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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Sweaty Betty, Ann Summers, The Range, Belstaff, Body Shop, Ted Baker, Nudea, Fruity Booty, Mulberry, Asos, Mytheresa and Dunelm. Plus, Christmas 2024 forecasts from the bosses of top retailers, what are the barriers to AI adoption and how can retailers overcome them and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Dunelm has acquired Home Focus
Dunelm has entered the Irish market by acquiring Irish soft furnishings retailer Home Focus and its 13 stores across Ireland.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show inflation increased to 2.3% in October, reversing a downward trend this year in inflation, which was 1.7% in September.
Sweaty Betty steps back into US stores amid expansion
Sweaty Betty has announced the opening of two new US stores as it returns to a bricks-and-mortar presence in the US market.
Bank of England chief insists retailers are right to warn of post-Budget job cuts
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has said retailers are right to warn the government of potential job cuts due to tax rises unveiled in the Budget.
Ann Summers axes jobs in bid to cut mounting costs
High-street and online retailer Ann Summers is laying off tens of employees across the business in a bid to cut mounting costs.
The Range owner confident of sales success
The Range owner CDS (Superstores International) has forecasted a continued rise in its sales as it carries on taking advantage of “high profile retail casualties” after rescuing Wilko and Homebase.
Belstaff sales dip but it gets profits boost
Belstaff sales for the year fell 3.6% to £57.6m but made an operating profit of £2.1m compared to an operating loss of £14.2m in 2022.
A Cold Wall sold for the second time this year
Frasers Group-backed Four Marketing has acquired UK fashion brand A Cold Wall, which was founded in 2015.
Mytheresa sales and adjusted profit rise
Mytheresa in the quarter to the end of Sept saw net sales grew 7.6% year-on-year to €201.7m and adjusted EBITDA showed a profit of €2.9m, up from a loss of €1.2m this time last year.
ASOS defends big pay packet for CEO despite losses
Despite financial setbacks, ASOS justified the pay rise for José Antonio Ramos Calamonte emphasising “enhanced profitability under difficult market conditions”.
Mulberry aims to cut handbag prices below £1,100 to boost sales
Mulberry is aiming to reduce the cost of 60% of its range to below £1,095 to boost sales and widen its potential market.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Christmas 2024 forecasts from the bosses of top retailers
Bosses of Britain’s biggest retailers are feeling positive about Christmas this year as early trading shows shoppers are starting to feel more confident about spending in the wake of easing inflation.
What are the barriers to AI adoption and how can retailers overcome them?
AI is not a new phenomenon, yet retailers are at different stages of implementation with some having leveraged AI long ago in the supply chain, whereas others are still finding their feet.
How AI haggling bots could shape ecommerce returns
A new trend in retail lets customers haggle directly with Artificial Intelligence-powered bots, negotiating discounts on everything from clothing to furniture.
How brands can maximise engagement and sales during the holiday season
Revieve has identified a number of emerging consumer trends from which it is offering insight for beauty brands and retailers on maximising engagement and sales during the holiday season.
The innovations driving the resale renaissance
Fashion resale platforms suffer the dual challenges of efficiency and scale in buying and selling secondhand products. A suite of new tech tools, many using AI, promise to make that easier.
UK shoppers are expected to spend £86bn over the festive season
UK shoppers are expected to spend £86.4bn this Christmas, a 1.8% increase over last year, according to data from Rendle Intelligence.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
The Body Shop rebuilds top team with new finance and marketing chiefs
The Body Shop has appointed Penny Brook as the new chief marketing officer and Sally Dowling as chief financial and operations officer as it rebuilds its leadership team after entering administration.
BRAND NEWS
Deliveroo partners with Hurr for ‘dresses on-demand’ service in 20 minutes
Deliveroo and Hurr have teamed up to offer a “first-of-its-kind partnership”, bringing luxury rental designer dresses directly to customers’ doors in as little as 20 minutes.
Ted Baker relaunches website in the UK
Ted Baker has relaunched its e-commerce website in the UK and says European versions of the site will be “coming soon”.
Ikea to open Oxford Circus pop-up ahead of London flagship launch
Ikea is set to open ‘Hus of Frakta’, a pop-up experience on Oxford Circus ahead of the opening of its flagship Oxford Street store in 2025.
Nudea and Fruity Booty join Etam Groupe’s WeDareLab accelerator
Sustainable underwear brand Nudea and Fruity Booty, which makes lingerie, swimwear and clothing from deadstock, are joining giant Etam Groupe’s eight-month WeDareLab accelerator.
JD partners with MattB Customs to offer bespoke designs
JD is teaming up with Manchester-based footwear and customisation brand, MattB Customs to offer bespoke customised trainers and accessories.
AND FINALLY
What is ‘sexy grotesque’ and what should brands know about it?
From the film The Substance to sensory marketing and Margiela’s Tabis, the sexy grotesque aesthetic is trending but what are the opportunities for brands.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending November 15th 2024?
1/ Christmas
2/ AW24
3/ Leopard
4/ Bedroom
5/ SS25
6/ Jumper
7/ Sequin
8/ Home
9/ Gold
10/ Throw
NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Frangipani was established in 2010, and produces men’s shirts and accessories crafted from high-quality materials and featuring bold prints or subtle contrasts. With each shirt embodying a perfect balance of comfort and elegance.
Mission C founder Qes discovered that CBD oil helped his Grandad - who was living with dementia - feel calm and contented, he knew it could help others too. So he created a natural and accessible remedy for people looking to improve their quality of life.
Saywood was created in 2020 by Harriet Saywood-Bellisario, who graduated from the London College of Fashion before working at Paul Smith, Richard Nicoll and Label/Mix. The brand specialises in beautiful edits of wardrobe essentials and classics contemporised with unexpected details made to be worn and re-worn.
Jellycat is the brand of the moment and has been around for a quarter of a century. Over this time, their unmistakable characters have gained the affection of millions across 77 countries.
Priestleys was founded by husband and wife team James and Karen and specialises in producing little luxuries in their Lincolnshire workshop. Their leather bags, belts, wallets and accessories are handcrafted using responsibly sourced leathers from gold and silver-rated tanneries in Europe and are supplemented with ranges of scarves and jewellery.
Sims Wear was founded by Billy Sims-Hilditch with the idea of creating British made menswear, using best-in-class natural fibres. The range is all home produced in Aberdeenshire from fibre carding and spinning, through to knitting, weaving, cutting and sewing.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Roman Originals has more AW24 imagery, new Petite, Curve and Dusk campaign ranges of womenswear for cosy evenings and big events, new nightwear ranges with pyjamas and cosy dressing gowns.
Matalan has a new Taylor & Wright collaboration of menswear, a menopause lingerie range plus a new collaboration with Marvel, Paddington and Alder Hey hospital, Christmas women’s eveningwear, outdoor clothing, footwear, Christmas and Winter outfits for the whole family.
TK Maxx has SS25 clothing and accessory ranges including crochet outfits, Christmas gift-guides for men, women, kids and pets, plus new menswear and womenswear ranges including coats, jackets and hoodies.
Monsoon has new designer ranges, plus clothes, shoes, boots, bags and accessories for Christmas, new edits for women and kids, bags, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
Primark has a new ski range, a new Rita Ora collaboration of clothing, shoes, bags, jewellery and accessories, and new tie-ups with Wicked, The Grinch, Sonic the Movie and Ashleigh Huish, plus going out shoes, boots and bags for women.
Very has new V by very ranges of clothes and footwear including metallics, sequins and faux fur, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, new Grinch-themed pyjamas for all the family, stocking filler accessories, partywear ranges.
George at Asda has a Children in Need range, women’s and menswear for Christmas occasions and parties, Children in Need Christmas outfits, a new Roksanda and Tickled Pink collaboration clothing ranges.
River Island has a Christmas Gift Guide and Christmas jumpers, plus new Premium and Winter Reds collections, along with party outfits and accessories for the Christmas season for men, women and children.
Peacocks has new Christmas jumpers and fashion, Caprice Christmas pyjama collections, new womenswear, a new Louise Redknapp AW and Christmas Edit, a Michael Owen collaboration and new AW24 womenswear and jewellery.
Fatface has a new Copper & Black range of womenswear, new menswear, and kids clothing, plus Christmas clothing, accessories and jewellery for all the family plus gifts for under £50, plus more AW24 Edit ranges of womenswear.
Cotton Traders has new Christmas jumpers, cosy womenswear and menswear for AW24 including jumpers, cardigans and coats.
Celtic &Co has new Christmas accessories, jumpers and cosy outfits from the winter.
Oliver Bonas has new women’s clothing, bags, shoes, accessories and jewellery for the New Year and SS25.
Bonmarché has new Christmas jumpers and partywear, lingerie ranges, new jewellery and accessory ranges for Christmas and the winter and AW24 clothing ranges.
M&S has a Bella Freud bag collaboration, the Christmas beauty advent calendar, party outfits for all the family, Christmas clothing, accessories and lingerie sets as well as post-surgery bras, the Dress the Nation range with Vernon Kay and AJ Odudu.
Scamp & Dude has Christmas party outfits and new AW24 womenswear ranges.
Peachaus has new sleepwear and lingerie for AW24 and SS25.
New Look has more new November outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.
Dune London has new shoes, boots and bags.
Accessorize has some new Valentine’s day and SS25 collections of clothes, bags and shoes, a new bridal collection, new Christmas 2024 ranges of pyjamas, jumpers, bags, jewellery and accessories.
Fable England has new small accessory ranges, a Core collection of bags and accessories, a Wolf Garden range of clothes, jewellery and bags, a new AW24 collaboration with the National History Museum, plus new jewellery ranges.
Barbour has new collaborations with Noah, Ganni and Baracuta and has new outdoor ranges, a gifts under £50 range, a Alexa Natalie range, plus a Flower Mountain collaboration of trainers and clothes.
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Home, garden and food
Jan Constantine has new cushions for SS25 and Valentine’s day.
TK Maxx has a wellness range for the New Year, Christmas gift-guides for the home, plus Beetlejuice-themed things for the home.
Fritz Fryer has new antique lighting ranges, kitchen lighting ranges, as well as lamps and lights for every room in the home.
Online Home Shop has new bedding, foot warmers, hot water bottles, heated pads, body wraps, plus bar stools and furniture, mirrors, cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters.
Quorn Stone has new natural stone and tumbled herringbone cobbles outdoor ranges, marble ranges for the bathroom and kitchen and Limestone cobbles for outside.
M&S has a new Nordic notes Christmas decoration ranges, National Gallery collaboration, stocking filler Christmas images and new Fearne Cotton Happy Place range, Christmas homeware including tableware, soft furnishings, candles and diffusers, Christmas decorations, homeware and bedding ranges.
Ivyline has new planters, pots for its indoor living ranges.
Cult Furniture has a new collaboration with Daniela Tasca.
Oliver Bonas has new furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for the New Year and SS25.
Fatface has a collaboration with homeless charity Shelter, Christmas decorations for the Christmas tree and homeware gifts.
George Home has a new Christmas decorations for the tree, tableware, soft furnishings and trees, Stacey Solomon Christmas and Autumn collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.
Primark has new Wicked and Grinch themed gifts for kids and pets, furniture, Christmas decorations and homeware gifts, AW24 furniture, homeware, bedding, diffusers and candles.
Matalan has SS25 homeware images for the dining room, bedroom, bathroom and garden, plus Christmas gifts and decorations, a new Connie the Cockapoo range, AW24 soft furnishings and gifts, a new AW Cosy Shop range of bedding and soft furnishings, Christmas bedding ranges and presents for pets.
Treats by Mars has new Galaxy ranges of hot chocolate.
Cutter & Squidge has a new boxed cookie range.
Sofology has new SS25 Premiere and Westwood ranges of sofas, chairs and recliners.
Homesense has new Christmas gift ideas for family and pets as well as new Christmas decorations.
Hobbycraft has new ideas for Christmas decorations.
The Gluttonous Gardener has Christmas gifts for keen cooks and budding chefs.
Arran Sense of Scotland has Christmas gifting ranges for men and Christmas scented diffusers and handwashes.
Monsoon has new Christmas decorations for the home and the tree.
Habitat has new made to measure upholstery collections of sofas and chairs Christmas wreaths and decorations for the home and Christmas trees, plus a Willaim Morris collaboration of furniture and soft furnishings, plus new lighting, furniture for the living dining and bedroom plus new tableware.
Home Bargains has new gift ranges for Christmas including candles.
Very has new soft furnishings and candles and other stocking fillers plus Christmas decorations for the home and the tree.
B&M has new bedding and soft furnishings, Xmas 2024 gift guides, new Woodland Charm, Japandi and Natural Earth homeware, plus bedding and soft furnishings for AW24, Christmas 2024 ranges of decorations, Christmas mugs, cushions, candles, and things for the kitchen and the Christmas dining table.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Black Friday – 9
Days until Christmas – 35
Days until Valentine’s Day – 86
Days until Easter - 151
How to get your brand on the November media calendars
We are well into autumn and the Christmas season, and the media are looking for images that help them fill all those “what to buy on Black Friday” features, the endless Christmas gift guides, and all those “What to wear for the Christmas party season” articles.
You should be uploading Black Friday and Christmas images for most media, but long lead-time magazines will be looking at January issues, so anything that helps illustrate the inevitable “New you for 2025” issues will also be welcomed. So, any athleisure, outdoor, healthy, sporty images will all be useful.
As always, don’t forget to add keywords – Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Winter, plus all those words beloved of home and women’s magazines like cosy, cosiness, hygge and wellbeing.
Clothing-wise the media are looking for party wear, party dresses, nightwear, going-out outfits, Christmas Jumpers, jumpers, scarves, bobble hats, beanies, cardigans, coatigans, jackets, and coats. So, make sure you have plenty of images in those categories uploaded and labelled with as many of those words as you can.
Also, make sure that if your clothing is made from a fabric associated with winter that it’s flagged up somewhere in the title/keyword or in more information. Wool (woolovers are a thing), cashmere, fur (faux obviously), velvet, plus the year’s big trends of sequins, metallics, red and gold.
If you’re aiming at being included in Christmas Guides, then make sure you have added prices. Guides are normally price-led eg “Presents under £50”, “Party dresses for less than £150” and without prices, your items won’t be included.
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.
November Diary - Weeks/Months
Events to add to your marketing diary for November include.
Movember which centres around men’s health issues and moustaches, so beard and shaving-related things might be useful. It’s also World Pancreatic Cancer Month, World Vegan Month, Men’s Health Awareness Month, and in the US, it’s also National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month, Sweet Potato Month and Candy Month.
Weeks to celebrate in November include;
Transgender Awareness Week (13th-19th)
November - Days
20th – World Children’s Day
25th – 1 month until Christmas Day
28th – Thanksgiving (US)
29th – Black Friday
30th – US Small Business Saturday
30th – St Andrew’s Day (Bank Holiday Scotland)
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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