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PRShots Digest brings you the latest retail news from Gymshark, Peacocks, Asos, Zalando, Selfridges, Berksha, Kering and Gap. Plus articles on the best social media management tools, the best route to Gen-Z audiences, how to write for press releases and social media and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Gymshark profits fall despite higher sales

​Gymshark Group accounts for the year to July 2022 show sales up 21% to £484m with operating profit down to £29.5m from £46.5m due to margins being eroded and US growth costs.

Peacocks eyes over 20 former M&Co stores

Peacocks is loooking set to occupy more than 20 former M&Co stores across the UK starting with the former M&Co store in Stornoway, Scotland and in the M&Co premise in Saffron Walden.

Asos targeted by ‘dark destroyer’ shortseller ShadowFall

Embattled pureplay fashion brand Asos has been targeted by a renowned shortseller, which believes the retailer will be forced to raise more cash from shareholders.

CBI faces calls to disband as retailers exit en masse

The crisis at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) deepened over the weekend as retailers joined other businesses in cutting ties amid calls the lobbying group should be disbanded.

Kelso increases stake in THG as it praises nutritional business

Private equity firm Kelso Group Holdings has acquired further shares in THG as it praised “the significant intrinsic value of the nutrition business”.

Deloitte consumer confidence index shows sentiment improving

Deloitte Consumer Confidence quarterly report shows confidence rising for a second consecutive three-month period “amidst improved economic sentiment”.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

The best social media management tools

Having the right social media management tools will save you a ton of time, effort, and money on social media.

Why ‘brands need to be on the money’ in a cost-of-living crisis

Sarah Sanderson, managing director TGI at Kantar Media, explains why it’s crucial that brands are “on the money” in a cost-of-living crisis.

How to write effective press releases   

PRWeek reveals the secrets of how to produce eye-catching press release copy and how to avoid the cardinal sins.

Hints and tips for writing for social media

Writing for social media takes talent, creativity, focus, and a deep understanding of your audience. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Why audio ads are the best way to target Gen Z

Of the ad channels doing well to break through to ‘Zoomer’ audiences these days, digital audio -which has grown 71% since 2021 - is quickly establishing itself as one of the favourites. Here's why.

The UK retailers with the biggest international sales

Retail Week’s ranking of retailers’ international sales shows that economic uncertainty in the UK has slowed retailers’ ability to take up the challenge of competing internationally.

How phygital experiences can capture audiences

How merging physical and digital (phygital) can create an enhanced and immersive customer experience.

How the supermarket is changing from checkout-free to pre-ordering

Accenture Europe retail strategy lead Kelly Askew delves into how grocers could transform their stores to make them easier and more exciting to shop, whilst also boosting efficiency.

Five ways Ikea will drive long-term success in the UK

As the long-awaited Ikea store in Oxford Circus is set to open later this year, what can we expect from the Swedish retailer?

Top 25 sectors for influencer marketing effectiveness

Influencer marketing is a cost effective solution that demonstrates ROI – but some industries hold more power than others, reveals latest data from Emplifi.

The SEO Benefits of Broken Link Checkers

Internal and external backlinks remain essential for organic rankings. Thus monitoring and preserving those links are equally key.

BRAND NEWS

Zalando pilots virtual fitting room in 25 markets

E-tailer Zalando is rolling out its virtual fitting room pilot to customers in its 25 markets, including the UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, and Germany.

Selfridges launches Worn Again second hand and circular shopping experience

Selfridges is encouraging customers to keep products in circulation for longer by organising an event called Worn Again that will run from April to August.

Kering signs record £13m rent for Bond Street store

Gucci owner Kering has agreed to a lease for a new Yves Saint Laurent store on London’s Bond Street thought to set a record rent for the UK.

Bershka celebrates 25th birthday with rebrand and new logo

Bershka is celebrating its 25th anniversary this April with a rebrand, positioning itself for even more success as one of the global leaders of fashion for young people.

Gap teams up with Mattel and Barbie

Clothing brand Gap and toy manufacturer Mattel have announced a new clothing collaboration featuring multiple collections inspired by Mattel’s portfolio of brands and Gap’s signature styles.

Rixo puts sustainability and pre-loved fashion at the heart of new flagship store

Rixo has opened the doors to its new flagship 'House of Rixo', store on London’s Kings Road which celebrates vintage clothing and sustainable fashion.

FatFace drives 2025 sustainability plans with B Corp certification

FatFace has achieved B Corp certification, supporting its 2025 sustainability plans and joining a group of over 1,000 businesses in the UK with certification.

Joseph Cheaney opens stores in London and Edinburgh

British footwear brand Joseph Cheaney is opening two new stores on London’s Cheapside and Edinburgh’s George Street.

AND FINALLY

10 years on from Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza disaster

Campaigners are warning on the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster that the fight for safe conditions and fair pay in Bangladesh’s garment industry has not yet been won.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 21^st 2023?

1/ Summer

2/ Coronation

3/ Garden

4/ Bags

5/ Sunglasses

6/ Shoes

7/ Orange

8/ Cushion

9/ Bikini  

10/ Yellow

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Studio started back in 1962 and delivers everything from homewares through to clothing and footwear from top brand names as well as its own branded clothing.

Mission C founder Qes discovered that CBD oil helped his Grandad - who was living with dementia - feel calm and contented, he knew it could help others too. So he created a natural and accessible remedy for people looking to improve their quality of life.

Lavender Hill creates luxurious staples, using natural sources, with extra emphasis placed on how the clothes feel,  giving every item the softest touch imaginable and that every piece feels soft and comforting next to your skin.

Jessica Russell Flint is British designer who creates vibrant, entirely unique hand-illustrated prints, with luxury products ranging across accessories, clothing, sleepwear and homeware.

&Sons is all about vintage-inspired clothing for the modern-day Pioneer. Timeless garments for the modern man, designed by and for craftspeople, artisan makers and creative pioneers in their chosen fields of endeavour.

Damsons aim is to cater to real women who face the challenges of life with open arms. Their latest collection is influenced by vintage workwear and iconic styles, delicately transformed into contemporary feminine silhouettes.

Tweedmill is a family run business established in 1971 that creates beautiful British-made blankets, picnic rugs, home accessories and more and are stocked in more than 4000 retailers UK wide.

Curvy Kate lingerie and swimwear is designed to make women feel fabulous about their curves. With sizes from D to K cups Curvy Kate lingerie and swimwear ethos is to “Fit, lift, shape and comfort.”

Imp & Maker founded by entrepreneur Sarah Louise Fairburn to bring together food, drinks & gifts from established, emerging and exciting new names in the food & drink world for both home and corporate gifting.

Scamp & Dude was created by Jo Tutchener-Sharp, founder and previous MD of Beauty Seen PR and is famous for their signature leopard and lightning bolt print and vibrant designs, which features in their mens, womens, kids and baby ranges.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Aspiga has new womenswear ranges

Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes

Very has the new Lucy Mecklenburgh range plus V by Very and Very Curve ranges

Nologo has new Coronation clothing

Primark has new Primark Cares ranges, Lilo and Stitch ranges, makeup, menswear, beachwear, athleisure wear, summer value ranges and Paula Echevarria

Monsoon has new women and children’s summer ranges

Barbour has new mens, womens and kids ranges

Accessorize has new bags and purses

Dune London and Dune London Men’s have their new Let’s Dance SS23 campaign of men and womens shoes and bags

Daisy Park  has a new Hinza range of bags

George at Asda has new summer beach and womenswear

New Look has new women’s summer wear, footwear ranges, and swimwear

PrettyLittleThing  has new beach outfits, a Sasa By Lopez collection, and a new maternity wear collection featuring Sophia Smith.

Bonmarché has new ranges for summer modelled by Lorraine Kelly

River Island has new womenswear ranges

Peacocks has new menswear, womenswear and teen ranges

Matalan has new womenswear plus menswear ranges from Taylor & Wright

Tu Clothing has new women’s ranges of clothes for the evening and the beach, plus shoes and bags

Bryony Bel has new jewellery ranges

Crew Clothing  has new his and hers ranges

Oliver Bonas has new women’s ranges

Radley has new images for April

Lipsy has a new V&A Love & Roses collaboration for SS23

Threadbare has new mens and womens ranges

See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at

Regatta Shoe Zone TK Maxx National Trust Shop Fatface Cotton Traders Radley The Morphbag by JSK Marks & Spencer

Home, garden and food

Nologo has new Coronation gifts

Cambridge Imprint has new Coronation posters

Fritz Fryer has new high-end lighting

Homesense has new kitchen and tableware for dinner parties and accessories for the home and picnic ware

Hobbycraft has new paint your own ranges

Cutter & Squidge has new afternoon tea treats

Habitat has new high summer ware furniture and accessories for indoors and out  

The Range has new coronation ideas

Cuckooland has new kids beds, outdoor furniture and garden pods

Dobbies Garden Centres has new picnic ideas, terrariums, plants, pet ranges, things for the home, and patio furniture.

Daisy Park  has new Emma Bridgewater coronation gifts and homeware

Cardfactory has new coronation and mermaid themed gifts

Next has a new Restore collection for the home

DFS has a new Feel Good Home range for the lounge, dining and bedroom

Ivyline has a new outdoor furniture, water features,  pots, planters, hanging baskets, firepits and mirrors and more  

Oliver Bonas has new home ranges

Furniture Village has new indoor and outdoor furniture

Primark Home outdoor tableware, planters, candles and more

Biscuiteers Baking has new coronation goodies as well as Smiley 50th birthday ranges plus Father’s Day

Sofology has new furniture ranges

Wilko has new picnic and outdoor items, plus gifts and home items

National Trust shop has new bird feeders, plant collections and summer items for outdoor living

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Dunelm Marks & Spencer TK Maxx B&M Cult Furniture Next Branch Jewellery GettingPersonal Nest Cartwright & Butler Fatface George Home Very Primark Home

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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until The Coronation - 12

Days until Halloween – 190

Days until Singles Day - 201

Days until Black Friday – 214

Days until Christmas Day – 245

How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media 

We’re now definitely in Spring, and people are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so add any spring-summer-related images you have and add in keywords relating to summer outfits and summer events e.g. festivals, Glastonbury, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course 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 and for the young ‘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.

It’s also Easter and the first big break of the year, and it’s traditionally when people start to look at brightening up their gardens/patios/windowsills, so include any planting/gardening imagery and keywords as well as any of the standard Easter related items, decorations, presents, bunnies and of course eggs and chocolate.  

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;

Allergy Awareness Week (Apr 20th – Apr 25th)

MS Awareness Week (Apr 24th – Apr 30th)

April - Days

24^th - National Skipping Day

24^th – Fashion Revolution Day

25^th – World Malaria Day

25^th – National Lingerie Day

26^th – Stop Food Waste Day

29^th - International Dance Day

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