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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Adidas, Abercrombie & Fitch, Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Boohoo, Avon, Wax London, Bprefect, Gandys, Gap and Scamp & Dude. Plus, what do retailers want from the budget, which retailers are expanding on the high-street and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Lower shop prices boost prospect of Bank of England rate cut

British Retail Consortium says shop prices are falling at the fastest rate in three years and are 0.8% lower than a year ago.

Westfield owner sees malls strength as it enters Q4

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Q3 tenant sales were up 4.3% with turnover up 9.1%, thanks to “robust” retail leasing activity. Footfall was also up 2.4% in the first nine months of the year.

Adidas reports double digit revenue growth

Global sportswear giant Adidas has recorded a double digit growth in revenue driven by a strong momentum across the underlying Adidas business.

VF Corp sales down

Revenues for VF Corporation, which owns Vans, The North Face and Timberland, for Q2  ended 28 Sept fell 6% year on year to $2.8bn.

Abercrombie & Fitch UK sales and profits surge

Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister parent UK sales for the year to Feb were up to £213.144m from £171.147m and net profit for the period was £8.1m, up significantly from £1.4m a year earlier.

UK shoppers cut back on spending ahead of budget

The CBI's monthly retail sales survey for Sept 26 to Oct 15 - showed the headline balance dropped to -6 from +4 in September.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

What do retail’s CEOs want from the Budget?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to present her first budget tomorrow and much of retail is hoping, amongst other things, that business rates reform features on her list of changes.

Mike Ashley on his Boohoo Group move

Frasers Group founder Mike Ashley said he is “all in” to turnaround Boohoo Group after the retail entrepreneur made a public bid for the fashion giant’s vacant CEO position last week.

Which retailers are expanding on UK high streets?

A flurry of fashion retailers are shrugging off high street challenges with demand for new UK stores. Drapers takes a look at the retailers and brands expanding their physical presence.

Treats and surprises beat discounts as key drivers for UK festive shoppers

A new report says that “practicality, self-care, and surprises” what count for UK consumers rather than deep discounts. And its younger groups who are leading this particular charge.

How party outfit firm Morphcostumes became a global British success story

Jennifer Sieg meets Fraser Smeaton, co-founder of Morphcostumes, to see how he turned an impromptu party outfit into a multi-million pound fancy dress business.

Why ‘quick fixes’ are not the answer to the retail industry’s long-term challenges

Internet Retailing explains why changing consumer demand is putting pressure on retailers to adapt their operations, from embedding sustainability to reducing costs.

BRAND NEWS

Avon eyes franchise stores and expands partnership with Superdrug in the UK

Avon said it is eyeing more franchise stores and expanding its physical retail partnership with Superdrug in the UK.

Wax London launches debut loungewear collection

Wax London has debuted a loungewear offer featuring two new staples, the Ripley Shirt and Hutton Trousers.

Pureplay cosmetics brand BPerfect to open flagship store in Scotland

Online Pureplay cosmetics brand BPerfect is to open its first flagship store in Scotland this November.

Gandys opens new Covent Garden store

Gandys, the travel-inspired fashion brand, has opened a new store on Neal Street in London’s Covent Garden.

Gap launches limited-edition Wicked capsule collection

Gap has launched a new limited-edition capsule collection to mark the release of the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked, which will debut in cinemas on Nov 22.

Asos and Hirestreet team up on a subscription rental service

Rental marketplace Hirestreet has joined forces with fashion giant Asos to launch the largest retailer-rental subscription service in the UK.

Scamp & Dude teams up with Style For Stroke Foundation on limited-edition charity sweatshirt

Scamp & Dude has partnered with the Style For Stroke Foundation on a limited edition “Kindness is a Superpower” sweatshirt.

AND FINALLY

French luxury titans see wealth decline

LVMH chief Bernard Arnault is no longer the world’s wealthiest man and joins L’Oréal’s Francoise Bettencourt Meyers and Kering’s Francois Pinault in a combined €53bn loss in wealth.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending October 25^th 2024?

1/ AW24

2/ Christmas

3/ Halloween

4/ Leopard

5/ Coat

6/ Vase

7/ Bow

8/ Yellow

9/ Christmas Tree  

10/ Dress

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

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

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.

Monsoon has new clothes, shoes, boots, bags and accessories for Christmas, new 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 Paddington and 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.

Roman Originals has a new nightwear ranges with pyjamas and cosy dressing gowns, Petite range, new Ariella and Dusk ranges, plus floral outfits, and Roman Petite and Curve ranges.

Primark has a range of US NBA tops for men, a new Future Projects collaboration, a Kem and Edit range, Christmas Grinch, Famjam, A Nightmare Before Christmas ranges of pyjamas, jewellery and accessories, a new maternity range.

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.

M&S has 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.

Cotton Traders has new cosy womenswear and menswear for AW24 including jumpers, cardigans and coats.

Bonmarché has new Christmas jumpers and partywear, lingerie ranges, new jewellery and accessory ranges for Christmas and the winter and AW24 clothing ranges.

Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, new Grinch-themed pyjamas for all the family, stocking filler accessories, partywear ranges, V by Very ranges of clothes and footwear, and Quiet Luxury, Everyday and Curve ranges of womenswear.

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.

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.

Online Home Shop has new winter and Christmas-themed pyjamas, fleeces, ponchos, dressing gowns and onesies for him and her.

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.

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.

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.

Scamp & Dude has Christmas party outfits and new womenswear.

London Grace has new nail varnish ranges.

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.

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.

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.

Shoe Zone has new AW24 men, women and kids shoes and boots.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Iolla Regatta John Lewis Joe Browns Dune London Mens

Home, garden and food

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.

Fritz Fryer has lamps and lights for every room in the home.

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.

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.

Home Bargains has new gift ranges for Christmas including candles.

TK Maxx has its Christmas gift-guides for the home, plus Beetlejuice-themed things for the home.

Primark has new furniture, Christmas decorations and homeware gifts, AW24 furniture, homeware, bedding, diffusers and candles.

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.

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. 

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.

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, 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 food gift ideas from hampers to treats.

Homesense has new AW24 homeware decorations, Christmas gifts and decorations, plus kitchenware ranges aimed at the home and student markets.

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.

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 – 2

Days until Black Friday – 31

Days until Christmas – 57
 

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;

International Stress Awareness Week (4^th-8^th)

Transgender Awareness Week (13^th-19^th)

November - Days

1^st – Diwali 

1^st – World Vegan Day

1^st – All Saints’ Day

2^nd – All Souls’ Day

2^nd – International Stress Awareness Day

2^nd – Carnaby Street/Oxford Street Christmas lights switch on (TBC)

3^rd – New York Marathon 

5^th – Guy Fawkes/Bonfire night

5^th – National Redhead Day US/UK

5^th – US presidential elections 

5^th – Four years since the second National Lockdown was started 

9^th – Social Media Kindness Day

9^th – British Pudding Day

10^th - Remembrance Sunday 

11^th – Armistice/Remembrance Day

11^th – Chinese Singles Day

11^th – Veterans Day (US)

12^th – World Pneumonia Day

12^th – National Happy Hour Day (US)

13^th – World Kindness Day

14^th – King Charles III 76^th birthday

15^th - BBC Children in Need

15^th – International Cheese and Bread Day

17^th – Homemade Bread Day (US)  

17^th – International Students Day

19^th – International Men’s Day

20^th – World Children’s Day

25^th – 1 month until Christmas Day

28^th – Thanksgiving (US) 

29^th – Black Friday 

30^th – US Small Business Saturday 

30^th – 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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