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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Superdry to delist from London Stock Exchange
Superdry said it will cut rents on 39 of its stores, leave the stock market with Dunkerton funding an equity raise of up to £10m as part of a radical restructuring plan.
B&M racks up 10% growth as shoppers seek out savings
B&M group sales grew 10.1% to £5.5bn for the year to 30 March, with adjusted EBITDA coming in at the top end of its guidance range of £629m, up from £573m in 2023.
Sosandar sales climb as it makes progress on first stores
Sosandar’s revenue grew 9% to £46.3m for the year to April 2024, and is considering locations for its first physical stores.
Tesco teases new Clubcard Prices logo after Lidl defeat
Tesco has teased the new design for its Clubcard prices after a High Court ruled its yellow circle in a blue square infringed Lidl’s trademark for its similar yellow circle branding.
Grocery delivery giant Getir in talks about radical restructuring
Once-valued at £9.5bn, Getir is working with advisers on plans that could see it broken up or resort to an emergency restructuring mechanism.
UK retailers attract more Easter shoppers despite cost of living crisis
Data from Rendle shows UK footfall increased by 7% compared with Easter 2023 over the four days from Good Friday to Easter Monday, and debit card transactions increased by a similar amount.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How to track ROI from content marketing
Content drives visitors which drive email subscriptions which drives sales and all are measurable, but where do you start?
Weighing the options between organic vs paid social media? Hootsuite looks at the differences between paid and organic and recommends strategies for their use.
Vogue Business takes an in-depth look at what’s next for retail, with a collection of 17 articles and a podcast series.
How Luxury retailers can overcome fulfilment challenges
Today’s consumers have come to expect an exceptional shopping experience both instore and online. In the luxury sector, this expectation is particularly high.
How AI will revolutionise e-commerce
Svetlana Kordumova, Founder and CEO of Pixyle.ai explains how harnessing AI and computer vision can enhance shopping experiences and operational efficiency.
The world’s most innovative retailers, according to Vogue editors
From Japan’s Hender Scheme to McMullen in Oakland, California, these are the stores mapping the future of retail according to Vogue’s worldwide teams of editors.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Dr Martens names new chief executive
Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson is to step down from his role with chief brand officer Ije Nwokorie set to take over before the end of the financial year.
Shoe Zone CEO Anthony Smith steps down from PLC board
Shoe Zone’s CEO, Anthony Smith, is stepping down from the PLC board to focus more on the business's day-to-day operations.
BRAND NEWS
Veja to open first London store
Fashion footwear retailer Veja is to open its first London store on Monmouth Street next week, becoming its sixth banner worldwide.
Schuh and Vintage Threads partner to launch reworked range
Schuh has joined forces with vintage dealer and reworking studio Vintage Threads to launch a collection of outerwear, accessories and homeware using pre-loved, donated footwear.
Primark drops prices of kids summer essentials
Primark has lowered the price on hundreds of its essential kids’ clothing and accessories as part of its commitment to keep prices down.
Iceland launches first-ever supermarket customer election manifesto
Iceland has launched a panel of seven customers from across the UK who will provide monthly views in the lead-up to the General Election, along with a survey of up to 6,000 regular customers.
Bath & Body Works to open first standalone store in London
US beauty and lifestyle retailer Bath & Body Works is set to open its first standalone store at Westfield London shopping centre in White City.
Womenswear brand Hai has opened its first UK store in Shoreditch. Based in London, Hai champions premium Chinese silk through its range of bags, accessories, and womenswear.
Stella McCartney launches new campaign imagery starring Quannah Chasinghorse
Stella McCartney has launched the second chapter of her Summer 2024 campaign for Earth Month 2024 collaborating with indigenous advocate and climate warrior Quannah Chasinghorse.
Valentino opens new London flagship
Italian luxury house Valentino has unveiled its new London flagship store on fashionable Sloane Street.
AND FINALLY x 2
Sports Direct’s Newcastle United replica kits deal injunction fails
Sports Direct – owned by Mike Ashley, the former owner of Newcastle United – has failed in its quest to sell the club’s kit for the upcoming 24/25 season in its stores.
Beyoncé is sending Levi’s and Western boot sales soaring
Beyoncé’s hit country album “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” which features “Levii’s Jeans” has increased visits to Levi’s US stores by 20%, and cowboy boot sales were up 24% during the Easter week.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 12th 2024?
1/ SS24
2/ Garden
3/ Denim
4/ Picnic
5/ Living Room
6/ Bag
7/ Bathroom
8/ Yellow
9/ Cushion
10/ Candle
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Olukai is a Hawaiian brand producing footwear that combines the strength and durability of a waterman’s ocean lifestyle - all footwear comes with a 1-year guarantee - with an island-inspired brand rooted in sound values, style, comfort, and craftsmanship.
Peter Bowen Art has been making ceramics and creating artworks for more than 40 years. He now specialises in creating handmade ceramic mantel clocks and tableware produced in his studio in rural Somerset.
Quorn Stone began in 1995, importing artisan hand-painted terracotta tiles from Manises, Spain. The business now includes a wide range of indoor tiles large and small, for floors and walls, plus stoneware tiles for outside.
Iolla designs high-quality eyewear. All their glasses and sunglasses are handmade and designed to last, using the highest-quality components and materials.
Peachaus was started when the founders were in Australia and wondered why it was so hard to find ethical and sustainable underwear and lifestyle products that are also gorgeous, delicate, supportive, and comfy.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Roman Originals has new spring womenswear ranges including big-pattern dresses, denim and linen.
Regatta has a new outdoor wear collaboration with Giovanna.
Oliver Bonas has a new May/June drops for the summer including dresses (midi and mini), bags, jackets, hats, jewellery, sunglasses, flats, training shoes and sandals.
Betty & Biddy has new jewellery ranges, including earrings and necklaces.
New Look has new drops of evening wear, beach wear and bags, new drops of shirts, skirts, coats, waistcoats, dresses, jumpers, bags, boots and stilettos.
Celtic & Co has new womenswear ranges.
Primark has kids beachwear plus a new extensive collaboration with Pau (Paula Echevarria) including clothing, jewellery and shoes, a new PS new cosmetic ranges, kids’ occasion wear range, a bridal range, Rita Ora’s Spring 2024 collaboration range.
Neem London has new recycled ranges for the summer.
Very has Wimbledon inspired ranges, V by Very ranges, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, women’s festival, beachwear and summer holidays outfits, and Father’s Day presents.
Tu Clothing has new big-print summer Scion collaboration outfits for all the family.
Barbour has new women's midi and maxi dresses, men’s outdoor wear and casuals, women’s Modern Heritage ranges, accessory ranges, and showerproof outerwear.
F&F has new collaborations with Kate Ferdinand and RISE by Zara McDermott, plus new swimwear and clothes for the beach and the summer, retro band t-shirts.
PrettyLittleThing has a new Destination Swim range of bikinis and beachwear, plus new in leopard print ranges of occasion wear and outfits for a night out.
Matalan has holiday beach outfits for the whole family, Barbie 2024 collaborations, new beachwear, bags, shoes, and sandals, and SS24 womenswear lookbook images.
Bonmarché has new summer wear modelled by TV’s Lorraine Kelly plus a new David Emmanuel collaboration, new swimwear and beachwear, womenswear, bags, scarves and accessories.
Cotton Traders has new summer clothing ranges for the beach and holidays with maxi dresses and big patterns featuring TV’s Jasmin Harman, plus menswear modelled by TV’s Will Mellor.
George at Asda has new womenswear, and menswear for the summer including beachwear evening and day wear plus lingerie, bags and accessories.
River Island has a new RI Studio range, Boho range, plus this summer’s fashion items including midi and maxi dresses, big florals, sandals, silver and weave bags, leopard print, pumps, waistcoats, floaty summer wear and jewellery.
Threadbare has womenswear including maxi and midi dresses in big patterns and miniskirts in denim.
Dune London has a new bags, sandals, wedges and accessories. Plus SS24 Dressy ranges, shoes (stilettoes to flats), bags (clutches to shoppers), sunglasses, accessories, boots (bikers to cowboy to riding).
TK Maxx has new womenswear and accessories including shoes, bags and sunglasses, menswear including hats and shoes, plus kids shoes and clothing and beauty products.
Shoe Zone has spring and summer clogs, trainers and sandals for men, women and kids.
Accessorize has new beachwear, plus shoes, bags, accessories and jewellery ranges for SS24.
Dune London Mens has new training shoes, sandals for the summer plus new shoes, boots and sunglasses images.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
Curvy Kate Lipsy Fable England Scamp & Dude Marks & Spencer Radley Monsoon John Lewis Fatface Busby & Fox Rebecca Rhoades Style for Stroke X Fund National Trust shop
Home, garden and food
Nest has new summer furniture ranges for inside and out.
Sandberg Wallpaper has new ranges for the lounge and bedroom.
Home Bargains has new decorative garden ranges and outside lighting and furniture.
Homesense has new homeware, pet accessories, kitchen accessories, outdoor dining ranges, and homeware for the kitchen, bedroom, conservatory and lounge for SS24.
Imp & Maker has pub, Italian, bourbon, tequila, champagne and cheese-themed hampers, plus hampers for all occasions and all budgets from small gifts to large big-treat hampers as well as hampers and gifts for Father’s Day.
Habitat has a new Scandi-inspired homeware collaboration with Scion including kitchenware, cushions, accessories and fabrics.
Ivyline has new Kew-inspired water features, plus stoneware and glazed plant pots for the garden and indoors.
Cult Furniture has new Madelyn and Aubery Garden ranges, plus ‘70s revival furniture, side tables, lighting solutions and dining chairs.
Dobbies Garden Centres has garden tools, plus accessories for outdoor picnics and BBQs, Father’s Day presents, plus rugs, outdoor cushions, plants, grow lights and outdoor seating ranges.
Oliver Bonas has bright summer kitchenware, travel edits and wellness goods and garden tables and chairs and hammocks.
Treats by Mars has new Malteser, Bounty and Skittles treats.
Primark Home has lots of decorative items for the home and accessories for picnics and BBQs.
George Home has Stacey Solomon collaborations and new things for outdoor living and the garden including barbecues, parasols and planters as well as items for the kitchen and lounge.
The Gluttonous Gardener has new plant and rose ranges.
Fritz Fryer has new bathroom lighting, table lights and general lighting, from chandeliers to wall lights.
Cambridge Imprint has large notebooks, tea towels, waste bins, slimline list books, birthday decorations and cards, tissue boxes, new paper, trays, portfolio holders, postcard boxes, box files and more.
Hobbycraft has new Father’s Day projects and gifts, Country Cottage knitwear and how to make bracelet advice kits.
Marks & Spencer has new kitchenware, drinkware and furniture for the summer events inside and out.
Matalan has new SS24 ranges of homeware and new storage and bedding ranges.
Cardfactory has Father’s Day gifts.
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Designers Guild National Trust shop Next TK Maxx Rebel Walls Very Arran Sense of Scotland Joe Browns Biscuiteers Baking B&M Sofology The Range John Lewis Daisy Park Cartwright & Butler
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until UEFA European Championship – 60
Days until Father’s Day – 62
Days until Paris Olympics - 102
Days until Halloween – 199
How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars
We’re now definitely in Spring, and people are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so add any spring-summer-related images you have and add in keywords relating to summer outfits and summer events, e.g. festivals, Glastonbury, Coachella this month in the US, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings and for the young ‘gaths’.
While some people are looking to holidays abroad, some are still trimming their budgets thanks to the continued cost-of-living crisis, and are looking closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like cardigans for the colder UK evenings.
If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.
April Diary - Weeks/Months
There are lots of other big events in April. April is World Stress Awareness Month and National Pet Month in the UK, so if you have anything to relieve stress (massage products, recliners, diffusers, pillows, garden swings, etc) and anything for pets (dog coats, cat collars, dog beds will also be looked for etc) then add them and get all the relevant keywords added. It’s also National Garden Month, so anything gardening-related should be tagged with National Garden Month.
Other events include;
Discover National Parks Fortnight (4th – 18th)
International Dark-Sky Week (15th – 22nd)
Allergy Awareness Week (24th – 28th)
MS Awareness Week (24th – 30th)
Small Business Week (Apr 28th – May 4th)
April - Days
17th – Running searches peak ahead of the London Marathon
19th- 21st – Coachella Weekend Two
21st - National Tea Day
21st – London Marathon
22nd – Earth Day
22nd – Passover Begins
23rd – St George’s Day
23rd – Start of the Asparagus season
23rd – Shakespeare Day
24th - National Skipping Day
24th – Gardening searches peak
24th – Fashion Revolution Day
24th – Stop Food Waste Day
25th – Staycation searches peak
25th – World Malaria Day
25th – National Lingerie Day
28th – Maundy Thursday
29th - International Dance Day
30th – Passover Ends
NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2024 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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