Back to PRShots News The Daily Retail News Digest for brands and media – 30/5/22
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The latest retail news from Boohoo, Authentic Brands, Ikea, H&M, Burberry, Flannels, Dr Martens and articles on five digital marketing trends, why shoppers are turning to the second-hand market, marketing in the metaverse, and much more.
PRShots Digest with news from Boohoo, Authentic Brands, Ikea, H&M, Burberry, Flannels, Dr Martens & more, plus articles on five digital marketing trends, why shoppers are turning to the second-hand market, marketing in the metaverse & more
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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
UK retail footfall improves but pre-Covid levels remain elusive
Ipsos figures show overall footfall for last week was up 3.3% with cities outperforming towns by 3.4% points however footfall in towns was still down 18.7% compared to 2019 and 15.4% in cities.
Authentic Brands Group moves into pole position to buy Ted Baker
US-based Authentic Brands Group has emerged as the frontrunner to win the battle for Ted Baker and is being advised by Bank of America on a £300m deal.
Boohoo emerges as front-runner to buy Missguided in pre-pack deal
Boohoo has reportedly entered exclusive talks with Teneo to purchase Missguided with a pre-pack rescue deal.
Asos, Currys, and Gymshark urge government to reject online sales tax
Retailers including Currys, Asos, The Very Group and Gymshark are among the major firms that have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to reject proposals for an online sales tax (OST).
West End expects £80m boost during Jubilee Weekend
The Jubilee Weekend is expected to inject tens of millions of pounds into London’s iconic West End district, according to new research.
IKEA UK returned to profit in the year to Aug 21, with sales up 2.7% to £1.96bn and an operating profit of £61.2m (up from a £32.7m loss) despite the stores being closed for up to 17 weeks.
Klarna to focus more on ‘short-term profitability’ instead of growth
Klarna is to switch its focus from growth to short-term profitability, according to the fintech giant's CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski.
Cost-of-living crisis causing surge in second-hand shopping
A new report by eBay Ads UK has found that the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is causing a shift towards circular shopping habits like the purchasing of second-hand goods.
Walmart pipped Amazon as retailer who took home the most in revenue in 2021
Walmart pipped Amazon to be the World’s biggest retailer with Walmart at $572.8bn and Amazon at $469.8bn, Tesco were 14th with $84.4bn and Sainsbury 22nd with $41.1bn.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Digital marketing has become an essential part of most businesses' toolkit, here are five new digital marketing trends every marketer should keep abreast of.
Why shoppers are turning to the second-hand market
How the cost-of-living and climate crises are combining to make second-hand clothing a growing area of fashion retail
Although widespread adoption of the metaverse may take some time, leading brands are already rewriting the rules of marketing.
How augmented reality is changing fashion
Augmented reality is a new way for brands to engage with customers. It gives them the option to engage in products virtually from anywhere with their devices.
How to get it right with user generated content and a creator-first brand strategy
User-generated content (UGC) is still a winner for meeting both e-commerce and brand strategy KPIs. However, the way it is used is shifting.
How technology is the next battleground for retail
Technology is playing an ever more prevalent role in retail, not just in powering ecommerce, but sitting behind the entire strategy of many key retailers
Biometric mobile payments to reach $1.2 trillion by 2027
The value of biometrically authenticated remote mobile payments is set to hit $1.2 trillion globally by 2027 - up 365% from $332bn in 2022 - citing regulatory changes like SCA for pushing adoption.
H&M Group tests new tech-enabled stores
H&M Group is piloting new tech-enabled COS stores in the US, the stores will provide seamless payment options, personalised styling recommendations, faster checkout, delivery and returns.
BRAND NEWS
Dr Martens to enter resale market with Depop collaboration
Dr Martens has revealed plans to enter the resale market with its new ReSouled collaboration with online marketplace Depop.
Burberry marks the Jubilee with displays of Britain’s green treasures
Burberry is marking the Platinum Jubilee with a host of projects that highlight the nation’s green spaces including Superbloom, an immersive floral display.
Flannels to launch a social media integrated cosmeceutical clinic
Flannels is launching a dedicated ‘tweakments’ space for cosmeceutical brand ESHO in its new Liverpool store when it opens in June.
The IKEA Swedish House Mafia collaboration lands
IKEA is collaborating with Swedish House Mafia for a collection of music-related home furnishing solutions, designed for producing, performing, and listening to music at home.
AND FINALLY
Design Museum to celebrate 70 years of the Fred Perry polo shirt
The Design Museum is to host a free exhibition in June celebrating 70 years of the Fred Perry polo shirt and the legacy of one of Britain’s most enduring sportswear brands
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending May 27th 2022?
1/ Jubilee
2/ SS22
3/ Sandals
4/ AW22
5/ Picnic
6/ Sunglasses
7/ Shorts
8/ Garden
9/ Halloween
10/ Kitchen
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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
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.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing and accessories
Roman Originals has new SS22 outfits
M&Co has new summer wear from Anya Madsen and Kylie, kids and adult ranges and jubilee gifts
Crew Clothing has new clothing and accessories
Matalan has Taylor & Wright styles and new family dressing options and Father’s Day gifts
River Island has Father’s Day gifts, accessories and new summer clothing imagery for kids and adults and a Charlie Howard and Danny Lomas collab
Barbour has new jackets available
Shoe Zone Has new kids shoe collections
Very has new summer outfits for men and women
Pink House Mustique has new beachwear
Primark has Stacey Solomon collaboration kids ranges, beauty ranges and accessories
Fatface has new beachwear and holiday wear and accessories for all ages
NoLoGo has summer and Jubilee outfits
Hope Fashion has new womenswear
TK Maxx has new clothing, bags, hats, accessories and jewellery
George at Asda has new summer outfits, vintage t-shirts and Jubilee outfits
Dune London has new occasion wear and summer sandals
From My Mothers Garden has new summery robes
F&F has new Bridges range
Monsoon has new summer outfits
Dancing Leopard has new summer dresses and beachwear
Freemans has new summer ranges
Dune London Mens has new summer beach wear
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
New Look has new women’s summer outfits
PrettyLittleThing has new swimwear and Martha Kalifatidis, Marilyn Melo, Jayda Wayda and Alabama Barker ranges
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Kaleidoscope Feelunique Lipsy Radley Night Store Cotton Traders Sonder Studio Seol + Gold Very Daisy Park Joe Browns John Lewis Aspiga
Home and food
Cambridge Imprint has new stationery and printing sets and Jubilee gifts
Cult Furniture has new garden furniture and homeware
Nest has new outdoor and indoor home ranges
TK Maxx has new homeware
Cartwright & Butler has new gifts and hampers for Father’s Day
Very has Jubilee, 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
Primark has new home accessories
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
DFS has new ranges
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
NoLoGo National Trust Shop Wilko The Range M&Co Daisy Park Pink House Mustique Abstract House Fritz Fryer Matalan Sofology Joe Browns Parker Knoll Next Paperchase Fatface Next Hotel Chocolat
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How to get your brand on the June Editorial Calendars
This 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
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), the Derby (3rd-4th) and the return of the Glastonbury festival (22nd-26th).
June - Days
1st - Global Parents Day
2nd – Spring Bank Holiday
3rd – Jubilee Bank Holiday
3rd – World Bicycle Day
3rd – World Cider Day
3rd – National Fish and Chips Day
5th – World Environment Day
5th – Shavuot
6th – Whit Monday
6th – D-Day
8th – World Oceans Day
11th – Queen’s Official Birthday
11th – World Gin Day
14th – International Bath Day
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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