “strategic investment” in Revolution Beauty as part of a beauty push, the investment takes its shareholding of the retailer to 7.1%.

UK inflation hits double digits, highest since 1982

British consumer price inflation jumped to 10.1% in July, its highest since February 1982, up from an annual rate of 9.4% in June, intensifying the squeeze on households.

UK extends tariff cuts for products exported from developing countries

The government is planning to extend tariff cuts to hundreds of products exported from developing countries, including clothing and food with potential tariff savings of £750m per year.

Large UK enterprises expect supply chain disruption to be done by year-end

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK large enterprises expect the current supply chain disruption to be resolved by the end of the year.

US consumer confidence is pessimistic but hopeful

McKinsey’s US Consumer Pulse research shows that there’s more pressure than ever on consumer confidence, but despite the feeling of pessimism, there are signals of hope in consumer behaviour.

Sweaty Betty owner Wolverine Worldwide revenue up 12.9% in Q2

Sweaty Betty and Merrell owner Wolverine Worldwide revenues were up 12.9% to $713.6m in Q2 with international business up 45.3% to $295.2m with 2022 full-year revenue to be up 14-16%.

Pandora sees record revenue for Q2

Pandora’s Q2 saw sales hit $771.8m 3% up on 2021 its “third straight quarter of record revenue” despite a slowdown in the US, China lockdowns and global uncertainty.

ThredUp says budget shoppers holding back

Resale service provider ThredUp reported Q2 revenues of $76.4m up 27% and orders up 40%, but noted budget shoppers were holding back on spending as the economy continues to take a hit.

Swiss brand On ups FY guidance following strong Q2

Swiss running shoe brand On has upped its outlook after reporting a 66.6% in Q2 sales to CHF291.7m up from CHF175m with US sales up 102.5%, Europe up 17.5% and Asia-Pacific up 52.2%.

Furla’s H1 sales increase by 12%

Furla recorded a 12% increase in global sales in the H1 2022 with the growth coming from 43% growth in EMEA and 74% from North American but saw a fall of 27% in APAC due to covid.

Worldwide shipping problems will continue for years

Worldwide shipping woes that have sent prices of food, clothes and goods soaring are set to continue for years, putting further pressure on cash-strapped households and businesses

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Why brand loyalty is the first victim of the cost-of-living crisis

Brand loyalty has slipped from the first to fourth most important factor when purchasing for Christmas year-on-year (YOY) as UK and European consumers prioritise lower prices

10 ways consumers are coping with the cost-of-living crisis

New data from Barclaycard has revealed 10 ways that UK consumers are coping with the cost-of-living crisis and how to make their money stretch further.

How customer service can make or break a brand

Good customer service is the most powerful tool a business has when it comes to improving and maintaining its reputation, new research has found.

After Ted Baker where next for Authentic Brands?

Authentic Brands is a name that’s been mentioned in British retail acquisitions lately, but who is the retail conglomerate, and where could it be looking next?

Have we hit peak influencer brand?

Having made a living selling products for other brands, the most prominent influencers have started their own businesses, but can this trend keep working?

Why the metaverse will enhance - not replace - companies’ physical locations

The metaverse isn’t the end of cities, instead it should be seen as a complement to the physical world, and companies should develop their location strategies to maximize the potential of both.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Mathew Dunn set to exit as Asos restructures top team

Asos chief financial officer and chief operating officer Mathew Dunn has agreed to a “phased” exit from the business over the coming months.

BRAND NEWS

Burberry receives SBTi approval for net-zero emissions target

British luxury brand Burberry has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero emissions target.

AND FINALLY

Cadbury creates new ‘sonic logo’ to embody the brand in sound

Cadbury has worked with specialist sonic branding agency DLMDD to create a new sonic logo for the brand.

Jean boots are the latest TikTok trend

Another day, another TikTok trend. A recent pic posted by Elsa Hosk has creators cutting the legs off their jeans in an attempt to emulate the model and influencer.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Aug 12^th 2022?

1/ AW22

2/ Halloween   

3/ Christmas  

4/ SS22

5/ Jacket

6/ Back to school

7/ Lighting

8/ Feathers

9/ Satin   

10/ Candles

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Swealthy is a Midlands-based home décor and interior design company selling the finest quality homeware, gifts, furniture, art, coffee table books, lighting and so much more and making it available to all through 'attainable opulence.'

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. Its 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.

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.

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

Very has new V by Very ranges

Monsoon  has new dresses made from sustainable cotton

Matalan has new Halloween outfits

Primark has a new accessories and makeup, a Keith Haring collaboration, a Mickey Mouse collaboration and new bag and shoe collections and maternity outfits

Sonder Studio has new AW22 ranges

M&Co  has new September and October AW22 drops for men, women and kids and Christmas gifts and clothing

Dune London has new accessories shoes and boots for the autumn and 30th anniversary range

Fatface has new clothes for women and kids plus pet accessories

Lipsy has new AW22 outfits

Regatta has outdoor outfits for kids and adults

John Lewis has new clothing and accessories

Freemans has new Julien Macdonald and Aniston womenswear ranges

George at Asda has new womenswear ranges

Barbour has Women’s ranges and back to school outfits

New Look has new women’s ranges

TU Clothing has going out ranges

Roman Originals has more new SS22 outfits

NoLoGo has new womens ranges

See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from

The Morphbag  Shoe Zone River Island Joe Browns PrettyLittleThing  Aspiga Feel Unique National Trust Shop F&F Dancing Leopard Office  

Home and food

Paperchase has added its Christmas Cosmic Wonder stationery and gift ranges

Biscuiteers Baking has biscuits inspired by nursery rhymes and Christmas food

Matalan has Christmas gifts and decorations

Cuckooland has new home ranges

The Range has its Halloween and Christmas ranges available

Daisy Park has new Christmas decorations

M&Co  has home accessories and Christmas home ranges

Abstract House has new designs

Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories, Christmas decorations and gifts

Next has its Christmas home ranges. new furniture and Lucy Tiffney ranges

Wilko has festive decorations Christmas and Halloween, and AW22 home 

Regatta has garden, picnic and BBQ items

John Lewis has new Christmas Winter Fayre ranges of decorations, gifts and furniture

Fritz Fryer has new lighting

B&M has new Christmas and homeware ranges

Furniture Village has new Christmas imagery and desks for the home

NoLoGo has Christmas table accessories

See more new home images from the last two weeks from

Cult Furniture  National Trust Shop Dunelm George Home Dune London Cartwright & Butler Cambridge Imprint

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How to make your products attractive to the media in August    

Summer is in full-swing and hopefully the weather will improve – ie stop raining in the north and stop being so damn hot in the south – so add anything summery including summer clothing, swimwear, and push anything to do with the outside; 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 picnics, garden party, garden parties etc. 

As we’re now all able to travel again there’s still plenty of scope to add summer beach and holiday wear and accessories for the beach and picnics. However, we’re not all lucky enough to go abroad so we suggest you still add 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.

It's also not too early to be thinking about back-to-school items - Scottish schools start again end of August – and university students will be getting ready to sort out their wardrobes and rooms so add fresher as a keyword.  

It’s also still time to add a few early Halloween ideas and Christmas gifts if you have them. 

August Diary - Weeks/Months

Music festivals are back again, so add any festival wear you have, particularly around the August bank holiday weekend with Reading/Leeds festivals 26-29^th August. 

The 17^th marks 100 days until the Black Friday/Cyber Monday (25-28^th Nov) weekend so start preparing for those sales now.

Weeks to celebrate this month include; World Breastfeeding week (1-7^th August) the Edinburgh Festival (5-28^th August)

August - Days

17^h – 100 days until Black Friday

19^th – Janmashtami – (Hindu Holiday)

20^th – World Honey Bee Day

21^st – World Senior Citizens Day

23^rd - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 

25^th – National Secondhand Wardrobe Day

25^th – National Burger Day

25^th – Christmas in August

26^th - Women's Equality Day

28^th – National Red Wine Day

27-29^th – Notting Hill Carnival

29^th – August Bank Holiday

30^th – Ganesh Chaturthi - Hindu holiday

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