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The latest retail news from Klarna, Shoe Zone, John Lewis Partnership, PrettyLittleThing, Boots, Rey House, Dr Martens, Havaianas and why web accessibility is important, five tips for the peak season, why you need a connected omnichannel strategy and more.

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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Floods in Pakistan could damage 45% of the country’s cotton

The devastating floods in Pakistan – the fifth largest producer of cotton in the world - could begin a new cotton crisis as an estimated 40-45% of the country’s cotton crops have been destroyed.

Klarna blames consumer slowdown as losses quadruple

Klarna saw losses more than quadruple to £502m in H1 up from a £114m loss in 2021 and comes despite a 21% rise in the number of goods it helped to sell and a 24% boost in revenue to £816m.

Footfall recovers in August

Springboards Footfall Monitor shows an “unexpected turnaround” across UK retail destinations in August to -13.2% below 2019 compared with -14.2% in July 2022.

Truss plans to cut business rates in face of energy crisis

Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss has been in talks with industry lobbyists over plans to slash business rates

Back-to-school demand boosts Shoe Zone

A surge in back-to-school sales has made Shoe Zone revise its full-year profit outlook with shoe retailer now expecting adjusted profit before tax for the financial year to be above £10.5m.

John Lewis Partnership to recruit 10,000 seasonal staff this Christmas

John Lewis Partnership is recruiting 10,000+ seasonal staff across the UK to meet the anticipated increased demand over Christmas at Waitrose, John Lewis shops and its distribution network.

Millennials and Gen Z prefer shopping DTC with international brands over marketplace platforms

The majority of Gen Z, 60%, and millennials 63%, consumers prefer buying directly from international e-commerce brands over marketplace platforms.

Gen Z embraces gender-fluid fashion

Gen Z consumers are the biggest adopters of gender-fluid fashion, with 58% buying a fashion item outside of their gender identity followed by Millennials 40%, Gen Xs 22%, and Baby Boomers 11%.

The majority of shoppers would consider purchasing pre-loved clothing to reduce carbon footprint

62% of shoppers have considered purchasing second-hand clothing to reduce their carbon footprint and 67% consider the environmental impact of online returns when they buy.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Why web accessibility is important for everyone

Creating a robust, attractive, easy-to-navigate website in today’s business world is vital. Yet few organizations truly prioritize their web design and content.

Why a connected omnichannel strategy is key for brands

How seamlessly connecting the pieces of your omnichannel strategy is necessary to build customer loyalty that lasts.

The future of mobile messaging apps

People no longer want to juggle countless apps to get what they need, they would rather get more out of the apps they already use.

Amazon introduces seller storage service to tackle supply chain woes

Amazon is introducing a new pay as you go service Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) in 2023 to help its sellers store bulk inventory and ease distribution to tackle supply chain issues.

How shoppers want to buy

Online shoppers in 2022 are demanding a personalised experience that works, does your online experience meet their needs?

Why the era of celebrity influencers is over

The power of the social media algorithm means anyone can have influence, regardless of following. For brands, it requires a rethink of where they allocate budgets.

How TikTok has influenced the fashion industry

TikTok’s great rise to fashion power player status is in large part owed to COVID-19. The platform exploded when everyone was locked in their home without nowhere to go and nothing to do.

5 Steps to get online ready for the peak season

The end of the year is a peak season for fashion retailers. To stay ahead of the competition and close the year strongly, here are the five steps you need to address.

Do you need to register for the plastic packaging tax (PPT)

Just 992 UK businesses have registered to pay the new tax on plastic packaging which came into force on 1 April, when HMRC’s estimates suggest as many as 20,000 businesses would be affected.

BRAND NEWS

PrettyLittleThing names Indiyah as PLT Marketplace ambassador

PrettyLittleThing has added Love Island finalist Indiyah Polack as its first-ever brand ambassador for its new re-sale app, PLT Marketplace.

Love Island’s Indiyah signs beauty deal with Boots

Boots has signed Love Island 2022 finalist Indiyah Polack as an official beauty ambassador working on the brands social media beauty content, attending events and hosting products on the website.

F&F founder launches Gen X womenswear brand Rey House

The founder of Tesco’s F&F clothing range and Figleaves CEO, Julia Reynolds, has launched online lifestyle brand Rey House a lifestyle brand that serves the “under-represented” Gen X female.

Dr Martens to launch new Engineered Garments collab

The latest Dr Martens collaboration sees it linking up with Engineered Garments - the label created by Daiki Suzuki of Nepenthes - to create shoes handmade by DM’s cobblers in Northamptonshire.

AND FINALLY

Havaianas launch thermo-reactive flip flops with Market

A new co-branded Havaianas x Market flip flops features a thermo-reactive surface that changes from black to red when exposed to heat

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Aug 26^th 2022?

1/ AW22

2/ Christmas  

3/ Halloween  

4/ SS22

5/ Green

6/ Dresses

7/ Lanterns

8/ Backpacks

9/ Bags   

10/ Boots

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Bridge Coffee Roasters launched Bridge in 1985 by sourcing and providing the very best coffee from around the world, and since then Bridge Coffee Roasters has bloomed into roasting and selling coffee, coffee machines and accessories

Swealthy is a Midlands-based home décor and interior design company selling the finest quality homeware, gifts, furniture, art, coffee table books, lighting and so much more and making it available to all through 'attainable opulence.'

Wild Clouds started because they wanted more from their clothing. More sustainability, more longevity, more versatility, more comfort, and they wanted them to be affordable. They’re committed to slow fashion, making seasonless clothing locally in London, using the most sustainable materials they can find.

Threadbare is a proud family-owned British brand bringing great quality up-to-date fashion trends for men, women, children and dogs at affordable prices. Elevated, everyday, essentials

Ivyline creates contemporary accessories for the home and garden. Founded in 1976 the UK team works on everything from initial design to eventual dispatch. Its ethical product range comprises everything from fire pits and candles to planters, plant pots and everything in between.

Sarvin is a Persian-influenced brand, delivering ethically conscious womenswear with distinctive, high-quality garments handpicked from the finest fabrics and materials designed with the majority of the clothes made in the UK.

Teva produced the original sport sandal on the shores of the Grand Canyon back in 1984. Born out of necessity to prevent sandals from floating downstream, a resourceful river guide strapped two Velcro watchbands to a pair of old flip-flops. And just like that, Teva was born.

Cutter & Squidge is a family-run, all-natural bakery created by two food-obsessed sisters. Playfulness is their passion, they love to create exciting, experimental flavours and artisan designs. Their bakes and gifts are lovingly handcrafted to taste delicious and look exquisite on any occasion.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Lipsy has new womenswear

George at Asda has new womenswear ranges August drops

Seol + Gold has new jewellery ranges

M&Co  has new AW22 drops for men, women and kids and Christmas gifts and clothing

Peacocks has new campaign imagery

Shoe Zone has new winter shoes and boots for kids and adults

Primark has The edit range, Marvel kids clothing, accessories and makeup, and lingerie ranges

Sonder Studio has new AW ranges

Dune London Men’s has new AW22 ranges

River Island has new AW22 kids, womens and mens lines and beauty Advent calendars

Barbour has new items for cosy autumn and winter walks

Freemans has new August drops, Julien Macdonald and Aniston womenswear ranges

New Look has new neon women’s ranges and Christmas jumpers

Fatface has new winter clothes for women and kids plus pet accessories

Oliver Bonas has new clothes, accessories and jewellery

PrettyLittleThing  has new Molly Mae ranges

Monsoon  has new dresses made from sustainable cotton and elevated knitwear

Dune London has new accessories shoes and boots for the autumn and 30th anniversary range

Bonmarché has new AW22 ranges

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

Matalan Office Very Sonder Studio Regatta John Lewis Barbour TU Clothing Roman Originals NoLoGo

Home and food

Nest has new furniture ranges

Paperchase has added its Christmas Cosmic Wonder stationery and gift ranges

National Trust Shop has new Christmas and AW22 gifts

Wilko has festive decorations and gifts for Christmas and Halloween, and AW22 home 

Christy has new home ranges

Sofology has new sofa and chair ranges

The Range has new kitchen items

DFS has new sofas

Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories, Christmas decorations and gifts

Very has new Christmas décor

Primark has new homeware

Cult Furniture  has new furniture ranges

Matalan has Christmas gifts and decorations

Cardfactory has new cards and gifts

Oliver Bonas has new home items and decorations for Christmas

Next has its Christmas home ranges. new furniture and Lucy Tiffney ranges

Daisy Park has new Christmas decorations

Freemans has new home items including gifts and Julien Macdonald furniture ranges

Primark Home has new Autumn and Halloween decorations

Homesense has new Halloween decorations for the home

See more new home images from the last two weeks from

Biscuiteers Baking Cuckooland M&Co  Abstract House Regatta John Lewis Fritz Fryer B&M Furniture Village NoLoGo

Looking for inspiration??

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DIARY

Days Until Halloween – 60

Days Until Black Friday – 85

Days Until Cyber Monday - 88

Days Until Christmas Day – 115

September

How to make your products attractive to the media in September    

Summer is nearly over and it’s time to look to the autumn and to the winter. Mid-September marks just 100 days to Christmas so you should be adding your Christmas images for those monthly/weekly magazines with medium lead times.  Plus, look at adding some spring summer 23 images for those titles with long lead times as they will be starting to look at their Feb and March 2023 issues so you can help them out with previews of SS23. 

The media are going to be starting to create features around getting back to the office, what to wear for university or college, back to school. Now the nights are drawing in they’ll also be running features on winter wear so add coats/jumpers/boots plus they’ll be looking for images for Halloween, bonfire night parties and there are decorations and gifts for Christmas and some last-minute AW images. 

Don’t forget to add keywords – Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Autumn, Winter, Halloween will all be looked for. It’s National Yoga month so you could add yoga as keyword on any athleisure wear, floor mats, rugs etc

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.

September Diary - Weeks/Months

September is National Honey Month and National Yoga month

September also has London Fashion Week between 16^th-20^th September and this year features men and women’s fashion and features digital and physical events see the schedule here https://londonfashionweek.co.uk/schedule  There’s also the London Textile Fair (5^th-6^th Sept) Top Drawer (11^th-13^th Sept)

Other weeks to celebrate this month include; New York fashion week (8^th-14^th Sept), Milan fashion week (20^th-26^th Sept) Paris fashion week (26^th Sept -4^th Oct), Open House Festival (8-21^st Sept) Jane Austen Festival (9^th-17^th Sept) British Science Festival (13^th -17^th Sept) National Horse Race Week (10^th-18^th Sept) Recycle Week 2022 (19^th-25^th Sept)

September - Days

2^nd – Blackpool Illuminations start

5^th - Labor Day US

5^th – International Charity Day

5^th – Schools start going back

6^th – Read a book day

7^th – National Beer Lovers Day (US)

11^th – Great North Run Newcastle

16^th – 100 days until Christmas

16^th -18^th – The Goodwood Revival

21^st – Zero emissions day

22^nd – Car free Day

23^rd – September Equinox

25^th – Rosh Hashanah 

25^th – 3 months to Christmas Day

26^th – Navaratri

27^th – World Tourism Day

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