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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
UK set for £3bn boost over the August bank holiday weekend
The UK economy is set for a £3.1bn boost this Bank Holiday weekend as 11m Britons plan an overnight trip somewhere in the country, bringing in billions of pounds to the economy.
Shein considers selling shares to public
Shein is reportedly considering selling its shares directly to the British public as part of a potential £52bn listing on the London Stock Exchange.
JD Sports sales rise amid global expansion
JD Sports like-for-like sales edged up 2.4% in Q2 to 3 Aug and said it is “on track” to deliver profit within its full-year guidance of £955m to £1,035m.
Frasers Group set to buy Maidstone shopping centre
Frasers Group is ramping up its property acquisitions and is to acquire Fremlin Walk, an outdoor shopping centre in Maidstone, from M&G Real Estate.
Urban Outfitters reports record Q2 sales
Urbn, the owner of Urban Outfitters, Free People and Anthropologie, reported Q2 revenues up 6.3% to $1.35bn.
TJ Maxx parent raises annual profit forecast
TJ Maxx reported net sales of $13.47bn in the quarter ended Aug. 3, compared with analysts’ estimates of $13.31bn, according to LSEG data.
H&M Group to close online fashion outlet Afound
H&M Group is to close its online fashion outlet Afound this autumn due to insufficient demand. The site launched in 2018 to sell past and present stock from H&M and others at discount prices.
British beauty industry to outpace France
The British beauty industry grew by 11% last year, growing faster than other European markets as new figures show it could even overtake France by the end of 2025.
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.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The complete guide to LinkedIn ads in 2024
Want to reach an engaged professional audience? Hootsuite shows how you can use LinkedIn ads to promote your brand, increase traffic, find new leads and more.
Sosandar on its store strategy
Sosandar co-founder and joint-CEO Ali Hall and CFO Steve Dilks tell Retail Week more about their store expansion strategy which is ‘bringing what makes us successful online into our stores’.
Why the discount retailers avoid e-commerce
The Retail Gazette explores why Aldi and rival Lidl have seemingly shunned e-commerce, as the traditional grocers invest more and more into it.
Buy It Direct’s policy of disrupting the market through growth
Buy It Direct Group has reached the milestone of 25 years in the retail game, acquiring tech, electricals, furniture and bathroom brands along the way.
How TikTok’s 'very demure, very mindful' trend has made its way into fashion
According to TikTok Brat girl summer has had its moment and it’s now time to be "very demure, very mindful".
More than half of online fashion retailers don’t offer free postal returns
Consumer group Which? has looked at the returns policies of the 20 biggest online fashion retailers, finding that 12 do not offer free postal returns.
Bridging the customer expectation gap
To keep pace with customers, brands must narrow the gap between consumers desire and the ability of the brands to consistently and profitably meet those demands.
BRAND NEWS
Wilko is returning to London as it continues nationwide stores rollout
Wilko is returning to London as it opens its first store in the capital since new owners CDS Superstores bought the business.
White Stuff partners with charity Create to tackle loneliness and isolation
White Stuff is working with the Create creative arts charity on a new charity partnership to help tackle loneliness and isolation.
The Cotswold Company launches of delivery training academy and second delivery depot
The Cotswold Company is strengthening its delivery offer through the launch of the Cotswold Home Delivery Training Academy and its second UK depot in Swindon.
AND FINALLY x2
Netflix to release series following Victoria Beckham building her fashion empire
Netflix has begun production on a documentary series following Victoria Beckham and her fashion and beauty business.
Tourists scaling the Great Wall of China can now get takeout delivered by drone
Hungry tourists hiking on the Great Wall of China can now get their lunch delivered via drone from Chinese food delivery giant Meituan.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending August 16th 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 60th 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.
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Bonmarché Curvy Kate Threadbare Celtic & Co Betty & Biddy Lipsy Peachaus
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.
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Hotel Chocolat Quorn Stone Teenage Cancer Trust George Home
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until the new School year – 10
Days until London Fashion Week - 22
Days until Halloween – 70
Days until Black Friday – 99
Days until Christmas – 125
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 21st-25th August.
The 29th marks 3 months until the Black Friday/Cyber Monday (29th Nov – 2nd Dec) weekend so start preparing for those sales now.
Weeks to celebrate this month include;
Edinburgh Festival (2nd - 25th)
Paralympics (28th - 8th Sept)
August - Days
23rd - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
22nd – National Burger Day (UK)
24-26th – Notting Hill Carnival
25th – National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
25th – Christmas in August (4 months until Christmas Day)
26th - Women's Equality Day
26th – August Bank Holiday (Last Monday in August)
26th – Krishna Janmashtami – (Hindu Holiday)
28th – Summer Paralympics Opening Ceremony
28th – National Red Wine Day
29th – 3 Months until Black Friday (changes annually)
30th – 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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