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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Mango invests €100m in US expansion

Mango is investing €100m in a US expansion plan that aims to open 40 points-of-sale in the US, making it one of its top five markets, by 2024.

JD Sports hires non-executive director to help “strengthen board”

JD Sports has appointed Suzi Williams as a new non-executive director to help “strengthen the board.” Previous roles over her 30-year career include Procter & Gamble, Orange, BT and the BBC.

Kingfisher and AllSaints executives join BRC board

Executives from DIY giant Kingfisher and fashion brand AllSaints have been appointed to the board of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Google to launch virtual payment cards and digital wallet

Google is working with Mastercard, Visa and Amex to launch Google Wallet on Chrome and Android devices this summer, and users will be able to pay using the wallet wherever Google Pay is accepted.

John Lewis chair White calls for cost-of-living aid from government

The chair of John Lewis Partnership, Dame Sharon White, has called on the government to launch a financial package of support to help families navigate the cost-of-living crisis

Klarna Virtual Shopping launch aims to recreate in-store experience online

Klarna has expanded its Virtual Shopping solution from 300 brands to 400,000+ retailers. The solution allows online users to get an in-store experience via live video and messaging with experts in-store.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How the fashion industry is dealing with the explosion of digital content

A typical medium-sized fashion business is creating 50,000 images a year, and that's just for e-commerce, when you add in images for social commerce that becomes a big digital headache.

Could digital printing ease supply chain disruptions?

Once saved for mass-producing T-shirts, digital printing technology is now offering brands solutions to nearshore production.

Why physical retail is sustainable

As well as reducing returns, physical retailers have an opportunity to promote sustainable practices and raise awareness of solutions.

How to make a hybrid event a success

There was a time, not so long ago, when attending an event meant actually leaving the house, but after covid events have now gone “hybrid” so what makes a successful hybrid event.

How to grow your wholesale market

Thanks to these new tools, brands around the globe can continue to reach new buyers and sell seamlessly online while providing their retail partners with the means to purchase at their leisure.

BRAND NEWS

Joe Browns unveils first ‘recycled’ swimwear collection

Joe Browns has launched its first ‘recycled’ swimwear collection, the 116-piece collection are all manufactured in a polyester fabric made from recycled plastics.

Self Portrait brings back Irina Shayk for latest ad campaign

London fashion brand Self Portrait has unveiled a series of teaser images from its latest campaign starring model actress Irina Shayk.

Starbucks and Hubbub unveil £1m fund to boost reuse schemes

A £1m Bring It Back Fund from Starbucks in partnership with Hubbub aims to boost reusable packaging and remove barriers for reuse schemes with support pilot projects and grants.

Bloom & Wild is launching a series of UK pop-up stores

From May to July, the online floral service Bloom & Wild will be hosting a series of physical pop-up stores across the UK for the very first time.

Mulberry updates its Lily line with carbon-neutral collection

​Mulberry has just launched Lily Zero its first carbon-neutral collection with a name “inspired by Mulberry’s commitment to becoming net zero by 2035”.

Children’s brand Newbie has extended to 10 new countries

Swedish children’s brand Newbie has extended its online reach to 10 new markets including the UK, Austria, Belgium, France, Netherlands and Portugal with its kids, women’s and accessories lines.

AND FINALLY

LVMH creates virtual ambassador

The luxury group has created a virtual avatar to be the face of its innovation strategy. Livi made her debut when she announced the LVMH Innovation Award’s list of finalists.

Tesco CEO Ken Murphy pockets £4.7m

Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy has pocketed a bumper pay deal amounting to £4.74 million over the last year. That’s 224 times the £21,217 pay and benefits a median Tesco staff member receives

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending May 6th 2022?

1/ SS22

2/ Jubilee

3/ Garden

4/ Sunglasses   

5/ Summer

6/ Denim Jacket

7/ Cushion

8/ Jumpsuit

9/ Crochet   

10/ Bathroom

COLLABORATIONS ON PRSHOTS

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

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.

NoLoGo was founded by designer Tina Malhamé who has worked with Sir Terence Conran, Next, Monsoon, Laura Ashley, Anokhi, Per Una and more. NoLoGo-Chic produces beautiful clothing, each carefully designed and sourced, with its own unique detailing, in gorgeous natural fabrics.

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

Noughty is a British-born, cruelty-free, vegan and naturals brand on a mission to exceed the performance of premium conventional hair and body care with natural alternatives that won’t cost the earth - literally.

Bryony Bel was born out of a desire for aspirational, contemporary and wearable jewellery without the designer price tag. With over 15 years industry experience at a number of jewellery brands, they bring a curated edit of contemporary and affordable sterling silver and 18kt gold vermeil jewellery.

Gold Collagen was started by Tony Sanguinetti whilst on a trip to Japan where he noticed that taking collagen drinks to supplement their diet was key to Japanese women’s youthful appearance and their daily beauty regimes.

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.

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.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing and accessories

Primark has new pregnancy and summer ranges, beauty ranges and new Varsity and MODEST ranges

M&Co  has new summer wear from Anya Madsen and Kylie, kids and adult ranges and jubilee gifts

River Island  has father’s day gifts, new summer clothing imagery for kids and adults and a Charlie Howard collab

Marks & Spencer has new menswear holiday wear, Per Una and M&S collection images

Wilko has suntan lotions and creams

Oliver Bonas has new clothing, jewellery and accessories

Fatface has new beachwear and holiday wear

New Look has new women’s summer outfits

Pretty Little Thing has new swimwear and Martha Kalifatidis, Marilyn Melo, Jayda Wayda and Alabama Barker ranges

Barbour has more outdoor clothing, bags and perfumes

Dune London has new sandal ranges

Shoe Zone has trainer and sandal  ranges

Very has new summer outfits

George at Asda has new summer outfits

Kaleidoscope has new summer wear and beachwear

Freemans has images from its new TV campaign

Feelunique has new cosmetics and fragrances

Dancing Leopard has new summer dresses

F&F  has new summer, shoes, denim and womenswear ranges

From My Mothers Garden has new scarves and robes

Roman Originals has new summer wear and their new SS22 ranges

Lipsy has a new Love & Roses, Friends Like these ranges and a Chrishell collaboration

Pink House Mustique has new outfits for the summer

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

Radley Night Store Matalan Cotton Traders Sonder Studio Hope Fashion Monsoon Seol + Gold Very Daisy Park Joe Browns John Lewis  Aspiga  

Home and food

Dunelm has new AW22 homewear

Primark has new home accessories

Oliver Bonas has new home ware

Marks & Spencer has new things for the lounge and bathroom

Cuckooland has new modular sofas

Lights4fun has AW22 and Halloween lights

Cath Kidston has new kitchen wear

Oak Furnitureland has new sofa and rug ranges

Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories and Fathers’ Day gifts 

Nest has new outdoor and indoor home ranges  

DFS has new ranges

NoLoGo has new jubilee homeware

National Trust Shop has new ranges

Wilko has new Jubilee gifts, DIY, storage, garden, home wear

Cult Furniture  has new homeware

The Range has new wallpaper, homeware and things for the garden and Jubilee wear

M&Co  has new homeware

Daisy Park Has new Jubilee commemorative pieces and a wide range of mugs

Pink House Mustique has a small range of homeware

Abstract House has new canvases

See more new home images from the last two weeks from

Fritz Fryer Matalan Sofology Joe Browns Parker Knoll Next Paperchase Very Cambridge Imprint  Fatface George Home Next Hotel Chocolat

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May Diary

How to get your brand on the May Editorial Calendars   

Next month sees the start of the Platinum Jubilee 4-day weekend so start to get anything related to the Jubilee up now and get the keywords Platinum Jubilee on anything relevant. 

We’re now well into Spring so carry on adding those spring summer related 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 and other related keywords like picnics, garden party etc). 

Now that covid travel restrictions have lifted images of beach holidays and swimwear, as well as holiday clothes, festival clothes can all come back out and all of the associated keywords and phrases sandals, beachwear, swimsuits, bikinis, linen, summer wear. Although not everyone will be going abroad so still keep keywords and phrases like “staycation” “holistay” “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like cardigans for the colder UK evenings.

May is also the start of wedding season so if you have any wedding related items then get ready to promote them with any wedding keywords, bridal, bride, groom, hen party, stag do etc.

May Diary - Weeks/Months

May is National Walking Month, National Smile Month and Skin Cancer awareness month. It’s also;

Chelsea Flower Show (24th – 28th May)

May - Days

13^th – World Cocktail Day

15^th – International Day of Families

19^th – Lag B'Omer (Jewish Holiday)

20^th – World Bee Day

21^st – International Tea Day

22^nd – World Goth Day

22^nd – Craft Distillery Day (US)

25^th - Geek Pride day

26^th – Ascension Day

29^th – National Biscuit Day

25^th – National Wine Day

31^st – Memorial Day (US)

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