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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Dunelm. George at Asda, Star, John Smedley, Charlotte Tilbury, Ocado, Frasers, Hotter Shoes, Prettylittlething, and John Lewis. Plus, how to create the content buyers want, how to track your social media engagement and more.  

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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Ocado unveils new retail media offer

Ocado has introduced a new retail media service called Ocado Ads, to help brands “drive measurable growth” and deliver customer “relevant advertising and a personalised experience”.

John Lewis Partnership on track for ‘significantly higher’ full-year profit

The John Lewis Partnership H1 results to 27^th July show sales up 2% to £5.9bn and pre-tax losses were reduced by 49% from £59m to £30m and predicts a significant boost in profitability in H2.

38 stores closed every day in 2024

PwC data shows 6,945 outlets have shut so far in 2024, equating to 38 store closures per day, and outnumbers store openings which grew to 4,661 this year – 25 a day.

60% of UK firms feel supply chains more fragile than ever

A study of supply chain and procurement decision-makers finds 60% say their supply chains feel more fragile than ever and 45% anticipate supply chain disruption increasing over the next year.

Frasers has unveiled plans for the Scottish shopping centre it acquired last year

Frasers Group has revealed its plans for the Overgate Shopping Centre in Dundee that it acquired in March 2023, as it continues to diversify its property base.

Hotter Shoes group increases turnover

Hotter Shoes Group now renamed Wourth group has increased turnover by £190m through a mix of acquisition and old school methods including printed catalogues.

Prettylittlething brings back free returns ahead of holidays

The returning boss of Boohoo-owned Prettylittlething is bringing back free returns ahead of the Christmas season, accepting a drain on profitability widely viewed as necessary to be competitive

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How to create the content buyers want

Martech teaches you how to create high-impact content by understanding buyer preferences and leveraging existing assets.

How to track your social media engagement rate

Tracking your engagement rate is the best way to tell if your social media audience cares about what you’re posting and learn what they want to see more of. Hootsuite shows you how.

What’s newsjacking and how can it help your brand

Newsjacking gives a brand scope to commentate on current events or news stories. It can help grow brand awareness and if a link is included, it can also help drive organic authority.

How can fashion be redesigned for a circular economy?

TheIndustry.fashion hears from circular economy charity the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on how fashion can fix its overproduction and overconsumption problem.

What are Dunelm’s strengths and weaknesses?

Dunelm delivered healthy sales growth despite operating within a subdued homeware sector, but how has it managed it and where should it focus to find future growth?

What you need to know about this London Fashion Week

Out of the 'big four' – New York, Milan and Paris – London has a reputation for being youthful and innovative, and incredibly welcoming to up-and-coming designers who might become big players.

BRAND NEWS

George at Asda partners with Roksanda and British Fashion Council

George at Asda has collaborated with award-winning designer Roksanda Ilinčić as part of a partnership with the British Fashion Council (BFC).

Iceland expands product range with 800 new lines

Iceland and The Food Warehouse is introducing 800 new lines to its product range this week, include frozen food, confectionery, seasonal general merchandise, and family favourites.

AK Retail Holdings to relaunch Star by Julien Macdonald

AK Retail Holdings Ltd has announced a major relaunch of the Star by Julien Macdonald brand with further details to be released “in the coming days”.

John Smedley adds new categories

John Smedley is celebrating its 110 years of trade in Japan with a limited-edition 10-piece lifestyle collection, designed with the brand’s key Japanese retail partners. It launches this month.

Cara Delevingne is new L'Oréal brand ambassador

 L’Oréal Paris has named British supermodel-turned-actress and activist Cara Delevingne as its latest ambassador.

Charlotte Tilbury to open third standalone store in London

Charlotte Tilbury is to open its third standalone store in London today at the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre.

Stella McCartney hosts NYFW "No Leather Ever" campaign with PETA

Stella McCartney has partnered with animal rights organization People for the Protection of Animals (PETA) to reimagine the group’s “I’d Rather Go Naked” during New York Fashion Week.

AND FINALLY

What NYFW threw at the wall – and what might stick

Did the Big Apple's showcase of what is to be worn in 2025, once the ice thaws out, have an exhilarating effect?

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending September 6^th 2024?

1/ AW24

2/ Halloween

3/ Christmas

4/ Coat

5/ Denim

6/ Boots

7/ Candle

8/ Home

9/ Vase  

10/ Garden

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Marté was founded by Victoria Angus after 20 years working in the footwear industry. Her brand’s mission is centred around Labour rights, freedom of association and freedom from discrimination, along with forward-thinking movements on environmental impact and a drive to sustainability.

Initially London are the UK's only full-service monogramming company specialising in classic accessories, home linens and gifts for all occasions and all include their fabulous embroidered and laser-etched monograms.

BHF is the biggest funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases in Europe and helps find cures and treatments to give people more time with loved ones. Their shops and online store sell everything from Christmas gifts and cards to wedding accessories, clothing and garden furniture.  

Ada Dakin is named after Founder Sophie Dakin’s grandmother, a gracefully strong yet beautifully independent woman who made her own dresses and taught Sophie how to sew. The collection is a kind and responsible collection which inspires individuality, femininity and offers ethically-minded, considered fashion choices without compromising on style.

Jan Constantine is an international home brand started by British designer Jan Constantine who is known for her bold, distinct and original collection of home textiles and her work as a designer and manufacturer of a range of home interior products.

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Clothing, beauty and accessories

Accessorize has new AW24 ranges of bags, jewellery and scarves.

Dune London has new women’s boots, shoes, and bag ranges, suitcases and travel luggage, handbags and accessory ranges for high summer 2024.

Matalan has new kids and adults sleepwear from its Cosy Shop, new AW24 lingerie ranges, shoes and boots for AW, Halloween wear for all the family, a new Bing NSPCC kidswear, winter jumpers and coats, jewellery.

Regatta has new Family Fashion ranges for outdoor wear for women, men and kids for AW24.

Threadbare has a new British Adventure range of woemenswear.

George at Asda has a new collaboration Style Stories with Erica Davies, new womenswear featuring leopard print and denim, and lingerie ranges for AW24.

Primark has a new Leopard print ranges, Rita Ora collaboration, new boucle accessories, a Harvard University range, womenswear boots and shoes, Halloween accessories and makeup, and a Beetlejuice movie tie-in.

Barbour has a new Flower Mountain collaboration, new menswear, plus Modern Heritage ranges of menswear and womenswear for AW24, and a new William Morris womenswear range.

M&S has launched its autumn lingerie, clothing, accessory and jewellery ranges from Autograph, M&S, Jaeger and 3^rd parties for him and her, a new Beauty Discovery box, AW24 accessory ranges of shoes, bags, scarves and gloves.

River Island has new faux leather and leather ranges, a new range of red and burgundy RI womenswear and accessories, plus menswear and womenswear for the autumn, plus leopard prints.

Shoe Zone has new AW24 men, women and kids shoes and boots.

Celtic &Co has new statement looks for women.

TK Maxx has its Christmas gift-guides for men, women, kids and pets, plus new menswear and womenswear ranges for AW24 including coats, jackets and hoodies, plus Leopard skin prints t-shirts and skirts.

Very has new Quiet Luxury ranges of womenswear, Everyday, V by Very Curve and V by Very as well as occasion wear, a Michelle Keegan collaboration.

New Look has new ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops, new high summer 2024 womenswear dresses, trousers and tops.

Fable England has a Wolf Garden range of clothes, jewellery and bags, a new AW24 collaboration with the National History Museum new jewellery ranges, AW24 small accessories ranges from scarves to purses and AW24 nightwear.

Monsoon has new womenswear for special occasions and children’s Christmas-themed and winter accessories, plus children’s and womenswear ranges and accessories including bags, shoes, boots, jewellery and scarves plus jewellery ranges for AW24.

Peacocks has a new Michael Owen and Louise Redknapp collaboration new AW24 womenswear and jewellery, Louise Redknapp Edit, new pyjama, lingerie and swimsuit collaboration with model Caprice.

Roman Originals has new Dusk ranges, plus floral outfits, and Roman Petite and Curve ranges, SS24 womenswear and new Petite and Ariella ranges.

F&F has new Active Kate Ferdinand collaborations, Xmas ranges including jumpers, coats and party wear in satins, gold and black metallics and sequins, a new Autumn F&F Edit and athleisure outfits.

Scamp & Dude has new womenswear and accessories including t-shirts, bags and scarves, plus news kids ranges, high-summer women's wear ranges and accessories for holidays, the beach, the evening and for relaxing at home.

Fatface has new Autumn ranges of mens, womens and kidswear and accessories including boots, slippers, perfumes and soaps, scarves, hats, bags and a new jewellery range.

John Lewis has new AW24 menswear and womenswear collections from its Kin, Anyday and JLP collections and new kids wear for AW24.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Iolla Dune London Mens Oliver Bonas Rebecca Rhoades Cayo National Trust shop Joe Browns Bonmarché Curvy Kate

Home, garden and food

Cambridge Imprint has wrapping paper, coffee mugs, storage draws and a new artists' gift range.

Matalan has new AW24 soft furnishings and gifts, a new AW Cosy Shop range of bedding and soft furnishings, Christmas bedding ranges and presents for pets.

Quorn Stone has new natural stone and tumbled herringbone cobbles outdoor ranges, marble ranges for the bathroom and kitchen and Limestone cobbles for outside.

DFS has new Scandi, Coastal and Palm beds, sofas and chair ranges.

Marks & Spencer has a new homeware collaboration with designer Kelly Hoppen, new Christmas decorations plus new homeware including tableware, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers, vases and planters and a new collaboration with the National Gallery.

TK Maxx has its Christmas gift-guides for the home, plus Beetlejuice-themed Halloween things for the home.

Treats by Mars has new Galaxy and Maltesers.

George Home has a new Stacey Solomon Christmas, Halloween and Autumn collaborations on  bedding, dining, and homeware.

B&M has new Xmas 2024 gift guides, new Woodland Charm, Japandi and Natural Earth homeware, plus bedding and soft furnishings for AW24, Halloween and Christmas 2024 ranges of decorations, Christmas mugs, cushions, candles, and things for the kitchen and the Christmas dining table. 

Joe Browns has new homeware ranges for Christmas and AW24 including bedding, kitchenware and the Heritage Social, Portobello Bohemian and Off the Floor ranges.

Online Home Shop has new cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters, a selection of bar stools, new Autumn and Winter bedding ranges and themed hoodie blankets for all occasions.

Nest has new Hay collections of lighting and homeware.

Dobbies Garden Centres has new Christmas ranges including food and drink, trees, decorations and gifts for pets, RHS branded garden gift ranges, Halloween ranges, plus Snow & Sparkles, Magic Woodland, Classic Noel, Colour Pop and Festival Tales Christmas decoration ranges plus autumn homewares, playhouses and garden toys.

Cult Furniture has new sofas, armchairs, TV stands and tables, Arbor kitchen furniture, Bourton office furniture, Boucle and Eco Edit range for indoors.

Homesense has new Halloween decorations, Christmas gifts and decorations, kitchenware ranges aimed at the home and student markets.

Matalan has new Halloween decorations, Folk Harvest AW24 ranges for the kitchen, bathroom and the living room, Christmas gifting, new homeware (indoors and out) ranges including cushions, kitchenware, bowls, baskets, planters and gift ideas.

Next has new Chic, Scandi Collection, Rustic Romance homeware ranges for AW24 including gifts, lighting, furniture and vases, it also has Christmas decorations, gifts and soft furnishings.

Home Bargains has a new Harvest and Winter charm ranges of things for the home for the autumn and Halloween including Haunted House ranges.

Sandberg Wallpaper has a new Ett Hem Öland, Chinoiserie Garden Collections for the bedroom, dining room and lounge.

John Lewis has its Dawn & Dusk, Wisdom & wonder and Trinket & Treasure ranges of Christmas decorations for the home plus Christmas gift ranges for him and her.

See additional new home images from

Designers Guild National Trust shop Oliver Bonas Arran Sense of Scotland Hobbycraft Cutter & Squidge Very Primark The Gluttonous Gardener Dunelm

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until London Fashion Week - 1

Days until Halloween – 49

Days until Black Friday – 78

Days until Christmas – 104

How to get your brand on the September Media Calendars   

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 2025 images for those titles with long lead times, as they will be starting to look at their Feb and March 2025 issues so you can help them out with previews of SS25. 

The media are going to be starting to create features around what to wear for university or college, and the office autumn wardrobe. 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 and 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, and Halloween will all be looked for. It’s National Yoga Awareness Month, so you could add yoga as a 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.

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

September Diary - Weeks/Months

September is National Honey Month and National Yoga Awareness month and it’s second-hand September (an Oxfam initiative https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/second-hand-september/), Self-Care September, as well as Organic, September, and Sourdough September.

September also has London Fashion Week between 13^th-17^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: Top Drawer (10^th-12^th Sept) and Sustainable Fashion Week (20^th Sept to 29^th Sept).

Other weeks to celebrate this month include;

National Horse Race Week (7^th-15^th)

Fairtrade Fortnight (9^th – 22^nd)

Sexual Health Week (11^th- 17^th)

British Science Festival (11^th -15^th)

Jane Austen Festival (13^th-22^nd)

Open House Festival (14^th -22^nd)

Negroni Week (16^th-22^nd)

Milan fashion Week (17^th-23^rd)

Great British Beach Clean Week (20^th-29^th)

British Food Fortnight (20^th Sept - 6^th Oct)

Paris fashion Week (23^rd Sept -1^st Oct)

Shetland Wool Week (28^th Sept – 6^th Oct)

September - Days

15^th-16^th – Eid Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) 

16^th – First Day of Sukkot  (Jewish Holiday)

16^th – 100 days until Christmas

21^st – Zero emissions day

22^nd – Car-free Day

22^nd – September Equinox

23^rd – Last Day of Sukkot – Jewish Holiday 

25^th – 3 months until Christmas Day

27^th – World Tourism 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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