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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Asda, Start-Rite, Wilko, The Range, Dyson, Palace, Berghaus, WHSmith, Hamleys, and Wrangler. Plus, is Pinterest for business the next big thing, proven tips to get followers on TikTok and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Summer of sport boosts retail sales in July

Retail sales rose by 0.5% in July, as sporting goods specialists and department stores reported a boost thanks to the summer of sports and discounts.

Luxury retailers flock to Bond Street and Oxford Street for new storefronts

CBRE data shows investment volumes in central London up 71% quarter on quarter to £424m during Q2, as luxury retailers are continuing to “beeline” towards new central London locations.

Victorian Plumbing plans to close Victoria Plumb stores

Victorian Plumbing is shutting down the rival retailer Victoria Plumb it bought three months ago in a £22.5m deal, putting a hundred jobs at risk.

Alibaba's quarterly profit shrinks 29%

Alibaba reported revenues up 4% for Q1 to CNY243.2bn (£26.3bn) but saw a 29% fall in profit as it battles sluggish consumption during an economic slowdown.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Is Pinterest for business the next big disruptor in social ecommerce?

Retail Week takes a closer look at Pinterest for business, the next big social media for business that brands and retailers should keep an eye on.

Proven tips to get followers on TikTok

Don’t be fooled by websites that offer to sell you “real” TikTok followers. Hootsuite teaches you how to get followers on TikTok for free, the honest way.

Is Asda’s huge IT overhaul on track?

Asda is embarking on what it terms “Europe’s largest IT transformation project”, as it aims to change 2,500 systems across every part of its business.

What does the future hold for Esprit?

The Esprit brand is being taken over in Europe by London-based investor Alteri and its fashion company CBR. What will happen to the once multi-billion-dollar brand?

Start-Rite partners with SizeWise to launch digital foot measuring tool for kids

Start-Rite has partnered with SizeWise to launch a first-of-its-kind digital foot-measuring tool that enables parents to measure their child’s feet wherever they are.

Dyson’s new Airwrap i.d. allows you to design custom curls on your phone

Dyson’s Airwrap is known for being one of the most-loved hair tools in the industry – and the appliance company has just launched its latest version.

Nood calls on Google, Meta and TikTok to address sexism and sexual labelling

American female-founded bra brand Nood, is spearheading a new campaign to shed light on what it calls the adverse impact of ad and meta content policies from Google, Facebook and TikTok.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Wilko and The Range has appointed a new head of property as it continues UK store rollout

CDS Superstore, parent company of Wilko and The Range, has appointed Antony Darbyshire as the new head of property to help fuel its growing store expansion.

BRAND NEWS

Palace unveils collaboration with Berghaus

UK-based skate brand Palace has unveiled a capsule collection Palace x Berghaus with British outdoors brand Berghaus available from August 16th.

Pets at Home has unveiled a new ‘store of the future’ concept with plans for even more

Pets at Home has unveiled its latest new-look store in Brentford and has plans to open four concept stores this year.

M&S launches baby club for Sparks members

M&S has launched its first ever baby club, called ‘The Parent Hood’, which is exclusive to members of its Sparks loyalty programme.

WHSmith opens first own-brand café in food-to-go push

WHSmith has launched a new café format under its Smith’s Kitchen brand as it looks to expand its UK travel business.

Hamleys launches first children’s beauty and dress up boutique

The Hamleys toy retailer has launched a new beauty and dress up boutique concept at its flagship store in London’s Regent Street.

Wrangler revisits Mattel for “nostalgia driven” Hot Wheels collaboration

Wrangler has once again joined forces with Mattel, this time for a Hot Wheels collaboration collection following on from 2023’s Wrangler x Barbie line.

AND FINALLY x2

Michel Germain Parfums unveils ‘Emily in Paris’ fragrance

Prestige fragrance house Michel Germain Parfums has unveiled a new fragrance collection with Paramount Consumer Products inspired by the ‘Emily in Paris’ Netflix series.

Pay deal for new Starbucks CEO worth up to $113m

The new chief executive of Starbucks has a sign-on pay package worth up to £88m, in one of the largest such executive deals in corporate history and is four times that of his predecessor.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending August 9^th 2024?

1/ AW24

2/ Christmas

3/ Halloween

4/ Lamp

5/ SS24

6/ Bedroom

7/ Skirts

8/ Living Room

9/ Candle  

10/ Wreath

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Causebook vision goes beyond creating notebooks. They craft spaces for mindfulness, where each product is designed to awaken your senses, with vibrant colours and carefully selected materials that feel great in the hand.

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 the international home textile label 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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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Monsoon has new womenswear, including dresses, coats, skirts, trousers and more plus jewellery ranges for AW24.

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

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

TK Maxx has new menswear and womenswear ranges for AW24 including coats, jackets and hoodies, plus Leopard skin prints t-shirts and skirts.

M&S has new “the parent hood” baby club imagery plus AW24 M&S and Autograph ranges of womenswear and accessories including waistcoats, jumpers, dresses, skirts, tops, bags, shoes and boots, plus a unique range of knickers for those with Stoma bags.

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

Matalan has new Bing NSPCC kidswear, winter jumpers and coats, jewellery, Soluxe activewear ranges for all the family, Halloween wear for all the family, denim ranges, new AW Transition menswear and womenswear and 20 dresses for £20 or less range.

Barbour has a new menswear, plus a Steve McQueen Racing 60^th anniversary clothing range, and a Modern Heritage range for men and women.

Iolla has new ranges of glasses and sunglasses.

Dune London has new womens bags and shoe ranges, suitcases and travel luggage, handbags and accessory ranges for high summer 2024.

Dune London Mens has new AW24 transitional ranges plus ranges of summer shoes, boots and trainers.

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

Oliver Bonas has new August, September and October clothing, shoes, hats, accessories and jewellery ranges, 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.

Very has new Everyday, V by Very Curve and V by Very as well as occasion wear, a Michelle Keegan collaboration, airport ranges, a new Back-to-school range, festival fashion.

Rebecca Rhoades has new AW24 partywear outfits.

Cayo has new ranges of children’s dummies.

River Island has new August drops, plus leopard prints, Western and FlackStock ranges of festival wear, a collection of dresses, shoes, bags and jewellery for The Races, and high summer ranges.

F&F has new 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, a collaboration with In The Style and a new summer range of womenswear including beachwear, lots of denim and metallics.

National Trust shop has new autumn-winter 2024 accessory ranges including scarves, socks, gloves and hats.

Joe Browns has new AW24 womenswear ranges and accessories including bags, purses, belts and jewellery, shoes and boots, plus menswear ranges of jumpers, jackets, boots, shoes, scarves, hats and accessories.

Scamp & Dude has new kids ranges plus high-summer women's wear ranges and accessories for holidays, the beach, the evening and for relaxing at home.

Bonmarché has new Christmas 2024 jumper, dresses, t-shirt and partywear ranges, new jewellery, AW24 Autonomy range of womenswear, Lorraine Kelly Autumn 2024 range and a high summer collection.

Curvy Kate has a new Wonderful, Smoothie Spacer, Lush Rose and Hey Girls range of bras and pants.

Threadbare has new SS24 ranges of womenswear.

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

Fable England has new AW24 small accessories ranges from scarves to purses and AW24 nightwear.

Primark has new Kappa ranges, PS Sweet makeup ranges, new leopard print outfits, Brat Girl summer and denim ranges, back-to-school ranges, Edit ranges, beauty ranges, a new Rita Ora collaboration of festival wear range including jewellery, shoes, boots and clothing.

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Home, garden and food

TK Maxx has homeware, Beetlejuice-themed Halloween things for the home and everything for the summer holidays from luggage to beach towels.

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

Cambridge Imprint has a new Six Crowns range of paper crowns, crackers and paperchains plus, Christmas card and wrapping paper ranges, Giant scrapbooks, albums, pen pots, letter trays, pen boxes, notebooks, exercise books, trays, memo books and planners.

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

Online Home Shop has a selection of bar stools, new bedding ranges and themed hoodie blankets for all occasions.

Designers Guild has William Yeoward Khotan and Malatya ranges of fabrics for curtains, blinds and soft furnishings.

Marks & Spencer has a new collaboration with the National Gallery of heavily patterned cushions, vases, candelabras and tableware.

B&M has new Halloween and Christmas 2024 ranges of decorations, Christmas mugs, cushions, candles, and things for the kitchen and the Christmas dining table. 

National Trust shop has new autumn-winter 2024 gifts for the home and autumnal decorations.

Dobbies Garden Centres has new Christmas ranges including 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.

Oliver Bonas has new October releases of homeware, Christmas decorations, plus AW24 ranges for September and October homeware drops, plus jewellery boxes, ring holders and trinket pots.

Arran Sense of Scotland has new 2024 festive gift collections and a new After the Rain collection.

Hobbycraft has new ideas for Christmas baking and decoration, autumn and Halloween as well as home décor ideas.  

Cutter & Squidge has Christmas hampers, Yule logs, mince pies, cakes and cookies.

Very has its Very Christmas range for the home including decorations, gifts and things for the Christmas table, plus new homeware solutions for the bedroom, living room and dining room.

Primark has a new Quiet Luxury and Harvest lines of homeware for the kitchen, lounge and bedroom.

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

Dunelm has a Muppets range, Christmas gift ranges, new Classic Christmas, Festive Folk, Merry & Bright and Winter Shimmer ranges, 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.

Sandberg Wallpaper has a new Chinoiserie Garden Collection for the bedroom and the lounge.

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

Furniture Village has Nature’s Palette, Cosy Cottage, Alba and Trend ranges for the lounge, dining room and bedroom. 

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

Hotel Chocolat has new drinks and Selectors 2024 ranges.

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.

Teenage Cancer Trust has new artworks and gifts from Anthony Burrill, in collaboration with Dave Lombardo.

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

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DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until the new School year – 16

Days until London Fashion Week - 28

Days until Halloween – 76

Days until Black Friday – 105

Days until Christmas – 131

How to get your brand on the August Media Calendars   

The Olympics are on and the summer is in full swing, and hopefully the weather has improved – i.e. stopped raining in the north and stopped being so damn hot in the south. So, there are just a few weeks left to boost your summer-related images before the AW23 images fully kick in.

There’s still time to tag anything relevant to summer/high summer and push anything related to the outside: garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or picnic or barbecue. Plus, don’t forget to add all of the other spellings, BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc., and add any other related keywords like picnics, garden parties, etc. If you have them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good.

It's also a good time to start uploading your AW24 images. So jumpers, scarves, coats, boots, raincoats, hoodies, and cardigans will all start to be searched for by the media.

It's also not too early to start thinking about back-to-school items - Scottish schools start again in mid-August - and university students will be getting ready to sort out their wardrobes and rooms in September, so add fresher(s) and university as keywords to anything relevant.

There’s also still time to add Halloween ideas and Christmas gifts if you have them. 

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.

August Diary - Weeks/Months

Music festivals are still on, so add any festival wear and camping-related things you have and keyword them with festival, particularly in the weeks running up to the August bank holiday weekend with Reading/Leeds festivals 21^st-25^th August. 

The 29^th marks 3 months until the Black Friday/Cyber Monday (29^th Nov – 2^nd Dec) weekend so start preparing for those sales now.

Weeks to celebrate this month include;

Edinburgh Festival (2^nd - 25^th)
Paralympics (28^th - 8^th Sept)

August - Days

16^th – National Rum Day

17^th – UK Cupcake Day

17^th – World Honey Bee Day

18^th – National Grooming Day

19^th - Raksha Bandhan (Hindu holiday)

21^st – World Senior Citizens Day

23^rd - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 

22^nd – National Burger Day (UK)

24-26^th – Notting Hill Carnival 

25^th – National Secondhand Wardrobe Day

25^th – Christmas in August (4 months until Christmas Day)

26^th - Women's Equality Day

26^th – August Bank Holiday (Last Monday in August)

26^th – Krishna Janmashtami – (Hindu Holiday)

28^th – Summer Paralympics Opening Ceremony

28^th – National Red Wine Day

29^th – 3 Months until Black Friday (changes annually)

30^th – Blackpool Illuminations start

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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