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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Spending patterns across online retail in all sectors falls 27% to ‘more normal levels’
Whilst online growth is down IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index shows that sales are actually +16.1% higher now than they were just before the pandemic began.
Pandora acquires 37 North America franchise stores
Danish jewellery brand Pandora has acquired 37 franchise store locations in the US and Canada from Ben Bridge Jeweler Pandora’s largest franchisee in North America.
M&S makes strategic investment in activewear platform The Sports Edit
Marks & Spencer has bought into activewear platform The Sports Edit as it builds its digital operations and strengthens its presence in the fast-growing category.
Card spending up 13.7% in February
Consumer card spending increased by 13.7% last month compared to the same period of 2020, according to data from Barclaycard. This marks the highest level of growth since November 2021.
50% of consumers won’t shop with retailers who greenwash environmental commitments
Retailers could be risking long-term consumer loyalty if their sustainability efforts aren't genuine, and they attempt to greenwash their manufacturing processes.
Shopping habits among men and women are widening
Shopping habits amongst men and women are widening, according to a study conducted by international customer experience platform Voyado.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why London is helping drive a global demand for digital shopping
London saw record levels of venture capital investment in digital shopping with $7bn invested in 2021, more than double the $3bn invested in 2020 and is the 4th largest hub for digital shopping globally.
How M&S has developed a customer experience that cross channels
Marks & Spencer’s move to launch live shopping on its website was just the most recent step in its journey to improve the customer experience for shoppers buying its clothing and homewares online.
Is retail nearly back to normal? E-tail sales say yes, physical footfall says no
UK retail is increasingly returning to a sort of normal as the pandemic recedes. But while online activity appears to be virtually back to recognisable levels, physical retail is still challenged.
Can brands justify still trading in Russia?
As global businesses pull out Russia, can brands like Uniqlo really justify their decision to remain trading in the country?
The battle of the resale site: will eBay, Depop or Asos emerge victorious?
Second-hand goods are big business and many brands including PLT, Levi's and Allbirds are jumping into the world of resale. Which brands will emerge as the market leader in this fast-growing sector?
BRAND NEWS
Cadbury launches Creme Egg inspired fashion collection
Chocolate company Cadbury have launched a Creme Egg inspired fashion collection in collaboration with emerging sustainable designer Charlotte Kirkham of Rua Carlota
Soho House is launching a skincare line, Soho Skin
Soho House has private members’ clubs worldwide, as well as Cowshed spas and products. Now, it’s adding a new skincare line.
Lululemon unveils its first-ever footwear collection
Sportswear brand Lululemon has revealed its first-ever footwear collection for women, with a men's collection to launch next year.
PrettyLittleThing launches anti-rape campaign
PrettyLittleThing has launched a #MyDressDoesntMeanYes anti-rape campaign in partnership with various charities, countering the idea that women who dress provocatively are "asking for it."
Huel moves into fashion market
Nutrition products specialist Huel has launched Huelwear, a range of wardrobe essentials made from organic cotton and recycled nylon.
Ted Baker launches new website to drive global growth
Ted Baker has partnered with BigCommerce and unveiled a new ecommerce site, to create a more impactful and relevant shopping experiences for its shoppers in the UK and in 12 countries.
Amazon Fresh opens latest cashier-less store in Kensington
Amazon has opened the doors to its 17th checkout-free Just Walk Out technology store in Kensington, London, this is the second store to open in 2022
Sportswear platform Apparelle to launch
Digital shopping platform Apparelle is to launch soon selling a range of women's fitness brands and including an option to shop a "conscious edit", with brands focusing on sustainable materials etc.
AND FINALLY
UK faces huge fines for letting cheap Chinese clothes flood the EU
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the UK failed to combat fraud and collect the correct amount of duties and VAT relating to undervalued imports of textiles and footwear from China.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending March 4th 2022?
1/ SS22
2/ Easter
3/ Garden
4/ Mini Skirt
5/ Kitchen
6/ Jubilee
7/ International Women’s Day
8/ Cushion
9/ Soft Pastel
10/ Green
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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.
DoTerra was founded in 2008, after the health-care and business professional founders discovered the benefits of natural essential oils and decided to bring those benefits to wider audience – doTERRA is the Latin for “Gift of the Earth.”
V.Gan started in 2018 with the aim of providing animal-friendly fashion and has quickly established ourselves as one of the most progressive in the vegan community and is available worldwide.
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.
Delightfull is a Portuguese interiors business with offices in the UK that specialises in high-end furniture and lighting solutions. Their products are handmade and combine a long heritage of skilled crafts and have an eye for the emerging needs of the future.
Designer Angelika Józefczyk was inspired by the expression of artists like William Morris, Gustav Klimt, and the architecture of Antonio Gaudi. The collection uses embroidered and patterned soft fabrics like chiffon, satin and crepe.
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.
Night Store combines a girl’s night glamour and dreamy levels of comfort, all pieces are designed with a relaxed fit. Best served with a glass of your favourite on a chilled night in or catching up with friends.
Under the Make it British umbrella we have a selection of innovative small businesses producing beautiful clothes, accessories and jewellery and they’re all designed and made in the UK.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing and accessories
F&F has new leisurewear and spring clothing
M&Co has new summer and family ranges
From My Mothers Garden has new SS22 ranges
Marks & Spencer has new Mother’s Day outfits
Primark has new baby and toddler clothing and leisure wear for men and women and a Mickey Mouse range
Matalan has SS22 outfits for men and women and Mother’s day ranges
Lipsy has new Friends Like These SS22 outfits
George at Asda has new clothing and jewellery
Sonder Studio has a new range of statement pieces
Very has new accessories, shoes and clothing ranges
New Look has women and kids SS22 ranges
TKMaxx has new spring summer ranges
Hope Fashion has new dresses
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Dune London Barbour Freemans Feelunique Dune London Mens Oliver Bonas River Island Pink House Mustique Regatta Fatface Crew Clothing Tu Clothing Radley Aspiga Pretty Little Thing Seol + Gold Cath Kidston
Home and food
Hotel Chocolat has new Mother’s Day gifts
Wilko has new Easter, DIY, storage, garden and home wear
George Home has new home and garden ware
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods and things for outdoor summer entertaining and Mother’s Day
Primark has new Goosey Gander nursery furniture
George Home has new things for the garden
Furniture Village has new outdoor furniture and sofa ranges
Abstract House has new canvases
Next has new homeware outdoor furniture and picnic dining
DFS launched new furniture ranges including a vegan range
Habitat has new home furniture and bedding and kids bedroom ranges
Cartwright & Butler has new Mother’s day gift boxes
National Trust Shop has new books, gifts for easter and SS22 collections
Nest has new home ranges and prints
Cult Furniture has new home furniture
Parker Knoll has new furniture ranges
Collins & Hayes has new sofa ranges
Oliver Bonas has new March release home products
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
Paperchase Biscuiteers Baking Sofology Homesense Fatface B&M Cambridge Imprint Dunelm Lights4fun Baa Stool Homesense Fritz Fryer The Range Very TKMaxx Avalana John Lewis Designers Guild Marks & Spencer
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March Diary
How to get your brand on the March Editorial Calendars
March is mostly about preparing for the big Easter holidays in April so make sure you are starting to include relevant Easter keywords, plus it’s also the time people make their first big getaway abroad so any keywords and clothes for warmer climes, loungewear, going-out wear, swimsuits, bikinis etc should be added.
At the end of the month, there’s Mothers’ Day. If you have any relevant gifts, cards etc then get them uploaded and get Mother’s Day in your keywords and on anything appropriate. Also, if you have anything green then add that for St Patrick’s day in the middle of the month.
Plus, as we’re now definitely in 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).
March Diary - Weeks/Months
In the UK it’s National Bed Month - Introduced by The Sleep Council and The National Bed Federation, it aims to raise awareness of the importance of sleep so push anything sleep-related. it’s also the British Heart Foundations Dechox month which encourages people to give up chocolate – cakes and biscuits - for the month! So, any chocolate, biscuit or cake alternatives should be pushed.
Other events include;
Fairtrade Fortnight (Feb 21st – Mar 6th)
British Pie Week (7th-13th)
British Science Week (11th-20th)
Butchers Week (7th-13th)
March - Days
9th – No Smoking Day
14th – Commonwealth Day
17th – St Patrick’s Day
18th – Global Recycling Day
18th – Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
28th – Holi Hindu Festival
20th – First Day of Spring
21st – International Day of Forests
22nd – World Water Day
22nd -23rd - The London Textile Fair - Business Design Centre in Islington, North London
25th – National Bridesmaids Day
27th - Mother’s Day UK
27th – The Oscars
27th – British Summertime Begins
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