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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Ted Baker fields bid interest from ‘a number’ of potential buyers

Ted Baker has entered the next stage of its sale process and has invited a “focused selection” of interested parties to enter into due diligence.

WHSmith bounces back into black as travel retail rebounds

WHSmith profit before tax and underlying items hit £14m in the half-year to 28 Feb, up from a loss of £19m loss a year ago, thanks to increased travel sales which went from a £28m loss to a £10m profit.

Puma races ahead in Q1, despite uncertain backdrop

Puma has had a strong start to the year with Q1 sales up 19.7% to €1,912m and profits up 27% to €196m on the back of high demand offsetting supply chain issues and the hit from the war in Ukraine.

Boots owner sets May deadline as it seeks to offload chain

Boots has set a deadline of May 16 for potential suitors to place their final offers for the health and beauty retailer.

Digital wallets transaction value to grow by 60% by 2026 globally

The value of digital wallets transactions will grow by 60% to exceed $12tn by 2026, from $7.5tn in 2022, according to a new study from Juniper Research.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How can digital fashion and technology help brands to be more size-inclusive

Small, Medium, Large or Extra Large? Why does the industry continue to define plural body types in such a small range of sizes?

New Look chair Mike Coupe’s three big retail lessons

New Look chairman and former Sainsbury's CEO Mike Coupe reveals some of his key lessons for retail success from the Retail Technology Show.

How the Elon Musk acquisition could impact Twitter’s fashion advertisers

Twitter announced Monday that its board of directors has accepted a bid by billionaire Elon Musk to acquire the company.

The fight for the fashion archive between brands, collectors and Gen Z

Fashion archives used to be treasured only by the biggest brands. Now everyone wants one and social media and resale apps are spawning interest in the past.

Investors more likely to back start-ups with strong environmental sustainability credentials

Amazon research shows start-ups with a strong sustainability profile can attract a 16% higher valuation from investors, with 80% wanting to invest in more environmentally sustainable businesses

BRAND NEWS

River Island launches third-party beauty labels ‘to support emerging brands’

River Island has launched third-party beauty brands on its online platform as it looks to expand its range.

Freemans announce Loose Women TV sponsorship

Freemans has announced a major two-year, six figure, cross-platform partnership with ITV’s Loose Women launching on air from 2 May 2022.

Oasis launches first clothing rental collection with Hirestreet

Oasis has launched its first clothing rental collection with Hirestreet, the first rental edit is made up of over 50 pieces from its main collection and includes items from the ‘Rachel Stevens: Most Loved’ edit.

AND FINALLY

Lush to give away 100,000 bath bombs in ‘random act of kindness’

Lush is to give away 100,000 bath bombs to consumers online and in shops across the world in one of its biggest ever “random acts of kindness”.

Superdrug to give 18,000 retail staff extra day off to celebrate Queen’s Jubilee

Superdrug is to give over 18,000 workers across the Superdrug and Savers businesses an additional day off to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending April 22nd 2022?

1/ SS22

2/ Jubilee

3/ Living Room

4/ Blue   

5/ Green

6/ Beaded

7/ Dress

8/ Garden

9/ Rattan   

10/ Sofa

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing and accessories

M&Co  has new summer wear from Anya Madsen and Kylie, kids and adult ranges and jubilee gifts

Lipsy has a new Friends Like these range and a Chrishell collaboration

Pink House Mustique has new outfits for the summer

Primark has new swim, lingerie, beauty products, leisurewear, activewear and a Snoopy range

F&F  has new summer, shoes, denim and womenswear ranges

Very has new summer outfits

Radley has new April and Spring drops

Night Store has new summer pyjama sets

Roman Originals has new summer wear

Pretty Little Thing has a new Jayda Wayda and Alabama Barker ranges

River Island  has new summer clothing imagery for kids and adults

New Look has new women’s summer outfits

Matalan has new summer sandals

Barbour has new menswear

Dancing Leopard has new summer dresses

Cotton Traders has new summer ranges

Sonder Studio has new clothing ranges

Dune London has new shoe and bag ranges

Hope Fashion has new womenswear

Monsoon has new womenswear and kids ranges

See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from

George at Asda Oliver Bonas Kaleidoscope Freemans Marks & Spencer Shoe Zone Seol + Gold Feelunique Very Daisy Park Fatface Joe Browns John Lewis  Aspiga From My Mothers Garden  

Home and food

The Range has new wallpaper, homeware and things for the garden and Jubilee wear

M&Co  has new homeware

Cult Furniture  has new homeware

Nest has new outdoor and indoor home ranges  

Daisy Park Has new Jubilee commemorative pieces and a wide range of mugs

Pink House Mustique has a small range of homeware

Abstract House has new canvases

Primark has new garden furniture, and picnic wear

Wilko has new Jubilee gifts, DIY, storage, garden, home wear

Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, plants, pet accessories and outdoor ranges 

Fritz Fryer has new lighting ranges

Matalan has new bedding ranges

Marks & Spencer  has new garden furniture and outdoor ranges

Sofology  has new bed and furniture ranges

Joe Browns has new jubilee ranges

Parker Knoll has new furniture ranges

Oliver Bonas has new homeware and decorations

Next has new Beach Retreat homeware available in June

Paperchase has a new Mr Men range

Cuckooland has new modular sofas

Oak Furnitureland has new sofa ranges

Very has new Occasions homeware

See more new home images from the last two weeks from

Wilko Cambridge Imprint  Fatface Lights4fun George Home Next Hotel Chocolat Getting Personal John Lewis & Partners TK Maxx Biscuiteers Baking  Cartwright & Butler  John Lewis and Partnership Furniture Village Homesense Soho House Retail National Trust Shop

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April Diary

How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars   

June sees the start of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 4-day weekend holiday, so start to get anything related to the Jubilee up now and get the keywords Platinum Jubilee on anything relevant. 

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).  

People are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so carry on adding those spring summer related images and adding keywords relating to summer outfits, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties and Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings (gaths). 

While some people are looking to holidays abroad some are also trimming their budgets thanks to the rising costs of gas and electricity etc. 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.

April Diary - Weeks/Months

As well as Easter 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. 

Other events include;

The Big Peddle (Apr 19^th – Apr 30^th)

National Gardening Week (Apr 27^th – May 3^rd)

April - Days

27^th – Stop food waste Day

29^th - International dance Day

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