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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Primark sales rocket over ‘very strong’ Christmas
Primark sales were up 18% over 2021 figures to £3.15bn in the 16 weeks to January 7 after better-than-expected Christmas trading, including a “step up” in the UK.
Boots offers 1,500 jobs to former LloydsPharmacy staff affected by closures
Boots has said that more than 1,500 job roles are available across its stores nationwide for pharmacists impacted by the LloydsPharmacy Sainsbury closures.
Seraphine shareholder claims firm is worth more than the £15.3m offer
Seraphine shareholders are aggrieved at the 30p a share offer from Mayfair Equity Partners and claim the business is worth much more than the £15.5m valuation.
Swatch braces for a ‘record year’ in 2023
Swatch Group (owner of Swatch, Omega and Tissot) is anticipating strong growth in 2023 after reporting a 4.6% uptick in sales to $8.14bn in 2022, and a 6.3% rise in net income.
Watchmaker Bremont secures £48.4m pounds in funding
British watchmaker Bremont has secured a £48m investment from new and existing investors to help develop their marketing, distribution, and talent.
UK's online clothing market may have reached maturity
John Bason, finance director of Associated British Foods "You've got to start to question the maturity now of online in the United Kingdom,"
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
What really happened over Christmas
Christmas trading statements should be viewed with a note of caution, writes retail expert Richard Hyman, who explores what really happened over the golden quarter.
Why you should care about search marketing
A combination of solid SEO and PPC strategies can boost your site's visibility in search engines, resulting in more traffic and conversions.
How and how not to use AI in your marketing
Marketing needs to reckon with the role of AI in its world. Here are a few guidelines for thinking about AI in 2023 and beyond.
Why luxury brands are hoping for a good Chinese New Year
The focus of the luxury industry is shifting back to China, with hopes that its high-end spenders will once again splurge on designer goods during Lunar New Year festivities
What do the new laws on sustainability mean for fashion?
Brands selling into France are getting a taste of changes to come, as a new wave of sustainability legislation calls for greater transparency and traceability. Experts say the industry isn’t ready.
Confidence in tech-enabled customer service remains low amongst UK consumers
Almost one in two UK consumers (48%) prefer to deal with customer service by phone compared to tech-related channels such as live chat (21%), email (21%), WhatsApp (6%) and chatbots (3%).
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
THG appoints new finance boss as Gallemore switches roles
Online retailer THG has named a new chief financial officer as the previous postholder John Gallemore changes responsibilities.
BRAND NEWS
Barbour and House of Hackney reunite for SS23
British heritage brand Barbour has unveiled its fourth collection designed in collaboration with east London-based interiors and lifestyle brand House of Hackney.
Hammerson to diversify Bullring and Grand Central with VR experiences
Sandbox VR, an advanced virtual reality experience, is set to open its largest unit and first UK location outside London this summer in the Bullring and Grand Central, Birmingham.
Mango unveils denim collection utilising 'circularity criteria'
Spanish fashion retailer Mango has launched a new denim collection for women that has been developed using a set of “circularity criteria” designed to make the range easier to recycle.
Waitrose Duchy teabags now fully compostable
Waitrose has launched an own brand fully certified compostable teabag, becoming the latest retailer to assure tea drinkers of a more environmentally friendly cuppa.
H&M Home has teamed up with colour solutions specialist Pantone on two new colour focused collections “Calm & Soothing” and “Energy & Joy.”
AND FINALLY
Amazon to permanently close Fresh store in Dalston
Amazon has announced it is permanently closing its Amazon Fresh store in Dalston, north east London. The store was its sixth store opened in September 2021.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending January 20th 2022?
1/ Valentine
2/ Easter
3/ SS23
4/ Candle
5/ Bags
6/ Cushion
7/ Chair
8/ Basket
9/ Earrings
10/ Bathroom
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges
Barbour has new ranges for adults and dogs
Fatface has new clothing ranges and accessories for kids and adults
Aspiga has new womenswear
From my mother’s garden has new ranges for 2023
Dune London has new SS23 shoe and bag ranges and accessories
Threadbare has new SS232 clothing ranges for him and her
Very has new womenswear and Valentines fashions
Matalan has Mini Me outfits, menswear and suits, new kids ranges plus a character shop for dressing up
PrettyLittleThing has a new Gemma Owen collabs and a new Renew range featuring Molly Mae and Valentine’s Day lingerie and going out wear
River Island has new Valentines outfits Active ranges and SS23 winter clothes for Jan-Feb drops
Freemans has new womenswear
Primark has new Varsity ranges, womens ranges, Valentines outfits, new Disney 100 ranges and baby outfits
Night Store has new pyjamas and maternity wear
Dune London Men’s has new SS23 footwear
Peacocks has new spring summer outfits lingerie and sleepwear for her
Oliver Bonas has new drops for February including clothes, jewellery, bags and accessories
John Lewis has new womenswear ranges for SS23
Monsoon has new women’s fashion and accessories for kids and adults
TK Maxx has new fashion accessory ranges
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Home and food
Hotel Chocolat has new chocolates for Valentines
Dobbies Garden Centres has new patio furniture, house plants, chimeneas, pizza ovens, firepits.
Homesense has new SS23 home items and gifts for Easter, Mother’s day and Valentines day
Cuckooland has new home gifts and new SS23 home goods
Cutter & Squidge has Valentine’s day hampers and goodies
National Trust Shop has new gifts and things for the garden
The Range has kitchen and home ware to keep you organised in 2023
Paperchase has new gifts
George Home has Valentines gifts and gifts for your pet
B&M has their new Urban Eden and Superbloom collections for summer outdoors and Easter collections
Nest has new lighting
Biscuiteers Baking has new Easter goodies
Cartwright & Butler has new Valentines hampers and gifts
Oliver Bonas has new gifts for the home
Very unveils its new Everyday Homes collection and has Valentines gifts
Sofology has new sofa and footstool ranges as well as things for the home
TK Maxx has new things for you and your home for the New Year
John Lewis has new solutions for the whole house from living rooms to bedrooms
Cardfactory has more valentines’ gifts for him and her
Marks & Spencer has gifts for valentines and homeware
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DIARY
Days until Valentine’s Day - 21
Days until Mother’s Day – 54
Days until Easter – 75
Days until Eid al-Fitr – 87
Days until Halloween - 280
Days until Black Friday – 304
Days until Christmas Day – 335
How to get your brand on the January Editorial Calendars
January is all about fitness and health and getting back on track after a Christmas and New Year Holidays break, plus it’s about starting to prepare for outfits and gifts for Valentine’s Day next month. But also, we’re looking forward to next season so make sure anything SS23 is flagged on your drops. Plus, as we’re mid-winter there will still be searches for anything cosy, so pyjamas, slippers, coats, hygge, winter warmers, knitwear, scarves and everything warm.
January Diary - Weeks/Months
January is also Veganuary and Dry January so it’s a good idea to make sure you have vegan-friendly products and non-alcoholic products labelled on your media centre, plus anything that’s healthy that fits in with resetting your life.
If you sell gin and anything gin-related then it’s also Ginuary
Diary - Days
25th – Burns Night
26th – Australia Day
26th – Indian Republic Day
27th – Chocolate cake day (US)
28th – Data Privacy Day
31st – Tax return payments are due today
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