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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
H&M sales jump as post-pandemic recovery marches on
H&M has continued its post-pandemic recovery with net sales in Q2 of £4.47bn up by 17%, surpassing market expectations.
WHSmith sales soar ahead of pre-pandemic levels as travel recovers
WHSmith said its performance was so strong during Q3 - to 11 June – that it’s 107% ahead of 2019 levels and it now expects its full-year results to be at the upper end of expectations.
Games Workshop shares £10m of profits with staff
Games Workshop sales were up £32m to £385m for the year past 12 months, with profits of £155m, up £4m, and has shared £13m, up by £10m, through the company’s profit share scheme.
Abercrombie & Fitch eyes $5bn in annual sales
Abercrombie & Fitch plans to reach $5bn in annual sales in the long-term, as it eyes revenues of $4.1-4.3bn and an operating margin rate at or above 8% for fiscal 2025.
China's '618' shopping festival to test Covid-hit shoppers' urge to splurge
China is set to get a picture of how the country's zero-Covid-19 policy and slowing economy have impacted shoppers, as online firms gear up to report takings from the "618" shopping festival.
Apple tops most valuable brands list, Vuitton hits top 10, Nike is top for clothing
Nike tops the world’s most valuable clothing brands in the Kantar BrandZ Most valuable Global Brands, with Zara in second place, Adidas in third and followed by Lululemon, Uniqlo and H&M
Shoppers are turning more to small businesses
More than half (55%) of small independent businesses have seen a rise in new customers purchasing from their business over the last six months according to a new Amex survey.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
McKinsey explores the metaverse history and characteristics, how consumers and businesses are using it today and may use it in the future, and its value-creation potential.
6 strategies for growing your loyalty program with SMS
SMS gives you a direct line to your customers to develop deeper connections, drive more sales, and it’s especially effective when used to engage those who are already loyal to your brand.
New tools make text marketing personal and timely
A new tool from Bluecore allows retailers to send personal and timely messages via mobile SMS messaging.
How retail is boosting sustainability through supplier relationships
How Marks and Spencer and H&M are working with their suppliers DHL Supply Chain and Bestseller to help them reach sustainability targets.
How Ralph Lauren wants to become more circular
Ralph Lauren wants to manufacture products in a more responsible and circular way, part of which includes a focus on cradle-to-cradle certification it’s introducing for certain products.
What teen brands can teach us about fashion in the metaverse
Brands including Pacsun, Forever21 and Boohoo may have different products and appeal from your brand, but their metaverse strategies can offer insights into appealing to the younger set.
How to capture the online home-and-garden market
The home-and-garden market is the next vertical to move online with 50+% of shoppers in the UK and Germany buying home decor and furniture shopping online, and over 40% in gardening.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Missguided’s Passi rejoins as CEO under new Frasers ownership
Missguided founder Nitin Passi has returned to the business as chief executive, eight weeks after he stepped down from the role.
BRAND NEWS
Mulberry partners with Hurr to rent its bags for the first time
Mulberry is partnering with the online circular fashion marketplace Hurr to allow UK shoppers to rent its designer bags.
Mamas & Papas partners with Oxfam to launch take-back scheme
Mamas & Papas is partnering with charity Oxfam to launch a clothing take-back scheme to extend the life of its baby clothes by enabling its customers to resell, repurpose or recycle.
Timberland launches metaverse experience with Fortnite
Timberland has partnered with Epic Games on a new metaverse experience in Fortnite that recreates the brand’s real-world innovation lab, maker space and innovation and design process.
Amazon opens 18th Fresh store in the UK
Amazon is continuing its bricks-and-mortar growth with the opening of its 18th Amazon Fresh store in London’s Hoxton.
AND FINALLY x2
Five of the best 3D billboards: the ‘new wave’ of OOH advertising
Marketing Beat takes a look at some of the recent 3D billboards that have captivated audiences and pushed boundaries in OOH advertising.
Tag Heuer watches to display NFTs
Displaying NFTs in real life is the new cool. Frédéric Arnault, CEO of LVMH-owned Tag Heuer, The chief executive officer explained why an NFT viewer was the Swiss watchmaker's first Web3 move.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending June 10th 2022?
1/ SS22
2/ AW22
3/ Father’s Day
4/ Bedrooms
5/ Dress
6/ Summer
7/ Picnic
8/ Garden
9/ Cushion
10/ Shorts
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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
KMI Brands 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.
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.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Very has new summer outfits for men and women and back to school outfits
New Look has new women’s summer and beach outfits
Primark has a new modest swimwear, a Pride range, new summer sandals and wedges, and a Stacey Solomon collaboration
Cath Kidston have kids and adult accessories
Dune London has new occasion wear and summer sandals
M&Co has new summer clothes and accessories for kids and adults
From My Mothers Garden has new summer wear
Freemans has new summer outfits including Julien Macdonald ranges
River Island has Father’s Day gifts, accessories and new summer clothing imagery for kids and adults and a Sofia Richie, Charlie Howard and Danny Lomas collabs
Shoe Zone Has new shoe collections
Monsoon has new vintage inspired womenswear and accessories
Hotter has new summer shoes
Barbour has new classic clothing
George at Asda has new summer outfits, vintage and Pride t-shirts
PrettyLittleThing has new swimwear and Nella Rose, Martha Kalifatidis, Marilyn Melo, Jayda Wayda and Alabama Barker ranges
Lipsy has new campaign images
Feel Unique has Father’s Day toiletries
F&F has summer outfits, beach wear and athleisure wear
Roman Originals has more new SS22 outfits
Radley has new bags and accessories
NoLoGo has summer outfits
Crew Clothing has new clothing and accessories
Matalan has Taylor & Wright styles and new family dressing options and Father’s Day gifts
Pink House Mustique has new beachwear
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Fatface Hope Fashion TK Maxx Dancing Leopard Dune London Mens Marks & Spencer Wilko Oliver Bonas
Home and food
George Home has new dog clothes and toys
The Range has new outdoor and indoor furniture as well as camping and festival gear
Cult Furniture has new garden furniture and homeware
Homesense has new summer picnic and BBQ ware
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories, Fathers’ Day gifts and Christmas decorations
Cuckooland has new garden and outdoor items
Wilko has new outdoor summer wares
Marks & Spencer has new homeware
Abstract House has new canvasses for all tastes
Designers Guild has new AW22 ranges
Parker Knoll has new sofa and chair ranges
Hotel Chocolat has new Father’s Day chocolates
Furniture Village has new Ercol bedroom and lounge furniture
Daisy Park has new decorations and light for outside and in
Primark has new home accessories
Cambridge Imprint has new stationery and printing sets
Cartwright & Butler has new gifts and hampers for Father’s Day
Very has kitchenware and garden items
George Home has the season sell out Ozark blow up chair
Oliver Bonas has new home ware and some early Christmas baubles
Dunelm has new AW22 home wear
Lights4fun has AW22 and Halloween lights
Cath Kidston has new kitchen wear
Oak Furnitureland has new sofa and rug ranges
DFS has new ranges
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
NoLoGo National Trust Shop M&Co Pink House Mustique Fritz Fryer Matalan Sofology Joe Browns Next Paperchase Fatface Next
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How to get your brand on the June Editorial Calendars
Summer is here - and hopefully the weather will improve – so add anything summery including 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 we’re also at the start of the festival season, so make sure you add festival, Glastonbury, to your keyword lists.
Media are starting to ramp up the summer holiday features so swimwear, suitcases, travel bags, travel accessories etc are all images and keywords that you should be adding. Some people are still staying at home, so it’s probably a good idea to think of 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 hoodies, and cardigans for the colder UK evenings.
Also look at sports, particularly anything tennis-related for Wimbledon.
June Diary - Weeks/Months
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, National Smile Month, it’s also Wimbledon (27th-10thJuly) and Royal Ascot (14th-18th), and the return of the Glastonbury festival (22nd-26th).
June - Days
15th – Two years since the end of the first UK lockdown for non-essential shops (England)
15th – National Beer Day (UK)
18th – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
18th – International Picnic Day
19th – Father’s Day
19th – Juneteenth
21st – Summer Solstice
22nd – World Rainforest Day
22nd – Windrush Day
24th – Take your dog to work Day
24th – Midsummer’s Day
27th – Wimbledon fortnight starts
30th – International Asteroid Day
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