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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Seraphine faces tough year as costs surge

Seraphine results for the year saw revenue up 28.8% to £44m however EBITDA fell 58.6% to £2.6m, and the operating loss was £31.9m up from £4.9m loss a year earlier

Zalando reportedly eyeing US expansion

Zalando has put “on hold” its “Project Kangaroo” US market expansion plans. The project to enter the US market has been planned for months and was due to start by the beginning of 2023.

Iceland boss Richard Walker urges next prime minister to fix ‘outdated’ business rates

Iceland boss Richard Walker has called for Tory leadership candidates to prioritise a “root and branch” reform of the “outdated” business rates.

JD Sports sells Footasylum to investment group

JD Sports has sold Footasylum to German investment group Aurelius for £37.5m, JD Sports paid £90m for Footasylum in 2019 but was ordered to reverse the purchase on competition grounds.

Sunak pledges to ‘save the high street’ with revitalisation plan

Prime ministerial contender Rishi Sunak has unveiled a plan to “save the high street” by cutting the number of empty shops, addressing antisocial behaviour and protecting cash machines.

Shop vacancies fall for third quarter in a row

The national store vacancy rate has improved for the third quarter in a row but is still above the pre-pandemic level.

Asos and Boohoo face CMA probe into ‘green’ claims

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to investigate the sustainability credentials of online fashion specialists Asos and Boohoo, along with Asda’s George clothing division.

Frasers Group buys fast fashion retailer I Saw It First

Frasers Group has acquired British fast fashion womenswear e-tailer I Saw It First for an undisclosed sum

The top 20 retailers to work for in the UK in 2022

Recipe box business Mindful Chef has been crowned the best retail company to work for over the past 12 months, according to Glassdoor

Shopify executives are preparing to return to ‘pre-Covid’ era

Shopify executives are preparing a 'reset to the pre-Covid' era as the e-commerce sector normalises, according to a report from Business Insider.

THG and Softbank scrap $1.6bn investment deal

A call option agreement for a division of Japanese investment business Softbank to acquire a $1.6bn (£1.3bn) stake in THG’s Ingenuity division has been terminated.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How marketing helps brands treat consumers like individuals

Iterable’s vice-president of sales and Mike McGuire explains how brands can make the most of trust and data in marketing to win customers.

How will the World Cup impact retail sales this Christmas?

Normally a summer event, due to the country’s hot weather the Qatar 2022 World Cup will take place from November 21 to December 18, closing a week before Christmas.

The 5 most controversial marketing campaigns across social media

Which controversial marketing campaigns have caught the public’s attention most effectively – and how many saw business success as a result?

How to create a future proof fashion team for digital transformation

Over the last decade, digital strategy has been largely concerned with digitization, and there has been no real urgency for digital transformation.

How Crew Clothing is ‘transforming’ the shopping experience

Crew Clothing claims to have “transformed” the shopping experience by ditching tills and replacing them with a new, fully mobile, sales solution based on hand-held devices.

Third-party marketplace sales to account for 59% of all global ecommerce by 2027

Third-party online marketplaces are set to be the largest and fastest-growing retail channel globally with nearly 2/3rds of online sales by 2027 with the 4 largest seeing $4.3tn in sales, up from $2.5tn.

BRAND NEWS

Boux Avenue launch loungewear edit with Emily Shak

Boux Avenue have teamed up with fashion influencer Emily Shak to launch a loungewear edit featuring embossed velour styles, contouring lounge bodies and lightweight sweats.

Kylie Cosmetics and Boots to open ‘Glam Shop’ experience in Covent Garden

Covent Garden will house a new cosmetic and skincare experience by Kylie Cosmetics, featuring interactive games and complimentary giveaways.

Hugo Boss partners with Reactive Reality to launch online virtual fitting rooms

Hugo Boss has partnered with Reactive Reality, virtual try-on platform, to launch 3D digital dressing room technology on its website.

Primark freezes prices of kidswear essentials

​Kidswear pricing is a key selling point for big-name retailers at the moment. And Primark has said it will freeze prices of hundreds of kidswear essentials this season.

Zara charges UK 50% more as Decathlon blames Brexit for price increases

Zara is charging shoppers in the UK as much as 50% more than in Spain, while Decathlon blames Brexit for price increases on e-bikes that can be up to £250 more for UK shoppers.

AND FINALLY

Sotheby's sells most expensive historical jacket at US auction

Sotheby’s has sold its most expensive jacket for $2.77m and its not from a luxury brand its the first jacket worn in space by American astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending July 29^th 2022?

1/ AW22

2/ Christmas

3/ SS22

4/ Halloween    

5/ Bedroom

6/ Fairtrade

7/ Back to school

8/ Shoes

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10/ Wedding

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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.

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

M&Co  has new September and October AW22 drops and kids and toddler ranges

Matalan has men’s and women’s shoes, hats, and going out wear, and kids back to school ranges

Primark has new Looney Tunes cartoon ranges

The Morphbag  has new vegan bag ranges 

Roman Originals has more new SS22 outfits

Shoe Zone has new wedges for summer, back to school and work shoes

Sonder Studio has new AW22 ranges

Freemans has new Aniston womenswear ranges

John Lewis has new AW22 clothing and accessories

Barbour has Women’s ranges and back to school outfits

New Look has new women’s ranges

River Island  has accessories, jewellery and new summer clothing imagery and beauty products

Bonmarché has new partywear

Joe Browns has new retro looks

PrettyLittleThing  has new Draya Michele bodycon outfits

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Aspiga Feel Unique Dune London George at Asda National Trust Shop NoLoGo F&F Dancing Leopard Very Office Monsoon  TK Maxx Pink House Mustique Lemuel MC  Cotton Traders Seol + Gold From My Mothers Garden Cocoove

Home and food

National Trust Shop has new AW22 gifts and Christmas decorations

Wilko has festive decorations Christmas and Halloween, and home organisers

NoLoGo has Christmas table accessories

Paperchase has back to school ranges including backpacks and stationery

Next has its Christmas home ranges and new furniture

Dunelm has its student/freshers week ranges and Christmas ranges

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

George Home  has new interior accessories

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

B&M has new Christmas ranges

Furniture Village has new Christmas imagery and desks for the home

The Range has its Christmas ranges available

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Abstract House Matalan Fritz Fryer Dune London Cult Furniture  Cartwright & Butler Cambridge Imprint Biscuiteers Baking Cuckooland Glamour Mirrors/Pebble Green Designers Guild Daisy Park Oliver Bonas Sofology Homesense Marks & Spencer Parker Knoll Hotel Chocolat Primark Cambridge Imprint  Nest TK Maxx  Very  George Home

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