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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Tesco, Shein, Virgin Wines, All Saints, Fanatics, Søstrene Grene, H&M, Barbour and Primark. Plus, the top 13 social media scheduling tools, how increasingly connected stores are revolutionising retail and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Tesco launches drive to fill 26,000 festive roles
Tesco is looking to hire 26,000 temporary staff members across the UK for the busy Christmas season.
Shein's H1 revenue was $18bn, a growth of 23% compared to 40% last year. With profits down more than 70% to just below $400m.
Chancellor considers ‘Amazon tax’ to boost high street
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering imposing higher taxes on online merchants like Amazon to support the UK’s high street shops.
Cost-cutting drives Virgin Wines back to profitability
Virgin Wines sales for the year to 28 Jun were flat at £59m, but an improved pre-tax result shows a £1.7m profit, up from a 700k loss in 2023, after implementing a significant cost-cutting initiative.
Savile Row bespoke suit sales surged in 2024
Two-thirds of retail workers are not worried about their jobs being automated
According to the “Feedback from the Field” report, 65% of UK retail workers are not worried about their jobs becoming automated in the future.
Amazon sets ultra-low pricing plans for Temu Rival Store
Amazon is reportedly implementing strict price caps for a new low-cost storefront, in an effort to compete with discount rivals such as Temu and Shein.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The top 13 social media scheduling tools
Hootsuite chooses the 13 best social media scheduling tools that will save time, streamline your work, and help you grow your social media presence.
The rise of Click & Collect and value creation for physical stores
Click & Collect has gone mainstream. By 2027, it’s expected to make up nearly 20% of all e-commerce spending.
How increasingly connected stores are revolutionising retail
Discover how the connected store can transform your retail strategy, deliver exceptional customer experiences and position your brand for long-term success.
How Insta’s broadcast feature crept into brands’ marketing strategies
Broadcast channels are the latest tool in the kit for fashion and beauty brands seeking to build their communities, but there’s a trick to getting it right.
Is a Boohoo brand breakup the best bet for the brand?
Following rumours of a break-up of Boohoo, Retail Week takes a look at what’s next for Boohoo, and if the fashion retailer is the next target of Mike Ashley’s ongoing shopping spree.
18-24 year-olds prefer Instagram to search for local businesses online
Instagram is the preferred medium of 67% of 18-24 year-olds looking for information about local businesses, while 61% of them opt for Google whereas older generations all prefer to use Google.
Amazon has expanded its same-day delivery service to 80 UK towns and cities
Amazon has expanded its same-day delivery service to more than 80 towns and cities across the UK.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
AllSaints names FatFace digital director as new e-commerce boss
AllSaints has hired Fatface digital director Liam Price to head up its e-commerce operations. Price has 17 years of experience in the fashion industry including Warehouse, New Look and LK Bennett.
BRAND NEWS
Shein is set to launch its first branded credit card worldwide, partnering with Mexican fintech Stori and will offer points on its website with every purchase and double points on clothing orders.
Primark partners with WRAP ‘to give clothes a longer life’
Primark has teamed up with environmental action charity WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) to “support the retailer’s commitment to giving clothes a longer life”.
Fanatics to open first UK standalone store
Sports merchandising business Fanatics is set to make its bricks and mortar debut with a standalone store on London’s Regent Street.
Søstrene Grene continues London expansion with new store opening in Uxbridge
Søstrene Grene is continuing its London expansion with the opening of a new store at The Chimes in Uxbridge.
Chanel named title sponsor and timekeeper of The Boat Race
Chanel has signed a long-term partnership deal with the annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge universities to become The Boat Race’s title sponsor and official timekeeping partner.
H&M is re-releasing its best designer collabs
H&M is putting its archive of designer collaborations up for sale, from Maison Martin Margiela to Simone Rocha to Versace. The sales start in stores from Oct 24 ending up online on Oct 31.
Barbour unveils third collaboration collection with Ganni
Barbour has launched its third collaboration collection with Danish luxury womenswear brand, Ganni. To see and download the images see the Barbour media centre.
AND FINALLY
Miu Miu is Q3's hottest global brand
The Lyst Index for Q3 sees Miu Miu back in top spot, overtaking Loewe as the hottest brand for the three months to September, as searches jumped 30% quarter on quarter.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending October 18th 2024?
1/ AW24
2/ Christmas
3/ Leopard
4/ Halloween
5/ Boots
6/ Coat
7/ Bag
8/ Living Room
9/ Red
10/ Scarf
NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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.
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.
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Clothing, beauty and accessories
Barbour has new collaborations with 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.
Online Home Shop has new winter and Christmas-themed pyjamas, fleeces, ponchos, dressing gowns and onesies for him and her.
Accessorize has new bridal collections, Christmas 2024 ranges of pyjamas, jumpers, bags, jewellery and accessories, plus AW24 ranges of bags, jewellery and scarves.
New Look has new November outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.
River Island has new Premium and Winter Reds collections, along with party outfits and accessories for the Christmas season for men, women and children, plus women’s footwear, clothes and bag ranges, faux leather and leather ranges.
Fable England has a new 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.
Monsoon has new bags for Christmas, October edits for women and kids, bags, shoes, jewellery and accessories, new womenswear for special occasions and children’s Christmas-themed and winter accessories.
Matalan has a new collaboration with Alder Hey hospital, Christmas women’s eveningwear, outdoor clothing, footwear, Christmas and Winter outfits for the whole family, AW24 men’s tailoring, new kids and adults sleepwear from its Cosy Shop, new AW24 lingerie ranges, shoes and boots for AW, Halloween wear for all the family.
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.
Very has new Grinch-themed pyjamas for all the family, stocking filler accessories, partywear ranges, V by Very ranges of clothes and footwear, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, and Quiet Luxury, Everyday and Curve ranges of womenswear.
Scamp & Dude has Christmas party outfits and new womenswear.
London Grace has new nail varnish ranges.
M&S has party outfits for all the family, Christmas clothing, accessories and lingerie sets as well as post-surgery bras, Halloween clothing, the Dress the Nation range with Vernon Kay and AJ Odudu, autumn lingerie, clothing, accessories and jewellery ranges from Autograph, M&S, Jaeger and 3rd parties for him and her.
Primark has a newFuture Projects collaboration, a Kem and Edit range, Christmas Grinch, Famjam, A Nightmare Before Christmas ranges of pyjamas, jewellery and accessories, a new maternity range.
F&F has a new Abbey Clancy collaboration, new Christmas campaign imagery, Active Kate Ferdinand collaborations, Xmas ranges including jumpers, coats and party wear in satins, gold and black metallics and sequins.
Bonmarché has new Christmas jumpers and partywear, lingerie ranges, new jewellery and accessory ranges for Christmas and the winter and AW24 clothing ranges.
Dune London has new bag, boots and shoes, women’s hats and accessories, plus suitcases and travel luggage.
Fatface has launched a new women’s partywear label Copper & Black, plus more AW24 Edit ranges of womenswear.
Betty&Biddy has new jewellery ranges for Christmas including earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Celtic &Co has new statement looks for men and women for AW24.
George at Asda has women’s and menswear for Christmas occasions and parties, Children in Need Christmas outfits, a new Roksanda and Tickled Pink collaboration clothing ranges, a new collaboration Style Stories with Erica Davies.
Threadbare has a new AW24 and British Adventure ranges of womenswear.
Oliver Bonas has new AW24 womenswear, accessories, shoes, boots and jewellery drops for October.
Roman Originals has a new Petite range, new Ariella and Dusk ranges, plus floral outfits, and Roman Petite and Curve ranges.
Shoe Zone has new AW24 men, women and kids shoes and boots.
Cotton Traders has new cosy womenswear and menswear for AW24 including jumpers, cardigans and coats.
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.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from
TK Maxx Iolla Regatta John Lewis Joe Browns Dune London Mens
Home, garden and food
Matalan has Christmas 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.
Primark has new furniture, Christmas decorations and homeware gifts, AW24 furniture, homeware, bedding, diffusers and candles and Halloween decorations.
Online Home Shop has new foot warmers, hot water bottles, heated pads, body wraps, plus bar stools and furniture, mirrors, bedding, cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters.
Very has new soft furnishings and candles and other stocking fillers plus Christmas decorations for the home and the tree.
Home Bargains has new gift ranges for Christmas including candles.
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.
Habitat has new 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.
Quorn Stone has new natural stone and tumbled herringbone cobbles outdoor ranges, marble ranges for the bathroom and kitchen and Limestone cobbles for outside.
Rebel Walls has new big statement First Rebels wallpaper ranges for the home based on paintings by famous artists.
M&S has a new 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, and Halloween decorations.
Arran Sense of Scotland has Christmas scented diffusers and handwashes plus Christmas gifting ranges.
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.
Treats by Mars has cans of Milky Way, Mars and Galaxy drinks, new Galaxy gluten and dairy selection boxes, and new Snickers, M&Ms and Maltesers ranges of goodies.
Cutter & Squidge has new Christmas and Halloween food gift ideas from hampers to treats.
Homesense has new AW24 homeware and Halloween decorations, Christmas gifts and decorations, plus kitchenware ranges aimed at the home and student markets.
George Home has a new Stacey Solomon Christmas, Halloween and Autumn collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.
Hobbycraft has new DIY decoration ideas for the Christmas dining table.
Jan Constantine has a new Christmas collection of cushions.
Cambridge Imprint has wrapping paper, coffee mugs, storage draws and a new artists' gift range.
TK Maxx has its Christmas gift-guides for the home, plus Beetlejuice-themed Halloween things for the home.
DFS has new Scandi, Coastal and Palm beds, sofas and chair ranges.
Joe Browns has new homeware ranges for Christmas and AW24 including bedding, kitchenware and the Heritage Social, Portobello Bohemian and Off the Floor ranges.
See additional new home images from
Nest Cult Furniture Next Sandberg Wallpaper John Lewis Designers Guild National Trust shop
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Halloween – 8
Days until Black Friday – 37
Days until Christmas – 63
How to get your brand on the October media calendars
We’re into autumn, and the nights are starting to draw in, and the heating is probably on. The media are looking for images that reflect the changes, so anything that looks cosy and warm is good; roaring fires, big jumpers, coats, hats, knitwear, scarfs and wellies in a leaf-strewn outdoors – all the cliches – are what the media are looking for. If you can do some night shots with sparklers, then you’re also ticking the boxes for Bonfire Night next month and Diwali this month. We also have Halloween at the end of the month, so if you can get a pumpkin in your images, then you’re hitting two birds with one stone.
You should be adding Christmas images, and for those magazines with very long lead times, then start to look for the images of people working off the Christmas excesses for the January issues.
Don’t forget to add keywords like Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Autumn, Winter, Halloween, Fireworks night and Bonfire night, as they will be looked for from now. Also, we have a wide audience with media from around the World, so add those American holiday versions e.g. The Holidays, Fall, Pumpkin day, Thanksgiving etc and words like hygge that are starting to enter the language and are associated with the autumn.
Media will also be searching for party outfits for Halloween, Guy Fawkes, and the office party season - which will soon be with us. The media are also starting to look for and create Christmas gift guides, so try and be creative, do ones for every eventuality e.g. gifts guides for him/her/mum/dad/kids/teenagers/pets etc also gifts under £150/100/£50 and for guides for secret Santa’s gifts under £20.
Please put prices on everything!!! Otherwise, you stand no chance of getting into any of the features that include “Presents under £50”, “Party dresses for £150” 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.
October Diary - Weeks/Months
October is also known as ‘Stoptober’, which started as a campaign around giving up cigarettes, but is now joined by MacMillans Go Sober for October, so if you have anything non-alcoholic, then get it on PRShots and make sure you add Stoptober and non-alcoholic as keywords.
It’s also Black History Month, Wool Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Menopause Month, Vegetarian Awareness Month, Apple Month, Cookie Month, Spinach Lovers' Month, Pork Month, and National Pasta, Chilli, and Pizza Month.
Fashion and Beauty Weeks and events include - British Beauty Week (23rd-27th)
October - Days
22nd-23rd – Hoshana Rabbah
23rd – Last Day of Sukkot
23rd-25th – Shemini Atzeret
24th-25th - Simchat Torah
25th – World Pasta Day
25th – 2 months until Christmas Day
26th – National Pumpkin Day
27th – National American Beer Day
27th – Global Champagne Day
28th – National Chocolate Day (US)
29th – National Cat Day (US)
27th – Clocks go back tonight
31st – Halloween
31st – Diwali
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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