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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Asos, Asda, Walmart, Hobbycraft, SportsShoes, Tesco, Trinny London, Loake, Lucy & Yak, Lush, Little Mistress and Waitrose. Plus, the top social media metrics you need to know, why delivery drivers are your new brand ambassadors and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Asos shareholders approve new executive pay plan

Almost 92% of Asos shareholders have voted to replace its long term incentive scheme with a new Value Creation Plan executive pay plan, which better aligns with its “ambitious growth plans”.

Asda lags behind as supermarket summer sales surge

NIQ data for the last quarter shows M&S and Ocado are the fastest-growing supermarkets with Asda losing 1.3% market share.

Klarna buys collapsed rival Laybuy

Klarna has snapped up its collapsed Buy-now pay-later (BNPL) rival Laybuy which was placed into receivership in June after an emergency sale process failed to yield a buyer.

Waitrose to open 100 new convenience stores in £1bn expansion

Waitrose is set to open 100 convenience stores over the next five years as part of a £1bn-plus investment in new outlets and shop refurbishments.

Walmart sells $3.74bn JD.com stake

Walmart, the biggest shareholder of Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com, has sold its entire stake, exiting an eight-year investment to focus on its own operations in China.

Hobbycraft in advanced talks with retail investor over potential sale

Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is reported to be in advanced talks with specialist investor Modella Capital over a potential sale.

Two former BHS directors ordered to pay £110m to creditors

Two former bosses of the collapsed department store chain BHS have been ordered to pay £110m to creditors in relation to breaching their corporate duties.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Nearly one in five shoppers are primarily using AI tools when purchasing products

Nearly one in five consumers now use AI tools as their primary source of information when choosing a product to buy.

The top social media metrics you need to know

Hootsuite teaches you how to pin down the social media metrics that really matter and learn how to track them to build a winning social media presence.

Pinterest predicts autumn beauty trends

Pinterest has unveiled its trend predictions for autumn 2024, following an increase in searches for autumn aesthetics, activities and inspiration on the social media platform.

Core differences between American and British Consumers

Consumer spending and behaviour in the US and UK ties back to regional customs and values, and it’s important to address those in your marketing and sales strategy.

Millennials and Gen Z propelling re-commerce revolution

A third of UK consumers embrace second-hand shopping on a monthly basis, with 27% citing environmental concerns as a factor, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the move.

Delivery drivers are becoming “brand ambassadors”

Almost nine in 10 UK businesses see delivery drivers as “brand ambassadors” who can add personality and have an impact on customer perception.

Condé Nast inks partnership with OpenAI

The deal will allow content from Condé Nast publications, including Vogue and GQ, to be displayed on OpenAI’s platforms, including AI chatbot ChatGPT and a prototype version of SearchGPT.

SportsShoes.com has launched a new mobile shopping app in its race for digital growth

Sportswear retailer SportsShoes.com, founded by retired footballer Bruce Bannister, has launched its first mobile shopping app as part of its “digital reincarnation” strategy.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Tesco has names former Costa and John Lewis exec as customer and digital director

Tesco has appointed Costa Coffee’s former global commercial, marketing and innovation director Becky Brock as its new customer and digital director.

BRAND NEWS

Trinny London to open debut store

Trinny London founder Trinny Woodhall revealed on Instagram that the business is opening its debut flagship store on King's Road in Chelsea next month.

Loake to introduce digital product passports

British premium footwear brand Loake announced that it is rolling out digital product passports across its entire range ahead of the EU regulations.

Lucy & Yak 2024 impact report highlights ethical and sustainable progress

UK-based fashion brand Lucy & Yak have released its 2024 Impact report which emphasises its commitment to ethical practices and sustainability.

Holland & Barrett targets concessions in garden centres

Holland & Barrett is eyeing garden centres as it continues the rollout of its small-format concessions.

Online brand Little Mistress turns to bricks-and-mortar retail

Pureplay fashion brand Little Mistress, which specialises in occasion wear for women, is looking to expand its physical store presence in and around London.

Lush unveils permanent Covent Garden store

Lush has opened the doors to its new flagship store in London’s Covent Garden, marking its return to the city’s West End after more than a decade.

Co-op sets up scheme to create over 600 apprenticeships for early years sector

Co-op is spearheading a scheme that will aim to create over 600 apprentices for the early years sector.

Dyson takes first step into the world of wet line styling products

Dyson has taken its first step into the world of wet line styling products with the launch of a pre-style cream and post-style serum.

AND FINALLY x2

Ikea asks shoppers to wear pyjamas in-store

Ikea is asking shoppers to come in wearing their pyjamas to take part in a Guinness World Record event for the largest gathering of people wearing two-piece pyjamas next week.

Beyoncé partners with Moët Hennessy on a new American whisky

Beyoncé is getting into the booze business has joined up with LVMH subsidiary Moët Hennessy to create a new American whisky called SirDavis.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending August 16^th 2024?

1/ AW24

2/ Halloween

3/ Christmas

4/ Autumn

5/ Denim

6/ Home

7/ Leopard

8/ Bedroom

9/ Dress  

10/ Scarf

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

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.

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

Barbour has a new Modern Heritage ranges of menswear and womenswear for AW24, a new William Morris womenswear range, plus a Steve McQueen Racing 60^th anniversary clothing range.

Fatface has new Autumn ranges of mens, womens and kidswear and accessories including bags and a new jewellery range.

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

George at Asda has new lingerie ranges for AW24 and Style Stories by Erica Davies for George womenswear.

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

Monsoon has new accessories including bags, shoes, boots, jewellery and scarves as well as womenswear, including dresses, coats, skirts, trousers and more plus jewellery ranges for AW24.

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.

Primark has new Beetlejuice movie tie-ins, Kappa ranges, PS Sweet makeup ranges, new leopard print outfits, Brat Girl summer and denim ranges, back-to-school ranges, Edit ranges, beauty ranges.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rebecca Rhoades has new AW24 partywear outfits.

Cayo has new ranges of children’s dummies.

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.

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.

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Home, garden and food

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.

 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.

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. 

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 – 11

Days until London Fashion Week - 23

Days until Halloween – 71

Days until Black Friday – 100

Days until Christmas – 126

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

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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