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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from French Connection, Boop Beauty, Peacocks, Burberry, Savers, Superdrug, Woolmark, Boohoo, Victoria’s Secret, George at Asda, and John Lewis. Plus 4 key email trends, tips for growing your YouTube channel, AI tools to help improve your SEO and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Colder June puts a dampener on retail sales

The latest BRC-KPMG sales monitor data shows total sales in June dropped 0.2% year on year, compared with 4.9% growth for the same period in June 2023.

French Connection in two more outlet mall store openings

French Connection continues to pick the outlet store retail route for its physical expansion, adding Clarks Village Outlet in Somerset and Livingstone Designer Outlet in Scotland.

More than 3,000 Amazon staff set to vote for union recognition

Amazon warehouse staff in Coventry have begun voting in a trade union recognition ballot which, if successful will force Amazon to recognise a union for the first time in the UK.

Superdrug hails strong year as profits hit £111m

Superdrug sales rose 11.8% to £1.5bn while pre-tax profit grew 43% to £111.6m with trade boosted by a strong retail store performance, increased sales volume and continued own brand growth.

New UK business minister concerned over Shein tax loophole

The UK’s new Business Secretary has said a London Stock Market IPO by Shein would lead to a possible investigation into its tax arrangements and questions over its supply chain.

Huddled Group takes 75% stake in Boop Beauty

Huddled Group has taken a 75% stake in Boop Beauty, the online retailer of surplus beauty and cosmetic products, as part of its strategy to build a portfolio of ecommerce brands.

Hundreds of jobs at risk at Burberry

British luxury brand Burberry is reportedly considering axing as many as 400 jobs as part of a cost cutting excercise.

Peacocks returns to the black after shedding more than 1,400 jobs

Peacocks FY to Feb 26 2023 saw the brand return to the black for the first time since the pandemic, with a pre-tax profit of £14.6m on turnover up to £238m up from just under £160m in 2022.

Savers sees profit jump after cutting hundreds of jobs

Savers revenue for FY to 30 Dec 2023 shows sales up by 12.2% to £754.8m from £672.6m in 2022, while its pre-tax profit increased from £47m to £61.3m.

Woolmark introduces first Recycled Wool specification as part of 60th anniversary

Woolmark has expanded its certification programme to include a specification for recycled wool, the first time in the company’s 60-year history that it will apply a certification to a recycled fibre.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Four key email trends you need to know about

Email marketers are losing ground in the battle for the inbox, thanks to technology changes that give mailbox providers more control over everything from message design to longevity.

Tips to grow your YouTube channel

Want to build up your YouTube channel? Hootsuite has 18 top YouTube tips for beginners, intermediate creators, and experts.

What to know before you press go on AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in fashion – so how can you tailor the technology to underpin success in your clothing business?

Three key AI tools to help improve your SEO

AI is upending keyword research and analysis for search engine optimisation. Here are three AI tools for analysing keywords, target audiences, content, intent, and more.

Why luxury brands are turning to experiential partnerships and collaborations

Luxury fashion houses are increasingly venturing beyond traditional retail, embracing pop-up stores and hospitality collaborations to enhance brand visibility and capture affluent consumers.

Can sustainable fashion marketing truly hit the mark of accuracy?

New retail marketing campaigns are trying to steer clear of greenwashing, but are inadvertently pushing away their consumers. Sustainability sells, but moralistic messages do not resonate as well.

How CEO Michelle Gass plans to turn Levi’s into a $10bn business

Levi’s CEO Michelle Gass explains to Vogue Business how it plans to broaden its womenswear ranges to move the business on from denim jeans and grow its $6bn revenues to $10bn.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Naked Wines CFO to step down as company agrees new credit facility

Naked Wines has said its chief financial officer is to step down as it announced that it had secured a new $60m credit facility.

BRAND NEWS

George at Asda launches Billie Faiers’ new swimwear collection

Asda’s George line is once again linking up with TV personality and influencer Billie Faiers and this time it’s a new swimwear offer.

Boohoo unveils 'The Boohoo Collective'

Boohoo has announced a new social commerce initiative 'The Boohoo Collective', that integrates thousands of creators directly into the shopping experience on the retailer's online store.

John Lewis boss wants to increase staff numbers on the shop floor

New John Lewis boss Peter Ruis is planning a "Selfridges-style" approach in a bid to improve customer service in the department store.

Victoria’s Secret to debut new store concept in Glasgow

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret will unveil a new store concept with its new Glasgow Fort store which it will open later this year.

Heather Mills makes first acquisition since rescuing her vegan brand

Heather Mills has acquired online plant-based store Alternative Stores, which is based in North Shields, for an undisclosed sum from father and daughter team, John Strettle and Zahra Newberry.

Matalan and Tesco follow M&S in freezing school uniform prices

In June Marks & Spencer promised to freeze its reduced pricing on its school uniform. Now, fellow retail giants Matalan and Tesco have followed suit.

AND FINALLY

Design Museum opens major Barbie exhibition

London’s Design Museum has launched ‘Barbie: The Exhibition,’ charting Barbie’s 65 years, looking at the brand’s design evolution through fashion, architecture, furniture, and even body image.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending July 5^th 2024?

1/ SS24

2/ AW24

3/ Christmas

4/ Garden

5/ Kitchen

6/ Denim

7/ Bathroom

8/ Home

9/ Floral  

10/ Bedroom

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Twisted Loom is a furniture and homeware brand founded by award-winning designer-maker Charlotte Cochrane. It creates exceptional quality goods with a focus on sustainability and all items are made in-house, using materials sourced within a 50-mile radius of the Manchester studio.

Online Home Shop are passionate about home textiles and believe that gorgeous interiors don't need to cost the earth. The brand aims to bring you on-trend products for home and life, for a price that suits all budgets with everything from the latest bedding styles, soft towels, throws, curtains, rugs and best-selling hoodie blankets.

Cayo is a new British brand that aims to become a part of the family with the launch of its curated collection of unique and stylish dummies to help soothe babies and toddlers throughout their daily routine. 

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Clothing, beauty and accessories

Matalan has a new 20 dresses for £20 or less range, summer women's shoes and sandals, adult and kids clothing for the Euros summer 2024, an NSPCC Bing kidswear collaboration, and womenswear for the holidays and the beach.

Primark has new Back to school ranges, Edit ranges, beauty ranges, a new Rita Ora collaboration of festival wear range including jewellery, shoes, boots and clothing, a new Pride range, a Bridgerton-inspired clothing range.

Accessorize has a new jewellery ranges, AW24 Rewild collections,  Sports range of bags, jewellery, sunglasses and more, plus a small accessories range, flip flops and a festival edit of jewellery and accessories.

George at Asda has a new SS24 womenswear, back to school ranges, plus new kids and womenswear collaboration with Billie Faiers.

Betty & Biddy has new jewellery ranges for AW24 including necklaces, earrings and bridal ranges.

PrettyLittleThing has new summer swimsuits, PLT Sports ‘tenniscore’ and athleisure outfits and PLT label summer outfits, new beach outfits, and For the dreamers Festival range.

Roman Originals has new SS24 womenswear and new Petite, Dusk, Ariella ranges and new spring womenswear ranges including big-pattern dresses, denim and linen.

John Lewis has new Anyday womenswear ranges, JLP womenswear lines, bags, shoes, boots and jewellery for AW24.

Marks & Spencer has new NBA kidswear ranges, back-to-school collections, M&S Collection and Per Una womenswear and accessories, new menswear, kidswear, a Sienna Miller collaboration, new B by Boutique ranges, plus new menswear range, Euro 2024 ranges and a FA collection featuring Gareth Southgate, Marcus Rashford and Conor Gallagher.

New Look has new summer and high summer 2024 womenswear dresses, trousers and tops.

Iolla has new ranges of sunglasses and contemporary glasses for men and women.

TK Maxx has new womenswear and menswear ranges of clothing, shoes and accessories for the beach and home.

River Island has new Western and FlackStock ranges of festival wear, a collection of dresses, shoes, bags and jewellery for The Races, high summer ranges, new festival ranges, 90s collection, a RI Studio range, Boho range.

F&F has a new August F&F Edit, and a collaboration with In The Style and a new summer range of womenswear including beachwear, lots of denim, metallics and a new collaboration with In The Style of new metallic looks, plus new kidswear.

Peachaus has new ranges of sleepwear and lingerie.

Celtic & Co have new AW24 clothing with jumpers and coats for the winter months for him and her plus summer womenswear ranges.

Scamp & Dude has new Summer women's wear ranges and accessories for holidays, the beach, the evening and for relaxing at home.

Very has a new V by Very ranges , plus summer holidays range, under £50 ranges of clothing, plus new beachwear, sunglasses and summer co-ords, new Tara Maynard collaboration,  V by Very curve and Everyday ranges, summer co-ordinates, occasionwear, a Michelle Keegan collaboration, V by Very summer dress and festival ranges, plus Wimbledon-inspired ranges.

Oliver Bonas has new August clothing ranges with a Mediterranean and Nostalgia themes, new cosmetics ranges and new summer dresses (midi and mini), bags, jackets, hats, jewellery, sunglasses, flats, training shoes and sandals.

Peacocks has new Summer 2024 womenswear, Louise Redknapp Edit, new lingerie and swimsuit collaboration with model Caprice, football PJs for the UEFA Championships Summer 2024 and a range of beach and holiday wear.

Fielding & Nicholson has AW24 menswear.

Cotton Traders has new AW24 womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts, and bags, plus jumpers and shirts for men.

Bonmarché has a new Lorraine Kelly Autumne 2024 range, a high summer collection and a second David Emmanuel collaboration, a new Autonomy high summer ranges, denim and Mollie Mom collection.

Monsoon has new children, girls and womenswear plus maxi and midi dress ranges for summer.

Fable England has new SS24 ranges including a new bag and scarf collection, new jewellery ranges, the Whispering Sands sleepwear collection.

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Home, garden and food

Marks & Spencer has new Classic Revival and Casual Sancturary homeware for AW24,  Provenance perfume and makeup ranges, summer resort picnic ranges, beauty ranges, luggage for summer holidays, travel cosmetics and towels for the beach.

Ivyline  has new plant pot, planters and vases, fireplace accessories, plus homeware items for the lounge, dining room and a range of new Christmas decorations, candles, candlesticks and ornaments.

Matalan has new AW24 ranges, Christmas lookbooks and images, Halloween ideas, new homeware (indoors and out) ranges including cushions, kitchenware, bowls, baskets, planters and gift ideas for the summer.

John Lewis has new furniture, accessories for the home and soft furnishings ranges for AW24.

Dobbies Garden Centres has new Snow & Sparkles, Magic Woodland, Classic Noel, Colour Pop  and Festival Tales Christmas decoration ranges, plus autumn homewares, playhouses and garden toys, and Halloween ranges.

London Grace has new nail polish ranges.

Sofology has new sofas and armchairs for AW24 for lounges of all sizes from small to very large in fabrics and leather.

George Home has new AW24 Cosy Cottage, Modern Renaissance and Dark Nature ranges for the dining room, kitchen and lounge.

The Gluttonous Gardener has new BBQ herb garden ranges,  summer gifts, wedding gift roses and new plant ranges.

Homesense has new things for the home and for the garden BBQ and outdoor picnics.

Designers Guild has new Christian Lacroix AW24 Maison cushions, plus AW24 Pottery Studio fabric and wallpaper and accessories including cushions, rugs and throws.

TK Maxx has everything for summer holidays from luggage to beach towels.

 Home Bargains has things for the home for the autumn and Halloween.

Cambridge Imprint has Giant scrapbooks, albums, pen pots, letter trays, pen boxes, notebooks, exercise books, trays, memo books and planners, portfolios, letter trays, gift boxes, box files, exercise books and much more.

Nest has new ranges of outdoor furniture as well as furniture ranges for inside.

Hobbycraft has new tie-die t-shirts, material, wreath floral faux foliage autumn ideas, Country Cottage knitwear and how-to-make bracelet advice kits. 

Quorn Stone has a range of new tiles for the bathroom as well as paving cobbles and porcelain paving stones for the garden and tiles for the kitchen.

Oliver Bonas has new AW24 ranges and July and August high-summer homeware drops, plus jewellery boxes, ring holders and trinket pots, plus homeware including wall art, vases and more, plus bright summer kitchenware, travel edits and wellness goods.

Cutter & Squidge has new Wimbledon tennis-themed biscuits and foodie gift ideas.

Cult Furniture has new Bourton office furniture, Boucle and Eco Edit range for indoors, furniture for outdoors, Madelyn and Aubery Garden ranges, plus ‘70s revival furniture, side tables, lighting solutions and dining chairs.

Next has its new Woodland Walk Autumn 2024 range of furniture, lighting, soft furnishings for the living, dining room and bedroom.

Dunelm has new sofa and chair ranges, plus lots of gifts for the home, its Elements and Churchgate AW24 ranges for the home, a Made to Measure William Morris range and Cosy Sleep and Autumn Glow ranges.

Arran Sense of Scotland has new After the Rain Lifestyle ranges, new home fragrance ranges, bodycare and handcreams.

National Trust shop has new summer guides and Chelsea-inspired ranges.

Primark Home has a new Bridgerton range of plates and saucers, plus lots of decorative items for the home and accessories for picnics and BBQs.

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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Paris Olympics - 17

Days until Halloween – 114

Days until Black Friday – 143

Days until Christmas – 169

How to get your brand on the July Media Calendars   

Summer is here! So keep on adding anything summer-related to your media centres eg summer clothing, swimwear, bikinis, shorts, beachwear, and sunglasses, plus things to keep you cool, like fans, sun hats and sun shades. Also, push anything to do with the 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 that people may search on eg BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnic.

The festival season is now in full-swing, and the media are all looking for festival wear and things to take to festivals (tents, fans, ice boxes, torches etc). We’re also getting ready to go on holiday so luggage, bags, bumbags, beach towels etc are all being searched for.

It’s also the Olympics so sport is going to be in the news and it’s going to make everyone want to get healthy so athleisure wear, running shoes, trainers, pumps are all going to start appearing in searches.    

Clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; florals, denim, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core, festival wear.

But not everyone is going abroad. The cost-of-living crisis is still cutting into everyone’s wallets, so shoppers are still looking at holidays closer to home. Add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like raincoats, coats, hoodies, and cardigans? If you stock them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good to add.

If you’re a PRShots brand user and you need more ideas, then take a look at the keywords that media are searching for on PRShots and try and add those in.

If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.

July Diary - Weeks/Months

July is Independent Retailer Month, Plastic-free Month, and National Ice Cream Month in the US.  The UEFA European Championships continues through July.  Weeks to celebrate this month include;

The Tour De France (29^th Jun – 21^st Jul)

Wimbledon fortnight (1^st-14^th)

Alcohol Awareness Week (3^rd- 9^th)

Cowes Week (27^th Jul - 2^nd Aug).  

July - Days

11^th – World Population Day

11-14^th - Goodwood Festival of Speed

12^th – Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)

13^th – Wimbledon Womens Final Day

14^th - Bastille Day (France)

14^th – UEFA European Football Championship Final

14^th – Wimbledon Mens Final Day

14^th- 16^th – Pure London JATC Exhibition Olympia

18^th - Nelson Mandela International Day

20^th-21^st - Northern Pride

21^st – Tour De France ends

21^st – National Ice Cream Day (US Third sundae in July 😉)

23^rd – Start of the school holidays  

24^th – National Tequila Day (US)

25^th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)

26^th – Paris Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony

28^th – National Parents Day (US)

29^th – National Lipstick Day

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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